Rruga Ismail Kadare, 6001 Gjirokastër, Albania
#46 of 85 hotels in Gjirokastër
Guests' ChoiceBased on 86 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 15, 2025
Matthieu
FranceNothing
Beautiful hôtel , clean and nicely decorated, and with a nice little pool highly appreciated when it is very hot ..I highly recommend
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Alexa
United KingdomN/A
I stayed here with my husband in September 2024 and we loved it, so when my daughter and her friend (both 19) wanted to also visit Gjirokaster I booked them to stay 3 nights at this hotel. Hotel staff were once again lovely and helpful (special thanks to Jenny), and the place is beautiful and well located. I felt happy knowing my daughter was in good hands at this hotel.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Catherine
CanadaThe stairs had no railing.
Our room was beautiful with rock walls and old-fashioned decoration. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and the breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 11, 2025
Karen
United KingdomDifficult not to flood the bathroom when having a shower ! Breakfast could have been better if the food and coffee were hot .
Great location in the old town for bazaar and castle , and off street parking. Lovely pool for cooling off .
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Charla
United StatesThe bread at breakfast was a little stale.
Wonderful boutique hotel perfectly located. Staff was welcoming and kind. We really enjoyed our stay. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Jennifer
United KingdomNothing.
The staff were fabulous but the location, cool room, character of the place, pool, breakfast were all amazing too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Henry
NorwayPrivate parking, excellent location close to old town, museums and castle. Pool! Laundry service and cold beverages for reasonable prices. A special thanks to Jenny and Eliana. Your service and kindness made our stay even better. Go to Gjirokastra and stay at Praga!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Gearoid
ItalyThe area around the pool was quite tight with the large sun chairs.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and I loved sitting out on my balcony for reading. Although the pool is small, it was great to be able to relax there at the end of a hot day. Finally, I had to take an early bus to Berat, so a member of staff took me to the station for a small fee. I liked it so much that I hope to return.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Claudio
SwitzerlandNothing
Everything was great!!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Apartment
AlbaniaThe only thing that it will be very helpful is another plug for the fridge as it is next to bed and you can't charge your phone near you, so you have to move the fridge to the another plug or to turn it off😊
Xheni was incredibly nice, polite, and ready to help for anything we needed ❤️ We really enjoyed the pool, which is clean and warm. Everything is clean in the maximum even the area outside is well taken care of. The hotel is spacious as the typical culture of Gjirokastër city with the pool is the perfect combination, especially for the summer days and is totally worth the price of the accommodation. The breakfast was very tasty, especially petulla and komposto! We really recommend this hotel, and we want to say a big thank you for hosting us😊
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 25, 2025
Peter
United KingdomThere wasn’t a thing our whole group didn’t like.
Breakfast was more than adequate hotel location excellent parking just outside and after a hot day walking the pool was heaven
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Sue
NetherlandsOur room (delux) was small which is okay except for the fact no where to put anything, cupboard was full with bed stuff and an extra bed took up too much space for the size of the room
Location is fantastic with super views over the city, added bonus is the swimming pool, and the staff were really super friendly & helpful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Esther
United KingdomJust for info, don’t rely on Apple Maps to get you to the property, the girls at reception will send you a link.
Great location in the old town just a short walk from the old bazaar etc. The 2 young ladies that work reception here were first class fair play 👌🏼. The pool is also a big bonus after a days sightseeing. Parking available at the property. I’ve added pics of the view from our balcony and the pool.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Jane
United KingdomOne of the few hotels with a swimming pool. We also had a phone charging point in our room which was very handy. Staff we're very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Zara
United KingdomNothing, it was perfect :)
The staff were SO lovely and went above and beyond for us. Any help you need, they’ll be there. Xheni was especially lovely, she was so kind and sweet and made us feel so comfortable and safe there. We needed help with ordering food, using the washing machine/ dryers, taxis, getting around and Xheni helped us with everything! The other gentleman who works the night shifts there (so sorry I can’t remember your name) was also so incredibly sweet and out of the kindness of his own heart, he drove us to the bus station after we checked out. We were so touched by that, and all of the lovely service we received. The room was clean, comfy and the hotel had everything we needed. Breakfast was also lovely, with juices, milk, cereal, croissants, sandwiches, etc. The pool area outside was also really nice.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Sally
United KingdomJust to note the beds are memory foam which doesn't suit everyone, and no fridge in the room.
Lovely little hotel. Staff very helpful & friendly. Excellent location close to Gjirokastër old centre. Room spacious & very clean. Good aircon, room quiet at night. The pool area is great and a real oasis from the heat (we were there June). Good breakfast. Recommended.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Tilly
United KingdomGreat location, beautiful rooms, lovely people and great breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Beverley
United KingdomLack of pool
The location and hotel were lovely. The drive to the hotel was really scary but we were rescued by Eliana the receptionist. She sorted all out. Unfortunately the swimming pool was closed. This was one of the main reasons for booking this hotel.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Alban
AlbaniaA Magical Stay – Like Living in History ✨ We felt absolutely amazing during our stay — just magic! It truly felt like stepping back in time and living inside history. We loved every single detail, especially the thoughtful touches the owners have taken such great care with. The breakfast was the richest and most delicious we've ever had! The staff even joked, "You need energy — the city's all up and down!" with a smile that made us feel instantly welcome. The neighborhood is incredible — peaceful, full of character, and just a short walk from everything. We can't wait to come back! Thank you Jeni and Eleana
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Dennis
DenmarkThe pool was unfortunately down for maintenance, but the staff was very helpful in changing our reservations without charge.
Quaint and cozy. Super friendly and welcoming staff. The hotel was not busy and we got our rooms upgraded free of charge.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: September 27, 2024
Elaine
United KingdomPool could have been warmer. No tea at breakfast. Rooms a bit small. Difficult to find could have had a bigger sign.
Very close to the bazar , restaurants, shops, museum etc. Great view from the balcony
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 29, 2024
Linda
AustraliaThe uniqueness, the staff, the location, the room
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Milda
LithuaniaVery cute little hotel, with a family feeling. I couldn't imagine the better place to stay in Gjirokaster - close to the main objects, the house itself is reflecting the style and has a pool, which was amazing for such hot days. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Lonneke
NetherlandsTop location, super refreshing pool, mega large beautiful rooms with historic feeling, however the hospitality of the staff really make this an amazing hotel. Large selection at breakfast and eggs cooked to order with fresh fruit! Definitely would recommend and hope to come back in the future!
Stayed in August 2024
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