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Reviews of Filoxenia - The Place of Experience 3 stars

Himare, 6001 Himare, Albania

#2 of 90 B&Bs and Inns in Himare

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 108 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    An unbelievable place! A beautiful garden with olive trees and wonderful owners create a truly special atmosphere. Full of peace and charm – highly recommended! 🌿✨

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful and highly recommended for a peaceful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet was a bit smelly

    It is such a beautiful and peaceful place to relax and wind down. The calmness of Filoxenia is perfect for a quiet stay. The hosts Anna and Thimios are very welcoming and kind. They cook amazing dinner on the fire.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    9.0
    Great rooms in the mountains, close to the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One thing that we really noticed is that we heard everything happening outside around our room. Rooms felt private, but we were woken up in the morning by people talking loudly outside. Not the hotel’s fault, but was a bit frustrating. WiFi was also a bit spotty but other than that this place is amazing

    Great rooms, very cozy and well equipped. The location is also very nice and relaxing, in the mountains and a short 15min walk from the city and very close to plenty of nice beaches. You feel nicely secluded and are surrounded by goats and olive trees. The air is even a bit cooler which is nice. Staff is kind and accommodating, sharing local recommendations and providing plenty of services and products. The rooms have AC and a nice shower. Everything is stone and they stay pretty cool even during the hot summer days. We loved our time here.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    We had a lovely time at Hotel Filoxenia, the hosts were so helpful and lovely and the property itself is stunning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, can’t fault it.

    Beautiful property with a lovely green, flowery garden. With extras such as a hammock, outdoor kitchen, lots of seating and not to mention the most amazing hosts, we had the best stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    10
    Loved this guest house. Wish we had more time to spend in this beautiful serene location. Highly recomemd!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved this guest house! Wish I could have stayed a few nights, but we only had one. The grounds, the room and the shared kitchen are awesome. The host is really friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a fantastic stay in this lovely place and the hosts were absolutely wonderful and recommended some things for us to do and see in the area, too. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    Cozy, calm, serene: the words that come to mind for this location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    To start, the hosts are great. The atmosphere is something that calms you with a farm/homestead vibe. I recommend ordering the dinner and breakfast as they are well worth the money. Their own wine is tasty as well. I really recommend this place for at least two nights (we stayed for one and regretted not being able to book another). The room is really nice: we had a separate little shack for ourselves.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most authentic and genuine place I've been to in Albania. Simple, peaceful, genuine and pleasant. I recommend it 100%

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Filoxenia truly lives up to its name! A warm and welcoming place with a great atmosphere. Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged. The host were incredibly kind and made us feel right at home. A memorable part of our Albania trip!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    We would come back anytime!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is simply nothing not to like here.

    Filoxenia is an absolute gem in the middle of nature. You can relax and unwind on the terrace in front of the natural stone rooms and in the spacious garden with olive trees. The hospitality of Thimios and his family made our stay in Himarë a wonderful experience!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Wonderful place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything. The owner are very special, great people. It has been a unique experience to be in Filoxenia and share time with Thimios and Anna. Thank you very much to both of you!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Nourishing, made us feel like family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is suited for warmer weather as there’s a lack of an enclosed ‘lounge’ area for cooler nights as we were there in April

    The beautiful surrounds, the welcoming from Thimios and Anna, the relaxed atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful hosts and a magical place. Sadly it was rainy and cold so we couldn’t make the most of the beautiful garden. Delicious meal cooked by Themius and all very good value.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great owners go out of their way to make sure your stay is fine. There is a mutual dining area and you can use kitchen facitilies to prepare own food (which is a nice touch). Would come again.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    DO NOT use google maps to go there :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Welcoming, relaxed, homey and beautiful stay filled with yummy food and bird calls, surrounded by olives trees.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our stay and were blown away with the generosity of the owner. The stone and wood cabins set in such a beautiful garden in a quiet location were a dream. The location is 20 mins walk from some amazing beaches and the town- the distance resulted in a relaxed stay away from the busy centre. Must try their yummy jams! Thanks so much for everything Thimjo and for having us at Filoxenia. Highly recommend :)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Such a magical and special place! The thoughtful design of the room, the gorgeous property and the nicest host family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We love the tranquil beauty of Filoxenia! Gorgeous rooms, wonderful host family, and a beautiful property. It is our second time here and we can hardly wait to come back.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had trouble finding it. A couple of well placed signs would be very helpful.

    The property is unique and very special. Beautiful orchard of olive trees that they produce excellent oil from. Didn't have a chance to try their wine but they make a good raki. Good breakfast too 😋.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Charming, peaceful and the hosts were wonderfully welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I can't think of anything that could be improved. Our hosts apparently have listened to suggestions of their guests over the years and are managing to cater for a range of diverse guests.

    This was an exceptional accommodation- a peaceful green oasis in which to relax and chat and read and sleep in absolute silence. Not a small contribution to our super relaxing stay was made by the caring, strong and very professional massage by Ana. Book it now, both room and massage, you wont regret it. The area has plenty to offer, 3 nights were not enough to visit it all.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bring mosquito spray! We did not sit outside because of this.. Also there is no sitting area in the room. You don’t really need one, go explore all the nice beaches and restaurants in Himare.

    Lovely surrounding, lots of plants, sea view and you can see the sunset. Room is basic, but had everything you need.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay in Himare. Away from the tourims this is an absolute beauty!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The very stylish rooms and lovely garden. Great combination of old and new. Within the garden several nice places to chill out and feel private. Great shared outdoor kitchen that is well equipted. Everything clean and very comfortable bed in a silent area. Very welcoming guest that take the time for you and help with great tips for the neighbourhood. 100% recommend!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    We loved it here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing.

    Thimios and Anna were fabulous hosts and we ate with them 3 out of 4 nights during our stay. Food was excellent. Such a calm and relaxed environment and plenty to do in Himare. Easy to walk to (taxi back up the hill) and the beach is good. Massages from Anna were fantastic. We would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road. The road is an enormous minus for this place. There are some 500-600 m of awful road. It's Very hard to go walking to the city because of all the dirt and with the car.. is experience 😁

    Everything except the road. The owner was superb, everything was super clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Stunning and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our three night stay at Filoxenia! It truely made our time in Himare. We visited during peak season and were so glad the accommodation was a decent way from the busy centre. The place is stunning and the atmosphere was calm and peaceful. We are grateful Thimios and Ana for their wonderful hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2024

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