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Situated in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, B Vishe Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, free shuttle service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hostel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a private bathroom, a TV and a terrace with a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. This place is a yes yes yes yes yes ! Great location, room very comfortable with good space, the room with the view is beautiful, water in the shower is always warm, lots of places to park around, WiFi worked perfectly and it was super clean! I highly recommend 🤍 it totally worth the money. And, last but not least, there’s a/c if this is a big deal as well for anyone.

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9.4
Superb
241 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. Providing a bar, the property is located within 44 km of Zaravina lake. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. Each room comes with air conditioning, and certain rooms at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel have a balcony. Guest rooms include a safety deposit box. Lovely family run guest house, thank you so much for your kind hospitality 💕

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9.2
Superb
660 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake, Hostel The Old Gate offers accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is offered.

At the hostel, all rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower. Very friendly host, welcoming us with a cup of hot mountain tea and helpful. Clean and good location with a good view

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9.5
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Hostel Xarba has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, an oven, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The units at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. I loved everything about this accommodation. The hosts are really kind & welcoming and their approach was lovely after weeks of traveling. The 4-bed dorm room was fantastic - with extra-long and very comfortable beds. Each bed is provided with a crisp, waffle cotton bathrobe, a large bath towel, a small bath towel, sheets, and a bath mat. Quilts are available too. The bathrobe was one of the many extra touches that made it really welcoming and homey. I was also offered grapes, and figs from their tree, on arrival. The breakfast was generous and delicious. On my return from sightseeing, I was also given a refreshing bowl of watermelon, figs and grapes. I was in the 4-bed dorm and it has a balcony with clothes rail. The air con worked really well, too. The dorm is really peaceful and quiet. The bathroom is clean, with a hairdryer and washing machine. There is also a lovely paved courtyard garden with tables and seats, where I had the generous and delicious breakfast. There is also a shared kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, kettle, toasted sandwich maker and pots, plates, cups etc if you wish to make a snack or dinner. The location is excellent. I was dropped off by bus from Tirana at 10pm and was easily able to walk to the hostel - there were only a couple of turns. Note: Google maps calls it the ‘Xarba Guest House’. The road is steep for the very last section to the hostel - but I felt this reduced the incline from the hostel up to the hilltop castle, the old market area and the two iconic old stone houses when I walked up. There are lots of restaurants in the old market area below the castle, so you could also easily eat there on the way back to the hostel after a day of sightseeing. It’s also a short walk to the well-stocked Star Supermarket from the hostel. If you come by bus, though, you could pick something up on the way.

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9.6
Exceptional
46 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR offers air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a patio with a city view. Very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed. Excellent location right at the heart of Gjirokaster! Bathroom is spacious. And the owner Marian is the best, offering the best help with everything 😌

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8.7
Fabulous
155 reviews

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Guest House & Hostel is set in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake. Facilities include a children's playground and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Our hosts were very friendly! A very kind family. The room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the heater was great on a chilly night. We loved the balcony; from there, you can see snow-covered mountains (we went in the winter) and the bell tower. The room is close to the castle and old bazaar, and the neighborhood is quiet. Thank you Sheri & Medio!

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8.9
Fabulous
529 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Located in Gjirokastër and within 39 km of Zaravina lake, Ani Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms.

At the hostel, each room has a balcony. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Ani Hostel include air conditioning and a desk.

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