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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. Beautifully clean space with fresh linen. Lovely views over the valley. Host went out of her way to make my stay comfortable :)

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9.4
Superb
241 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Bujtina Te Xhako features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Përmet. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at the hostel have a balcony. A party of 4 two couples, driving from Sofra Kolonjare along SH75, roads were good and sat nav took us to the site. We stopped at the Melesin distillery at Leskovik which is very posh, there is also a hotel there. Then to the thermal springs the road is good single track for about 4Km then unmade for about 3Km parking is random. Walk along the river bed for about 1km and you come to a thermal spring, up the hill to a ruined building, there are two small baths for dipping into, very sulphureous, further on are caves and more springs but it meant walking through the river. Before Permet we tried to find the Langarica Canyon, here google let us down and we crossed the river Vjosa on a Bailey bridge, not the way to go. On to Bujtina past a stone cutting yard the road goes right, unmade across another Bailey bridge, Bujtina was signed, up the hill past the cemetery. The Villa is super set in its own farmland not far from a quarry. We checked in at the restaurant with Lewis and arranged to eat there that night. The rooms were super with a balcony overlooking the mountains and farmland, ensuite with all modern facilities. Good beds and bedlinen, AC was available. Had beer and wine on the Terrace all very peaceful watched the sheep and goats being brought in for the night Lewis was an excellent host, we had lamb, stewed beef and meatballs with country salad , vegetables and chips. The following day went towards Benji past Permet and before Petran, here we found the canyon, bridge and thermal springs. One of our party did the canyon walk, worthwhile. The rest went back to Permet, which has a large 42m rock which you can go up via steel steps and get a good view of the town and river. Permet is worth a visit with parks and a nice square to sit and have a drink. Back at Bujtina after collecting our lone walker our second night we elected to have meatballs, rice with chips, country salad a very restful visit with charming hosts. Breakfasts were a little random but okay.

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9
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$31
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. Super clean, great location, personal super attentive.

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9.2
Superb
673 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Stone City Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

The hostel offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast.

Guests at Stone City Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gjirokastër, like hiking. Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in! Location is perfect, good recommendations and help from staff. The place is nice with at nice terrace, and a great breakfast. Rooms and showers are nice as well! Guided tour with Walter was very interesting! I wish we have had time to go on the tour in the mountains to monasteries and waterfalls, but unfortunately only booked one night

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9.5
Exceptional
805 reviews
Price from
US$52
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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9.6
Exceptional
41 reviews

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. This is more like staying in someone’s home than a typical hostel. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, thoughtful, helpful — and generous. They are what makes this place so special. The breakfasts are fabulous, and in addition to the traditional welcome beverage they fed me a wonderful lunch one day washed down with raki. You can also do laundry free of charge. The location is fine, but be warned that it is about a 15 minute walk to the tourist area. No problem at all for any healthy person, but it may not be the best for someone with limited mobility. On the plus side, that means it’s much quieter; it’s also a short walk from the bus station, but the last part is very steep. Again, no problem for me but it could be for someone else. Communication is a bit challenging but we managed; I will stay here again.

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9.6
Exceptional
44 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. The host was amazing. The location is just at the center and you feel like a family member since you arrive!

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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. Great locatin, amazing view on the terrace, wonderful staff, clean shared bathrooms. Best hostel ive ever been to

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8.9
Fabulous
532 reviews
Price from
US$21
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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