Great breakfast served in a peaceful garden. The staff is very kind and the house is really beatiful and charming.

Stayed in August 2025

The Location, the old House, the staff, breakfast in the Garden

Stayed in July 2025

The walk from the bus station is steep but that’s representative of anywhere in the old town.

Exceptional hospitality from Carolina. She was incredibly welcoming & friendly and the breakfast portions were massive!! Lovely balcony and room with AC with a stunning view (especially during sunset). Bathroom is very modern & clean.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

A very refreshing and well-maintained environment, where traces of the past were evident and preserved with great care. The staff was very cooperative, and smiles were never missing. The traditional breakfast was delicious and rich in variety.

Stayed in July 2025

Our stay at Hotel Kalemi exceeded all expectations. The staff personally helped us with parking, breakfast was truly exceptional, and the overall hospitality was outstanding. I’ll gladly recommend this hotel to all my friends and would love to return.

Stayed in June 2025

Excellent Staff service, Breakfast, view, location

Stayed in June 2025

This hotel is a beautiful old ottoman period house. The rooms have many traditional features, but the bathrooms are modern. It is well placed for access to the castle and old bazaar. The staff are charming and helpful. Breakfast is copious and local in style. It is served in the courtyard, on the terrace or indoors as one wishes. There is a chilled cabinet for soft drinks and beer. This is very good value and a great place to stay.

Stayed in May 2025

Very helpful staff. They came to meet us to help with directions and parking. Access was difficult as it is in the old town but the location is great for sightseeing. Excellent breakfast. Some noisy music from a neighbour.

Stayed in April 2025

Honestly, Kalemi 2 blew us away! We booked Kalemi 1, but the amazing staff surprised us with a free upgrade to Kalemi 2!, stunning castle vibes and top-notch facilities made our stay unforgettable. Parking was a breeze(which is a hastle in this town), and exploring Gjirokaster's Old Town was steps away. But what truly impressed? The manager chasing us down to return our forgotten belongings. That's heart! Kalemi 2, you've earned our loyalty – 10/10, wholeheartedly recommended! Kristina, Fiola and Altga's genuine warmth - if you are into hospitality business. Hire them right away :)

Stayed in December 2024

Very good location, stone's throw from bazaar and castle, with lots of restaurants nearby. Staff exceptionally friendly, and went out of the way to be helpful. Owner said 'Make yourself at home' and indeed felt very at home.

Stayed in November 2024

Pillows too high, would like a flatter pillow.

Lovely room with carved ceiling and local rugs. Good heating control.

Stayed in November 2024

It was all very good.

This is a lovely heritage hotel in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage area. It's a great spot to explore from on foot. Our room at the top of the hotel had a lovely view. Others we saw further down are notable for their lovely architecture. The host was very helpful and has great English if your Albanian is limited. The directions to hotel were very useful particularly when self-driving in into Girokastra along the narrow, historical cobbled streets. Breakfast was very good and an excellent start to the day. I would happily stay here again.

Stayed in October 2024

Difficult to find using google maps but we got help from many people along the way!

Location, terrace with views, breakfast

Stayed in September 2024

The room was very basic and dull with no view at all of either the town or mountain . The small window overlooked a dingy yard

The room was adequate but quite basic . It certainly bore no resemblance to the picture above . The situation in the town was good

Stayed in September 2024

Very unique property in a traditional Albanian style. The views were incredible especially from the upstairs balcony and it was an easy walk to town. Beds were also comfy and the breakfast in the garden was truly a special memory and atmosphere. Staff too were friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back!

Stayed in July 2024

Will be hard to reach the place without a navigation, intructions could be sent in advance

Fantastic location with the own parking space, amazing view over the old city and the castle. Very nice breakfest in the garden.

Stayed in July 2024

Rooms are very very different in size, quality and decoration - look at different rooms before you choose!!

Very nice and helpfull people, great garden, very good breakfast, clean room

Stayed in July 2024

Location and parking good. Friendly helpful staff. Nice breakfast and good views from room. Nice shower and clean room and bed linen. Air conditioning. Beautiful carved wood throughout Lots of space to sit, read and contemplate.

Stayed in June 2024

The bed and pillows could have been a little more comfortable.

The location was fantastic, the staff were super accommodating and helpful.

Stayed in June 2024

The hotel breakfast was just average compared to other breakfast experiences we had in Albania. It was decent not outstanding.

Hotel Kalemi is a historic hotel within walking distance of the market at Gjirokaster. The staff were very welcoming and even provided a drop to the market when they were going there. Amazing views from our Pasha room (we paid for an upgrade on check-in). When we had some issues with charges for extra coffee at breakfast, they were kind enough to waive the charges. Overall, a great stay and good choice at a covenient location.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing at all. Only wish there was a kettle in the room - or the chance to borrow one. We like to make tea in the mornings when first wake up.

Totally beautiful place, stunning views over the town and mountains, highly recommended. Comfy room with everything at a very high standard. We loved the Breakfast served on amazing balcony. Owners friendly and helpful. A short walk down the hill to all the fun restaurants and bars of the beautiful town.

Stayed in March 2024

Finding the hotel was a bit of a struggle. narrow streets in old town.

Room was very atmospheric etc. Spacious bathroom. Good parking. Pleasent staff, good breakfast

Stayed in September 2023

No fridge in the room, but the host kindly kept something in the cold drinks cabinet for us.

Lovely old building, delightful young woman received us and gave good local advice; great breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

Little far from the center

At the top of the hill and the common balconies had a beautiful view! Stunning! The service was fab as well. Breakfast was in their cute courtyard and it was simple but delicious! Even if you are vegetarian, it's not too bad!

Stayed in September 2023