CastleHouse

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CastleHouse

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Free WiFi

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About this property

Historic Setting: CastleHouse in Elbasan is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms, a lounge, and a shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a picnic area, barbecue facilities, and free parking. Convenient Location: Located 53 km from Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport, CastleHouse is close to attractions such as Skanderbeg Square (40 km) and the Dajti Ekspres Cable Car (43 km). Highly rated by guests.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Enzo
    Italy Italy
    “The hause is an ancient hause placed in the heart of the old town of Elbasan just on the Roman historical road Egnatia. The accomodation is confortable and the owner very kind and available. The city center is just 2 minute of walk.”
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “beautiful traditional house, spacious and comfortable, with all facilities available, excellent location in the old town, quiet and relaxing. we had a great time.”
  • Thijs
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Great house at great location! Elbasan had a pretty old city centre without a lot of tourism. The house is located in the historic centre and the host is a friendly guy.”
  • Sebnem
    Turkey Turkey
    “The owner of the house is a kind and helpful man. We could reach him at any time. Location of the house is good. It is in the middle of Castle area. There are two parking places which are very close and 2 Euros per day. The house is a 2 flat...”
  • Lorrie
    Canada Canada
    “Super unique stay. John (host) was so enthusiastic about the history and that was contagious. Air con in the bedroom was wonderful as the weather was very hot. We were very grateful to be able to change to the other room (there are just two...”
  • Alexia
    France France
    “Accueil sympathique Logement confortable et bien équipée Proche du centre Rapport qualité prix et propreté parfaite”
  • Günter
    Germany Germany
    “Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die Lage im Scampi ( Altstadtbereich) ist sehr gut. In 3 bis 5 Minuten hat man ei ige Restaurants und Caffees. Zur Tirana Bushaltestelle geht man in etwa 5 Minuten.”
  • Inbar
    Israel Israel
    “מקום מקסים ומרווח. כל המתקנים בבית ברמה גבוהה מאוד. בית מתוחזק מאוד. ג'ון קיבל אותנו בצורה נעימה מאוד. השתמשנו במטבח ושהינו הרבה בסלון. מיקום קרוב למרכז העניינים אך מצד שני לא קרוב מידיי לרעש שזה טוב. הבית עתיק ובן 400 שנה. פשוט מדהים!”
  • Ramona
    Germany Germany
    “Die Unterkunft bietet alles, was man für einen kurzen oder auch längeren Aufenthalt benötigt. Sie liegt sehr zentral, sodass man fußläufig alles Nötige erreichen kann. Gjon ist sehr bemüht und kümmert sich um das Wohl seiner Gäste. Absolut...”
  • Marloesro
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Super mooie locatie binnen de oude stadsmuren. Ruim huis met 2 slaapkamers en woonkamer. Gastheer stond al klaar om ons te ontvangen.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gjon

9.5
Host review score
Gjon
🏘️The house was build 400 years ago when my family set in the center of the Roman Fortress. The Orthodontics Independent Church, Saint Marie, is on the back of the house. Catholic Church and King's Mosque are very close. From centuries people of different religions live close to each other, that makes the place unique 😄. Many reconstructions happened during this long time, the last one was made in 2010. Walls of ground floor are well preserved, creating the atmosphere of antic and modern style. Wonderful lemon 🍋 and orange trees in the garden. There are historical and archeological objects in the propriety. Big stone containers where imported from Venice when the house was build, they served as food and olive oil storage. Hills surrounding Elbasan are planted with olive trees 🌿. In the middle of the fortress is the famous Egnatia Road, constructed by the Romans, which connected Rome with Constantinople. Christianity was spread in Europe through this road.
Ten years back the propriety was in a bad shape 🏚️, no one was leaving there. I had two options, selling it or reconstruct. I went for the second. The reconstruction ⚒️ and furnishing the house took me three years. Some antique furnishings from the old house where saved and are displayed now🏺. My interests and hobbies: history, archeology, trekking, etc.
🏰 Elbasan is worth visiting for people interested in History and Archeology. The Fortress, a unique square 350AC Roman fortification, was built with the intention of protecting the Egnatia Road. The magnificent walls creates the atmosphere of the past. It was a place where different cultures and religions mixed with each other. Egnatia Road (later branch of Silk Road) which divides the Castle created this great opportunity. 😊A peaceful atmosphere surrounds CastelHouse and all narrow streets in the neighborhood. You can enjoy the wonderful view of Saint Marie Church 🕌. Roman Catholic Church, King's Mosque and Ladi's sculptor studio are very close. Nice cafes 🍺🍵surround the castle walls, Real Scampis is worth visiting to see the foundations of the Roman Castle. Ethnographic museum, 200 meters from the CastleHouse. Tirana with it's cultural life is only 40 min. drive. Durres with archeological sites and beaches 🏖️ is 70 min drive. Lake Ohrid and Pogradec beaches are only 60min drive. Industrial Archeology lovers can visit the Steel plant⚙️, the biggest investment during communist regime, only 3km away
Languages spoken: English,Italian,Albanian

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House rules

CastleHouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform CastleHouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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