Reviews of Buddha House Hotel and Cocktail Bar
Street Justin Godard, Building nr.20/12, Vlora Old Town, 9404 Vlorë, Albania
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll was great the owner was such a nice guy
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCute place in old town right on the main drag. Market close by and lots of restaurants/bars etc. it’s pretty far from the beach and you will need to walk/taxi it to the shore, however this was something I didn’t mind which is why I booked here. I enjoyed the walk. Feels like a lot of love was put into fixing this place up, with still a few things to be done. Simple hippie vibe, clean, simple and comfortable :) Breakfast was amazing but if you are vegetarian or vegan make sure to let them know!
WiFi on the 3rd floor didn’t really work. When I said something I was told it was “impossible”. Well…apparently not. Encouraged me to read instead but you guys need to get a better signal upstairs. I would also suggest a full length mirror and somewhere to dry wet stuff, but really just a suggestion not a complaint. For some folks it might be a little noisy but I barely noticed it and slept like a baby. With all the above please know I highly recommend ❤️
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Buddha House Hotel and Cocktail Bar is a lovely little boutique hotel right in the centre of the Old Town. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and we were greeted with a smile every day.
Only one little problem which can't really be helped is that I was kept awake by someone (not my husband, but from another room) snoring. Nothing the hotel can really do about that but it did leave me rather tired the next day.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt welcomed by our team. We’re sorry to hear about the noise from another room—it’s true that sometimes this is beyond our control, but we appreciate your understanding. We hope that despite this, you were able to enjoy your time in the Old Town. We would love to welcome you back to Buddha House Hotel and Cocktail Bar in the future! Warm regards, Lori
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt welcomed by our team. We’re sorry to hear about the noise from another room—it’s true that sometimes this is beyond our cont… Show more
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely little hotel in a great location. The room was small but very cute, with good air conditioning to keep it comfortable. The owner was unbelievably welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. A charming place for a short stay.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, felt at home, and appreciated the comfort of the room and air conditioning. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Buddha House Hotel for another charming stay in the future! Warm regards, Lori
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, felt at home, and appreciated the comfort of the room and air conditioning. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you b… Show more
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff was exceptional, good advice, great company and amazing breakfast. Location of the hotel was great! Right in the center of the old town, away from the crazy strip.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff’s hospitality, the breakfast, and the hotel’s location in the heart of the Old Town. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back to Buddha House Hotel on your next visit! Warm regards, Lori
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff’s hospitality, the breakfast, and the hotel’s location in the heart of the Old Town. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you ba… Show more
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation, ambiance, friendly staff, vibe
Nothing not to like
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and perfect score! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the location, the ambiance, and the vibe of Buddha House — and it’s always a pleasure when our guests feel the warmth of our team. Your comment “nothing not to like” truly made our day! We hope to welcome you back anytime you’re in Vlorë. Warm regards, Lori Buddha House
Thank you so much for your wonderful words and perfect score! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the location, the ambiance, and the vibe of Buddha House — and it’s always a pleasure when our guests feel the warmth of our team. Your comment “nothin… Show more
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely old house in pedestrian street. Very comfortable room. Lovely welcome when we arrived over heated ona hot day. Would highly recommend it.
If you are noise sensitive, there is music on the street until about 11.
Dear Eileen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and perfect rating! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the charm of our old house, the comfort of your room, and the warm welcome — especially after arriving on a hot day! Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. And thank you for mentioning the street music — we always appreciate helpful notes for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back to Buddha House anytime! Warmest regards, Lori Buddha House
Dear Eileen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and perfect rating! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the charm of our old house, the comfort of your room, and the warm welcome — especially after arriving on a hot day! Your kind word… Show more
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLittle gem of a hotel, nice atmosphere in the heart of old town. The room was clean and spacious. The owner was very accommodating. Very good value for money and woupd defo recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere of our hotel, the spacious and clean room, and our hospitality. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back to Buddha House soon. Warm regards, Lori Buddha House
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere of our hotel, the spacious and clean room, and our hospitality. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back to Buddha Hou… Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything about this place was spot on! The 3 owners offered exceptional & friendly service. The breakfast delicious & huge! Location is in old town amongst the well known painted villas (very pretty) & about a 20min walk to the beaches or you can take a bus ride or a 'very cheap 300lek' taxi ride! The bus from Himare or Dhermi stop up in town, closer to the beaches, so a 300lek taxi also. However buses north like to Tirana & Durres are just a close walk from the hotel in old town, very convenient when continuing north. Vlore is a very easy city to get around.
The hotel is still very new, so just a small suggestion. A towel railing in the bathroom would be helpful.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the friendly service, the generous breakfast, and our beautiful location among the painted villas of Old Town. Your transport tips are very helpful for future guests, and we truly appreciate your kind words about how easy it is to get around Vlora. Also, thank you for the useful suggestion about the towel railing – we’re always looking for ways to improve the experience for our guests. We’d love to welcome you back to Buddha House in the future! Warm regards, Lori
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the friendly service, the generous breakfast, and our beautiful location among the painted villas of Old Town. Your transport tips are very help… Show more
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWonderful, helpful and attentive hosting from Tuna and the team. Amazing cocktails. Fantastic location. Comfortable room. Lovely decor. Great breakfast.
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay – from our comfortable rooms and lovely decor to the amazing cocktails and great breakfast. Tuna and the team will be thrilled to know their efforts made a difference – your kind words mean a lot to all of us! We hope to welcome you back to Buddha House very soon. Warm regards, The Buddha House Team
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay – from our comfortable rooms and lovely decor to the amazing cocktails and great breakfast. Tuna and the team will be thrilled to know their efforts made a… Show more
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely staff, beautifully-decorated, super clean, a 15-minute bus ride to the beach, fantastic breakfast!
For light sleepers, I recommend bringing some earplugs because the cafes on the street turn on music as soon as they open. We had some and everything was fine.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay – from our lovely team and the clean, beautifully-decorated space, to the convenient location and fantastic breakfast. 😊 We also appreciate your helpful tip for light sleepers. It's true that the nearby cafés start early with music, and your suggestion about earplugs is spot on – we're glad you came prepared and had a great stay. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Warm regards, The Buddha House Team
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay – from our lovely team and the clean, beautifully-decorated space, to the convenient location and fantastic breakfast. 😊 We also appreciate your helpful tip f… Show more
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewIn the heart of old town great location, great old nostalgic building, Kind staff. Also breakfast in the morning highly recomended!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the location, the nostalgic building, and our breakfast. It was a pleasure to have you — hope to see you again soon!
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe room was so cozy and well designed, we stayed in the front room with a lovely balcony with a view of the pretty street, and moments away from some great restaurants. Breakfast was a very filling selection of pastries, toast, omelette, sausage and salad. The manager was so amazing, really friendly, giving some recommendations for dinner which we followed and were great, and accommodating of all our questions and needs, he clearly takes his business seriously and is devoted to his customers.
Literally no complaints at all. Worth noting that there isn’t parking on site due to it being in pedestrian street, but we found somewhere very nearby to park in the road for free.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our cozy front room and appreciated the balcony view, the breakfast selection, and our central location near great restaurants. It truly means a lot to us that you felt well cared for—our team, especially the manager, is committed to ensuring every guest feels welcome and supported throughout their stay. We’re so pleased the dinner recommendations worked out well! Thank you also for mentioning the parking detail for future guests. We're glad you were able to find a convenient spot nearby. We hope to welcome you back to Buddha House Hotel again soon! Warm regards, The Buddha House Hotel Team
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our cozy front room and appreciated the balcony view, the breakfast selection, and our central location near great restaurants. It truly mea… Show more
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect, I was fascinated by the historical texture and the cocktails downstairs. I would like to thank all the staff and the owner for making me feel at home. This is a location that will be an excuse for me to come back to Vlora
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly delighted to hear that everything was perfect during your stay and that you enjoyed the historical charm of our building as well as the cocktails downstairs. It means a lot to us that you felt at home — that’s exactly the experience we aim to create for every guest. Your appreciation is deeply motivating for both our staff and the owner. We're honored to be your excuse to return to Vlora, and we’ll be thrilled to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, The Buddha House Hotel Team
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly delighted to hear that everything was perfect during your stay and that you enjoyed the historical charm of our building as well as the cocktails downstairs. It means a lot to us that … Show more
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe owner was very kind. Free welcome coffee. Rooms stylish an clean.
There is a bar across the streat called Comiteti. The music till almost midnight, in the morning starts again 9-10 a.m. The place is everything but "quiet". If your are a lover of summer street/night life, would be great for you. Otherwise take the ear plugs. Actually, should be provided for free as complimentary.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very glad you appreciated the kindness of our owner, the welcome coffee, and the style and cleanliness of our rooms. We understand your comment regarding the lively atmosphere from the nearby bar, especially for guests seeking a quieter stay. Our location in the heart of Vlora offers vibrant street life during the summer, which many enjoy — but we completely recognize that it's not for everyone. Your suggestion about complimentary earplugs is a valuable one, and we’ll definitely take it into consideration to improve our guests' comfort. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the chance to welcome you back for another visit, whether for the energy of the nightlife or a more tranquil stay. Warm regards, The Buddha House Hotel Team
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very glad you appreciated the kindness of our owner, the welcome coffee, and the style and cleanliness of our rooms. We understand your comment regarding the lively atmosphe… Show more
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location in Old Town is great, The room was a bit minimalist in the bathroom needs some work. Everything was functional but not well designed. A bit cramped.
No parking available.
Dear Dylan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our location in the Old Town and found the room clean and comfortable. We did notice a slight difference between your review on Google and here on Booking, particularly regarding the bathroom and décor. On Google, you mentioned that the bathroom was spacious, while on Booking, you found it a bit cramped. Similarly, you appreciated the décor on Google, while it was noted as minimalist here. We always strive to provide an honest and accurate representation of our rooms, and your feedback is very important to us. As a reminder, we were delighted to offer you a complimentary room upgrade, as well as to accommodate your dog and child without any extra charges. We hope these gestures contributed to a more enjoyable stay. We are constantly working to improve, and your comments help us understand where we can make further enhancements. We hope to welcome you back again in the future and provide you with an even better experience! Best regards, Lori
Dear Dylan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our location in the Old Town and found the room clean and comfortable. We did notice a slight difference between your review on … Show more
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis place is absolute gem in Vlore. Next time we will come to Vlore there is no other place we are gonna even consider. Owner was so nice and friendly. He clearly knows how to make guests feel welcome. He gave us a free coffee before checking in. Showed us the room in person and told us everything about the building. It is 200 years old, he left original floors and ceiling panelling. It is the best quality and definitely resonates with Buddha. It is minimalistic but in a very good way. Everywhere is real wood, even breakfast bowls are eco friendly and wooden. He gave us a free room upgrade as we booked a room with garden but there is construction going on behind it so he said he doesn’t want guests there if he has other rooms available. And when I tell you the balcony we got instead was so nice, it is worth every penny. In the evening we got some drinks, he knows what he is doing because they were delicious. We even got a free shot of jaggermaister with coffee, something we never had before! Was nice. Breakfast was okay, Turkish coffee was really good, as the owner is from Turkey so you can imagine. He also feeds all the stray cats that walk around there. Absolute sweetheart. He is really open for a chit chat. Hope his hotel will be full every day, especially after they will open airport in Vlore. Wish this hotel all the best! It exceeded our expectations!!! Wish I could submit photos of the property because it has such a great vibe…
Nothing.
Wow, thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at our place in Vlore. It truly warms our hearts to know that you felt so welcomed and appreciated, from the coffee before check-in to the room upgrade. We strive to make every guest feel at home, and it's fantastic to hear that our efforts made a positive impact on your stay. The history and the vibe of the building are indeed very special to us, and we’re glad you connected with it! We're also delighted to know that you enjoyed the drinks, breakfast, and, of course, the Turkish coffee. It's our pleasure to take care of the little details that make your stay extra special, like helping the local stray cats. We would love to have you back whenever you're in Vlore next time, and we’re excited about the airport opening too! Thank you again for your kind words and support — we hope to welcome you again very soon. Safe travels!
Wow, thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at our place in Vlore. It truly warms our hearts to know that you felt so welcomed and appreciated, from the co… Show more
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe staff are incredibly polite and friendly. They go above and beyond to provide you everything you need. Lovely historical , colorful area. Good breakfast. Excellent location in the heart of old town, close to the beach and 15 minutes walk to the seaside. Nothing to mention. If you want to feel the sprit of the city, definetely you should stay old town. Especially here!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our staff and enjoyed the charm of our historical, colorful area. It’s great to know you loved the breakfast and the location, too – being in the heart of the old town really does offer a unique way to feel the true spirit of the city. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we’re so glad you chose to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience! Thank you again for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our staff and enjoyed the charm of our historical, colorful area. It’s great to know you loved the breakfast and the location, … Show more
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewİ liked the location of hotel.Center of very historical street,they had very good breakfast,coffee and cocktail.if i go to Vlora again i will stay at Buddha House.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the central location, the historical charm, and the breakfast, coffee, and cocktails. It means a lot to us that you would choose Buddha House again for your next visit to Vlora. We can’t wait to welcome you back! Safe travels and see you soon!
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the central location, the historical charm, and the breakfast, coffee, and cocktails. It means a lot to us that you would choose Buddha House again for your next vi… Show more