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Reviews of Cico Hostel &private room

Rruga "Alqi Kondi", 6000 Gjirokastër, Albania

#28 of 85 hotels in Gjirokastër

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Review score

Based on 100 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Really happy, friendly, comfortable and easy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful house, beautiful owners, amazing location, very good comfortable beds!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Comfortable y accesible
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Muy lindo y cerca del bazar y Castillo

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice people very nice hostel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Lovely little hostel for exploring Gjirokastër!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Amazing location in the old town. The rooms are comfortable and the beds have curtains and lights. The family that owns it are very helpful and kind. The terrace out the back is good with an amazing view of the castle. The bathroom was very clean and the shower was lovely!. Thank you so much I had an amazing time in Gjirokaster!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, friendly and helpful staff, good location. Thank you!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was very home-like and I got a warming welcome from the owner. Quiet, close to the Bazaar and restaurants and a walking distance from the bus station. The hostel doesnt have a communcal kitchen, but the hostel also doesn’t advertise having one.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Very nice host family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a family run hostel and they are very welcoming. Breakfast is freshly prepared. I had a dorm room to myself and it is very quiet five minutes walk from the square.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and good value

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    10
    Nice place near center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No market around.

    Kind staff, good location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic place to stay. Great location and our hosts were so helpful and friendly. Perfect spot.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Nicely located guesthouse in Gjirokastër
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no shower enclosure in the bathroom, so the floor is left wet after shower, which can be tricky, if you just want to use the toilet.

    Close to the Gjirokastër old town and within reasonble walking distance of the bus terminal, but still, be ready for the hike up the steep stone-paved streets! Clean room, comfortable bed. Like the simple, modern decorations with some Ottoman-style touches. The common area is actually the owners' living room. In the evening, you will see the family gathering there.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would've liked a fridge, but refreshments were available in the dining area.

    Good location, not difficult to find. Pleasant family hostel. Clean room, quiet, great price.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great host, lovely location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    8.0
    Great clean bed for the night but no self feeding location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No normal kitchen. No free tea or coffee .l(50c) no kettle or bowls , plates knife or forks. Only coffee table that you could use if the family wasn’t using it. If you just want clean bed this is fine , 6 of you all use the only combined shower toilet. But often a long leg crossing Waite

    Family run, friendly helpful. Location is great,price was one of the lowest in town.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    10
    Tremendous
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The family is so friendly and helpful, loved my time there!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, I wished I stayed longer.

    The room with private bathroom is spacious and cleaned. Bathroom amenities only had towel and hand soap. The house was quiet at the time I was there. Might be an easy walk from bus terminal if you're young and active due to the uphills, and easy walk to the new town due to short distance. Cico was very kind helping me getting a taxi.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was near the historical center. I liked the beds and the view.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    Great hosts and great hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything perfect

    Ariana and her husband Koli are the sweetest people you can meet. They are so nice, ready to help and really interested in spending time with their guests. the hostel is very centrally located. it is spotless and both Ariana and Koli are constantly cleaning. the dorm rooms are nice, the beds are very comfortable and with curtains for privacy. there is also a big locker with keys. There is no kitchen. I really enjoyed Cico hostel and hope to go back for the folk festival. Thank you Ariana and Koli, it was a real pleasure spending time with you at your place!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a hostel, more of a guesthouse, so don't expect a social atmosphere. But this is not an issue otherwise.

    Very friendly family running the place. The room was very clean and comfortable. Good location close to the heart of old town! We enjoyed our stay very much. Fantastic value for money

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mmmm no there nothing

    The location the staff mostly cico like a father

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    10
    Great for a quick stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room

    Great location, close to the castle Very clean Very friendly and helpful hosts, booked my seat on the bus for me

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location with very comfortable mattress
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host is extremely friendly though I wake him up by mistake at 6am (I was trying to do yoga in the living room :p

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location Friendly staff I recommend

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Very nice and clean hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It´s quite uphill and maps do not show exact location so it can be challenging to find the hostel.

    Even though I had to arrive very late (around 4 AM), they waited for me and accommodated me. Everything was very nice and clean. Thank you!

    Stayed in August 2024

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