Reviews of Doda Guest House

A cozy and original place, full of small details that make you feel part of the beautiful and historic atmosphere of Gjirokastër. Very clean, with a rich and varied breakfast. The hosts are kind and respectful of each guest’s personal space. Excellent location to explore everything on foot, with a truly stunning view from the house terrace. A truly pleasant experience.

A bit difficult to access and not so easy to find at first, but the effort is definitely worth it for the beautiful space and excellent location. We had a video call with the owner, Nela, who kindly guided us straight here. The floor can also be a little inconvenient when carrying luggage.

House close to city center, the family that runs it was very warm and the breakfast was homemade!

It is quite difficult to reach by car even though we received instructions. The windows do not have blinds

The House is very authentic and peaceful.It is also very clean. The host is very kind and hospitable. You can go to centre by walking.I liked it so much. I recommend that you should stay there.

I liked everything.

One of the most beautiful rooms we have ever stayed in. Such a unique location, rich with character. The staff were helpful and friendly. The lady who made us breakfast was so kind and lovely. The breakfast was large and delicious. The view from the guest house was absolutely spectacular. We couldn't have been happier with our stay here.

Lovely homestay, very friendly owners. Good location close to the Bazaar and the castle, with a beautiful view over the city. I loved the "Raki with cinnamon" :-)

Not so easy to find, but very helpfull neighbourhood to assist. Is part of the charm !

This is such a gem! It is so beautiful - you feel like you are sleeping in a castle and the updated facilities, such as air conditioning and bathroom, are clean and wonderful. It truly is a 10-minute downhill walk to the Bazar and a 15-minute walk to the castle. The hosts are so lovely with Andi even picking us up at the bus station in town. The breakfasts were exceptional with great vegetarian options! This place is clean and beautiful! Highly recommend it.

Everything was fantastic!

This is a very especial property with very especial hosts. Delicious breakfast by Albanian family, espectacular views. Real old Gjirocaster house fully renovated.

I have some suggestions. First, it is very difficult to reach the place if you don't know the city. The owners give indications but still we got lost (and the owners picked us up and took the car for us). I would suggest that a video or even more detailed indications are provided. Second, the room is very big, so it is missing a chair and a trash bin perhaps. Last, since you cannot flush toilet paper, it is essential that the toilet bin is changed daily. These are suggestions to improve, my rate is still a 10.

Views were amazing Owner and family were incredibly friendly Breakfast was the best yet with homemade honey and jams. Staying in a traditional homecrafted building restored beautifully

The location we found difficult to find up cobble roads, however Nella said to face time her and she would guide us in. Once we got the hang of it we were fine.

This was such a gorgeous room and location. The host was so personable and helpful and breakfast was delicious! We were only here one night, but it was the perfect place to be!

Everything was excellent!

Amazing room, beautiful view, delicious breakfast

Everything was perfect

Unbelievable little suite, clean and well-appointed. Lovely lady running the place that gave us an incredible breakfast as well. The balcony has an incredible view of the town and castle, and only a few minutes walk from the old town.

What a spectacular place to stay in Gjirokaster! The hosts were so friendly and thoughtful. So much care and love has gone into the guesthouse and property. The view over the city was spectacular. We only planned for a quick stay in Gjirokaster so I regret not having more time to enjoy the beautiful views from the terrace. The room was immaculately clean. Breakfast was fantastic. We loved our stay and highly recommend the property.

Castle view, very nice host!

Steep climb by car. Dark at ground level.

Beautiful stone room with domed ceiling and lovely large feature bed. Room kept cool due to stone construction. Nice shower. Good breakfast. Location close to bazaar (although a bit of a climb uphill - but to be expected in Gjirokaster!) Friendly hosts. Parking was ok, a bit tight/crowded; directions sent by WhatsApp. The drive up was an experience! We found it fun/s challenge but others might see it as stressful.

Despite being given directions with photos, it’s still tricky to find. It’s worth doing a bit of research on Google maps to try to marry up the instructions/photos with Google maps so you have a sense of where to go. Owner responsive & very helpful when we called to ask if we were in the right place. Beware some switchbacks in the road are too tight to drive round in one go - either shuffle or go further along & do a U-turn to come back & make the switch back turn from the other direction. All good fun! It wouldn’t put me off staying again.

We stayed in the family room, which is beautiful. The Doda family are wonderful hosts, and the views from the room are spectacular. 10 minutes walk into the old town bazaar and 20 from the castle.

Tricky to find using Google maps.

Lovely property owned by a family. When booked remember to check your messages on booking where the owner clearly explains how to get to the property, we didn’t do this and were wondering around until opened the app. Great home made breakfast, lovely people.

Our hosts are amazing people, our hospitality was great, we had a delicious breakfast on our terrace, with an amazing view! Our duplex apartment was fully renovated and comfortable for 3 people.

Due to the narrow and steep streets up to the hill, it is better to arrive in daylight and drive up to the guest house. But it is the ‘price’ of the amazing view.

Everything was so perfect!!! The atmosphere, the breakfast, the amazing location - close to the bazaar but still quiet. The rooms are amazing and the hosts are so welcoming and friendly!

The place is stunning, and the room was uniquely designed, unlike anything I've seen before. The king-size bed was spacious and very comfortable. The guesthouse is perfectly located, just steps from Old Town and Gjirokastër Castle. Breakfast was a highlight, especially the delicious donuts. The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

The room could get a bit chilly at night, and the shower runoff often caused water to spread across the bathroom floor, which was a bit inconvenient.