Rruga Alqi Kondi 1, 6001 Gjirokastër, Albania
#32 of 85 hotels in Gjirokastër
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 October 2024
Daniel
IrelandReally friendly staff and even came with me and helped me find a place to park my car
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Roman
South AfricaNo one at the reception most of the time.
Great location near the Old Bazaar. Clean and generally comfortable although not all mattresses in this hostel are created equal.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Dawn
CanadaTwice the bathroom was out of paper I watched the housekeeping staff change the sheets, but take the used blanket and put in locker for the next guest. I will not return.
Location was central to shops and restaurants. The staff were nice. I appreciated the strong a.c in the rooms.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Lucia
United KingdomCan’t think of a fault, wish I could’ve stayed longer!
PERFECT location, could not be more central. The family that work there are lovely, so kind and helpful. Facilities are all clean and comfortable, two separate showers and toilets which is good. Restaurant downstairs, air con, lockers, towels provided, hanging space in the showers so your stuff doesn’t get wet… had it all.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
William
United KingdomVery good location, comfy beds and welcoming staff.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Mousa
Saudi ArabiaEverything was perfect.
This hostel is clean and the bed is conformable. It has four separate bathrooms and showers. It have different option of 6 beds rooms or private rooms. And the location is in the center of old Bazar. It has restaurant. And Marjan is the man, he will do everythings to help you. My original plan was one day to stay, then I have extended it for additional one day.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Nicole
AustraliaNoisy at night - loud music from nearby bar until midnight. No kitchen facilities. Nowhere to lock valuables. There were lockers but no working keys and the lockers were full of extra blankets and towels
Comfortable beds, good pillows and blankets. Fantastic location in the middle of the main old street. No kitchen facilities but the hosts were happy to provide hot water for my coffee 3in1’s. They also took me to the bus stop the last morning which was very kind
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Zuhayr
United KingdomNil
Great stay. Easy location, comfortable beds, nice showers.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Algert
AlbaniaEverything was new but the style was like those traditional houses in the neighbourhood. All in all great value for your money.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Patricia
FranceMarian was very friendly and helpful since the first minute. He helped us with our car and lend us phone chargers. However, there was no breakfast as said in booking and the room was smaller than it seemed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Krista
United StatesNo complaints!
Easy check in, (cash Lk) comfortable clean beds, Marrian was extra helpful in offering to park our car and providing extra blankets, (cool in March) everything worked perfect including wifi. Thankyou!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Tiffany
AustraliaBeautiful stylish hostel in the heart of the old town and around the corner from the bazaar. The rooms are spotless and the bathroom modern and clean. I arrived in December out of season and was the only guest. Gjirokaster castle is a short walk away.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Rafał
PolandThe host is a good human being. That should be best summary of this place. If Gjirokaster then only val mar. Thats it.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Francisca
PortugalSome facilities to cook/breakfast included
Rural and cosy, super nice staff and amazing location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Tom
FranceThe manager was not really available, difficult to ask him for suggestions of activities. Booking also states there is possibility of washing clothes, however, manager would have to take the clothes back to his place and bring them back the next day. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not exactly what I expected.
Great location, very comfortable beds and excellent facilities. Not many people at this time of year so I had the room for myself most nights. I was unfortunate to have the American-Albanian music festival just under my window sill on the first night, which made it noisy, but it finished at midnight so no problem. Very quiet.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Matthew
AustraliaNothing
Marian goes above and beyond for everyone. The place was so good that I volunteered here for 2 weeks, right by the bazaar, very clean
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Samantha
AustraliaPrice was a bit higher than I had budgeted for Albania
Absolutely loved the location, the staff were incredibly helpful & so friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Malaika
MyanmarLoved staying here! They have the cutest rooms and the location is perfect. Bathrooms are also really nice and clean. Boss and staff (Caroline) are soo friendly and always trying to help. They also found a bed for me when I wanted to extend my stay, even though on booking it said they were fully booked. Since they just opened recently, they might add a common area, which would be a nice addition. Would always come back.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Marife
GermanyNo kitchen facilities
Clean, central and friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Ale
United StatesI didnt like having to leave
Everything was exceptional: the location is right in the middle of everything, the owner and the blond Aussie helper were exceptional friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, the property was clean and attractive and provided all the needed comfort, and the bed was soft and showers hot. This place deserves a 15 /10. Very glad to have stayed here.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Tom
GermanyGreat Location. Friendly Family and Staff. A Bit too noisy at night if you have a light sleep.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Pierre
FranceA bit small though.
The staff was really helpful, the hostel really clean and with good material. Great location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Isaac
United StatesOwner was super nice and the volunteer Matt was extremely helpful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Rieke
GermanySmall place but lovely
Stayed in September 2023
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