Reviews of Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR

Really friendly staff and even came with me and helped me find a place to park my car

Great location near the Old Bazaar. Clean and generally comfortable although not all mattresses in this hostel are created equal.

No one at the reception most of the time.

The owner is extremely nice.

There was a young guy at the reception who wasn't very nice. As the other guests told me there were towels I went to ask this guy if he could give me one. He told me they didn't offer towels, and I answered that the other guests had and he told me: I don't know, they might have bought it. Fortunately, I run into the owner and he kindly gave me a towel as it was part of the service.

Very centrally located Card payment possible

They didn't seem to be prepared for my arrival, it took them some to figure out where I could sleep. I found it difficult to get a hold of them after I checked in and when I did the person who was there didn't understand English It's pretty noisy until midnight

Location was central to shops and restaurants. The staff were nice. I appreciated the strong a.c in the rooms.

Twice 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.

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.

Can’t think of a fault, wish I could’ve stayed longer!

Very good location, comfy beds and welcoming staff.

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.

Everything was perfect.

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

Noisy 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

Great stay. Easy location, comfortable beds, nice showers.

Nil

Everything was new but the style was like those traditional houses in the neighbourhood. All in all great value for your money.

Marian 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.

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!!

No complaints!

Beautiful 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.

The host is a good human being. That should be best summary of this place. If Gjirokaster then only val mar. Thats it.

Rural and cosy, super nice staff and amazing location.

Some facilities to cook/breakfast included

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.

The 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.

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

Nothing

Absolutely loved the location, the staff were incredibly helpful & so friendly

Price was a bit higher than I had budgeted for Albania