This was the perfect place to stay to soak up the incredible views of Gjirokaster! Edmond and his staff were all so lovely and accommodating, and we really enjoyed our time. Plus, the location is super convenient for wandering around the old town area. To note, if you have a big suitcase you do need to walk up a steep path for a short while, but this was no issue for us. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed in August 2025

We really love four stay in guesthouse Mele. We stayed for one night but we wanted to stay more. The place is in front of the mountains so the view is amazing. Our room was good, everything worked well. The host and his family were really really nice and helpful. We ate at their house the menu they provide and it was really good typical food. And the breakfast is complete and really good too. We didn’t had a car so by walk is very easy to go there. It’s 5/10 min from the center but there is no noise and it’s very calm. The pool is a bonus, you can swim and enjoy the beautiful view. We couldn’t recommend more this place! Thank you !

Stayed in August 2025

The guesthouse has an amazing view and the host is super helpful and nice. It’s in the perfect location close to everything and the new pool is perfect for hot summer days. We would always come back.

Stayed in August 2025

How to drive there, but that is normal for gjirokaster

The room, the view, the pool , the staff

Stayed in August 2025

The welcome was excellent, the whole family was very nice and the view was incredible. We also enjoyed the charming room with a rare wooden ceiling.

Stayed in July 2025

Leaving

Beautiful place to stay and super nice hosts. Highly recommend.

Stayed in August 2025

This is not against Mele but the area is a bit steep.

The owners were great and helped with parking and carrying of luggage's. The place is nice, the pool was nice in late afternoon, food was good. I nice place to stay.

Stayed in July 2025

Amazing location, very friendly hospitable hosts, good breakfast, the pool

Stayed in July 2025

We spent two nights at Guesthouse Mele and it was wonderful! Beautiful location, very peaceful yet very close to the tourist spots (Old Bazaar, Castle). Edmond and his family were superb hosts - they went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Would highly recommend having dinner at the Guesthouse one night!

Stayed in July 2025

Not a lot of access to your car, but the host is very helpful about it

Its very close to the bazaar and city center, but at a calm location at the same time. The pool was the best part as it was 43 degrees at the time of our stay. We wouldnt have survived without it. The host is very nice and the breakfast was delicious and big!

Stayed in July 2025

During our travels through Albania, we decided to stop in Gjirokastër—and we absolutely loved it. We spent two days there and chose to stay at this guest house. Located very close to the old town, this place is simply amazing. We stayed in a beautifully decorated room with everything we needed: a comfy bed, a clean bathroom (great water pressure and hot water), a mini fridge, and a “private” terrace with outdoor seating—including a hanging chair and a view of the mountains. The spot is peaceful and quiet, just a short walk from the old town center and bazaar, but far enough away to avoid noise, traffic, and crowds. The guest house also has a lovely pool on another terrace, offering some of the most stunning mountain views I’ve ever seen. There are sun beds and large umbrellas for relaxing comfortably in the shade. Breakfast was served on the top terrace, and once again, the view and peaceful atmosphere made it extra special. The food was homemade, healthy, and delicious. But the best part of all: the host, Edmond. He is incredibly kind and accommodating. Edmond and his family truly earned our respect with their humble yet committed way of running this guest house. It’s a super well-managed, family-run place where you can relax and enjoy your time in Gjirokastër. Edmond and his son Brian were simply wonderful—always welcoming, attentive, and ready to help with anything we needed. I especially appreciated that Edmond contacted us a few days before our arrival with helpful directions, and even assisted with parking (driving in the narrow, steep streets can be tricky if you’re not used to it). I strongly recommend Mele Guest House and will never forget Edmond, Brian, and the rest of the family. Thank you for making our time in this beautiful city so memorable.

Stayed in July 2025

I had a stay one night at mele guesthouse . Location - perfect, couple of minutes walking to the old bazar . Breakfast - done with love, fresh and contains everything the body needs . The owner edmond - a very kind and caring guy that gives his guest the best experience, its hard to describe by words, the experience itself tells everything . God to keep you edmond and your family and wish you the best .

Stayed in July 2025

The only downside for me was that the bed was a bit short, with a metal part at the bottom that I kept bumping into during the night. Also, parking needs to be paid for (although it's only 2 euros), but we hadn’t been told about this beforehand.

Pleasant accommodation with a very attentive host who offered us a cold juice right upon arrival, which was very welcome after a long journey. The hotel’s location is excellent — you're close to the main streets, yet it's quiet. The view during breakfast is incredible, and a big plus is the pool that's included with the accommodation.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing not to like

This is one of my favourite accomodation in albania. The Host and his family are super kind. Breakfast is freshly made with local ingredients every morning. The Rooms are super clean and well equiped with everything one needs. Alot of detail in the design. The private balcony under the grape-vines was an absolute highlight and the pool is great to relax and cool off during the heat. The Host and his family were insanely friendly and attentive. We would visit albania again just to stay at their family guesthouse again!

Stayed in July 2025

Excellent location, very close to the old town of Gjirokastër. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Pool was great would absolutely recommend!

Stayed in July 2025

Lot of stairs, but that we knew.

Host was very friendly, food was great! Nice pool side and short way to center. Stunning view!

Stayed in July 2025

Highly recommended! This is a truly beautiful place with warm and attentive hosts. We booked two rooms for our family — each one was unique, and staying there felt like living in a museum. The view from the balcony and several terraces was breathtaking at any time of the day. The rooms were spotlessly clean. Breakfast was abundant and diverse — eggs, vegetables, cheese, pancakes, cake, fruits, and three different drinks. But the absolute highlight was the pool — stunning to look at and incredibly refreshing on hot summer days. We ended up swimming at least three times a day! In summary, we loved everything. The value for money was excellent, the location was great, and the hosts were truly wonderful. A heartfelt thank you for everything!

Stayed in July 2025

The space has some amazing views from the city, either from the rooms, the pool or the breakfast space. And the service there was amazing, they even helped us park when we couldn’t find space.

Stayed in July 2025

Great location, Edmond was an excellent host and the pool was heaven!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing. We regret not staying longer, one night is too short!

Guesthouse Mele is a hidden gem 💎. Edmund was responsive & proactive in helping us get to the house as comfortable as possible. Note that it’s a steep, narrow road, uphill drive with 2-way traffic. Edmund met us on the way up and offered to drive the car to their private carpark- we were so thankful for that! The room… wow! You get a beautiful view of the mountains and city. It’s decorated to make you feel cosy ❤️

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing host ! Great pool ans amazing view ! The breakfast was delicious

Stayed in July 2025

Very friendly host. The view over town and the valley is great. The rooms are nice and modernised, and there is a pool as well. The breakfast was also very tasty.

Stayed in July 2025

Not really. Parking is unusual tho

Host and his family! The view !

Stayed in June 2025

We loved everything and would highly recommend staying at Guesthouse Mele!

We loved staying here and wish we could have stayed more than 1 night! The property had a phenomenal view and we loved being able to swim and enjoy the sunset. Edmond was very kind and helpful with meeting us and parking the car as the streets are very narrow. His family were beautiful and prepared a delicious breakfast on the rooftop for us to enjoy. The room itself had everything you needed and was very comfortable with nice traditional decoration. The bathroom and aircon was great. It was well located only a short walk from the main bazaar and castle, though note it is up a hill if you have trouble with that but we didn’t. Edmond also helped us with directions to the Ali pasha bridge and drove us to an easy road where we could continue on rather than battling through the little streets of gjirokaster!

Stayed in June 2025