We loved Staying at Sokaku I te Marreve Guesthouse. The location was fabulous close to everything. The guesthouse very comfortable, cozy & authentic. Ernest (and his mum) was an incredibly kind welcoming host and very helpful in finding parking and showing us where to go. The breakfast was lovely and personable. A home cooked breakfast served to the table. Ernest always checking if everything was satisfactory. Gjirokaster is a beautiful place and we highly recommend staying at this wonderful guesthouse. The Aiken family

Stayed in August 2025

Excellent accommodation with a swimming pool a family type and friendly environment, delicious breakfast. I can't express enough how feeling good it was, thank you once again for the great experience we had. We wish you the best.

Stayed in August 2025

Tbh very little negative One gripe is place could be better sign posted . Other but has nothing to do with place is driving in the old town is an absolute nightmare

This is an oasis ! The host is probably the best we have ever experienced he is uber helpful with any issues and couldn't be nicer ! The accommodation is first class and the WiFi is super fast . We are a family of five and we were comfortably catered for . The setting is like something out of a tv programme with literally unbelievable views . From first second you are made to feel welcome . He even gave us an honesty policy on the bar . The hosts mother made us a fresh breakfast every day which was beautiful and fresh Girjokaster is stunning

Stayed in August 2025

Was a great location, with pool. Host was very friendly and helpful

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful Location, love the terrace and the pool. Friendly host!

Stayed in August 2025

Our family of four stayed two nights here and we loved everything about it! We felt at home throughout our stay, the rooms were clean and comfortable, the pool was great, lovely breakfast, quiet area whilst just a few minutes walk to the old bazaar. Most of all Ernst was a warm and welcoming host throughout.

Stayed in July 2025

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The garden, swimming pool, great view and breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

Parking can be fun , but Ernest told us about the paid car park a 5 minute walk away and we decided as we had a hire car to park there and it was very cheap.

Fantastic hotel to stay in. Ernest and his mother were very kind and made an amazing breakfast. Our room was very large which worked well as a family and it was nice to have a downstairs living area. The pool was lovely after a hot day walking around the town

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast was lovely and only the coffee could have been better.

Host, location and pool (for kids) were standout. It’s 10-15mins to the bazaar and double that to the castle but be wary as from the bazaar to the castle is a very steep walk!

Stayed in July 2025

We loved Ernest’s warm, generous welcome. He also helped us park up on the steep cobbled street close by. A pool to cool off in after walking around the beautiful city of Gjirokastra was fantastic.

Stayed in July 2025

driving to the location was a challnege as the roads are narrow and little parking spaces around the hotel

Extremely nice host, swimming pool just right out of the room pretty important during hot, sunny afternoon!

Stayed in June 2025

Not a negative point, but a point of attention: a bit difficult to reach by car if you’re not used to the narrow streets of the old city.

The host was super welcoming and very friendly. We were interested about the history of the city and Ernest could tell us everything about it. It’s a great place to relax very close to the old town with a lovely swimming pool to unwind.

Stayed in June 2025

Great location, friendly owner and nice swimming pool to cool down after or before sightseeing.

Stayed in June 2025

Hospitality, very good host, breakfast, nice and relaxt place to stay.

Stayed in June 2025

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Amazing host, swimming pool is great, beds and room including shower were perfect

Stayed in June 2025

Friendly owners. So beautiful, a little oasis in the old town. We loved it, the breakfast was great as was the location.

Stayed in June 2025

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The personal touch of the owner. Always available and a wonderful breakfast.. Nice place to spend a few days. The swimming pool is great for a dip.

Stayed in June 2025

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Perfect location near old town center. Pool overlooking the town, beautiful sunset. Apartment has everything you need and a nice private sitting area in front of every apartment with view to the garden or the pool. Host was wonderful and helped to solve every problem. Breakfast came with a big variety of traditional sweets and veggies - delicious!

Stayed in June 2025

The location was excellent for access to the old town, just a short walk. It is steep in places and you need sensible shoes. We were grateful for the pool as it was very hot.

Stayed in June 2025

Absolutely amazing stay! The location is fantastic with stunning views. One of the biggest highlights was the lovely swimming pool and the great social area — perfect for relaxing. The host was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. It's also just a short walk to the old town, which was super convenient. Everything was very clean, and overall, it's excellent value for money. Highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2025

I could not think of a more beautiful place to stay- I wish we had planned to stay longer! Ernest and his mother have set up the most incredible oasis up in the old town- a serene garden, and a gorgeous pool to escape the Gjirokäster heat. You are so well looked after by this dynamic duo, who make your stay incredibly comfortable. The location is perfect, a short walk from the bazaar. To top it all off, your morning begins with a phenomenal breakfast, with local tea and treats made by Ernest’s mum. What kind, welcoming hosts. I could not recommend this place enough! (Bonus points for the super cute kitties)

Stayed in June 2025

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Perfect location near old town. Spotless clean rooms in a beautifully renovated house. Lovely pool for cooling of after walking the streets. Breakfast was equally good. Friendly and helpful owner.

Stayed in June 2025

Home away from home as it was a very relaxed stay for us. Ernest and his mom are amazing people, would highly recommend to everyone who wants to visit Gjirokastra! We will surely book this place again when we get back. Kuddos Ernest! Bonus is the very cute cat Mocha ❤️

Stayed in May 2025

No - loved it all. Would definitely stay again.

We loved staying at this homely, peaceful place with Mountain views. Ernest made and his family are so hospitable and made us feel very welcome. The apartment had everything we needed. It was spotlessly clean, had a strong shower and comfortable beds. It was nice to have the pool on hot days. We enjoyed the breakfast which included local food. We loved the cats roaming around too.

Stayed in May 2025