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Reviews of The Barrels Ms 4 stars

Fshati Valare, Rruga Valare - Erind Objekti 115/14, 6001 Gjirokastër, Albania

#1 of 85 hotels in Gjirokastër

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Review score

Based on 183 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    10
    Amazing place to spend some time !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful stay, great and modern rooms, good food and lovely staff. Totally recommend it !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous food and idyllic setting. Hosts were super friendly and responsive. The room was immaculate and modern. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in rural Gjirocaster especially the locally sourced and home made food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Wonderland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been nice if the fly catcher was in the room.

    Everything. There is nothing you can ask more, so peaceful. The warm welcome, food, everything was great. The owner couple are so nice. This place was fully booked when I first found it. I checked the availability everyday hoping someone would cancel for two months. My expectation was high yet it was beyond my expectation. You can truly relax here. It's just a tiny touch but ice cold water inside the fridge was very nice too as it was 40C outside.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    10
    Our stay in The Barrels was nothing but amazing! Since the first moment we arrived, we felt like a royal family. As you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owners, breakfast, apartment, everything :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Amazing, come here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location and food! Beautiful surroundings and rooms. The host couple were so friendly and pleasant! The chickens, cats and dogs were adorable. A wonderful stay, I cannot recommend it enough. I wished we had stayed more nights.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    Wonderful place for a wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Charming and comfortable hotel in the middle of an authentic vineyard . Very nice hosts

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    10 on 10. Location with super atmosphere and delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no minuses

    Super nice owners / overall nice atmosphere. Clean and comfortable room, witt comfortable beds. Delicious food served in the restaurant. Quiet location - is in the middle of farmland, 3-4 km from Gijocastre

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Ideal place to stay in this area. Romantic, modern and incredible. Would stay here every time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is the most kind and sweet you will ever meet. The rooms are modern really amazing. The restaurant and vineyard is gorgeous, special and delicious.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything exceeded our expectations – from the delicious food and the comfortable, well-kept room to the breathtaking view. But what truly made our stay unforgettable was the warm hospitality of the lovely couple who run the hotel and restaurant with such care and passion.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Great little place.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place, the atmosfere, the people, the(ir) wine... everything is great. To be honest, this is our second time here, and it won't be the last.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    10
    Charming homestyle winery with a magic atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Delicius homemade cooking. Charming garden restaurant with a scenic backdrop. A very close drive from the Gjirocaster oldtown. A truly magic atmosphere with a lush garden, filled with flowers, grapevines and cute chickens walking about.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    We were welcome like queen honestly the most friendly staff ever. Thank you again for the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cosy room, and restaurant. Super nice staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Best accommodation and food we had on our 12 day road trip through Albania!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was wonderful.

    We had a fantastic stay at The Barrels Ms. It was nice to stay out of Girokaster and be a bit more relaxed. It was also a beautiful location with fantastic food and wine. The room was very modern, air con and great shower. The staff were so welcoming and work so hard to make this place so special, I cannot thank them enough. Visiting here was a real highlight on our trip to Albania, to unwind and spend quiet family time in beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend staying here for your trip.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a little bit further out of town than we expected but the peaceful location made up for this.

    Beautiful, peaceful location. Nice atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice, large room. Very clean. Comfortable beds.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    10
    Unique country-side modern hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    This small country-side hotel is family run and operated. There are 4 rooms, with a restaurant right next door as well, where the included breakfast was served. The views from the rooms of the mountains and farmland were so relaxing to have and wake up to. Our large group of 14 rented all the rooms, and the staff was always available to answer and questions and make our stay better. Free parking was a great perk. The hotel is a short 10 minute drive into Gjirokaster town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely location and very nice couple - Ada and Marcel - who took really good care of us. Gave us great tips on exploring Gjirokaster and surrounding areas for day trips. The vineyard location is just outside the main city and offers stunning views of the sky at night. Very quiet and comfortable. If you want to live away from the city and yet just a 10 mins drive, definitely stay at Barrels MS.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, this place is perfect!

    This place is magical! The rooms have everything you need, we highly recommend to enjoy the dinner & the wine tasting here, it’s the perfect experience. The owners are so lovely and we hope we can come back here one day again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    Great place to experience a rural Albania winery
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Relaxed setting with traditional home cooked food

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We absolutely loved our stay here! Everything was spotlessly clean and felt brand new. The outdoor areas are beautifully designed – such a peaceful and charming place to relax. There's also a restaurant on-site where you can enjoy delicious food right under grapevines and fruit trees, which made for a really special atmosphere. The red wine was excellent too! On top of all that, the host was incredibly kind and welcoming. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a cozy and authentic experience.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    A really special place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was all good.

    We absolutely loved our stay here. The location is absolutely beautiful, and it was so nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of Girokaster and to have such easy parking. It was also gorgeous to be able to have dinner and breakfast sitting amongst the vines. However, above all, it was the owner who made our stay special, he was so friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Marcel is the best! Please stay here If you wish to experience local food and get the best service

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing, comfortable place at the ‘countryside’ of Gjirokaster
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wouldn’t say it was a bad thing for us, but be aware that this place is a little outside of Gjirokaster. You need a car to visit the old town

    Very friendly owner that made us feel very welcome. Although the rooms aren’t their ‘main business’, since they also have a vineyard and restaurant, the rooms were very modern, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend to stay here, but for sure also have a late lunch or dinner! The food is also very nice. If you are looking for a relaxing stay, between the wine racks and animals, go to The Barrels!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location, extremely friendly and helpful staff, the room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Beyond exceptional! If you could give 20 stars I would. A unique and wonderful experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Everything! Incredible location and meal setting. Stunning food, the lamb was fabulous. The cats and chickens, beautiful breakfast, lovely owners and a beautiful clean and comfortable room. Also the 2 bottles of wine we bought from the room were exceptional, both the red and white.

    Stayed in June 2025

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