It was our best accomodation in Albania. The location is great, near Gjirokaster but easily approchable by car - and there is parking available at the property. The rooms were clean and well furnished. The whole property is surrounded by nature - there are vines and trees all around, and the hens, dogs and cats are very friendly! They accept card payment. The food and the wine exeptional, breakfast and dinner is highly recommended!

Stayed in August 2025

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

Stayed in August 2025

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

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

Owners, breakfast, apartment, everything :)

Stayed in August 2025

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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

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

Stayed in August 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Super cosy room, and restaurant. Super nice staff.

Stayed in July 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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Relaxed setting with traditional home cooked food

Stayed in June 2025

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

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

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

Stayed in June 2025

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

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

Stayed in June 2025