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Reviews of Hotel The First

Bulevardi 18 Shtatori, 6002 Gjirokastër, Albania

#74 of 85 hotels in Gjirokastër

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Review score

Based on 58 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous room on the seventh floor with a view of the castle. We were able to check in early. A short walk from the bus station.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bitty noisyas it is on the main street. It is a bit old fashion from the furniture point of view.

    Very nice breakfast, lot of food. It is nearby old city center and in the new area with lots of restaurants. Staff of the hotel is very friendly, I was able to agree on later check out 12:00. Parking is on the street in front of the hotel, dedicated places.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower didn't have the curtain all the way, so the whole bathroom was wet.

    the location, the staff, the breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    7.0
    Good view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited privacy with shared balcony with the entire floor so anyone can look into your room. No solid curtains so was very bright and noisy.

    Good view of castle.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very friendly staff, great location near to bus station and the old town. Best breakfast we have had in Albania

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view from the window, good breakfast nice location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Value for money accommodation, the food of the restaurant was delicious and cheap.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few parking slots.

    The food of the restaurant and the breakfast were delicious.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    8.0
    Good solid place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy from street, but nothing major

    Lovely staff, easy to drive to with parking

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Way to the Old Center takes around 20 with very steep hill - this is not a minus of hotel itself, but something to remember ;)

    Hotel is close (7 minutes) to the intercity bus station. Situated on the main city street, outside turistic Old Town, there are all local cafe, restaurants and shops nearby. Room was comfortable and very clean. There is a shared terrace linking all rooms. Staff very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower curtain was a good 4 inches above the floor as a result there was a lot of water around the tiny shower area when used- messed up the whole bathroom

    On the main road with lift access and comfortable room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Back in the history
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in an old building, but the rooms at 7th floor offer a spectacular view

    The room very clean with a traditional touch. The view from the room to the castle was great. The breakfast very good and people helpfull . It is at 8 min walk from the bus terminal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    9.0
    Very solid hotel with very pleasant rooms. I would come back another time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In the morning there was a brief moment with no water in our room. Though after telling the staff they managed to fix the problem within 10 minutes or so. Apart from that there's really not much to criticize. Very solid place.

    We got a great little room on the top floor of this hotel that had recently been renovated. Even though the hotel is located right next to a relatively busy street, there was very good soundproofing and the road speeds are quite low so there was barely any noise in the room. Beds were comfy, everything was very clean and it's only about 01-15 minutes walk into the old town. The staff of the hotel is exceptionally friendly. Would definitely come back another time.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi isn't fast!

    The hotel/room was very clean, super location - about 10min walk from the castle.Bed more than comfortable. I've slept like nowhere before. Strongly recomend!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we have to pay in cash. if we could pay by credit card or bank transfer would be great

    it's very nice hotel in good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Nice, cosy hotel, clean and comfort. Very very nice staff and excellent breakfast!❤ Great location with bars, stores, farmacies and not far from the old city and the castle - though we went by car and used public parking.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay with a gorgeous view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were fine, not that super spacious, but had everything you needed. Some of the rooms in our group had a very small shower, but overall it was fine :). One room was way too small, but we could change rooms straightaway so that was good service! PS. the location is good, but be prepared for the hike up to the city centre ;)

    We stayed with a group of 30 people, and had a great time! The breakfast was very nice, the rooms were fine as well, and the view was superb! However, our main highlight was the staff! The owner/manager of the hotel was so helpful, and helped us fix a bus to Sarande for the entire group. He even helped us haggle with the bus driver when he tried to ask a ridiculous amount of money from us, so so kind! The bar on the second floor was also great! Nice and airconditioned, and big selection of drinks All the rooms had their own bathrooms and towels were changed daily!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location in nice and peacefull area. Clean room. Very good contact with the host.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly host, super starting point to visit castle

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rubbish bin was tiny.

    Breakfast, location, views from balcony, staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2022

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff and easy parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    The location is perfect as it is just outside the old town and easy to walk to everywhere, plus easy to park.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds

    Location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    9.0
    Modern and good value hotel in lower town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Nothing of major concern. - The balcony is more like an open terrace for several rooms which seemed a little impractical. - Window curtains not that great so you may get light early on in the summer.

    - Modern, clean hotel, kind and helpful staff. - Convenient location. Less than 10min walk to the bus station. For the Old town you need to hike up but it's well doable in 15-20min. - My room was on the 5th floor with great view of the castle.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    A room with a view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Staff super friendly; Good breakfast - i couldn't eat all!!!!! Excelent cost/benefit ratio Balcony with super view to upper fortress and town Nice bar on the second floor i will repeat in next visit to town Excelent room with very good bathroom, everything was new.

    Stayed in July 2025

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