Reviews of Trigona Guest House & Hostel
Rruga Alqi Kondi, 6001 Gjirokastër, Albania
#36 of 85 hotels in Gjirokastër
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 240 hostel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Linusomnia
Taiwan20 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I stayed for 2 nights and both of the nights didn't have hot water at all while shower Not even warm water It was icy cold water...
The owner is very nice and friendly The bathroom, toilet, and the room are super clean They even have a rooftop where you can see the castle clearly
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Shaun
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very creaky - the beds and doors disrupted sleep a bit but for the good price I think it is expected in a cool old building
There was a fridge and freezer in the room! It was close to the centre which was great for exploring.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Kieran
Thailand9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I liked everything
Very friendly. Very clean and comfortable well worth it. The bathroom and toilet facilities were great.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Charlotte
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
AMAZING! Thank you for a comfortable luxury stay in this beautiful traditional house. Unbeatable. And very warm hosts.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Ragu
United Kingdom30 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good place to stay in Gjirokastra”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
The lady at the reception was friendly and helpful
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Ben
Australia20 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice people, good showers, comfy room with AC, great location.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Shashank
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Can manage for short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathrooms aren’t clean
Clean room
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Rim
Vietnam14 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“amazing experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing
Amazing host who is cheerful and helpful. Beds are comfortable and clean. Toilets are super hygienic and the cleaning lady is always greeting with a smile. When I needed to check in at 2 am, the host was available he also helped me with the taxi.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Kerrie
Ireland12 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great spot to explore old town”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom and showers down stairs
Very central
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Phoebe
Ireland16 reviews8.0“Very comfortable and convenient!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is worth nothing there isn’t a communal socialising space, aside from the roof top, which wasn’t an option due to the rain.
Some of the best showers (there is a door, hooks and curtain which separates your clothes from the risk of water spraying on them). Also very comfortable beds and nice and quiet.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Canem
Turkey7 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No kitchen available, at least a kettle in the entrance would be more than good :)
A nice place very close to the old city but far enough for quietness :) the beds have curtains for privacy. And everywhere is spotless clean.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Yas
France6 reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice place with a very good price!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A simple charming great hostel very well located and with a super kind owner.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Anetta
Hungary10 reviews10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, clean rooms and bathrooms and pretty balcony :) all perfect
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Tlnz
Australia37 reviews4 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The Terrance is the only common area. Unfortunately no other common area or kitchen (no utensils to use). There is no staff on desk unless you happen to come middle of day when they are cleaning. But she lives nearby and the wifi password and her number are on the door. So no one to ask any questions about buses or any other simple questions travellers normally have.
Its a good location, not too far from bus stop, I had 10kg backpack and not very fit but was to walk up the hill. You can't avoid hills in Gjirokaster! Not too far to walk up hill to old town town or down to new town (really good sweet pasty shop there!) It was very clean, beds very comfortable and you have bedside table and PowerPoint and bottom bunk has privacy curtain. There is also drawers at bottom of bunk that you can lock your backpack in. Our room also had mini fridge!!! I thought this was great, keep your water bottles chill overnight for your walks during the day and also putting any left over sweet pastries for later 😂 Didn't have warm shower first day but next day it was good. The shower has large ceiling head and a hand held shower head as well! There is a hair dryer to use as well which is helpful.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Geir
Norway21 reviews8.0“Good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No kettle to boil water
Good location near the old town and castle. Comfortable bed and quite place.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Jocelynn
United States18 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
The kitchen happened to be closed for renovations; however, Gjirokaster has plenty of delicious and affordable restaurants, so no issues there!
Our hosts were very friendly! A very kind family. The room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the heater was great on a chilly night. We loved the balcony; from there, you can see snow-covered mountains (we went in the winter) and the bell tower. The room is close to the castle and old bazaar, and the neighborhood is quiet. Thank you Sheri & Medio!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Maria
Italy14 reviews8 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Kitchen was great, there is 3 shower , one the light doesn t work , another one lockers broken, so only one shower for all the hostel.
Location, terrace.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Ben
New Zealand2 reviews10“Everything a hostel should be.”- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!!
Absolutely fantastic stay. The owner was extremely kind and welcoming. The showers are like you’d get at a luxury hotel, with plenty of hooks and places to hold soap etc. The beds are very comfortable and there are lights and sockets and shelves for your phone. 100% recommend to anyone looking for hostel in Gjirokaster!!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Ra
Malta184 reviews107 helpful votes8.0“Very charming hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom would need some fixings here and there
Lovely owner. She is like your auntie and she barely speaks some words in English. Beautiful traditional old house, with charm and very cute. On the main street to the old bazar, less than 5min away. Comfy beds with all the basics. Towel included.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 13 November 2024
Zhuyan
China44 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is a bit smelly in the bathroom area, hardly can see the owner.
The bed was comfortable, kitchen to use, short walk to old town.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 6 November 2024
Fabiana
Albania15 reviews2 helpful votes10“Wonderful house with a castle view!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful old stone house, great beds and rooms, fully equipped kitchen and lovely shared bathrooms. The house is well located, in the middle of the old town and close to everything. The lady that runs it is wonderful and the terrace of the house with the castle view is amazing.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Stefano
Switzerland31 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything is made for shorter people (old house); No real common room, just the kitchen; Lockers not big enough for large backpacks
Beds with curtains; close to old town; New Bathroom
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Vanessa
Netherlands12 reviews2 helpful votes10“Loved the place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The lady of the hostel is so nice!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Sun
Italy66 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Cheaper and clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast No one at desk Smell in the toilet
The hostel is a traditional house Bed is Confortable
Stayed in October 2024
