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Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR offers air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a patio with a city view. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

VAL-MAR Guesthouse is located just in the center of Girocastro town-market. It is the biggest advantage - in the late night or in the early morning you can breath the air of the ancient town. Silver rock roof tiles , wallstones and black and white cobblestones pavements are worth to see, to walk on and even to touch... Parking place you will find like we did. Don't worry, the owner will help you. Great thanks to Rejan, mega clever boy, son of the owner, who assist us in all deals and solve all the questions we had. Hi, guy! You are the superman! Train your English)

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9.3
Wonderful
130 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of city, Trigona Hostel is set in Gjirokastër, 44 km from Zaravina lake. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

I love the style of house and the view from terrace.

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9.1
Wonderful
421 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. Providing a bar, the property is located within 44 km of Zaravina lake. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

Warm cosy common room. Balcony off dorm room with great view. Familial atmosphere.

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9.3
Wonderful
642 reviews
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£10
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All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a microwave, a stovetop, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also boast city views. At the hostel the rooms have bed linen and towels.

HOSTEL : The setting of this hostel is absolutely beautiful!! 😍😍😍 LOCATION : The hostel location is smack bang in the middle of the old town. STAFF : The staff were so hospitable, not only friendly but genuinely NICE. I can't believe that they actually made the effort to remember everyone's names. INFORMATION : Not only the staff is knowledgeable abt the local sight seeing spots. They actually profit leaflets to guide us. BREAKFAST & SOCIAL ENVIROMENT : The setting of the breakfast is the my favourite part. Yes, there were yummy eggs, bread with spread, cheese plate & vegetables, fresh cutted fruits too - Cannot ask for more on a complimentary breakfast. What I like the most was they were being served on a long dinner table. All the guests would be enjoying the breakfast together. It's such nice arrangement for all travellers to get sociable and exchange information ❤️ it! Gjirokaster is a beautiful city, on my next return, would definitely stay in same place.

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9.6
Exceptional
858 reviews
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£12
per night

Situated in Gjirokastër, 43 km from Zaravina lake, B Vishe Guest House features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

At the hostel, every room comes with a balcony. At B Vishe Guest House rooms are equipped with a TV, a private bathroom, and a terrace with a mountain view.

Good location, nice staff, very well furnished and clean

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9.3
Wonderful
99 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Hostel Mateo has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Gjirokastër. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

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9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
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    The best hostel breakfast ever! Very well located
    Alice
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    8.8
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    Great location, free open parking, comfortable cozy rooms with nice beds, very clean, small but decent bathroom, good lobby to have a beer. Perfect for someone who wants to spend the night somewhere close to main road and safe.
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    8.5
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    Great location, incredibly cheap, all the facilities worked fine- lots of balcony space as well
    Jake
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
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    Amazing breakfast! Nice way to speak to the other occupants. The staff is really helpful and the owner is very nice and well-spoken. Great location! The hostel also organises free history tours, sight-seeings and other social events. A fun way to meet and interact with the others at the hostel.
    Daan
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
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    The best hostel I've ever been. Walter and all volunteers were soo nice. The place is beautiful. They organized group activities, good to get to know the other people staying.
    Julián
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
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    Walter and his staff were amazing. Location is 10/10. I loved the vegetarian breakfast and the activities the Hostel organised. Best hostel I have been to, ever. Really social and I think it is because Walter knows how to get people connected. It was just amazing in general. I will come back for sure!
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    Elias
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  • Avg. price/night: £21.37
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
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     · 421 reviews
    Cool rooftop, funny host, smart Kitchen and top position: 7 mins from the movida! Best Hostel in My trip, and cheap!
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
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    Rated exceptional
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    great staff ,great location with beautiful interior ,very clean ,nice terrace garden,the best hostel i visited during my all travels
    Zoher
    Solo traveler
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
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    The best hostel I have stayed at in Albania! Staff were amazing and very helpful! Dormitories were great, bathrooms were clean and modern. The breakfast each morning is perfect, and the hostel itself is well set up. Attracts a good group of backpackers, had a great time. Will definitely be back. Also the cocktail night they held had the best G&Ts
    Harry
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
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    Rated exceptional
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    Probably one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Everything was perfect--location, cleanliness, friendliness. The hosts, fellow backpackers themselves, are often present chatting with guests and swapping stories. The homemade baked goods at the communal breakfast table are a great touch. If they are running the hike to the valley across from Gjirokaster, book it. It was a wonderful experience.
    Robert
    Solo traveler