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The 10 Best Hostels in Gjirokastër, Albania

Some of the best backpacker spots in Gjirokastër

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Set in Gjirokastër, 45 km from Zaravina lake, Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR offers accommodation with a bar and free private parking.

At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a patio with a city view. All guest rooms at Guest House and Hostel VAL-MAR feature air conditioning and a wardrobe.

Owner was super nice and the volunteer Matt was extremely helpful

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9.3
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
£11
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 liked the Air conditioning. The AC was on all day and when it is super hot that's the most important.

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9.1
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
£8
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
Superb
637 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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.

beautiful location, beautiful hostel! just everything nice

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9.6
Exceptional
816 reviews
Price from
£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 mountain 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 city view.

Perfect location. Only a couple minutes walking distance to the castle and old city. Room was very clean. Wifi worked well. Bed was comfortable. Host was lovely and gave me some suggestions for in the city. Nice added touch to give free bottled water after my walk from the bus station.

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9.3
Superb
88 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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£17
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 810 reviews
    The property has a great location close to the Old Bazaar, restaurants, museums, castle, etc. From there all of them can be easily accessible. Regarding the service, room, price everything is worth it. We chose an economic room because were traveling on a budget but all kind of rooms are available for every budget. I highly recommend Palorto Hotel if you are staying in Gjirokastra.
    Melisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £19.71
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 396 reviews
    Cool rooftop, funny host, smart Kitchen and top position: 7 mins from the movida! Best Hostel in My trip, and cheap!
    Eleonora
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.43
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 636 reviews
    Very nice typical hostel in a house with many terraces to enjoy the views. Very close to the old town, the castle and the mountains. Fully recommend for backpackers!
    Nikodem
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.57
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 816 reviews
    great staff ,great location with beautiful interior ,very clean ,nice terrace garden,the best hostel i visited during my all travels
    Zoher
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.57
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 816 reviews
    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
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.28
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 129 reviews
    The staff was really helpful, the hostel really clean and with good material. Great location.
    Pierre
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.57
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 816 reviews
    great location, very close to the bazaar but also feel very safe to stay Walter and all the staffs r so friendly n helpful they also keep an extremely adorable puppy!!
    Tsz Huen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.57
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 816 reviews
    One of the best hostels you'll ever stay in. Great atmosphere. Obviously, a lot of thought and planning went into all aspects of the hostel.
    David.9
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.57
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 816 reviews
    its clean and neat and staff is really helpful. breakfast was tasty. Walter did an amazing job with walking tours. He knows what he’s doing :). one of the best hostel’s I’ve ever been to. definitely I’ll come back!
    Talha
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £38.57
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 816 reviews
    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 traveller