The location and the atmosphere. It is a cosy place to relax and reload after a long amazing hike! Nice restaurants to enjoy the local cuisine;)

Stayed in May 2024

Internet on the second floor

Dinner: excellent Breakfast: fair Location: excellent

Stayed in May 2024

Issue was the dorm shared bathroom was tiny and the shower handle kept falling off

Food and accommodation was amazing in a beautiful lively spot - would recommend!

Stayed in May 2024

The staff, food, vibe and atmosphere are superb!

Stayed in May 2024

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Everything was absolutely perfect, the accomodation/room, the amazing food, the beautiful location and especially the hosts who made our stay unforgettable. Thank you John and family! Hope to see you again in the future, all the best to you!

Stayed in April 2024

It's an old building, so plumbing not the best: but worth it for the ambience.

Loved the staff. Lorenzo was the star. The food was very good: breakfast a winner. Beautiful location. Lovely building - especially good when the fire is going.

Stayed in April 2024

Room was only heated with electric heaters, not quite enough for the mid-April temps. Bathroom shower is a spray all over everything type. Not so good with cold, wet feet.

Food was great, overall house vibe was great, old school.

Stayed in April 2024

The staff was the most wonderful, friendly, and welcoming people. The location was beautiful to look at when you woke up. All around have zero complaints.

Stayed in April 2024

Guesthouse surrounded by mountains. It's calm and peaceful. Room was small but cosy. Beds were really comfortable. Breakfast and meals were delicious. We recommend it!

Stayed in April 2024

Staff were very friendly and accommodating The place it self quaint and provided an insight to the family like in Theth.

Stayed in April 2024

Bathroom a little small to be sharing with 8 people but to be expected. Location is a fair way away from where the bus to Shkoder drops you off

Comfortable little home, friendly staff. Food was really tasty and very affordable. Stayed in the 4 bed shared room and had no problems at all.

Stayed in April 2024

Great location. Food was tasty. The staff were helpful and welcoming. Room was comfortable.

Stayed in April 2024

Just the toilet and bathroom are small

Amazing location in the valley, very nice staff and owner. Cute animals everywhere and breakfast is nice. Beds comfy aswell

Stayed in March 2024

Very nice place to stay in the middle of the mountains!

Stayed in March 2024

Hot water ran out one night so I had to take a cold shower as I didn't want to wait until water heater warm the water. I read this in other comments so I was aware and I just went with the flow.

The location, the view, the restaurant/bar were great. The staff works very hard to keep everybody happy. I really enjoy staying in such historic house.

Stayed in March 2024

The staff are so welcoming and make you feel like you are part of their family, packing lunches for our hikes and giving recommendations for places to walk. As two girls hiking in a new country, we couldn't have asked for more and felt safe throughout the trip. We are definitely coming back in the summertime with more friends!!

Stayed in March 2024

I understand it's a mountain village so comfort is not high on the priority list, but multiple items in the room were not functional or broken. Perhaps because I was there end of season, luckily they have a full winter to make some reparations. :) Slightly on the expensive side for Albania and even for Theth, but I think this would be justified in summer when you can use the outside area.

Great location in Theth: fairly easy to reach (only last part is gravel, just make sure to stay on the asphalt until you reach the bridge closest to the guesthouse) and great starting point for majority of hikes. Friendly staff!

Stayed in November 2023

The electricity problem is common in this area. Water in the bathroom was not hot when the electricity was not there also i had difficulties to find the hostel in the night

Best hostel

Stayed in November 2023

A little bit cold in the room despite the heater, but they gave us extra blankets

Everything, the landscape was amazing, beds are comfortable, the food amazing (homemade soup fantastic!!). But the best was the staff, very kind and helpful with everything we need. We will back with no doubt!

Stayed in November 2023

A bit of a walk from where the transport left us off in Theth, approx 2km. Room was a little cold, heater was provided but it wasn’t great however the communal area was lovely and warm

Cosy communal area with a wood burner and great staff. Clean and safe with lovely cats and a dog. Fantastic breakfast included

Stayed in November 2023

The shower was a little small

Amazingly beautiful location and building. Comfy beds. Nice and convenient restaurant on site. Breakfast buffet was really nice 😊 they provide a welcome drink at check in as well! Make sure to book your seat on the bus back to Shkoder with the reception as soon as you check in, I saw many people think they could just head to the bus station and try to get a ride but there were not more spots left so they were left behind. The bus comes to the hotel around 10:00 to pick you up so it’s very convenient.

Stayed in September 2023

Free Raki on arrival from a super friendly owner!

Stayed in October 2023

I rode there by motorbike in the rain and night for hundreds of kilometers. When I stepped into the Shpella I was welcomed with rakija and hot meal. One of the kind place. Unique. I felt like I was in quentin tarantino movie there. Met amazing people and enjoyed every bit of it. I need to come back there one day.

Stayed in November 2023

My room was very basic. Maybe needs abit of renovation but I would still return here!

I visited in the off season and I loved it but I can see in the summer this is the place to be! Huge area outside for relaxing/ eating/ drinking. A beer shed, fire pit, hammocks :) The staff were on hand my whole stay but they do have a self serve system at the bar which I think is amazing. Breakfast was great & I had dinner 4 nights In a row - for a very good price. After staying in one other guest house here I'd definitely come back to Shpella, the communal area is more welcoming and the location and scenery are just the best.

Stayed in November 2023