Hostels in Gjirokastër

It’s a guesthouse run by a family. Who host you with all passion and respect. During sightseeing the city I stumbled my ankle. And the host made my recovery comfortable with some ice. For the evening and a gel pack for the night. The next day I was able to hike again. It has an incredible view to the castle from the terrace!

I loved everything about this accommodation. The hosts are really kind & welcoming and their approach was lovely after weeks of traveling. The 4-bed dorm room was fantastic - with extra-long and very comfortable beds. Each bed is provided with a crisp, waffle cotton bathrobe, a large bath towel, a small bath towel, sheets, and a bath mat. Quilts are available too. The bathrobe was one of the many extra touches that made it really welcoming and homey. I was also offered grapes, and figs from their tree, on arrival. The breakfast was generous and delicious. On my return from sightseeing, I was also given a refreshing bowl of watermelon, figs and grapes. I was in the 4-bed dorm and it has a balcony with clothes rail. The air con worked really well, too. The dorm is really peaceful and quiet. The bathroom is clean, with a hairdryer and washing machine. There is also a lovely paved courtyard garden with tables and seats, where I had the generous and delicious breakfast. There is also a shared kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, kettle, toasted sandwich maker and pots, plates, cups etc if you wish to make a snack or dinner. The location is excellent. I was dropped off by bus from Tirana at 10pm and was easily able to walk to the hostel - there were only a couple of turns. Note: Google maps calls it the ‘Xarba Guest House’. The road is steep for the very last section to the hostel - but I felt this reduced the incline from the hostel up to the hilltop castle, the old market area and the two iconic old stone houses when I walked up. There are lots of restaurants in the old market area below the castle, so you could also easily eat there on the way back to the hostel after a day of sightseeing. It’s also a short walk to the well-stocked Star Supermarket from the hostel. If you come by bus, though, you could pick something up on the way.

Perfect location! When you step outside you are surrounded by little shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The streets are beautiful. Bed was comfortable, and the bathroom facilities were very modern and clean. Probably best shower I’ve had in my 4 months travelling Europe and the Balkins. The owners/family are all lovely and accomodating. If you’re a solo traveller looking for a really social atmosphere then this may not be for you however it was perfect for me as I was looking for a relaxing place close to everything.

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in! The common area is beautiful and perfect for meeting and making friends with other guests, perhaps over a local beer, sold at a great price at reception! The attention to detail is immediately striking: comfortable beds with privacy curtains and individual lights for each bed. The showers are excellent and spacious, the environment is clean, and the hostel's location is excellent, just steps from the bus station and the sea. The staff was fantastic throughout my stay; July at check-in was very helpful and kind, she made me feel at home! For these reasons, I decided to extend my stay longer than I had planned! I will definitely be back soon, Faleminderit🫶

Clean and quiet hostel with great views of the city. You can walk to the beach in less than 10 minutes. Curtains around the beds added privacy. The boy working at the reception was so lovely!

The room was beautiful, new, clean.

Nice and clean hostel . Amazing staff!!

Great accomodation. Owners are very kind and we were served with aplenty of cold water in the fridge. Very good for overheated bikers :-) Thank you

so comfortable! fondest memory of this place was the fireplace running with homemade cookies & tea served in the common room.

The host is really nice, always ready to help you at any time and very friendly. Even if the road to go at the place is steep, the effort is worth it, you have one of the best views of the city. It's also a good place to meet other travelers.