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Hostels in Gjirokastër, Albania

6 hostels available. Prices start from $6 for a dorm bed.

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Party HostelYouth Hostel

"…Taxes included. Breakfast not included. No curfew. Pet friendly. The maximum number of consecutive nights permitted is 14." …"…Our property is at the old part of the town. It is reachable on

from $6.20
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"…Payment upon arrival by cash. Taxes included. Breakfast included. No curfew." …"From the bus station you can take a taxi and it will be a 5 minute ride to the property and it will cost you

from $5.42
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Youth Hostel

"…All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Zaravina Lake is 27 miles from Cico Hostel &private room. The nearest airport is loannina Airport, 52 miles from the hotel. Hostel Cico Policy and

from $5.43
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Valmar
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"…Discover the perfect blend of affordability, convenience, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere at our hostel in the heart of the Old Bazaar. Book your stay and experience the best that this historic

from $6.75
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Party HostelSolo Traveller

Rruga Alqi Kondi 1

from $6.62
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Rruga Rilindasve

from $9.75

Hotels in Gjirokastër

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Hotel Kalemi 2

Free Breakfast
Party Hostel

"…The owner spoke good English and very welcoming, although not obtrusive, and very enthusiastic towards travelers who visit Albania. The hotel is on a high point in the town, so you can sit on the

from $67.72
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Hotel Gjirokastra

Free Breakfast
Party Hostel

"Gjirokastra hotel - This was a cool and pleasant place to stay. It was pretty close to the castle and we had a fantastic view of the whole town. An important fact is that it was really quiet place

from $52.23
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Hotel Cajupi

Free Breakfast
Party Hostel

"…The hotels official opening date, 18 September 1964, coincided with a ceremony and also the liberalization day of Gjirokastra, where it was given the name “Tourism”. Hotel Cajupi was built by

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Silver Hill Hostel

Free Breakfast
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"…Share the typical food of the region together with us, meet our local friends and take part to our amazing workshops of traditional crockery, Albanian language lessons and Gjirokastritian cooking

from $26.53
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Adventure HostelsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

Kordhoce Gjirokaster

from $22.00
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Friendly Hostel

Free Breakfast
Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Check in from 12:00 to 21:00. Check out from 12:00 to 21:00. Payment upon arrival by cash, paypal, credit card. Taxes not included Breakfast not included General: 24 hours

from $15.00

Guest Houses in Gjirokastër

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Rruga Gjin Zenebishi

from $15.29

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Get to know Gjirokastër

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Gjirokastër.

Guess what? Gjirokastër is also named and spelled Gjirokaster - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.
Get to know Gjirokastër

Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), Albania, is a small town in southern Albania. The historic old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the museum town status. This is one of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Albania! There are many structures preserved from the Ottoman era when this was a bustling merchant town. You can prepare to explore a historic houses, an amphitheater, and a beautiful castle. The castle is actually the second-largest in all of the Balkans. The city is built on the side of the mountain; the citadel is perched at the top. A visit to Gjirokastër must include an afternoon exploring the castle walls and enjoying the panoramic views of the city below. From this vantage point, you’ll be able to see why Gjirokastër is often called the City of Stone.

If you’re lucky your hostel will be located in a historic old stone house. If not be sure to visit one of the many seventeenth- and eighteenth-century homes that have been restored and turned into museums. There are more than five hundred preserved homes in Gjirokastër today. The Zekate House is the largest with beautifully restored rooms featuring wood carvings, paintings, and original furniture. The view of the city below from the house is incredible!

Typical cuisine varies throughout Albania, and our favorite meals in this region were in Gjirokastër. Think stuffed eggplant, tomato-based dips, and lots of white cheese. The typical dish is called Qifqi, which is a baked dish with rice, egg, and local spices.

Gjirokastër can be easily reached from major cities by bus and is very close to the beach city of Saranda. It is also very typical to see backpackers hitchhiking across Albania. There are only a few hostels in Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), Albania, so it is recommended to book your bed in advance. Most of the Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster), Albania hostels are located near the city center and the sites are accessible on foot or via the local bus.

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Gjirokastër Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Gjirokastër, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 6
Average dorm price $15
Average private room price $45
Cheapest hostel in GjirokastërTrigona Hostel with $11.5
Party hostels in GjirokastërFriends' Hostel (4 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 5.8

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