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A terrace with stone railings, two ornate metal chairs, a table, and potted plants.

A wooden staircase with metal railings leading to an outdoor area with a view of the sky and clouds.

A stone-walled bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden table, a black coffee maker, and a reed diffuser.

1. The Golden View Guesthouse

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.6 km from Gjirokastra Castle

"An absolutely wonderful stay! The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Everything was perfect, from the delicious homemade meals to the stunning mountain views. The genuine hospitality of Aurora, Eleana, and their family made our first trip to Albania even more special. We couldn’t recommend this place enough; do not hesitate to book! ❤️"

maika

NT$1,862

NT$2,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A stone building with a balcony, a staircase, and flower pots.

A reception desk with a large illuminated 'HK' sign, a flat-screen TV, and a small statue.

A cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a view through a doorway.

A stone building with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a staircase leading to the entrance.

2. Bed and Breakfast Kotoni

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.2 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Monica

NT$1,707

NT$1,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with ornate metal railings, a wicker chair, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A cozy room with a sofa, a large bathtub, a stone fireplace, and a television.

A building with a stone facade, wooden beams, and decorative metal railings.

A view through a window of a historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery.

3. Cumaku Boutique Hotel & Spa

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.7 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Charlotte

NT$2,893

NT$3,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A stone building with an arched entrance, steps leading up to a door, and illuminated signs reading "Palorto Inn".

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and a TV.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and desserts.

A staircase with a wooden ceiling and a modern light fixture.

4. Palorto Inn

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.7 km from Gjirokastra Castle

James

NT$2,613

NT$2,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "City Street Hotel" and a covered entrance area with benches.

A gallery wall with various framed artworks depicting architectural scenes and historical buildings.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs.

A balcony with a stone wall and metal railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

5. City Street Hotel

1.1 km from Gjirokastra Castle

CHOI HEI

NT$1,893

NT$2,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden interior with a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a mirror, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with a decorative pattern.

A staircase leading to a room with a bench, a table with a vase, and large arched windows.

A brass teapot on a wooden table in a room with stone walls, a window with curtains, and a bed with a pink blanket.

6. Hotel Kalemi

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.4 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Barbara

NT$1,490

NT$1,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A multi-story building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating.

A view from a window overlooking a town with houses and greenery, and red flowers in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a bench, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

7. Hotel Fantasy

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.3 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Victoria

NT$2,150

NT$2,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, wooden tables, and chairs with blue cushions.

A view from a window of a building with a yellow exterior, a staircase, and a garden with green shrubs and flowers.

A window view of a narrow street with stone buildings and a parked car.

A stone staircase leading to a wooden door with a sign indicating reception and room numbers.

8. Hotel Palorto

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.4 km from Gjirokastra Castle

EMILY

NT$1,862

NT$2,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel sign with the name "Hotel Silver Hill" and a phone number.

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden headboard, and a painting on the wall.

A vintage trunk with metal latches and a red cloth on top, placed next to a wooden door and a cushioned bench with colorful pillows.

An outdoor patio with stone tables and chairs, overlooking a lush green hillside with historic buildings.

9. Silver Hill Guesthouse

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.3 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Melissa

NT$2,172

NT$2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A large, multi-story hotel with a swimming pool and outdoor seating areas.

A large, illuminated hotel with a swimming pool, multiple dining areas, and a prominent tower structure.

A stone archway leading to a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a garden and a mountainous landscape.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a television mounted on the wall.

10. Kerculla Resort

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.6 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Owen

NT$4,552

NT$5,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, a bed with white linens, two windows with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A balcony with a view of a residential area, a tiled roof, and a railing with hanging plants.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large mirror, a television on a wooden stand, two green sofas, a small white table, and a bed with a white headboard.

A stone staircase leading to a brick wall.

11. Amalia's House

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.5 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Luan

NT$1,396

NT$2,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A window with a view of a historic stone building and lush greenery.

A terrace with wooden tables and benches, a white building with dark wooden beams, and a view of distant mountains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, and a ceiling with intricate designs.

A room with stone walls, wooden beams, and arched windows.

12. Hotel Kalemi 2

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.3 km from Gjirokastra Castle

chuck

NT$2,241

NT$2,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building with a white facade, wooden window frames, and a tiled roof.

A room with two beds, a wooden bench, a small table, and a chandelier.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under yellow umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and flowers, with a mountain view in the background.

A room with two red chairs, a small table, a wooden bench, and a rolled towel on the bench.

13. Hotel Bebej Tradicional

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.4 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Pontus

NT$1,236

NT$1,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, a bed with white linens, and a nightstand.

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden ceiling, and a chandelier with multiple light bulbs.

A traditional building with a white facade and a tiled roof, viewed from a window with a wooden frame.

14. Furra Restaurant & Rooms

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.2 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Svend Erik

NT$2,320

NT$2,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

An outdoor dining table with various dishes, including fruits, vegetables, and condiments, set against a backdrop of greenery and a building.

A window with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting, and a ceiling light fixture.

15. Denis Guest House

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.6 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Gabriela

NT$1,788

NT$2,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A bedroom with a large bed, built-in shelves, a stone wall, and a window with a view of flowers.

A woven basket containing toiletries on a wooden surface, next to a white towel.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area. There is a potted plant and a shelf with toiletries.

A multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a mix of stone and plaster exteriors, multiple windows, and a prominent central tower.

16. Stitch&Stone Suites

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.2 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Radhika

NT$3,352

NT$3,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A view of a hillside with buildings and a castle-like structure.

A modern room with a built-in wardrobe, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a black shelving unit with decorative items.

A white building with a sign reading "Vila Sham" at night.

17. Sharm Hotel

1.1 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Rebecca

NT$2,409

NT$2,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a freestanding sink, a bidet, and a shower.

18. Martin Empire

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.8 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Mark

NT$2,348

NT$2,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A balcony with a view of a city street, buildings, and mountains.

A double bed room with a dark wall, a painting, and a nightstand.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dark wooden cabinet, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

A reception desk with a framed certificate, a framed painting, and a glass display case with books and decorative items.

19. Dreams Hotel

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 1 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Jordan

NT$1,657

NT$1,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A stone building with arched windows and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A stone-walled corridor leading to a wooden interior with a tiled floor and a hanging light fixture.

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with white linens, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A dining table with a lace tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a basket of bread.

20. Bizant House Boutique Hotel

Old Bazaar (Pazari i Vjetër), 0.6 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Juhi

NT$2,746

NT$3,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Gjirokastra Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Golden View Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Bed and Breakfast Kotoni	9.8 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Cumaku Boutique Hotel & Spa	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Palorto Inn	9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
City Street Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top Gjirokastra Castle Hotel Reviews

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Ascetically speaking this hotel is beautiful with two stunning pools which are clean & well presented. The cabana beds were a perfect touch. The staff were incredibly helpful & friendly & the hotels taxi driver was always on hand. Food & drink selection on the menus was great (quite expensive but big portions & great tasting) and the breakfast buffet was good- but a little repetitive. In terms of constructive feedback - the rooms are beautiful just not very practical. Although there’s a wardrobe, there are no drawers & a lack of hanging hooks for towels etc. The cleanliness of the rooms also requires a little attention - a hair band had been left on top of the hairdryer which wasn’t mine. We had a leaky shower which was fixed promptly but the wet towels we had used to try and mop up were left on the floor and not replaced. There were lots of chips in the plates (probably because they were too big for the dishwasher) but these can harbour germs. Breakfast buffet items were left out without anything to keep them cold. This hotel is in its infancy and these are only minor points which can be easily sorted. We would 100% stay here again."

Joanna Suites

10/10 Excellent

"5* would recommend"

Dream Apartments Saranda

8/10 Good

"This apartment is conveniently located near restaurants and the beach. Our unit did not have a sea view, and since there are other buildings in front, I’m not sure if the property has units with a view. Check-in is done at the hotel a few minutes away, which is something to keep in mind. The apartment was well equipped overall, and having a washing machine was a definite plus. A few more pots in the kitchen would have been helpful. We were four people; two slept in the bed and two on the sofa bed, which unfortunately was not very comfortable. Overall, a convenient option, especially for its location."

DREAM HOTEL SARANDA

10/10 Excellent

"A short walk from the heart of Sarandë, so nice and quiet. Room was comfy and clean, and the staff very helpful."

Hotel Vale

10/10 Excellent

"Bien situé:)"

Kalemi's Beachside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect! Excellent location, wonderful and extremely kind owners, a spotless room, and close to everything! I highly recommend it to everyone!"

Sunset Shoreline Saranda Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beautiful, spacious, modern rooms. Great shower. Stunning view from the room, pool and restaurant. Truly breathtaking. The only two drawbacks for me were: The location: far up a hill with nothing nearby. As someone without a car, I’m glad I was only staying one night because taxis in Albania are expensive. At the same time, you can’t get that view without being high up. If you have a car or ample budget for taxis (35-40 euros round trip) you might not mind as much! The restaurant: Dinner at the restaurant was not great. I had the chicken risotto and ended up eating around the chicken. Drinks were good. Wine was great. And breakfast was really great!"

Julia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great little hotel ! Nice staff. Good location !"

Litan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My stay at Litan Hotel was absolutely amazing, I was a solo female traveller and I stayed for seven nights, the staff were a family of amazing, kind, loving, and helpful people that gave amazing service, they were so kind to me and made me feel very safe, on my last day they taught me back to the sarande port for free as I didn’t have money in cash to get a taxi, this is after the kindness of their heart and they were so genuinely lovely, the rooms are so modern and clean and the bathroom has the essentials already within them (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, toothbrush et cetera), the breakfast was absolutely amazing and there was plenty of option every day, outside of breakfast they have a restaurant that you can have dinner from and the portion sizes were amazing for the price, the room also has a TV with Amazon prime and YouTube, and the view of the Ionian Sea is absolutely stunning, I could not recommend this hotel enough and definitely a good option for a female solo traveller, just be aware that there is no swimming pool so if that is something that you are looking for, maybe decide on how badly you would want a swimming pool, for me the promenade was around a 45 minute walk downhill and wasn’t a problem however be aware that for wheelchair users it probably wouldn’t be the best form of transport but there are taxis and buses. Thank you so so much for my stay, you were AMAZING (so much love to you and the family) ❤️❤️"

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Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gjirokastër with a stop at Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

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Cold War Tunnel

Find out about the history of Gjirokastër when you spend time at Cold War Tunnel.

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Skenduli House

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Skenduli House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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Ismail Kadare's House

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Ismail Kadare's House during your trip to Gjirokastër.

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Ethnographic Museum

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Ethnographic Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Gjirokastër. Experience the area's museums and festivals.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gjirokastra Castle?

Gjirokastra Castle is located in Gjirokastër. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 72 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Gjirokastra Castle?

Kerculla Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gjirokastra Castle. Other good options in the area include Bougainville Bay Hotel and DREAM HOTEL SARANDA.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Gjirokastra Castle?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gjirokastra Castle.

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Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Gjirokastra Castle.

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Our top choices for Gjirokastra Castle hotels

1. The Golden View Guesthouse

2. Bed and Breakfast Kotoni

3. Cumaku Boutique Hotel & Spa

4. Palorto Inn

5. City Street Hotel

6. Hotel Kalemi

7. Hotel Fantasy

8. Hotel Palorto

9. Silver Hill Guesthouse

10. Kerculla Resort

11. Amalia's House

12. Hotel Kalemi 2

13. Hotel Bebej Tradicional

14. Furra Restaurant & Rooms

15. Denis Guest House

16. Stitch&Stone Suites

17. Sharm Hotel

18. Martin Empire

19. Dreams Hotel

20. Bizant House Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Gjirokastra Castle

Top Gjirokastra Castle Hotel Reviews

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Joanna Suites

Dream Apartments Saranda

DREAM HOTEL SARANDA

Hotel Vale

Kalemi's Beachside Hotel

Sunset Shoreline Saranda Hotel

Julia Hotel

Litan Hotel

Other attractions near Gjirokastra Castle

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

Cold War Tunnel

Skenduli House

Ismail Kadare's House

Ethnographic Museum

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