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Hotel Argjiro

3.5 star property
Families discover Albania's rich history by day in Gjirokastra, then retreat to a peaceful garden sanctuary as evening falls

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Hotel Argjiro in historic Gjirokastra is ideal for exploring Ismail Kadare's House and Skenduli House. Relax in the garden, browse the library, or visit the coffee shop. Enjoy a continental breakfast to start your day, while children splash in their dedicated pool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Luxury Room, Non Smoking, City View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Room, Non Smoking, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Chalet | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Gjirokastër, Hotel Argjiro is near a boardwalk/promenade. Gjirokastra Castle and Skenduli House are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Sarande Ferry Terminal. Ethnographic Museum and Ismail Kadare's House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Gjirokastër travel guide
Map
Rruga Gjin Zenebisi, Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County, 6001

What's nearby

  • The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor (once a bar café today a souvenir shop).
    Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gjirokastra Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ismail Kadare's House
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skenduli House
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zekate House
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

  • Taverna Tradicionale Kardhashi
    6 min walk
  • Irish Pub Gallery
    1 min walk
  • Bar Restorant Rrapi
    2 min walk
  • Vellezerit Vasi Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Restaurant Traditional Odaja
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Argjiro

Family-friendly hotel near Gjirokastra Castle
Located close to Ismail Kadare's House and Skenduli House, Hotel Argjiro provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and games
  • Books, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Children's books
  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 7 and October 29.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ALL 1000 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: ALL 250.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ALL 15000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: ALL 1000 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Argjiro Gjirokaster
Argjiro Gjirokaster
Argjiro
Hotel Argjiro Hotel
Hotel Argjiro Gjirokastër
Hotel Argjiro Hotel Gjirokastër

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Argjiro pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ALL 1000 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Argjiro?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Argjiro?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hotel Argjiro provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ALL 15000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Argjiro located?

This family-friendly Gjirokastër hotel is located near a boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Skenduli House, Ismail Kadare's House, and Ethnographic Museum. Gjirokastra Castle and Zekate House are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Argjiro Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating. In an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jorick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in a beautiful area, friendly people
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location! Lots to do and see right outside the front door!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly helpful. Although clean, the hotel appeared to be in need of some upkeep. The location was safe and very walkable. Overall, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming place that we love coming to.

This was our second time staying at Hotel Argjiro and we loved it just as much as the first time. Great service from the staff and the village itself is amazingly charming around Christmastime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice and central stay.

Very good location. Well kept, cosy and clean hotel. The staff was great. We were there during low season and was very well received and looked after. Nice breakfast, with lot's of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very good service

The staff is very friendly and helpfull. The hotel is just situated at the entry of the old city, perfect. Only the rooms are smaller that is it righting on the web site, in stead of 30 m2 our deluxe room was only 25 m2.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for walking around. Rooms are compact but comfortable and very clean. Lovely helpful staff at breakfast and on reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. You just need to park before in an under ground parking garage. Lovely staff. Great hotel. Over just a super place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel with great breakfast

Situated in the old city centre just below the castle. It has perfect location to explore the city. Rooms are ok and nicely equipped. Breakfast is amazing and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gazmend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the craftsmanship of the hotel, that gave it the feel of classy and traditional. Location is fantastic. Great breakfast spread. Overall great experience with hotel, amenities and surrounding attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MELANIE SEYMOUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful classic hotel.

Great hotel with welcoming atmosphere. Staff spoke perfect English in a region that getting by with hand signals is success enough. Clean rooms with nice facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location to see all of the historic sites. A few steps from the bazaar, restaurants, yet far enough away from the loud music blaring from other establishments. Great staff, WiFi, and breakfast. Street parking at the bottom of the hill.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LEK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the best location in Gjirokaster, is very clean with all modern amenities plus the traditional touches that make it unique and very comfortable and welcoming Staff was extremely polite and friendly Breakfast was absolutely delicious and plenty full! We’ll be back again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Alketa

Too expensive for a very very basic and tiny room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night horrible no ac
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena opción en el centro

Excelente ubicación. Buen desayuno.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fint hotel af ældre dato. Meget lydt fra gaden.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien mais la salle du petit déjeuner est déprimante et mérite un vrai effort pour être à la hauteur.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel nuovo, pulito in posizione centrale del paese. Personale gentile e disponibile. Consigliata stanza chalet per famiglie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, clean rooms, outstanding customer service and delicious breakfast :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel inside the old town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, fulfilling breakfast, and friendly staff. I'll stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021