40.07620.13782Hashorva Guesthouse,Rr. Varosh,HashorvaGuestHouse@gmail.com.The Hashorva Family, a well established name in the Lagjia Varosh Neighborhood, offers one very large, faithfully restored traditional Ottoman Era room, with a double bed and sitting area. The house is over 200 years old and is kept in wonderful condition by its original owners. Naturally cool in the summer, the guest bathroom is off the main hallway with 24-hour hot water and modern facilities. It's in the heart of Gjirokastër, an easy 5 to 15 minutes walk from all the major sites of Historic Old Town and 10 minutes walk to the new town and the bus station on the National Road. The large guest room is €20/night - it has a large double bed, a single bed off to the side. (Payment can be made by cash only in Albanian lek, euros or US dollars - Or you can book in advance online using a credit card at )
Hotel Relax,streets Sheshi i Çerçizit.9 double rooms and 1 suite, with A/C. This wonderful hotel lies at the foot of the hilly center of beautiful Gjirokaster. It is a small hotel owned by a very sweet family. The father handles business, and is helped by his nice teenage daughter. They are incredible friendly and the hotel is very clean and has everything you need, including a cosy sitting area and balcony, overlooking the square. There is a bar downstairs, also owned by the family, so after visiting Gjirokaster it is perfect to relax and have a drink.€25 inc. breakfast [Sep 2011].
40.07446720.139243Hotel Sopoti(Sopoti Hostel),Pazar i Vjeter(Old Pazar, Gjirokastër).Check-in: anytime, check-out: 11:00.A formerly grand hotel, it feels somewhat forgotten; rooms are basic, ask for one with a balcony to get a view of the castle, bathrooms are shared. The manager of the hotel is a refined older gentleman who also runs the bar/kafe downstairs. He knows some English.1000 leke/person.price is 1200 lek per person. If you ask for wifi internet (which doesn't seem to happen very often) you will be given the password for a nearby cafe, but it is too far away so it can only work between 03:00 and 06:00 when nobody else uses it. still a good choice for a single traveller as it is cheaper than a dorm bed in one of the towns hostels
Hotel Gjirokaster.Modeled after a traditional Ottoman House. Excellent location that is half-way between the castle and the market area. Friendly staff and free breakfast included.
40.07571520.1393564Stone City Hostel,Road Alqi Kondi, Bazar(at the start of the bazar),☏ +355 693484271.Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00.Run by American sweetheart Brenna, crazy Dutchman Walter and a mix of well travelled locals and foreigners. It has a shaded garden with fruit trees, a huge roof terrace and brilliant views of the castle. Inside there's a nicely furnished and big common room with a fully equipped kitchen and nice places to chill out. There are three dorms and one double room, all with air-conditioning and custom made beds with large lockers underneath. Free Wi-Fi, free use of computers, and a bar full of cold drinks.(updated May 2023)
Greece,Konsulata e Pergjithshme e Greqise - Sheshi I Cercizit, Gjirokaster,☏ +35584263804, +35584262010 (Emergencies),fax: +35584268141,grgencon.arg@mfa.gr.M-F 09:30-16:30.
Berat(N 120 km via Këlcyrë).Thought to be one of the oldest towns in Albania, it is a new member of the UNESCO world heritage list. Nearby is the world-famous Osum Canyon.
Korce(NE 190km via Tepelene several miles from the Greek border).This city is full of life during the summer when you can find couples and families strolling through the city's main park, Parku Rinia. You can hike to the top of the beautiful mountain Moravia and view the city and its surrounding landscape.
Pogradec(NE 240km via Korca).— Overshadowed by its glitzy neighbors on the Macedonian side of the lake, the town of Pogradec has experienced a revival.
Përmet(NE 60km via Këlcyrë approximately 30 km from the Greek border).Nicknamed “The City of Roses,” Përmet is in the Vjosa River Valley. The city is known for its clean environment and tradition of wine and raki making. Old Permet is worth a look. Around it: Benjë, and Leusë villages.
Sarandë(SW 55km).A city known for its unforgettable beaches and colorful spring blooms.
Vlorë(N-NW 110km).Lively seaside city, nice beaches south of town. Passenger ferries to and from Italy dock here.
Greece, Konsulata e Pergjithshme e Greqise - Sheshi I Cercizit, Gjirokaster, ☏ +35584263804, +35584262010 (Emergencies), fax: +35584268141, grgencon.arg@mfa.gr. M-F 09:30-16:30.