Gjirokastra
This hostel is a fantastic conversion of an Old Town house, created and run by Dutchman Walter. The attention to detail and respect for traditional…
Must-see hotels in The Albanian Riviera
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The Albanian Riviera
If you want to escape from the glitzy hotels on the seafront, this unique summer-only hostel housed in the village school at Vuno is a wonderful place to…
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Gjirokastra
Combining modern facilities with traditional touches, this lovely family-run hotel inside a 300-year-old house has rooms with huge balconies and…
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Gjirokastra
Fabulous new 11-room boutique hotel housed inside an immaculately restored building that's older than some countries. Rooms mix just the right amount of…
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Saranda
Referencing the name given to Saranda during the Italian occupation (Edda was Mussolini's daughter), this hotel is a charming place and about as central…
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The Albanian Riviera
Run by a family who learnt the tourist trade in Greece, Villa Kosteli has supersmart apartments decked out in driftwood- and rope- light fittings and…
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The Albanian Riviera
This great little set-up is run by two brothers. Each summer they turn the family orange orchard into a vibrant tent city, and the price includes the tent…
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Gjirokastra
Claiming the crown for the hotel with the best view in town, the Kalemi has big, bright rooms with balconies and large windows from which to admire the…
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Saranda
Easy to miss amongst a rash of bigger, glitzier cousins, the sea-facing rooms at the Titania have huge wrap-around windows and terraces that overlook the…
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Gjirokastra
Very central, renovated stone mansion that has some beautiful fittings in its 16 individually decorated rooms. Modern bathrooms contrast with the…
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Saranda
Your host at Saranda's most central hostel is the gregarious, English-speaking Tomi and he does much to give this place its party atmosphere. The 14 beds…
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Saranda
With a prime 8th-floor location, a clean beach at its base and a friendly, helpful atmosphere, this Irish-run backpacker hostel is a good place to chill…
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The Albanian Riviera
Set up a tent under the olive trees at this chilled-out camping ground across the main road from the beach. Facilities are basic, but nice touches include…
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The Albanian Riviera
Turn left when you hit Dhërmi beach and follow the road almost to its end, pleasantly far away from the crowds and music. Here, overlooking the brilliant…
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Gjirokastra
Small family-run hostel with a six-bed dorm and a couple of private rooms that blurs the line between a hostel and a homestay. The beds and other…
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Gjirokastra
You only need glance at this gargantuan hotel with its stark lines to know that it was once the default communist-era hotel. Inside though things are much…
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The Albanian Riviera
In the middle of things right on Dhërmi beach, this 14-room whitewashed hotel has superb sea views from each room, a gorgeous terrace restaurant and staff…
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The Albanian Riviera
This attractive constellation of blue timber cabins under the shade of pine trees is just a step away from the blue sea and the glorious beach. There's a…
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The Albanian Riviera
This small hostel has helpful staff and just three dorms, each with six beds, plus there's one double room for couples who want some privacy. The hostel…
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Gjirokastra
Hosts Haxhi and Vita look after you in true Albanian style here: they love Gjirokastra and are happy to pass on information, as well as pack picnics for…
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The Albanian Riviera
Perhaps not quite as luxurious as the name would imply, but nevertheless this fairly new and very good-value business-class hotel has slick rooms with…
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Saranda
Right next to the port, this recently revamped hotel has an excellent waterfront location and is an easy walk into the town centre. Some rooms have great…
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The Albanian Riviera
This popular hotel in the middle of Ksamil is not on the beach, but its smart brick- and timber-lined rooms are some of the best value around. It's within…
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The Albanian Riviera
The smartest address in Himara has sleek interior design, sparkling bathrooms and great service. It's near the beach, and it also houses a massive…
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Saranda
This modern, peach-pink hotel has bougainvillea climbing up the walls and a prime location overlooking the small boat port and very close to the beach…
