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A breakfast table set with plates of food, glasses, and a clock on the wall.

A room with a 'WELCOME' sign, shelves with various items, a patterned rug, and a bench with a red cushion.

A traditional interior with a stone wall, a fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a person in traditional attire.

A spiral staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, a wooden door, and a stone wall with a statue.

1. Hotel Boutique Ergjeria

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

Ginger

SAR 192

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A wooden bar area with a stone floor, a framed picture on the wall, and a sign reading 'Golden View Guest House.'

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

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

2. 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

SAR 190

SAR 225 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A stone-walled room with a small window, a stone bench, and a water feature.

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

SAR 295

SAR 338 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A window with a view of a balcony, a potted plant with pink flowers, and a lace curtain.

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

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

4. Bed and Breakfast Kotoni

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

Fernanda

SAR 168

SAR 203 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a TV, and a small table with chairs.

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and desserts.

5. Palorto Inn

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

Lawrence

SAR 230

SAR 267 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

6. Hotel Bineri

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

Shayan

SAR 275

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a wooden accent wall.

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

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

7. City Street Hotel

1.1 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Jorge

SAR 160

SAR 171 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Hotel Fantasy

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

Victoria

SAR 206

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

An outdoor patio with stone flooring and wooden furniture.

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

9. Hotel Kalemi

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

Jamie

SAR 171

SAR 204 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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 rooms 101-103.

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

10. Hotel Palorto

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

EMILY

SAR 177

SAR 284 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden logs under the bed, a stone wall, and a wooden ceiling.

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

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

11. Kerculla Resort

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

Ferdinand

SAR 432

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden walls, a staircase, and a door leading outside.

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.

12. Silver Hill Guesthouse

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

"It is a good walkable location to the castle and town with lots of shops and restaurants. Staff are nice. Room was ready when we arrived. The smaller bathroom was recently renovated and modern. Great shower pressure. Bring your own shampoo and conditioner as only soap is available. The breakfast was delicious. Eggs, tomato, cucumber, fruit plate, OJ and donuts. The patio is pretty and has a view of the mountains. Parking is available out front, but best for smaller vehicles. It is a...

Grace

SAR 217

SAR 255 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Amalia's House

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

Luan

SAR 138

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hallway with a wall displaying multiple sewing machines and a sign reading "STITCH & STONE".

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.

14. Stitch&Stone Suites

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

Robert

SAR 342

SAR 388 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A stone building with arched windows and a view of a castle on a hill.

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

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

15. Hotel Kalemi 2

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

Achim

SAR 212

SAR 247 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A stone staircase leading to a building with a metal railing, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A window with a view of a mountainous landscape.

16. Denis Guest House

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

Gabriela

SAR 183

SAR 218 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

17. Furra Restaurant & Rooms

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

Svend Erik

SAR 246

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 hotel entrance with a sign reading 'Dream's Hotel,' a door, and two potted plants.

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

18. Dreams Hotel

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

Jordan

SAR 190

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A room with a fireplace, wooden mantel, and wall sconces.

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

A room with a wooden ceiling, a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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

19. Sharm Hotel

1.1 km from Gjirokastra Castle

Rebecca

SAR 249

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A white architectural detail with a sculpted figure, possibly a relief, on a wall.

20. Martin Empire

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

Mark

SAR 190

SAR 226 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gjirokastra Castle

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Boutique Ergjeria	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
The Golden View Guesthouse	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Cumaku Boutique Hotel & Spa	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Bed and Breakfast Kotoni	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Palorto Inn	9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews	View

Top Gjirokastra Castle Hotel Reviews

Litan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Host was very lovely. Nice, clean, modern rooms. Good breakfast in the morning"

DREAM HOTEL SARANDA

10/10 Excellent

"I loved everything about the hotel. Very clean and any of our requests were promptly met. The location too is awesome. Is a place i can definitely stay again."

Vila Kalcuni

10/10 Excellent

"What truly sets this hotel apart, though, is the staff. The team delivered warm, attentive, and highly professional service from check-in to check-out, anticipating our every need. It is rare to find a place where both the room comfort and the hospitality are this top-tier!"

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"We extend our stay , we couldn’t leave , we lived this place and the stuff are super helpful and friendly!! We definitely will be back 🙏😍❣️ Thank you again for the best view in Albania 🤗🤗🤗"

Hotel Vale

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - fabulous sea view and lovely large balcony room."

Bougainville Bay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Definitely recommend the double deluxe sea view room!!! Beautiful views and beautiful room. Staff are lovely. Near halal food and supermarket across the road Only around 10/15 mins walk from main strip"

Hotel Real

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel"

Hotel Edola

10/10 Excellent

"Emplacement juste à la frontière de la promenade de Saranda. Tout ce fait à la marche. Excellent restaurant de sushis à 2 minutes à pied. La piscine et l’endroit déjeuner sont un plus et offrent une superbe vue. Le lit est confortable et la chambre respire vue sa grandeur. N’hésitez pas!"

Other attractions near Gjirokastra Castle

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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Bazaar of Gjirokastër

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Bazaar of Gjirokastër during your visit to Gjirokastër.

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Obelisk of Education

Find out about the history of Gjirokastër when you spend time at Obelisk of Education.

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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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Çerçiz Topulli Square

You can find out about the history of Gjirokastër with a visit to Çerçiz Topulli Square.

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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 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Bougainville Bay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Gjirokastra Castle. Other good options in the area include DREAM HOTEL SARANDA and Hotel Olympia.

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

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Gjirokastra Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gjirokastra Castle, will I receive a refund?

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Gjirokastra Castle?

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Our top choices for Gjirokastra Castle hotels

1. Hotel Boutique Ergjeria

2. The Golden View Guesthouse

3. Cumaku Boutique Hotel & Spa

4. Bed and Breakfast Kotoni

5. Palorto Inn

6. Hotel Bineri

7. City Street Hotel

8. Hotel Fantasy

9. Hotel Kalemi

10. Hotel Palorto

11. Kerculla Resort

12. Silver Hill Guesthouse

13. Amalia's House

14. Stitch&Stone Suites

15. Hotel Kalemi 2

16. Denis Guest House

17. Furra Restaurant & Rooms

18. Dreams Hotel

19. Sharm Hotel

20. Martin Empire

Compare popular hotels close to Gjirokastra Castle

Top Gjirokastra Castle Hotel Reviews

Litan Hotel

DREAM HOTEL SARANDA

Vila Kalcuni

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Hotel Vale

Bougainville Bay Hotel

Hotel Real

Hotel Edola

Other attractions near Gjirokastra Castle

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

Bazaar of Gjirokastër

Obelisk of Education

Cold War Tunnel

Çerçiz Topulli Square

Skenduli House

Ismail Kadare's House

Ethnographic Museum

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