Gjirokastër Travel Guide

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Historical UNESCO protected town of Gjirocaster , Southern Albania
Street scene in Gjirokaster, Albania
A view to the old city of Gjirokaster, UNESCO heritage, Albania

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Kerculla Resort

Kerculla Resort

3 out of 5
Rr.Bashkim Kokona Gjirokastër Gjirokastër County
The price is AU$165 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$165
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gjirokastër. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a steam room. Popular attractions Skenduli House and Ethnographic Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Beautiful location, looking out over the city

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Kerculla Resort
San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Rruga Mitat Hoxha Sarandë
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are located ...
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San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Hotel Apollon Saranda

Hotel Apollon Saranda

4 out of 5
Mithat Hoxha Sarandë
The price is AU$133 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$133
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are located ...
Hotel Apollon Saranda
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Apart-Hotel Lili2

Apart-Hotel Lili2

4 out of 5
Rruga Butrinti Sarandë Vlorë County
Stay at this aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Castle of Lëkurësit are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
The hotel was new and well appointed. The view was amazing. The bed was very comfortable. However, the staff were particularly unfriendly bordering on rude. The breakfast was limited. The stairs were constantly wet. The area was under development and this was not mentioned in the hotel description. ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Apart-Hotel Lili2
Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments

Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments

3 out of 5
Guri Nazifi No 29 Sarandë Vlora County
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Beach of Mirrors and Port of Sarandë are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Bring ear plugs!
this hotel has the potential of being a nice quiet, studio apt by the water except for the neighborhood barking dogs. there are 2 nearby residences that allow their dogs to bark day and night.the 1 starts barking and it gets the others going. so you have several dogs barking constantly. if it weren't ...

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Vila Alvin & Apartments
Mihasi Apartments

Mihasi Apartments

3 out of 5
Rruga Ali Pashe Tepelene Ksamil Sarande
Stay at this apartment in Ksamil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Ksamil Islands and Beach of Mirrors are located ...
Mihasi Apartments
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Popular places to visit

The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

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.

Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra

Gjirokastra Castle

You can browse the exhibits at Gjirokastra Castle, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Gjirokastër. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Gjirokastra Castle

Gjirokaster Mosque

After visiting Gjirokaster Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gjirokastër. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Gjirokaster Mosque

Skenduli House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Skenduli House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

Skenduli House

Ismail Kadare's House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ismail Kadare's House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

Ismail Kadare's House

Zekate House

Find out about the history of Gjirokastër with a stop at Zekate House. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Zekate House

Activities

Natural Park of Blue Eye.

Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature

AU$32
per adult
Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature
Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.

AU$99
per adult
Gjirokastra- The Stone City & Blue Eye- The monument of Nature.
Towards the neck of the Bazaar

Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house

AU$23
per adult
Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house
Blue Eye Guided Tour in Porto Palermo

Blue Eye Guided Tour in Porto Palermo

AU$104
per adult
Blue Eye Guided Tour in Porto Palermo
Visit the Blue Eye in a half-day tour

Visit the Blue Eye in a half-day tour

AU$92
per adult
Visit the Blue Eye in a half-day tour
Gjirokaster walking Tour The Old Baazar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge

Gjirokaster walking Tour The Old Baazar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge

AU$25
per adult
Gjirokaster walking Tour The Old Baazar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge
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