The Stone Sky Hotel
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
3-starGuest rating 9.6/10more than 1,000 reviews
Hotels in Gjirokastër
We've mapped 457 places to stay in Gjirokastër (Gjirokastra): 92 hotels, 174 guesthouses and 180 villas, apartments and holiday homes. 17 have a pool and 371 list free parking.
- 457places to stay
- 92hotels
- 174guesthouses
- 9.4median guest rating
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Culture towns and the south
Staying in Gjirokastër
Gjirokastër (Gjirokastra) is the stone city below a large castle, and one of Albania's two UNESCO World Heritage towns with Berat. Many guesthouses are in Ottoman-era houses.
Guesthouses lead the list here, followed by small hotels.
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Best overall
The Stone Sky Hotel
Hotel · 3-star · Guest rating 9.6/10
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With a pool
Hotel Gjirokastra
Hotel · 3-star · Guest rating 9.5/10
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Villa or apartment
Jani Studio Apartments
Apartment · Guest rating 9.6/10
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Guesthouse
Guesthouse Mele
Guesthouse · 3-star · Guest rating 9.6/10
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The old town
Guesthouses in the old town put the bazaar and the castle within walking distance, up steep cobbled lanes.
The new town
Hotels lower down are easier to reach by car, with a walk up to the old town.
We don't place individual properties in these areas until we've checked them on the map.
Best guesthouses and hotels in Gjirokastër
Ranked by guest rating and number of reviews. 355 places here have at least 10 reviews.
Hotel Gjirokastra
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Pool
- Free parking
Best for: a city or culture break with a pool
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
3-starGuest rating 9.5/10more than 1,000 reviews
Hotel Bebej Tradicional
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
3-starGuest rating 9.4/10more than 1,000 reviews
Sharm Hotel
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
4-starGuest rating 9.0/10more than 1,000 reviews
Guesthouse Mele
Guesthouse · Gjirokastër
- Pool
Best for: a city or culture break with a pool
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
3-starGuest rating 9.6/10more than 1,000 reviews
Palorto Hotel
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
3-starGuest rating 9.2/10more than 1,000 reviews
Kore Guest House
Guesthouse · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
Guest rating 9.7/10more than 970 reviews
KERCULLA Resort
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Pool
- Free parking
Best for: a city or culture break with a pool
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
4-starGuest rating 9.4/10more than 980 reviews
The Barrels Ms
Hotel · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
4-starGuest rating 9.8/10more than 800 reviews
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Villas and apartments in Gjirokastër
41 villas and 109 apartments are listed here. These have at least 25 reviews and a guest rating of 8.5 or more.
Jani Studio Apartments
Apartment · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
An apartment in Gjirokastër. Parking is free.
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
Guest rating 9.6/10more than 600 reviews
Stone House Obelisk
Holiday home · Gjirokastër
A holiday home in Gjirokastër.
Best for: self-catering with your own kitchen space
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
Guest rating 9.6/10more than 380 reviews
Villa EM
Villa · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
A villa in Gjirokastër. Parking is free.
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
Guest rating 9.6/10more than 370 reviews
Vila Agimi 65
Villa · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
A villa in Gjirokastër. Parking is free.
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
3-starGuest rating 9.2/10more than 380 reviews
Villa Topulli View
Villa · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
A villa in Gjirokastër. Parking is free.
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
Guest rating 9.7/10more than 340 reviews
Grandpa’s Home
Holiday home · Gjirokastër
- Free parking
A holiday home in Gjirokastër. Parking is free.
Best for: a road trip with a hire car (parking is free)
Not for: a beach holiday (it's inland)
Guest rating 9.3/10more than 310 reviews
Hotel, villa or apartment?
Hotel. 92 hotels, 8 of them with a pool. Easiest for a short stay, with breakfast and a reception.
Villa. 41 villas, 5 with a pool. More space for a group or family; check whether you'll need a car.
Apartment. 109 apartments. Usually the cheapest per night, but add sunbeds, parking and breakfast before you compare.
Map of places to stay in Gjirokastër
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FAQs about hotels in Gjirokastër
Which hotels in Gjirokastër have the highest guest ratings?
The Stone Sky Hotel (9.6/10), Hotel Gjirokastra (9.5/10) and Hotel Bebej Tradicional (9.4/10) have the highest ratings among the guesthouses and hotels with more than 100 reviews in Gjirokastër. Ratings come from our booking partners and were last updated in October 2026.
Are there hotels with a pool in Gjirokastër?
Yes. 17 places to stay in Gjirokastër have a swimming pool, including Hotel Gjirokastra and KERCULLA Resort.
Can I rent a villa in Gjirokastër?
Yes. We've mapped 41 villas in Gjirokastër, 5 of them with a pool.
Do hotels in Gjirokastër have free parking?
371 of the 457 places to stay in Gjirokastër list free parking. Use the parking filter in the comparison table.
