Ksamil vs Saranda: where to stay?

Stay in Ksamil to be close to the beach; stay in Sarandë (Saranda) for a town with 272 hotels, the Corfu ferry and Ksamil within reach. Here is how they compare on our data.

Ksamil and Saranda side by side

Ksamil and Saranda compared
On this siteKsamilSaranda
Places to stay8392,369
Hotels224272
Guesthouses88162
Villas272210
Apartments2211,646
Close to the beach150714
Private beach area3287
With a pool151181
Free parking7701,323
Adults only414
4 and 5-star hotels113117
Median guest rating9.19.1

Counts from our data (October 2026). Median guest rating covers stays with at least 10 reviews.

Choose Ksamil if

You want the beach first. Ksamil is a small place with 839 places to stay, 150 of them close to the beach.

You're happy in a villa or apartment: they outnumber hotels here.

You can avoid July and August, or book early for them.

Best for: a beach holiday with the islands in view
Not for: a quiet trip in peak summer

Choose Saranda if

You want a town. Sarandë (Saranda) has 2,369 places to stay and 272 hotels, more than 1 times as many as Ksamil.

You arrive on the ferry from Corfu, which docks here.

You want restaurants within walking distance in the evening, and day trips to Ksamil and Butrint.

Best for: a base with plenty of hotels and evening life
Not for: stepping straight onto a quiet beach

Top hotels in Ksamil

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Top hotels in Saranda

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FAQs

Is Ksamil or Saranda better for a beach holiday?

Ksamil, if being close to the beach matters most: 150 of its 839 places to stay list the beach. Sarandë (Saranda) has more hotels and a town to go with them.

Can you stay in Saranda and visit Ksamil?

Yes. Many people stay in Sarandë (Saranda) for the choice of hotels and spend beach days in Ksamil.

Which has more hotels with a pool?

Sarandë (Saranda), with 181 places with a pool against 151 in Ksamil.