Gjirokastër

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Bougainville Bay Hotel

Bougainville Bay Hotel

4 out of 5
Rr. Butrinti, Sarandë, Vlorë County
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of Mirrors ...
7.6/10 Good! (144 reviews)
"It was absolutely gorgeous and the staff were amazing <3"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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Bougainville Bay Hotel
San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Rruga Mitat Hoxha, Sarandë
The price is ￥13,446 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
￥13,446
￥14,940 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of Mirrors ...
8/10 Very Good! (137 reviews)
We loved Albania
"We liked the location of the hotel as it was only a short walk into Sarandë centre on an evening, but also far enough out to avoid the noise and crowds. The hotel is generally very well presented, with plenty of sunbeds either by the pool or on the beach. The buffet breakfast was very nice, with ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only
Hotel Olympia

Hotel Olympia

3.5 out of 5
Rruga Gjergj Araniti, Sarandë, Vlora County
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of Mirrors ...
7.4/10 Good! (53 reviews)
"It worked for the price."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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Hotel Olympia
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Apart-Hotel Lili2

Apart-Hotel Lili2

4 out of 5
Rruga Butrinti, Sarandë, Vlorë County
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
"Amazing view, great hotel, in a great location. Definitely recommend this hotel. And so clean."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Apart-Hotel Lili2
Sunrise Luxury Apartments

Sunrise Luxury Apartments

3 out of 5
Rruga: Mitat Hoxha 246, Sarandë, Vlorë County
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Sarandë. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sarande Ferry Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Bring ear plugs!! Noisy!
"The first night I was awakened by people yelling in a stairwell at midnight. they advertised this place as soundproof and it is not. then there's a new building going up next door to it and there's all this noise during the day from construction. The third night I woke up again to people yelling ..."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Sunrise Luxury Apartments
SoleLuna Aparthotel

SoleLuna Aparthotel

3 out of 5
Rruga Butrinti, Sarande, Albania
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a private beach. Popular attractions Sarande Ferry Terminal and Beach of ...
2/10 (2 reviews)
"The worst possible experience. I do not recommend anyone to go to this hotel. The hotel is not safe for life. Be careful. This hotel should be removed from Expedia. I am very disappointed with the company… after so many years of being a regular customer… I am very concerned about the types of hotels ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

SoleLuna Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Gjirokastra Castle

5/5(1 review)

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

Gjirokastra Castle

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

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 exploring the galleries in Skenduli House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Skenduli House

Zekate House

Find out about the history of Gjirokastër when you spend time at Zekate House. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Zekate House

Ismail Kadare's House

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

Ismail Kadare's House

Things to do

Discover Albania’s Shala River: Boat Tour from Komani Dam

From Koman Dam: Shala River and Komani Lake Boat trip

￥3,186
per adult
From Koman Dam: Shala River and Komani Lake Boat trip
Natural Park of Blue Eye.

Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature

￥3,363
per adult
Explore Blue Eye- The Monument of Nature
The Bridge

Walking Tour “The Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge"

￥2,607
per adult
Walking Tour “The Old Bazaar, Cfake, Dunavat, Ali Pasha Bridge"
Saranda Boat Trip to Hidden Bays and Kroreza with snorkelling

Saranda Boat Trip to Hidden Bays and Kroreza with snorkelling

￥4,779
per adult
Saranda Boat Trip to Hidden Bays and Kroreza with snorkelling
Towards the neck of the Bazaar

Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house

￥2,434
per adult
Walking Tour Baazar – The Argjiro Castle – Zekate house
Blue Eye Guided Tour in Porto Palermo

Blue Eye Guided Tour in Porto Palermo

￥10,777
per adult
Blue Eye Guided Tour in Porto Palermo
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