Gjirokastra
This hostel is a fantastic conversion of an Old Town house, created and run by Dutchman Walter. The attention to detail and respect for traditional…
Must-see hotels in The Albanian Riviera
The Albanian Riviera
If you want to escape from the glitzy hotels on the seafront, this unique summer-only hostel housed in the village school at Vuno is a wonderful place to…
Gjirokastra
Combining modern facilities with traditional touches, this lovely family-run hotel inside a 300-year-old house has rooms with huge balconies and…
Gjirokastra
Fabulous new 11-room boutique hotel housed inside an immaculately restored building that's older than some countries. Rooms mix just the right amount of…
Saranda
Referencing the name given to Saranda during the Italian occupation (Edda was Mussolini's daughter), this hotel is a charming place and about as central…
The Albanian Riviera
Run by a family who learnt the tourist trade in Greece, Villa Kosteli has supersmart apartments decked out in driftwood- and rope- light fittings and…
The Albanian Riviera
This great little set-up is run by two brothers. Each summer they turn the family orange orchard into a vibrant tent city, and the price includes the tent…
Gjirokastra
Claiming the crown for the hotel with the best view in town, the Kalemi has big, bright rooms with balconies and large windows from which to admire the…
Saranda
Easy to miss amongst a rash of bigger, glitzier cousins, the sea-facing rooms at the Titania have huge wrap-around windows and terraces that overlook the…
Gjirokastra
Very central, renovated stone mansion that has some beautiful fittings in its 16 individually decorated rooms. Modern bathrooms contrast with the…
Saranda
Your host at Saranda's most central hostel is the gregarious, English-speaking Tomi and he does much to give this place its party atmosphere. The 14 beds…
Saranda
With a prime 8th-floor location, a clean beach at its base and a friendly, helpful atmosphere, this Irish-run backpacker hostel is a good place to chill…
The Albanian Riviera
Set up a tent under the olive trees at this chilled-out camping ground across the main road from the beach. Facilities are basic, but nice touches include…
The Albanian Riviera
Turn left when you hit Dhërmi beach and follow the road almost to its end, pleasantly far away from the crowds and music. Here, overlooking the brilliant…
Gjirokastra
Small family-run hostel with a six-bed dorm and a couple of private rooms that blurs the line between a hostel and a homestay. The beds and other…
Gjirokastra
You only need glance at this gargantuan hotel with its stark lines to know that it was once the default communist-era hotel. Inside though things are much…
The Albanian Riviera
In the middle of things right on Dhërmi beach, this 14-room whitewashed hotel has superb sea views from each room, a gorgeous terrace restaurant and staff…
The Albanian Riviera
This attractive constellation of blue timber cabins under the shade of pine trees is just a step away from the blue sea and the glorious beach. There's a…
The Albanian Riviera
This small hostel has helpful staff and just three dorms, each with six beds, plus there's one double room for couples who want some privacy. The hostel…
Gjirokastra
Hosts Haxhi and Vita look after you in true Albanian style here: they love Gjirokastra and are happy to pass on information, as well as pack picnics for…
The Albanian Riviera
Perhaps not quite as luxurious as the name would imply, but nevertheless this fairly new and very good-value business-class hotel has slick rooms with…
Saranda
Right next to the port, this recently revamped hotel has an excellent waterfront location and is an easy walk into the town centre. Some rooms have great…
The Albanian Riviera
This popular hotel in the middle of Ksamil is not on the beach, but its smart brick- and timber-lined rooms are some of the best value around. It's within…
The Albanian Riviera
The smartest address in Himara has sleek interior design, sparkling bathrooms and great service. It's near the beach, and it also houses a massive…
Saranda
This modern, peach-pink hotel has bougainvillea climbing up the walls and a prime location overlooking the small boat port and very close to the beach…
