The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Gjirokastër

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Gjirokastër

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Gjirokastër? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Gjirokastër, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Gjirokastër to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Gjirokastër, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Gjirokastër for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Gjirokastër for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Gjirokastra

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Gjirokastër
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Rruga Shezal Como, Hotel Gjirokastra has great rooms from $46 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Cajupi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

A great place to stay is Hotel Cajupi which has nice rooms starting at $61. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Sheshi: Cerciz Topulli. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, cooking classes, kids meals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel The First

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Gjirokastër
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Hotel The First to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $25. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Lagjia 18 Shtatori. You'll also find mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Kalemi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $66, Hotel Kalemi, at Lagjia Palorto provides room service, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and mountain views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Luxury


Bed and Breakfast Kotoni

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Gjirokastër
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Bed and Breakfast Kotoni has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, mountain views, and city views. The great rooms here start at $45 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Lagjia Palorto, Rruga Bashkim Kokona No. 8. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, car rentals, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Corfu Island, Epirus, Zagori, Sarandë, and Parga.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Gjirokastër, make sure you also see Best Hotels for One Week in Gjirokastër, Best Hotels for One Night in Gjirokastër, or Best Business Hotels in Gjirokastër.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Gjirokastër?

Gjirokastër Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$49

Travelers to Gjirokastër will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $49. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Gjirokastër.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $49
  • 2-star hotels: $46


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