Title: Hotel The First Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6344000&destination=Gjirokast%C3%ABr%2C+Gjirokast%C3%ABr%2C+Gjirokast%C3%ABr+County%2C+Albania&selected=30492602&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel The First Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet featuring local flavors, then enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant or focus on business matters ## Photo gallery for Hotel The First ![Balcony - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/a4c0f8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/8338571d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/36ca82ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Local and international cuisine - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/a9e02b40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/ca012390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The First Hotel combines modern comfort with international character. Travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet and local dishes at the restaurant. Amenities include dry cleaning, free self-parking, and WiFi in all rooms. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Double Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room - 527 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Single Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Gjirokastër travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Gjirokaster.dx6344000) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.08106%2C20.13922&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IgoKmyTbtDk2ZDkADN_BUIOet9I=) Bulevardi 18 Shtatori 32, Gjirokastër, Gjirokaster ### What's nearby - ![The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor (once a bar café today a souvenir shop).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/2eb3985e-c3ac-42b7-ae98-8c93471c89f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Gjirokaster Mosque 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ismail Kadare's House 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Skenduli House 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Gjirokastra Castle 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Restaurants - Taverna Tradicionale Kardhashi 16 min walk - Irish Pub Gallery 12 min walk - Bar Restorant Rrapi 10 min walk - Vellezerit Vasi Restaurant 11 min walk - Restaurant Traditional Odaja 12 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel The First Property highlights Consider a stay at Hotel The First and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms - An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Twin Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13270000/13269000/13268924/6a1faa20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Kalemi 2 Gjirokastër - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 95 reviews $59 nightly $69 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=13268924&PinnedHotelID=13268924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114280000/114273500/114273419/88f7f11b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bed and Breakfast Kotoni Gjirokastër - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews $52 nightly $62 total Mar 27 - 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Business center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free crib ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.59 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds This property accepts credit cards ### Property is also known as Hotel First Gjirokaster First Gjirokaster Hotel The First Hotel Hotel The First Gjirokastër Hotel The First Hotel Gjirokastër ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel The First pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel The First? ### What time is check-out at Hotel The First? ### Where is Hotel The First located? ## Have a question? 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