Title: Visit Gjirokastër: 2026 Travel Guide for Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër County | Expedia.com [Hotels in Gjirokastër](https://expedia.com/Gjirokaster-Hotels.d6344000.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Gjirokastër](https://expedia.com/Gjirokaster-Vacation-Rentals.d6344000.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Gjirokastër](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Gjirokaster.d6344000.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gjirokastër](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Gjirokaster.d6344000.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Gjirokastër](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Gjirokaster.d6344000.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gjirokastër Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Gjirokaster.d6344000.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gjirokastër ## Travel Guide ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/55b1d1a8-c3d7-4e1e-b20a-50a513098ef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/55b1d1a8-c3d7-4e1e-b20a-50a513098ef6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historical UNESCO protected town of Gjirocaster , Southern Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/ff6adf3a-10e6-49ee-8647-740e7c287869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Street scene in Gjirokaster, Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/0eaf8fc9-ce50-4a1e-8ec9-03d1d231f2b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view to the old city of Gjirokaster, UNESCO heritage, Albania](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/2768a39e-cd9b-4dcd-b33d-3654db9bb805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gjirokastër Things to do - Gjirokastër Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Gjirokastër ![Hotel Fantasy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53970000/53968400/53968380/f7d555b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Fantasy Rruga e Zejtarve Gjirokastër Stay at this hotel in Gjirokastër. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews) Amazing hotel due to breathtaking views and location to the old town! Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=53968380&PinnedHotelID=53968380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344000) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=53968380&PinnedHotelID=53968380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344000) ![Kerculla Resort ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76452000/76451976/6fe9f26e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kerculla Resort Rr.Bashkim Kokona Gjirokastër Gjirokastër County $109 nightly $122 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Gjirokastër. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Popular attractions Skenduli House and Ethnographic Museum are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews) Beautiful location, looking out over the city Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=76451976&PinnedHotelID=76451976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344000) ![San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104680000/104670900/104670889/1d31aa6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Angelo Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only Rruga Mitat Hoxha Sarandë Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Port of Sarandë and Sarande Ferry Terminal ... 8/10 Very Good! (144 reviews) Room was spotless, the staff were amazing. The breakfast was great and everything was really good Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=104670889&PinnedHotelID=104670889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344000) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F22%2F2026&endDate=2%2F23%2F2026&selected=104670889&PinnedHotelID=104670889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344000) [See all 940 properties in Gjirokastër](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=6344000) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Charming 4-bedroom villa with AC, WiFi in amazing Gjirokastër](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115800000/115790800/115790712/88732f71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming 4-bedroom villa with AC, WiFi in amazing Gjirokastër Gjirokastër Gjirokastër County Stay at this villa in Gjirokastër. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ismail Kadare's House and Zekate House are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Gjirokaster-Hotels-Charming-4-Bedroom-Villa-With-AC.h115790712.Hotel-Information) ![Apart-Hotel Lili2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94690000/94686600/94686595/c738b9c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apart-Hotel Lili2 Rruga Butrinti Sarandë Vlorë County Stay at this aparthotel in Sarandë. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Castle of Lëkurësit and Mango Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) Amazing view, great hotel, in a great location. Definitely recommend this hotel. And so clean. Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Sarande-Hotels-Apart-Hotel-Lili2.h94686595.Hotel-Information) ![Sunrise Luxury Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31720000/31713100/31713098/d8d06ad3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunrise Luxury Apartments Rruga: Mitat Hoxha 246 Sarandë Vlorë County Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Sarandë. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Port of Sarandë and Sarande ... 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 ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gjirokastër hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344000&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344000&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344000&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344000&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344000&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344000&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/2eb3985e-c3ac-42b7-ae98-8c93471c89f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Historic-Centres-Of-Berat-And-Gjirokastra-Gjirokaster.d623288736500887552.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gjirokastra Castle 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. [](https://expedia.com/Gjirokastra-Castle-Gjirokaster.d553248621533097936.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Gjirokaster-Mosque-Gjirokaster.d553248621532501782.Vacation-Attraction) #### Zekate House Find out about the history of Gjirokastër when you spend time at Zekate House. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.com/Zekate-House-Gjirokaster.d553248621533097935.Vacation-Attraction) #### Skenduli House You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Skenduli House during your trip to Gjirokastër. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Skenduli-House-Gjirokaster.d553248621533097933.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. 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