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9.8

Exceptional

2 reviews

2 reviews

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10

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
The Cold War Tunnel 200 m
Gjirokaster Mosque 470 m
Nature&joy 560 m
Corfu International Airport 55.6 km
Ioannina National Airport 72.3 km
Kastoria National Airport 104.7 km
Ohrid Airport 133.0 km
Aktion National Airport 138.5 km
Kozani National Airport 146.4 km
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza 153.6 km

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

Rruga Alqi Kondi, Gjirokaster, Gjirokaster, Albania, 6000 - See map

Conveniently situated in the Gjirokaster part of Gjirokaster, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Travel sustainable property

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Facilities

Pets allowed

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Game room

Front desk [24-hour]

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Value for money10.0
Location rating10.0

Rooms available at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds
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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Triple Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Frequently asked questions

What type of non-water sports and outdoor activities are readily available at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel offers non-water sport and outdoor activities such as hiking trails for you to take advantage of.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 4 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

How long do guests generally stay at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

At what time of the year is Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel most popular?

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel's most popular month where verified visitors have stayed the most is in June.

In which languages can Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel's staff members communicate?

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel can speak up to 3 languages which includes English for travelers that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What do past travelers love most about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Verified guests that stayed at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel have given this property a rating of 10.0 for its excellent location as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel's breakfast?

77.0% of our past guest reviews have given an optimistic review and comments about this property's breakfast. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel's view?

76.0% of our verified guest testimonials have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's view. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel an average rating of 9.5. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel an average rating of 9.6. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Couples' have given to Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel an average rating of 9.4. You can look up on more detailed customer assessments, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

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What people love about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Clean room, perfect location, friendly hosts."

    Jee

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    August 4, 2019

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Great location as it’s a few minutes walk to the Old Town."

    Leonel

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    July 7, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional

    "The family is fantatic;"

    Bob

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    May 26, 2023

Overall rating:

9.8

Exceptional
2 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Facilities
9.0
Location
10.0
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More about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

More about Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel

Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. Providing a bar, the property is located within 44 km of Zaravina lake. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Each room comes with air conditioning, and certain rooms at Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel have a balcony. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options. The nearest airport is Ioannina Airport, 83 km from Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Greek
  • Italian
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • On-site entertainment
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Restaurants
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
  • Kids meal
Access
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Accessible by stairs
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony/terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books/DVDs/music for children
  • Carpeting
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Heating
  • High chair
  • In-room safe box
  • Ironing facilities
  • Kitchenette
  • Linens
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Reading light
  • Safety/security feature
  • Seating area
  • Separate dining area
  • Shower
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • Video game console
  • Washing machine
  • Wine glasses
  • Wooden/parqueted flooring

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
Friends' Restaurant
  • Cuisine: European, Local, Mediterranean
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

Rruga Alqi Kondi, Gjirokaster, Gjirokaster, Albania, 6000
Exceptional
Location

10

Property policies

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Children 0-3 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply
Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from11:30
  • Check-in until23:30
  • Check-out from08:00
  • Check-out until11:00

Property announcements

Please inform Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews of Friends' Guesthouse & Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.8
Exceptional
Cleanliness10.0
Facilities9.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
Value for money10.0
High score for Gjirokaster
Rating
9+ Exceptional (4)
8-9 Excellent (0)
7-8 Very Good (0)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
Time of the year
Mar - May (1)
Jun - Aug (3)
Sep - Nov (0)
Dec - Feb (0)

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9.2
Exceptional
Leonel from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2023

Great stay and comfortable beds”

Great location as it’s a few minutes walk to the Old Town. The hostel offers two terraces where you can relax and have an amazing view. The family there is lovely. The only downside is if you cook your own meals kitchen is too cramped up and very little space but it works just fine.

Reviewed July 07, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Bob from United States
Family with teens
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Best stay of a 2 week trip”

This is a family run hostel with dormitory space and 4 private rooms. The family is fantatic; kind, more than helpful with needs you may have. They their own wine, raki, bread, fruit compotes from their land higher up the hillside. Incredibly inexpensive, amazing views from 2 different terraces, and close to many Gjirokaster destinations. Only complaint was that we could not stay much longer! Can't recommend highly enoungh.

Reviewed May 27, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Jee from South Korea
Solo traveler
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in July 2019

Highly recommended! ”

I really enjoyed staying in Friend’s hostel. Clean room, perfect location, friendly hosts. Highly recommended to stay in Friend’s hostel if you visit Gjirokaster.

Reviewed August 05, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Natalia from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in June 2019

Exceptional”

Although I only ended up staying 1 night I wish I spent longer there, everyone is so lovely and kind and helpful. Thank you for having me and I would definitely recommend to stay here!

Reviewed July 03, 2019

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