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Castle of Gjirokastra
Castle of Gjirokastra
4.5
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Historic landmark
Blue Eye
Blue Eye
5.8
5.0/51 Review
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Natural scenery
Zekate House
Zekate House
2.8
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Historic landmark
Camping "Family" Gjirokastër
Camping "Family" Gjirokastër
2.8
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GJIROKASTER, Skënduli House
GJIROKASTER, Skënduli House
2.8
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The cold war tunnel
The cold war tunnel
2.8
5.0/51 Review
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Historic landmark
Ali Pasha Bridge
Ali Pasha Bridge
2.8
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Gjirokastra Old Town
Gjirokastra Old Town
2.7
5.0/51 Review
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Historic landmark
Muza Ime Musine Kokalari
Muza Ime Musine Kokalari
2.6
5.0/51 Review
Qafa e Pazarit
Qafa e Pazarit
2.6
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Historic landmark

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Gjirokaster, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hotel Fantasy
Hotel Fantasy
4.6/566 Review
Bujtina Sophie
Bujtina Sophie
4.7/52 Review
Dream's Hotel
Dream's Hotel
4.4/53 Review
Hotel Argjiro
Hotel Argjiro
4.4/534 Review
Kerculla Resort
Kerculla Resort
4.7/549 Review
Hotel Kalemi
Hotel Kalemi
4.7/549 Review
4 Rooms Boutique
4 Rooms Boutique
5.0/55 Review
Vladimir Estate Hotel
Vladimir Estate Hotel
4.6/5549 Review
Stitch&Stone Suites
Stitch&Stone Suites
4.7/524 Review

What to eat

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Rrapi Restaurant
Rrapi Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. MXN145/person
Taverna Check-In & Pizzeri
Taverna Check-In & Pizzeri
5.0/51 Review
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Western cuisine
Avg. MXN33/person
Bar Restaurant Kujtimi
Bar Restaurant Kujtimi
5.0/51 Review
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Western cuisine
Coffee Bar Restaurant Sofra
Coffee Bar Restaurant Sofra
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Western cuisine
Avg. MXN179/person
Taverna Kuka
Taverna Kuka
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Western cuisine
Pizza Me Gusta
Pizza Me Gusta
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Western cuisine
Avg. MXN93/person
Restorant Tradicional Urat
Restorant Tradicional Urat
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Western cuisine
Taverna Brahimi
Taverna Brahimi
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Western cuisine
The Barrels Ms ( te Fuçite )
The Barrels Ms ( te Fuçite )
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Western cuisine
Restaurant-Hotel Kolla
Restaurant-Hotel Kolla
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Western cuisine
Avg. MXN594/person
Festival Patisserie
Festival Patisserie
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Western cuisine
Piazza la Crepa
Piazza la Crepa
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A small European country with everything from beaches and mountains to old towns and natural beauty 🌊🏔️ Each time of year offers a very different travel experience.

🌸 SPRING | March–May
The weather starts to warm up, nature turns green and flowers begin to bloom. Perfect for exploring old towns and hiking.
📍 Berat · Gjirokastër · Shkodër · Theth

☀️ SUMMER | June–August
The peak season for beach holidays ☀️ The weather is hot and dry, especially in July–August.
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🍂 AUTUMN | September–November
September is also good for the beach 🌊, while October–November is better for old towns, nature, and hiking.
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The coast has relatively mild weather, but the northern mountainous areas have snow ❄️, perfect for those who enjoy the atmosphere of old towns and mountains in winter.
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🥾 Hiking / Nature → March–June and September–November
❄️ Snow → December–February

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