Gjirokastra

Gjirokastër, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a beautifully preserved Ottoman-era town built on a hillside. Known as the “Stone City,” it features cobblestone streets, traditional tower houses, and a majestic castle overlooking the valley. It’s a cultural gem rich in history, architecture, and storytelling.

Things to do in Gjirokastra

The Cold War Tunnel

The so-called Cold War Tunnel was built in the late...

The Ethnographic Museum

The Ethnographic Museum is located in Palorto, the best preserved...

Zekate House

The building to be must-see Gjirokaster is undoubtedly the Zekate...

Skënduli House

Skender Skenduli, another rich landowner, built his house in 1823...

The Castel of Gjirokastra

The castle is situated at the top of the hill...

The Historical Centre

The most beautiful thing to see in Argirocastro is its...

Where to stay in Gjirokastra

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Hotel Kodra

The house of Kodra family, also (Nishani), a stone characteristic...

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Hotel Kastro

Hotel Kastro Gjirokaster is 1.3 km from Zekate House. Located...

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Hotel Gjirokastra

Hotel Gjirokastër is located 300 metres from the centre, in...

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SilverHill Guesthouse

Guest House run by an albanian family. Silver Hill guest...

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Fantasy Hotel

Hotel FANTASY is located in the museum center of the...

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Rose Garden

Rose Garden Hotel is a charming and peaceful retreat nestled...

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Kërculla Resort

Kerculla Resort is located in top of Gjirokaster, 52 km...

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Hotel Argjiro

From an abandoned building to an elite hotel today. Hotel...

Where to eat in Gjirokastra

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Mapo Restaurant

Mapo Restaurant is a cozy, family-run eatery located in the...

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Te Fuçitë

The Barrels (Te Fuçitë) is a rustic, charming restaurant located...

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Bar Restaurant Rrapi

Rrapi Restaurant in Gjirokastër is a cozy and traditional place...

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Edua Restaurant

Edua restaurant offers a wide variety of local traditional food...