Stone City Hostel

Gjirokaster · Albania

Stone City Hostel

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95% GOATED
High confidence 522 reviews
Best in Gjirokaster Best in Albania

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (22)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Card Phones Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Security Lockers Common Room Hot Showers Late Check-out

Prices

Dorms $23 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada MALE May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel in a beautiful city and well located. Really nice feeling in the shared space and overall.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 100%

This was the cleanest hostel I've ever seen. The staff created a friendly environment, and the common areas were great for relaxing and/or board games. Also, they have towels and locks for no extra charge. The breakfast was good too, and they pack you a to-go box if you check out of the hostel before breakfast time. 10/10 would stay again.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 100%

This is one of my favourite hostels I’ve ever stayed at! It’s a beautiful place with a relaxed, homey vibe that instantly makes you feel comfortable. The family-style breakfasts each morning were a highlight and such a lovely way to connect with other travellers. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming too🤍

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel with cool events & tours

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France FEMALE Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Exceptionnel à tous les niveaux, emplacement, beauté du lieux, accueil , conseils, gentillesse, activités, petit déjeuner, propreté et literie. Mon séjour à été parfait !!!!

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Bestes Hostel in dem ich bisher war! Einfach perfekt! 10/10

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New Zealand MALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 100%

This hostel is amazing! Walter and the staff are fantastic hosts that make you feel like you're at home. Facilities are excellent and the hostel offers great excursions (we went off-roading up a mountain).

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Mexico FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely place. Felt so homey. I really enjoyed my time here. Would of stayed longer if I could. Bit of a steep hill. But nothing major. Really lovely staff and place all around. Comfy beds. Just 10/10 all around

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Ottimo soggiorno!

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USA MALE Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

I have stayed in 18 Hostels over the last four weeks in Portugal (6 different cities) and 4 in Albania. By far, this has been the BEST hostel to date. Walter and his staff make you feel at home. The hostel is elegant while feeling very friendly. It is clean, the beds are wonderful, and everything in the hostel feels new and fresh. They go out of their way to help their guests and always have something planned for them each night. I have extended my stay. This s the place to stay

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Definitely want to come back! Felt like home!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

I ended up extending my stay here twice it was so much fun! They give you such good guides and have such fun activities. The free walking tour was SO good and Walter gave us all sorts of fun day trip stops. The breakfast is SO good and the staff is so lovely and the location is charming. 1000% would return

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New Zealand FEMALE 18-24 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 100%

The reviews don’t lie; this really is such an epic hostel. SO clean, an insanely homey and friendly vibe, wonderful people, great facilities, perfect location. The breakfast was delicious. Walter (owner) 100% makes the Gjirokaster experience with all of his expertise and advice. It’s popular for a reason, definitely stay here.

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England MALE Nov 2, 2025 Atm 100%

One of the best places to stay in the city, can't fault it. We were lucky enough to be the last guests to stay here before the hostel closed for the season. A fun atmosphere with the volunteers helping out even if we were there for a short while.

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Australia ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Oct 29, 2025 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. Walter and all of the volunteers were so lovely and helpful, making it feel like a second home. Its location was perfect and had a great free breakfast, and fantastic organised activities. The perfect small social hostel.

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England MALE 25-30 Oct 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Book it! The staff are great, and the location is awesome too. They include breakfast, and on my last day I had to leave early and they prepared me a breakfast the night before so I could take it with me!!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Oct 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Super auberge. Tenue par un couple et des volontaires tantôt locaux mais aussi étrangers. Super équilibre. Auberge très conviviale, dîner soupe délicieuse et petit déjeuner copieux, merci! On se sent bien dans cette auberge et c’est très propre. Literie super! Je reviendrai et recommanderai cet endroit

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Scotland MALE 18-24 Oct 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Perfect hostel - the staff sit down with you at check in and explain every corner of Gjirokaster from tourist sights to resturant recommendations. Comfy beds, clean and tidy, nice breakfast - no complaints.

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Ireland FEMALE 31-40 Oct 17, 2025 Atm 100%

great property, probably one of the sweetest hostels in Albania. lovely staff, amazing atmosphere

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England FEMALE 18-24 Oct 16, 2025 Atm 100%

I know this hostel is a little more expensive than maybe some in the Balkans but I would say it’s worth the money! Very nice social atmosphere. The staff and volunteers are really incredible. You have such a good view from the dorms and the beds are comfy. The breakfast is very nice as well! Fresh bread, cake, an egg, coffee. Would recommend:)

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