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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Hostel The Old Gate in Gjirokastër offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor space and stay connected during their stay. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared bathroom with a shower and bidet. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free experience. Accessible Location: Located 44 km from Zaravina Lake, the property provides easy access to local attractions. Reception staff speak English, Spanish, French, and Italian, catering to international visitors.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julia
Poland
“absolutely the best host ever, Tauland is just the kindest guy ever, making sure his guests are comfortable at all times. No bunk beds, feels like staying in someone’s house! Very quiet, peaceful location, near a great restaurant, highly recommend...” - Camille
France
“The hospitality of this guest house was absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for all your help and advice!!” - Antoine
France
“The host is really nice, always ready to help you at any time and very friendly. Even if the road to go at the place is steep, the effort is worth it, you have one of the best views of the city. It's also a good place to meet other travelers.” - Andri
United Kingdom
“Taula the host was very accommodating and friendly. He gave me tips about the area. The hostel has spectacular views and the sunrise was amazing. Spacious rooms with single beds!” - Nook
Canada
“Taulan is very helpful and nice always offering water/tea/food😄 Be mindfull that the house is around a 100 years old and is undergoing some changes. It is more a guesthouse than a hostel. But you will have all you need. It's near Ali Pasha bridge...” - Damian
Poland
“The host is the nicest guy that I've met in whole Albania. He cares a lot about the place and visitors - after long and exhausting hike he even shared his dinner with me. I really enjoyed my stay there :)) Rooms was clean and spacious - I like...” - Steffen
Germany
“The owner is the nicest guy ever. He picked me up with his car from the other side of the city when there was a thunderstorm, he made me tea and told me about all the things I needed to see in Gjirokastra. He let me use his washing machine too....” - Armando
Albania
“The stay at Hostel The Old Gate was amazing! The moment I arrived, the host (Taulant) greeted me with so much kindness and made me feel instantly at home. My room was spotless and cozy, with a balcony that opened to the most breathtaking mountain...” - Michelle
Germany
“Besonders hervorheben möchte ich den Host „Tauland“, der meiner Meinung nach einer der nettesten Menschen dieser Welt ist! Ich habe mich unglaublich Zuhause gefühlt. Wer diese Unterkunft bucht, muss damit rechnen, nicht in dem modernsten Haus zu...” - Mona
Germany
“Der Besitzer der Unterkunft war sehr nett, hat uns bei jeder Gelegenheit Tee, Wasser und Essen angeboten. Bei der Ankunft hat er schon draußen gewartet und uns die Zimmer und den Balkon gezeigt, uns Tee gemacht und sich viel Zeit genommen uns...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.