Bujtina Ahmetaj

Location: Rruga Azem Hajdari,Valbone Quki i Valbones,Valbone, Valbonë, al

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Featuring a balcony, this double room also offers a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Body soap

• Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a shower and a bidet. This double room provides a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Body soap

Guest Reviews

• Henry (9/5): Laat je eens verwennen - Lekker breed bed, de warmte van de gastvrouw, het lekkere overvloedige eten dat ze ‘s avonds graag voor je wil koken en het uitgebreide ontbijt in de ochtend. We misten alleen een extra nachtlampje aan het bed.
• Diane (9/5): - Everything, the room, the bathroom, the food and the view from Bujtina Ahmetaj, no other place here has the same view because of the position of the property. Bottomless supply of water, the food was delicious and plenty. Bathroom and room sliders, towels and hairdryer provided. Dritta is a lovely host and goes to a lot of effort to make your stay comfortable After having a shower you were left with a big pool of water which had to be mopped up The location for some might be too far from what is considered the centre of town but it's hard to say where the centre of town is as the properties are sparse and spread out
• Tom (10/5): - Super friendly, warm and welcoming owner who was very helpful and offered fantastic breakfast and dinner. The room was quite big and the view was stunning.
• Nathan (10/5): -
• Shane42 (9/5): Perfectly fine - Friendly owner Dinner is expensive
• Shane42 (9/5): Nice secluded place with great views - Owner is super lovely and helpful Nice comfy bed It's a long walk from the more central village but not really an issue. Dinner was quite expensive. Sink didn't work in room
• Max (10/5): -
• Philip (9/5): - Drita wat ben je toch een geweldige gastvrouw, niets is je te veel. Deze accommodatie is nog één van de weinige authentieke in Valbona. Er wordt in een hoog tempo nieuwbouw geplaatst. Het uitzicht bij het ontbijt was magisch, of als je in een filmset zit zo traumhaft. De badkamer en dan met name waterafvoer van de douche is en aandachtspunt.
• Froukje (10/5): - Super friendly host, wonderfull food little far from town but it’s fine
• Josh (10/5): -
• Olivia (10/5): Unforgetable stay in the mountains - Absolutely incredible stay, our host was so friendly, the food was amazing and we ate surrounded by mountains - she even catered vegan for us. The room and bed was the best we’ve had during our entire Europe trip and at such at great price. Wifi was excellent. We actually ended up wanting to stay longer but it was booked out, so get in early! Be aware that the property is 6km away from the start of the valbona to theth trek and the showers aren’t the best in terms of water flow!
• Arne (9/5): - Great hospitality from Drita, our host! We had a lovely stay with great fresh food, a nice room and great views! It's a little bit outside the center of Valbona, so we had to walk a bit further. Although if you need a taxi, she will call one for you!
• Sofie (10/5): - Lovely lovely stay!! Beautiful view, amazing food and a very caring owner! She even made us packed breakfast for an early hike! Everything was clean and comfortable, we had parked our car on the property - just follow a small wooden sign for the place next door off the main road! The only negative was the water pressure in the bathroom - sometimes there would be barely any water coming out of the tap - I hope they can fix it soon, as apart from this it was our best stay in Albania!
• sanghee (10/5): -
• Katie (9/5): Thank you so much we loved our stay!!!!!!! - The room was lovely! We stayed in the upstairs room and it was really clean and tidy. It was exactly what was advertised! The lovely host was so lovely and made us the most delicious dinner for so cheap. We practically rolled back to our room because we were so full! The included breakfast was also fantastic. We really really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be back next time we are in valbone!! The property is a long way from the theth to valbone hike, but this is our own fault as we didn’t check this before we booked. Don’t let that stop you from staying though! It’s such a lovely accomodation!!
• Persis (10/5): The place of dreams - scenery, food and comfort - This is the most beautiful place I have stayed. The views were unreal and it's tucked slightly back from the road. Such a quiet and serene spot within Valbone valley. Ahmetaj was so lovely and her food was delicious. The room was really nice and the comfiest bed we have had in Albania yet! It was a great quiet spot, away from the crowds that some of the accommodation in Valbone has. The owner helped us organise a taxi to the start of the trail and made us a delicious and very affordable packed lunch to take with us. Definitely stay here! All great
• Clemens (10/5): Exceptional - Best host -
• Martina (9/5): Authentic place in the mountains - Beautiful location, nice friendly owner, good food. We enjoyed our stay. Bathroom needs some fixing.
• Hannah (10/5): Wonderful stay ! - Our stay at Butjina Ahmetaj was wonderful . The views from the property are breathtaking , and Drita was so lovely . We stayed in the upper floor of the property - it was very clean , had wifi, and had a super comfy bed . The room had a gorgeous view also. Drita cooked a wonderful dinner and breakfast for us , which we enjoyed outside . We stayed here prior to doing the valbone to theth hike for one night and we walked to the trailhead from here . It is honestly beautiful - surrounded by fields , mountains and sounds of nature ! Couldn’t recommend more !
• Yudis (10/5): Exceptional - Had a great stay in this guesthouse. The host, Drita, was very lovely and welcoming. She prepared breakfast and dinner, which were delicious and the portion was generous. She even prepared me lunch for my hike the next day at a very fair cost. To top it all off, the view from the yard and the second floor bedroom was stunning. The location is quite far from the starting point of the hiking trail, but a Taxi could easily be arranged through Drita. You can find the place by following the location on Google Maps or Maps.me, but a sign post from the street directing to the guesthouse would be nice :)
• Laurens (10/5): The view is the best you can wish for - The food is awesome and the view is the best you can wish for. The host is also very friendly.
• Altida (10/5): Exceptional - Drita was so warm and has an excellent hospitality. The breakfast was so good with an amazing view. The rooms was to clean. Absolutely comfortable for families.
• Owen (10/5): Exceptional - Drita (apologies if I have spelt your name wrong) is an amazing host, very kind and smiley! The food is great. Our only trouble we had was initially finding the place when getting off the bus (we didn't have wifi at the time), so a sign with the guest house name would be handy, otherwise get off at Bujtina Sherifaj and follow the path down to the property.
• Foley (10/5): Amazing experience with local tastes and hospitality. Highly recommend! - Drita was warm and welcoming! She made us feel right at home with her hospitality and comfortable guesthouse. Homecooked food enjoyed in the garden with mountain views from the shade of an olive tree. We could not have asked for more
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lucy (10/5): Lovely host and beautiful location - • Extremely friendly host. Limited English but we communicated with hand signals and google translate • Immaculately clean room - not a speck of dirt or dust anywhere • Catered to us for dinner (both veggie) and breakfast • Beautiful views • Although booking.com says no WiFi, it does have WiFi albeit limited (enough to WhatsApp essentially) • It’s quite far from the end of the Theth - Valbona hike. I think it would be about an hours walk down the tarmac road (at least) although we managed to hitch a ride which was great • Nearest restaurant is about 25 min walk away
• Shirley (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent guesthouse with the funniest and most welcoming host. We stayed for 2 nights and loved watching the sunset from the tables outside. We spent our first night chatting away with fellow guests (there are max 4 at a time) and had the best evening. The tomatoes we had there amongst the best I’ve had in my life! The host also helped us to arrange taxis to the start of the hike to Theth (I think it was around 8EUR each?) Nothing. That we didn’t plan to stay longer!
• Kastelein (7/5): Good - Lady was very helpful Dinner was very nice Location is 1hour plus uphill from Velbone Theyh track Dinner was €25.00 which I found very expensive I should have asked
• Sara (10/5): Room with a perfect view - The property is in a delightful setting looking out on peaceful mountain views. The 2 sheep keeping the grass short and occasionally straying into the vegetable patch, are a fun extra. The owner does her absolute best to ensure you have a good experience. Despite not having much English, she cooks for you, books taxis and generally looks after her guests every whim. There was a steep metal circular staircase down to the bathroom from our room. Book the downstairs room if that would bother you.
• Fanny (9/5): Nice stay in a local guesthouse - Drita is very nice and she helped us to book everything needed for the trek to Valbone. She prepared some pic nic for us and the diner. Bed are confortable and cold. No WiFi
• Corey (10/5): Incredible views, food and an amazing host. - Drita was very accomodating and kind. There is breakfast and dinner available and the food is delicious. The views from the property are stunning. It was great value for money.
• Marc (10/5): Great hospitality in beautiful setting. - I enjoyed the hospitality and I liked the focus on local and homegrown food. Relaxed atmosphere. Great panorama. Nothing.
• Francisco (9/5): Superb -
• Brandon (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing stay! She greeted us with a smile and a fresh cucumber from her garden. The views are absolutely stunning and such a great place to sit at in the evening. Dinner and breakfast are some of the best in Albania and beyond filling. Definitely the best bread in the country! She is so hospitable and although she can’t speak English, communication is no problem. The sheep on the property are so fun to watch too. This is one of our favorite stays in Albania! Nothing
• Kate (10/5): Beautiful location. We were treated like family. - The owner was so so lovely. We were exhausted after out hike from Theth and got to the guest house quite late, but the owner cooked us a fresh meal that was so delicious and made us feel so at home. She didn't speak much english but that didn't matter, she was a fabulous host and we had a great stay. the guest house was a little difficult to find. Luckily we knocked on the door of a local house, and the man who helped us was related to our guest house host. Thankyou Edi!
• Roos (9/5): Superb - The host was absolutely lovely, and with the help of google translate we could communicate. The view from the garden is stunning. For dinner she prepared fish for us, which was really good, and when we asked she got us a taxi to the beginning of the hiking trail to Theth for very little money.
• Puck (10/5): Amazing stay with a great host ;) - We loved our stay at Bujtina Ahmetaj! The host was super sweet and made some great breakfasts and diners for us. The room was clean and the location was beautiful 😍 Would definitely recommend staying here!
• Asier (9/5): Superb - The host, Dytra, was really attentive and excellent cook, we arrived hungry and she prepared a dinner for us. Delicious breakfast. Outstanding views, surrounded by mountains Going to bed and getting up in a wonderful place It was difficult for us to find the place, as we went without Internet, so we suggest to follow signals to Bujtina Sherifaj, which is the house next to this one.
• Caitlan (8/5): Lovely host and delicious food - The guesthouse is situated in a small farming community outside Valbona. It has a stunning view of the mountains and is very peaceful. The owner is very friendly and an amazing cook, breakfast was included and is delicious. Dinner is extra. The owner doesn’t speak any English but we managed fine. The property is a good distance outside of Valbona and the starting point of the hike to Theth (walking). We thought we could hitchhike however ended up walking to start about 1hr 20min! Extra 8.5km lol, in hindsight would have booked some where closer due to this
• Brampton-greene (8/5): Gorgeous scenery, friendly host, good price - Really friendly and helpful host who went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. Beautiful setting. Garden looks out on the mountains. Comfy bed and decent shower, very reasonable price for two sharing. I didn’t feel very well with sunstroke and our host helped look after me, bringing me a plate of food inside and a yoghurt tonic. Thank you! Your kindness was appreciated. Hikers note: this accomodation is far down the main road. Probably best to get a lift, hitch or taxi if you’re already knackered from a long day walking POB.
• Sabine (10/5): True local experience - The view is amazing, the owner is lovely, it's extremely quiet (only 2 rooms). And it's a true local experience, the owner cooks everything from her garden, she makes her own cheese with the 2 goats that she owns, the breakfast was very good! It's a peaceful break in the busy life (no wifi, very basic communication with the owner who doesn't speak english) It's a bit far from the start of the hike to Theth, but we did it easily. Otherwise there are minibuses who take tourists walking on the road to bring them at the starting point. The owner doesn't speak english, this was fine for us and we communicated with signs, and she is lovely.
• Haeffs (10/5): Great place to stay with a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains! - We had a wonderful stay, the host was very accommodating and super friendly. We enjoyed a home-cooked dinner for a fair prize and we were provided with a great packed breakfast/lunch which sufficed for the whole Valbona-Theth hike.
• Siir (10/5): Recharged - The cleanliness of the place, gorgeous mountain views, the friendliness of the host, her yummy food. Wish I could stay longer! :) Nothing!!
• Modesto (10/5): Peaceful, comfortable and amazing views - It has the best location possible on the valley. The views are amazing, it's far enough from the road to enjoy the calm and peaceful environment. The host is such a charm. It was a nice stay, wish it would have been longer Nothing really.
• Trisan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ben (10/5): Proper guesthouse experience in Valbone valley - In a quiet area of Valbone (away from all the other hotels and guesthouses on the main road) with spectacular views of the valley mountains. You have your own little house, with clean and comfortable facilities. Host is super friendly, even if language barrier is a problem. No wifi but that means you have nothing else to do apart from enjoy the views…!
• Anne (10/5): Exceptional - Super friendly host and the view is amazing. it is a little bit outside of Valbona (~2km) but worth the walk. there is no Wi-Fi and everything is basic, but really cozy and quiet so definitely recommended!
• Geoff (10/5): Exceptional - Special place. First to get to it. When you are dropped off at the road, go down the right hand drive, and either move the 3 logs that act as a drive gate, or go though the neighbouring property (Butjina). Delightful host (no english is never a barrier) with great dinner and breakfast (pictured). Out of town, quiet, with amazing view. On each side are mountains, and to the front is another mountain range, so complete surround sound. A special highlight is the glacier just above the accommodation, which is easily reachable. You can see it from the hostel. Follow the red/yellow marked trail (pictured) to just below the glacier. There is a stone river that runs down from it (pictured), or follow any ridge up (they are a gentil gradient). You can't get lost as the forest is sparse and you can see down to the Butjina. Only an easy 45 minutes up from the Butjina.
• Nicola (10/5): Exceptional - Fabulous accomodation and hospitality Only marked facilities down as no wifi
• Benjamin (10/5): serene, tranquil and traditional stay - great food, lovely host and great views and location.
• Tobias (9/5): Lovely room in a setting with cornfields and mountains - Welcoming owner who was willing to help the guests and try to understand your needs despite not knowing English. The room was great value with double bed and extra bed, television, windows and a lot of space. – Nothing to complain about :) Maybe it would be a good idea to get an English menu or some written information on food available and check-in information, because now you struggle some to communicate basic things.
• Anonymous (10/5): come and stay and enjoy the exceptional view - The view was exceptional. the beds were comfortable, the breakfast delicious. for extra money, we were able to enjoy a delicious dinner at this property. hostess very helpful
• Sinatra007 (10/5): Perfect stay - The location is not in the center but between mountains which is exactly what I loved! The lady doesn't speak English but she was the first person who understood everything I needed. It was amazing! The room is clean and spacious. The bathroom, though, shared, is neat and tidy. Vegetarian dinner was excellent. I wanted to stay longererbut they were booked out. Would love to come back.
• Ewa (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice host. Amazing views. Meals.
• Bojana (9/5): Superb - The location is not on the main road so it is quite, it has a nice view on the mountains, you can sit in the garden. The house is relatively new, everything is clean. The host is nice helpful and friendly. No wifi
• Anke (10/5): Exceptional - Our stay with Drita was even better than we expected! The place is in such a beautiful place in Valbona: calm, amazing views in the middle of the nature. Drita is a really kind lady who serves fresh dinner, mountain tea, a great breakfast. She is always there to help. The room is super comfortable and clean, everything you need after a long hike in the Alps. It was our most memorable stay in Albania :) We would come back! /
• Emily (10/5): Exceptional - very cute! and outside Valbona which is nice because there is so much construction happening there that I would not have wanted to stay! if coming from the theth trail this is quite a far walk down the road-would suggest a bus.
• Tess (8/5): Very cute - Cute little cabin, the lady is really friendly and it was very clean and comfy. She has a nice veggie garden and made us a delicious soup after our long hike. Its about a kilometre outside the main part of Valbona in a nice secluded place under the mountain.
• Myriam (9/5): Gréât place - The owner was very helpful, the food was good and the view in the garden is fabulous. Very big and comfortable bed, super quiet. The place is a bit far from the beginning of the trails, not all of them but we took a taxi to do the trail Valbona to Theth. It was 10 Euros but worth it.

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