Elsa's Villa

Location: Rruga Kodra e Shtufit, Gjirokastër, al

Star Rating: 9 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

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

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Pets allowed
• Express check-in/check-out
• Ironing service
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Food delivered to guest room
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  The double room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric blankets
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Jennifer (9/5): Toller Aufenthalt - Schönes Zimmer, tolles, frisches Frühstück. Wir haben abends immer etwas Obst bekommen und Saft von der sehr freundlichen und herzlichen Gastgeberin. Wir haben uns über Google translate mit ihr verständig, das klappte sehr gut. Es gibt einen kleinen Hund, der ganz lieb ist. Ein schöner Aufenthalt für uns, wir würden es empfehlen.
• Gabriel (7/5): -
• GERARD (9/5): Logement authentique et calme - Très bon accueil par notre logeuse dans un sublime cadre authentique. Une vue sur les montagnes idéale. Autour de la maison, petit potager, poules, arbres fruitiers. Sur demande elle nous a concocté un repas pour le soir, payant bien sûr. La maison est à 1h à pied du haut de la citadelle. Je recommande !!! Difficulté à trouver l'hébergement avec le GPS. Prendre l'itinéraire par le haut de Gjirokaster.
• Marlie (9/5): Cute homestay for a quiet mountain getaway - Lovely little home stay, with a private bathroom. Amazing views of the mountains and the host has been super friendly and sweet. Perfect place if you're looking to get away from the busyness and want a relaxing mountain visit. If you're visiting to see the old town and the castle, then prepare to be walking a lot and with a lot of hills. There's no shower curtain or door around the shower, so the entire bathroom gets wet when someone showers.
• Salva Aras (9/5): Molt agradable. - El propietari va ser molt amable i ens va cuinar menjar del seu propi hort i dolços típics per l’esmorzar. Una mica difícil trobar l’allotjament perquè google maps no funciona molt bé a la zona.
• Olga (8/5): Wszystko zgodnie z opisem. Czystość pokoju na duuuzy plus - Pachnące, wygodne łóżko oraz widok na góry. Sniadanie było z lokalnych produktów. Gospodynie baaardzo uprzejme i miłe. Dojazd był nieco skomplikowany, ale dostaliśmy dobre wskazówki. Nie miałam poczucia odrębności i swobody, ale to oczywiście guesthousy rządzą się swoimi prawami :)
• Beatriz_Fonseca (7/5): Bom e tranquilo, mas... - A senhora era muito simpática, preocupada e prestável. Mesmo não falando inglês, tentou sempre ajudar. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável. A vista para o campo e montanhas era muito tranquila e calmante. O cão - Gino - era muito simpático, fofo e brincalhão. O pequeno almoço era absolutamente incrível e variado, feito com os produtos da senhora! O quarto poderia estar mais limpo - tinha várias teias de aranha (e as respetivas aranhas), mas talvez isso faça parte de uma casa no campo. As estradas para chegar à casa nem sempre eram as melhores, sendo um alojamento um pouco mais afastado do centro. Seria mais fácil de comunicar se a senhora falasse um pouco de inglês. No final, sentimo-nos um pouco pressionados a comprar os produtos da senhora (pequenos frascos de mel, alecrim, ...). O interruptor da luz da casa de banho deu-nos um choque após o banho.
• Maksym (10/5): Це точно того варте - Неймовірний вид з балкону , чудовий сніданок
• Jenifer (7/5): - Humildade, genuinidade e simpatia dos proprietários. Localização má. Falta de black out/ estore na janela. Espaço um pouco antiquado. Pequeno almoço era bom mas falta o café.
• Piotr (9/5): Beautiful view! Tasty breakfast, kind host - View from terrace is AMAZING! It's worth staying there just for the view itself. Breakfast is very tasty and served on terrace. Host is very kind and welcoming, she provides driving directions. getting there is a challenge - do not go via Google Maps directions - you'll end up on a scary, coarse, dead end hill dirt road. Wait for directions from the host. Still, it was fun and part of the Albanian adventure.
• Ritchie (8/5): Een fijne accommodatie met schitterend uitzicht. - Wat een lieve gastvrouw! Ze spreekt helaas geen Engels, maar met behulp van Google Translate kwamen we prima uit. Het uitzicht is erg mooi vanaf de balkon. De rit ernaar toe is een avontuur: de weg wordt smal en gedeeltelijk onverhard, maar wel te doen. Tip: zet in je navigatie eerst een tussenstop naar Camping Carcani, en daarna richting Elsa’s Villa. Het appartement is ruim, misschien een beetje ouderwets, maar absoluut prima. De wandeling naar het centrum is haalbaar, maar kan wel even pittig zijn. Al met al een heerlijke plek! Ik miste persoonlijk een koffieapparaat, zoals een Nespresso op de kamer.
• Enora (8/5): Très bon moment au calme - Accueil chaleureux et chambre confortable Manque de volet
• Stafrace (10/5): Exceptional - A Truly Unforgettable Stay – Like Being Welcomed Into a Family Home Our stay here was nothing short of spectacular, and it’s entirely thanks to the incredible kindness and hospitality of our host and her amazing daughter. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family — not guests. The mother - Vera I’m pretty sure her name was, we were using translate, but I can’t compliment her enough. She is one of the most generous, warm-hearted people we’ve ever met. She simply wouldn’t stop feeding us! From delicious home-cooked meals to thoughtful snacks and drinks, she made sure we were always full and happy. Her cooking was phenomenal — made with so much love — and every bite felt like comfort food from home. What truly made this experience exceptional was how deeply she cared for our well-being. Whether it was checking we were comfortable, helping us with plans, or making sure we had everything we needed, she went far beyond what any host is expected to do. Her daughter (the host Elsa) was equally amazing — kind, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful. She took the time to translate for us when needed, helped us find transport, and even arranged ways for us to get around and reach our next destinations. She was our go-to support the whole time and made navigating the area so much easier. Together, they created such a warm and welcoming environment that we genuinely didn’t want to leave. This wasn’t just a place to stay — it was a heartfelt experience that reminded us of the goodness of people. If you are lucky enough to stay here, you will be taken care of in every possible way. Thank you for everything — you made our trip unforgettable. We left with full hearts (and full bellies!). The place was hard to get to but the Elsa speaks to the drivers and helps with everything
• Lukas (8/5): Very good -
• Matthew (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sangeeth (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect stay for solo travelers! The property is in a peaceful village with stunning mountain views. The host, a lovely mother and daughter, were very welcoming. The mother’s homemade Albanian dinner was absolutely delicious, and breakfast was great too. Though the mother doesn’t speak English, her daughter was always available on WhatsApp. Highly recommend for a relaxing stay😊
• Eni (10/5): Super b - The breakfast was super delicious, the view and the fresh air is a bonus
• Carly (9/5): Superb -
• Elsas (10/5): Super calm place - The host super friendly and the house has a beautiful view and it was very clean . I will come back again
• Ergi (7/5): Good -
• Brett (8/5): Very good - Accommodation was a bit tricky to find. Google maps isn't great. Accommodation is very clean and tidy and Elsa's mother who hosted us is very nice. Views were spectacular and inclusive breakfast was tasty. If you want authentic Albanian hospitality the stay here. About 30 mins walk from Gjirocasker Castle Not going to nit pick
• Melanie (9/5): Nice stay with a nice view from the balcony - Owners are really nice and the daughter supports them with the communication. She was always available via Whatsapp and wrote us in English. We got fruits from the garden and we could use the washing machine (short program, 30 min, 4 euros). Small things: Roosters directly under the balcony of the room, that wake you up early in the morning. The dog was fixed with a short chain during the day, that he does not chase the chicken. Chickens were in a outside area. Would be good to have a fence on the backside, that the dog could be free. You hear the big road down the mountain.
• Helga (10/5): We loved staying at this beautiful and quiet place. The host was very lovely. - The host was super friendly, even though she couldn’t speak English. Her daughter was always reachable on WhatsApp. We felt very comfortable and were also welcomed with fresh fruit from the garden. You need 30 min to reach the center of the city by foot. That’s totally doable. The street to get to the property is a little bumpy, but we were already used to those kind of streets in Albania. :)
• Vincenzo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stanley (10/5): Cosy accommodation - If you want to have a traditional experience and stay in a clean accommodation with cosy vibes, this is the place to be. Elsa’s mum welcomed us with some fruits out of her garden and provided us with a lovely breakfast. She’s doesn’t understand English, but she tries her best to communicate with you the best she can. We felt very welcome and taken care of. Besides that Elsa replies really fast to your messages and is very helpful. It’s a 30 min walk to the city centre, but we didn’t mind because it makes the accommodation more peaceful and quiet and it gave us the opportunity to see more of the city. The hen woke us up a couple of times in the morning. So if you need a natural alarm, it’s perfect😂
• Carlotta (9/5): Superb - We really felt really at home at Elsa‘s place, especially because she was so sweet to us 😍 the apartment was really clean and the food super good! Thank you again!
• Filip (10/5): Exceptional - This is not your usual apartment because you live in the house with the owner's mother. The apartment is completely separate, though, so you have full privacy. Both Elsa and her mother are amazing people and we felt very welcome. They navigated us carefully to the house, provided us with everything we needes, and prepared for us a delicious breakfast. It is a bit far from the city center but it is not necessarily a problem. It just depends on your preferences.
• Michal (10/5): Exceptional - The house is about a 30-minute walk from the historic center which is an advantage in this case. The accommodation is run by Elsa and her mother and the mother is present in the house all day. Mother doesn't speak English but Elsa is always on the phone and helps with absolutely everything. She answers even very late at night. Every morning we got a great breakfast which was served at the porch with an amazing view. Lunch and dinner can be arranged for very favorable prices. Staying at Elsa's Villa was one of the most interesting experiences we had in Albania and we would not hesitate to stay again if we come to Gjirokastër.
• Radek (10/5): Recommend absolutely! - everything was great. we received a watermelon as a welcome. breakfast served with homemade ingredients. we got everything we need. :)

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