Buddha House Hotel and Cocktail Bar
Location: Street Justin Godard, Building nr.20/12, Vlora Old Town, Vlorë, al
Star Rating: 9.2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Garden Oasis
Escape to a serene garden setting at Buddha House Hotel and Cocktail Bar, just moments away from Vjetër Beach for a relaxing getaway.
Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and a private bathroom with free toiletries in every room.
Prime Location
Explore nearby attractions like Independence Square and Kuzum Baba, both just a short distance from the hotel.
Ready to experience relaxation and comfort at Buddha House Hotel and Cocktail Bar? Book your stay now for an unforgettable vacation in Vlorë.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Evening entertainment
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- First aid kit available
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Key access
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- ATM/banking
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Wine release events
- Japanese garden
- Free bus station shuttle
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Double Room
The spacious double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, executive lounge access, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. This double room has a wardrobe, TV, city views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Balcony
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, executive lounge access, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Double Room
The spacious double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, executive lounge access, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. This double room features a wardrobe, TV, city views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Garden View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Double Room with Garden View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Double Room with Garden View
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, executive lounge access, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, executive lounge access, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Double Room with Balcony
The spacious double room features air conditioning, executive lounge access, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Wine or champagne
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Lockers
- Key access
- Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Amel (10/5): Best experience - The most beautiful experience in the city of Vlore. The room had a fantastic view overlooking the old town of Vlore. I also loved the traditional local details and decorations inside the room, as they gave the place a very authentic and cozy atmosphere. The room was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was amazing, offering delicious traditional food as well as many other options. The owners and staff were extremely kind, welcoming, and always available to help with anything we needed. I would definitely come back again
- Florjan (10/5): - Had an amazing stay at Buddha House Hotel & Cocktail Bar. Perfect location in Muradie near the Old Town, close to everything and with a great atmosphere. The rooms were very clean and modern, and the staff was extremely welcoming and professional. The cocktails were excellent and the evening vibe was perfect for relaxing. Definitely one of the best places to stay in Vlora. Highly recommended!
- Laura (10/5): -
- gillian (8/5): - Great location, clean, everything we needed and very good breakfast Nothing in particular
- faisal (8/5): Thank you - The design and history of the building and owner Stairs hhhhh
- Manon (8/5): -
- Roget (7/5): - Emplacement pratique chambre sans chichi. Personnel agréable. Il y avait une odeur assez désagréable surtout dans la salle de bain. Je crois de la naphtaline.
- Guest (8/5): Nice place - Nice staff, accomodating, great location Unfortunately the brakfast was not as great as described and kind of small. Additionally 2 of the 3 days we were there the coffee machine didn't work :(
- Patricia (8/5): Buena relación calidad-precio - El hotel está situado en una zona de calles muy bonitas (aunque muy turísticas con establecimientos caros). La atención del personal fue buenísima, y el desayuno también. La habitación está muy grande y cómoda. Baja señal de wifi en la habitación. La habitación olía a productos químicos que creemos que echaron para el olor de las cañerías. No había sábana para taparse y hacía frío. Tenían una alfombra de colcha que no podía arroparnos a 2 personas y una especie de manta pequeña con la que intentamos cubrirnos pero que decir de que no fue cómodo, era pequeña y rugosa. Se oía roncar al dueño/uno de los empleados del hotel. Aunque la localización puede parecer conveniente por la estación de autobuses, resulta que el autobús al aeropuerto se coge a media hora andando porque no sale de la estación de autobuses sino de Hermes Aeroport office.
- Antoine (9/5): -
- Lorjana (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were extremely welcoming and even allowed us to check in early, which was greatly appreciated. The location is perfect—right in the heart of Old Town Vlora. If you want to experience both the vibrant nightlife and the rich history of the city, this is definitely the right place to stay. Highly recommended! Nothing, everything was perfect.
- Carla (10/5): A Wonderful Stay in the Old Town - The owner and his team are friendly and very accommodating. The location in the picturesque Old Town was perfect. The bathroom is very small and cramped without a shower curtain so it floods the bathroom when you shower. There wasn’t a blanket so I got a little cold during the night but didn’t want to turn the heating on. I’m sure they provide blankets as the weather becomes colder though
- Maud (6/5): -
- Ani (10/5): -
- SERHAT (10/5): - Amazing stay! The hotel is right in the Old Town, super close to everything. Breakfast was really tasty and better than I expected. The staff were so friendly and always ready to help. Honestly, nothing to complain about—10/10, I’d happily stay here again! Nothing to say
- Marine (7/5): - Idéalement situé dans la vieille ville, décoration et ambiance sympathique, le café est très bon. Accueil basique. La salle de bain n'était pas très fonctionnelle (sans rideau de douche et un bac qui a tendance à déborder), le petit déjeuner était décevant (pas de jus de fruit, quelques charcuteries, fromage et viennoiserie industrielles ou de mauvaise qualité).
- Korbel (10/5): -
- Billy-rae (7/5): Fine stay - The people who run the hotel are very nice. The location is good in the nicest street of Vlore with lovely coloured houses. The hotel was overbooked due to a problem in the booking system. We had to sleep in another hotel in the street which we liked less because it was extremely small and the staff was less nice. In Vlore is not that much to do. But that’s obviously out of the hands of the hotel owners!
- Kathleen (7/5): - het ontbijt was uitgebreid een krakend bed, waar je niet comfortabel ligt, weinig deken
- Nicolas (9/5): -
- francois (9/5): Séjour très agréable, on s’y sent bien et le gérant est très gentil et à l’écoute. - Emplacement idéal, ancienne maison très charmante, belle décoration, personnel très sympathique, bon petit déjeuner. Manque de finitions, porte de la salle de bain bruyante, l’odeur d’égout dans la salle de bain.
- Bettina (10/5): - Wunderschönes Zimmer in cooler Lage . Sehr freundliche Menschen und super Frühstück
- Lars (9/5): Skønt hotel i Vlore, til en lav pris. - Super hyggelig boutige hotel i den gamle bydel, med gå afstand til den nye bydel. Værterne var fantastisk søde og hjælpsomme og deres cocktails smagte godt. Morgenmaden var super lækker . Vi kommer gerne igen Alt var super fint til prisen
- Med (8/5): - All was great the owner was such a nice guy
- Pascale (10/5): - Charmant …. Et bien placé , personnel au top , en plein centre de la vieille ville
- Casey (9/5): Great vibe, comfortable bedroom and fun location - Cute place in old town right on the main drag. Market close by and lots of restaurants/bars etc. it’s pretty far from the beach and you will need to walk/taxi it to the shore, however this was something I didn’t mind which is why I booked here. I enjoyed the walk. Feels like a lot of love was put into fixing this place up, with still a few things to be done. Simple hippie vibe, clean, simple and comfortable :) Breakfast was amazing but if you are vegetarian or vegan make sure to let them know! WiFi on the 3rd floor didn’t really work. When I said something I was told it was “impossible”. Well…apparently not. Encouraged me to read instead but you guys need to get a better signal upstairs. I would also suggest a full length mirror and somewhere to dry wet stuff, but really just a suggestion not a complaint. For some folks it might be a little noisy but I barely noticed it and slept like a baby. With all the above please know I highly recommend ❤️
- Cornel (10/5): -
- Louise (10/5): - L’accueil est absolument charmant, aux petits soins et très arrangeant ! La décoration est de bon goût et l’emplacement est sans doute le meilleur pour le quartier. Les petits-déjeuners sont copieux. La douche fuit un peu en dehors du bac à douche, mais cela reste un tout petit détail !
- Jon (8/5): -
- Linus (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mae (10/5): Super cute boutique hotel in old part of Vlore - Location, ambiance, friendly staff, vibe Nothing not to like
- Eileen (10/5): Lovely old building on pedestrian street - Lovely old house in pedestrian street. Very comfortable room. Lovely welcome when we arrived over heated ona hot day. Would highly recommend it. If you are noise sensitive, there is music on the street until about 11.
- Evee85 (10/5): 10/10 - Little gem of a hotel, nice atmosphere in the heart of old town. The room was clean and spacious. The owner was very accommodating. Very good value for money and woupd defo recommended.
- Jessica (10/5): Delightful - Everything about this place was spot on! The 3 owners offered exceptional & friendly service. The breakfast delicious & huge! Location is in old town amongst the well known painted villas (very pretty) & about a 20min walk to the beaches or you can take a bus ride or a 'very cheap 300lek' taxi ride! The bus from Himare or Dhermi stop up in town, closer to the beaches, so a 300lek taxi also. However buses north like to Tirana & Durres are just a close walk from the hotel in old town, very convenient when continuing north. Vlore is a very easy city to get around. The hotel is still very new, so just a small suggestion. A towel railing in the bathroom would be helpful.
- Chris (10/5): Highly recommended. - Wonderful, helpful and attentive hosting from Tuna and the team. Amazing cocktails. Fantastic location. Comfortable room. Lovely decor. Great breakfast.
- Aryane (9/5): Lovely stay with great breakfast! - Lovely staff, beautifully-decorated, super clean, a 15-minute bus ride to the beach, fantastic breakfast! For light sleepers, I recommend bringing some earplugs because the cafes on the street turn on music as soon as they open. We had some and everything was fine.
- Pelin (10/5): Exceptional - In the heart of old town great location, great old nostalgic building, Kind staff. Also breakfast in the morning highly recomended!
- Nick (9/5): Clean, comfy, stylist with a lovely vibe and great host. - The room was so cozy and well designed, we stayed in the front room with a lovely balcony with a view of the pretty street, and moments away from some great restaurants. Breakfast was a very filling selection of pastries, toast, omelette, sausage and salad. The manager was so amazing, really friendly, giving some recommendations for dinner which we followed and were great, and accommodating of all our questions and needs, he clearly takes his business seriously and is devoted to his customers. Literally no complaints at all. Worth noting that there isn’t parking on site due to it being in pedestrian street, but we found somewhere very nearby to park in the road for free.
- Demir (10/5): I can sum it up in one word, perfect. - Everything was perfect, I was fascinated by the historical texture and the cocktails downstairs. I would like to thank all the staff and the owner for making me feel at home. This is a location that will be an excuse for me to come back to Vlora
- Leos (8/5): Very good - The owner was very kind. Free welcome coffee. Rooms stylish an clean. There is a bar across the streat called Comiteti. The music till almost midnight, in the morning starts again 9-10 a.m. The place is everything but "quiet". If your are a lover of summer street/night life, would be great for you. Otherwise take the ear plugs. Actually, should be provided for free as complimentary.
- Micaela (9/5): Perfect location for a short stay suring a roadrrip to the south east of albany. The host is very kind and the hotel is -
- Viktor (10/5): Fantastic Hotel ! - Inside was very comfortable, clean and right in the heart of Historical part of Vlora. Outdoor is so colorful and quiet !And the best part was the coctail bar where i had the best coctails of Albania.
- Dylan (8/5): A great stay in the center of Old Town. - The location in Old Town is great, The room was a bit minimalist in the bathroom needs some work. Everything was functional but not well designed. A bit cramped. No parking available.
- Oliwia (10/5): Excellent! Best host in Albania! - This place is absolute gem in Vlore. Next time we will come to Vlore there is no other place we are gonna even consider. Owner was so nice and friendly. He clearly knows how to make guests feel welcome. He gave us a free coffee before checking in. Showed us the room in person and told us everything about the building. It is 200 years old, he left original floors and ceiling panelling. It is the best quality and definitely resonates with Buddha. It is minimalistic but in a very good way. Everywhere is real wood, even breakfast bowls are eco friendly and wooden. He gave us a free room upgrade as we booked a room with garden but there is construction going on behind it so he said he doesn’t want guests there if he has other rooms available. And when I tell you the balcony we got instead was so nice, it is worth every penny. In the evening we got some drinks, he knows what he is doing because they were delicious. We even got a free shot of jaggermaister with coffee, something we never had before! Was nice. Breakfast was okay, Turkish coffee was really good, as the owner is from Turkey so you can imagine. He also feeds all the stray cats that walk around there. Absolute sweetheart. He is really open for a chit chat. Hope his hotel will be full every day, especially after they will open airport in Vlore. Wish this hotel all the best! It exceeded our expectations!!! Wish I could submit photos of the property because it has such a great vibe… Nothing.
- Hüseyin (10/5): Exceptional - The staff are incredibly polite and friendly. They go above and beyond to provide you everything you need. Lovely historical , colorful area. Good breakfast. Excellent location in the heart of old town, close to the beach and 15 minutes walk to the seaside. Nothing to mention. If you want to feel the sprit of the city, definetely you should stay old town. Especially here!
- Öncü (10/5): Exceptional - İ liked the location of hotel.Center of very historical street,they had very good breakfast,coffee and cocktail.if i go to Vlora again i will stay at Buddha House.
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