Hostel Xarba

Location: Rruga Rilindasve, Gjirokastër, al

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Terrace
• Soundproof rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Charcoal grill

Rooms Available

• Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Triple Room

  In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The triple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Double Room

  The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, an oven and a microwave. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

Guest Reviews

• Svajunas (10/5): Like at home :) - This place made me feel at home. Owners are super kind people. Breakfast is very good. The place is very close to the tourist attractions. The internet is super fast, and working with my computer in the garden was nice. I was sad to leave.
• Antonio (10/5): -
• Soyer (10/5): La meilleure Guest house de Gjirokaster - Hôtes très accueillant Services de grande qualité ( lits très confortables...) avec accès à un logement comprenant cuisine, machine à laver... Superbe petit déjeuner Excellent rapport qualité/prix
• Sonikf (10/5): - Ubytování je snadno k dohledání s parkovaním vedle hřiště, i ve stínu. Milé přivítání, prostorný lounge, venkovní dvorek s posezením mezi rostlinami. Vybavení nové, voňavé, s klimatizací. Tradiční koupelna, s možností využít kuchyň a pračku. Pouze jsme přespali, ale určitě by se mi tam líbilo i více dní. Krásně jsme si odpočinuli a ráno plní sil vyšlapali po pestré snídani na hrad ( cca 13 minut do kopce)
• Jarecki (10/5): Najlepszy z najlepszych - Niesamowici gospodarze, niesamowite miejsce. Rodzina prowadząca ten hostel to ludzie bardzo mili. Śniadanie obfite, nie do przejedzenia, pyszne. Sterylnie czysto. Niektóre hotele  i apartamenty powinny  brać przykład. Do centrum około 15 minut spacerem. Najlepszy hostel w jakim spałem podczas mojej miesięcznej podróży. Dziękuję bardzo.  Jesteście super. Jak miło napisać, że wszystko było super
• Annette (10/5): I loved everything about it! - I loved everything about this accommodation. The hosts are really kind & welcoming and their approach was lovely after weeks of traveling. The 4-bed dorm room was fantastic - with extra-long and very comfortable beds. Each bed is provided with a crisp, waffle cotton bathrobe, a large bath towel, a small bath towel, sheets, and a bath mat. Quilts are available too. The bathrobe was one of the many extra touches that made it really welcoming and homey. I was also offered grapes, and figs from their tree, on arrival. The breakfast was generous and delicious. On my return from sightseeing, I was also given a refreshing bowl of watermelon, figs and grapes. I was in the 4-bed dorm and it has a balcony with clothes rail. The air con worked really well, too. The dorm is really peaceful and quiet. The bathroom is clean, with a hairdryer and washing machine. There is also a lovely paved courtyard garden with tables and seats, where I had the generous and delicious breakfast. There is also a shared kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, kettle, toasted sandwich maker and pots, plates, cups etc if you wish to make a snack or dinner. The location is excellent. I was dropped off by bus from Tirana at 10pm and was easily able to walk to the hostel - there were only a couple of turns. Note: Google maps calls it the ‘Xarba Guest House’. The road is steep for the very last section to the hostel - but I felt this reduced the incline from the hostel up to the hilltop castle, the old market area and the two iconic old stone houses when I walked up. There are lots of restaurants in the old market area below the castle, so you could also easily eat there on the way back to the hostel after a day of sightseeing. It’s also a short walk to the well-stocked Star Supermarket from the hostel. If you come by bus, though, you could pick something up on the way.
• Tatuo (10/5): - 宿への直接の急勾配の坂。
• jean luc (7/5): Un séjour agréable mais compliqué dans une ville magnifique - La mise à disposition d'une machine à laver et d'un sèche linge. La gentillesse des propriétaires La difficulté de communication était un handicap certain, les propriétaires ne parlaient que l'albanais. Leurs enfants compensaient lorsqu'ils étaient présents. Les salles de bains manquaient de practicité.
• Retres (8/5): Maravilloso Gjirokaster - Muy buen ubicado a 5’ del centro de Gjirokaster en coche. Sitio pequeño y acogedor. Nos trataron muy bien des de un inicio. Calidad-precio bien. Desayuno de 10. Por poner un pero, en el baño el vater forma parte de la ducha y se moja un poco todo.
• Sarah (10/5): -
• Nousseir (10/5): - The guest house was very clean and comfortable, the family host was extremely nice and always ready to help. Iinitially had reserved for other dates but had to cancel last minute and they still accepted not to charge me for the late cancellation. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was exceptional with different homemade local treats each day. The way up is quite steep but only for a few meters and totally doable for anyone in good health condition
• Silvana (8/5): Prima voor 1 of 2 nachten. Niet te hoge verwachtingen hebben. - De host was erg gastvrij en vriendelijk. De kamer was netjes en schoon. De host spreekt geen / nauwelijks Engels. De wegen zijn erg stijl om er te komen en om naar het centrum te lopen. De badkamer was aan vernieuwing toe, maar wel super schoon.
• Peter (10/5): An authentic experience at an extremely reasonable price. - This is more like staying in someone’s home than a typical hostel. The hosts are incredibly hospitable, thoughtful, helpful — and generous. They are what makes this place so special. The breakfasts are fabulous, and in addition to the traditional welcome beverage they fed me a wonderful lunch one day washed down with raki. You can also do laundry free of charge. The location is fine, but be warned that it is about a 15 minute walk to the tourist area. No problem at all for any healthy person, but it may not be the best for someone with limited mobility. On the plus side, that means it’s much quieter; it’s also a short walk from the bus station, but the last part is very steep. Again, no problem for me but it could be for someone else. Communication is a bit challenging but we managed; I will stay here again. No complaints really, just the cautionary notes mentioned above.
• Cristina (10/5): - Staff gentilissimo, mi sono sentita come a casa! La colazione è buonissima e molto abbondante, la camera era molto pulita e la posizione è vicino al centro storico
• wan lun (10/5): Host really nice !! -
• Teresa (10/5): - Is a really welcoming family, really good experience and it was so clean A little far from the center
• Julie (10/5): Lovely couple who ran the place and very peaceful - Super Friendly and amazing breakfast.
• Amber (10/5): A real gem! - This was one of my favourite stays in Albania. The couple who run it are absolutely delightful, and go out of their way to help you and make your stay comfortable. As long as you have Google Translate, it's easy to communicate. Breakfast is IMMENSE! It's delicious, and so much! The beds were comfy and everything was really clean. It's about a 15 min walk to the main plaza, and the hill isn't that bad. Nothing at all!
• Cor (10/5): Absolute aanrader - Wat een geweldige accommodatie even zoeken maar wat een vriendelijke gastheer en gastvrouw ze stonden klaar met een sapje hielpen met de koffers de kamer volstond prima en toilet inderdaad op de gang maar amper een meter afstand dus uitstekend je kon gebruik maken van de gezamenlijke keuken en terras op loopafstand van de bazar ontbijt uitmuntend veel en lekker X
• Marouane (10/5): -
• Guest (10/5): they do the extra mile to help you. - Everything was just right, family owned,very kind and caring.
• Huyon Syef (9/5): - Breakfast Toilet is outside of bedroom
• Gina (10/5): Marvellous - The owners are such kind people who made our stay so beautiful by welcoming us as if we were part of the family! They were taking care for everything we needed (you can wash your clothes for free), brought fruits and drinks, and even surprised us with an incredible dinner with lots of laughter and exchange using different languages in order to understand each other. It was more than special and I fully recommend. Thank you very much! Everything is great
• LUC-ERWAN (9/5): -
• Wai Chung (10/5): - amazing breakfast amazing host, and really beautiful view from the terrace none
• Marouane (10/5): - Petite précision très importante, il s'agit plutôt d'une guest house qu'une auberge de jeunesse. Personnel extrêmement agréable, accueil chaleureux et petit déjeuner très savoureux. Je pense que ce logement restera un des meilleurs moments de voyage/ trip de ma vie. Rien, strictement rien. Tout est parfait !!!!
• Joanna (9/5): Clean and comfortable place with very warm, welcoming hospitality. - Wonderful hospitality, we even received bathrobes. A huge breakfast was included in the price, prepared by the host himself with traditional food and homemade compote. The kitchen was well equipped, and we also had access to a washing machine and iron which was very convenient. We were a bit surprised that the “private bathroom” wasn’t actually inside the room. It seems to be shared with other guests, although in our case it didn’t matter since we were the only ones there. Still, it’s good to be aware of this detail. Also, keep in mind that the driveway is very steep!
• Matviienko (10/5): - Wonderful place, nice and friendly, you feel like you at home, very quit, clean. Perfect place to stay. Delicious breakfast
• Riccardo (10/5): -
• Romain (10/5): -
• Matviienko (10/5): - Amazing and cosy place, friendly and helpful hosts, delicious and big breakfast, very clean, very quite place
• Kateřina Otavova (10/5): -
• Andrew (10/5): Wonderful - Gani is an incredible host and really makes you feel at home! I visited mid September and had the whole guesthouse to myself. And breakfast was quite the spread!
• Julián J (10/5): - Toda la experiencia fue genial. La habitación es cómoda, tiene de todo lo necesario. Toallas, albornoz y mantas. El baño está fuera de la habitación pero equipado con todo lo necesario, champú y jabón. Dispone de lavadora y secadora. Además de una pequeña cocina completa para poder usar, exclusiva para los huéspedes. El desayuno fue magnífico con comida casera típica y variadas, mucha fruta y bebida de todo tipo. Dispone de parking gratuito en los alrededores. Está a 20-25 minutos caminando en cuesta del centro histórico.
• Denis (10/5): -
• Mohamed (10/5): Inoubliable - Tout et particulièrement l’attitude des propriétaires La monté de la ville vers la maison d’hôtes qui est très rude
• Istvánné (9/5): -
• bo kyong (8/5): -
• Błażej (10/5): Great time in city - we spent a few days in Albania and it was definitely the best accommodation. Mateo and his family are wonderful people. The breakfast was delicious, the location was quite good, quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend this accommodation, the rooms were clean, it was quiet and peaceful. we will come back for sure. Before arriving, it is worth contacting and stopping the car before the hill.
• Adela (10/5): - Qendrim me kohezgjatje te shkurter por komod dhe me leverdi ekonomike. Te kenaqur me mengjesin si edhe Stafin e sjellshem e te gatshem per te ndihmuar. Patjeter qe do rikthehemi serisht per te vizituar Gjirokastren e bukur.

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