Very nice, homemade breakfast! Very helpful family in general!

“I truly recommend the amazing family and guesthouse.”

If you want to live a local experience I highly recommend this place. The place is owned by an amazing albanian family; they were really nice and kind.

Really nice traditional house with a amazing and really amazing people.

“A very lovely and well located place where you are welcomed in the warmest way, and you'll immediately feel at home.”

The place is BEAUTIFUL and the hosts were so so so lovely. They don't speak english, but this was not a problem at all!! One night we even sat down with all of us drunk raki together, we had a blast. :-) Their son speaks very well english and we communicated with him through the phone if we had a question. He'd translate between us and his parents. We had a lovely time and felt at home right away!!! The location is amazing!!!!!!

“Unique and Uplifting Arber!”

Sami and Victor are a joy to behold in their rustic and homely little haven close to Gjirocaster city centre. Having only a tiny smattering of English proves no barrier in communication for them and they go out of their way to make you feel a part of the family. The bedroom, though a bit on the small side, is a haven of peace and relaxation. This, coupled with daily visits to your room from their adorable cat, Kiko, makes for the perfect ambience. Breakfast is plentiful and tasty, and is regularly supplemented with the occasional glass (or two) of freshly-brewed raki. Guesthouse Arber is unique in every way. A stay of any length here is the experience of a lifetime, one that you will treasure and remember for many years to come.

“Comfortable stay in summer vacations”

I feel as if I were in a medievil house.

Wonderful guesthouse with a very comfortable room, Especially the nicely renovated modern bathrooms. Despite a language barrier we were warmly greeted by the friendly owner who accommodated a last minute change of stay and allowed us to check in earlier in the morning. The location was fantastic just a couple of minutes away from the main restaurants and shops but away from any noise. We were also given a fantastic breakfast in the house’s beautiful courtyard.

“Perfect Gjirokaster Stay!”

Perfect little guesthouse tucked away near the bazaar and best bits of Gjirokaster! We were so well looked after by Arber and his family, the breakfast was delicious and we felt very welcomed! Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

“Great experience”

I'd highly recommend this guesthouse, because besides the fact that it's a good place to stay (clean room which keeps the heat out, great location, great value), it's also a fantastic experience as you get to stay with a very nice local family. Arber's mom cooked us very delicious breakfast every morning and helped us with everything we needed. She doesn't speak English, but we still found it quite easy to communicate. Would highly recommend a stay here!

Small guesthouse managed by a lovely family. A bit tricky to find but very close to the old town center and yet super quiet. The room is small and basic but comfortable for a short stay. Lovely breakfast in the patio.

“Would definitely stay again”

The stay was perfect, I felt extremely welcome, the room was spacious, the shower was good, the location was wonderful, just a few minutes from the busiest area of ​​the Bazaar, but still very quiet. The property's cat is adorable and the breakfast is delicious. You can also feel in the details that the room was made with great care for guests, from the well-lit mirror in the bathroom to the powerful hairdryer.

“Homestay with a lovely family!”

Home stay with Arber and his lovely family (including the cat Kiko!). Very warm and hospitable people - best breakfast we had in Albania! Room was traditional, comfortable and clean. Ground floor. Excellent location for walking around the old town.

The family was so lovely and beautiful, the guesthouse is in a perfect location, steps away from the bazaar. The breakfast was simple but oh so yummy and varied both days we were there. Check-in and out was super easy.

Very lovely guesthouse, cozy room and a beautiful view from the window, located just steps away from the old town, a simple homemade breakfast

“A wonderful stay in a real local family home”

Arber and his parents were perfect hosts. Their guesthouse is 5 minutes walk to the Old Bazaar area so very close to all places I wanted to see. Arber even got up at 5am to take me by car to the bus station for the 8 hour bus ride to Athens. He made me toast to take. He also bought a much brighter light bulb for my room so I could read my book at night. There was plenty of hot water for showers, the bed was very comfortable, breakfasts were great and I had everything I needed so my Gjirokaster visit was wonderful.

“A memorable stay at a very welcoming guest house.”

Lovely family who took time to chat with us and make us feel welcome. Breakfast outside with grapes from the garden. Easy walk to the old town and just far enough to be quiet. Extremely friendly cat!

“Cute and comfy guesthouse with very warm welcoming hosts”

We had such a lovely stay at Guesthouse Arber. The hosts were so lovely and welcoming. The room was really comfortable and in a perfect location a 2 minute walk to the old bazaar. We would love to come back if we are ever in Gjirokaster again. Make sure you give their cat Kiko a pat too, he’s adorable. WiFi is very fast/reliable.

“Authentic home stay”

Arber & his parents are the most hospital & generous hosts, you are literally in their home & you can join them in the living room or for a cup of tea. Lovely little breakfast & mountain tea. Arber was great with communication & answering any questions. The location is just a short walk up to main centre, tucked away quietly, which I liked. Kiko the cat is cheeky & friendly!

“Quiet home stay minutes from the bazaar”

Lovely room with nice views in the family home. Hosts couldn’t do enough for us, helped with our bags as property is not on a street. Nice breakfast. Good AC and WiFi. No English spoken but we got by.

Very friendly hosts, clean room and quiet (but excellent location).