“Outstanding! Fantastic! Cant wait to return!”

An exceptional experience at Helga’s Guesthouse –Lin Pogradec 🌿✨ Staying at Helga’s Guesthouse is much more than just accommodation – it’s a complete experience of nature, tranquility, and genuine Albanian hospitality at its finest. The guesthouse is beautifully curated in every detail: the rooms are spotless, warm, and tastefully designed with an authentic charm. The entire setting feels like a fairytale – a place where you don’t just relax, but also find inspiration, work peacefully, create artistically, and reconnect with yourself. It’s the perfect environment to unwind, explore, and grow. The food is absolutely outstanding – fresh, organic, and made with love. From homemade desserts and traditional petulla to the exceptional koran fish, every meal is a delight. A special mention goes to their homemade wines and drinks, especially the pomegranate-based ones – truly unique and unforgettable! The hosts are incredibly kind and welcoming, making you feel at home from the very first moment. Their little boy is also very friendly and adds a warm, family atmosphere to the place. For families, there are toys and dedicated spaces for children, which makes the stay even more enjoyable. What truly sets this place apart is its connection with nature: a beautiful green setting, various animals and birds, and peaceful corners where you can enjoy the sun in complete serenity. The location is excellent – very close to the famous mosaic, with easy access to explore the area. There is private parking, reliable internet, and fast, attentive service. Highly recommended without hesitation! A place I will definitely return to – not just for the stay, but for the unique feeling it offers. 💛

Staying at Helga’s Guesthouse was one of the highlights of my trip to Pogradec. The location in the peaceful village of Lin is absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking views of Lake Ohrid and a very relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and full of charm, making me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The hospitality was exceptional — the hosts were incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The homemade food was fresh and delicious, especially the traditional Albanian dishes prepared with local ingredients. Waking up to the lake view and enjoying breakfast there was unforgettable. If you’re looking for a quiet, authentic, and memorable experience near Pogradec, I highly recommend Helga’s Guesthouse. I would definitely come back again!

“The best spot in Albania…”

Our stay at Helga’s Guesthouse was truly one of the most beautiful experiences we had in Albania. From the very first moment we felt warmly welcomed by Helga and her family, who made us feel less like guests and more like friends visiting their home. The guesthouse itself is absolutely magical located on top of the hill with breathtaking views over Lake Ohrid and surrounded by peaceful nature. Everything was homemade, fresh, and incredibly delicious. The hospitality was exceptional. Helga and Geli were always available to help with recommendations, directions, and anything we needed during our stay. They created such a warm and relaxing atmosphere that it was honestly difficult to leave. We would return again without hesitation and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Albania.

“Nice home, terrible road. Park in the „city” center”

Good food

We had an excellent experience at Helga’s Guesthouse while organizing our event in the old village of Lin. We were a fairly large group, and from the very beginning everything was handled with professionalism, warmth, and genuine hospitality. Helga’s Guesthouse was an ideal place for hosting a group event. The organization was smooth, the communication was easy, and everything was arranged with care and attention to detail. Managing a group can often be challenging, but the staff made the entire process feel effortless. They were flexible, accommodating, and always ready to help with anything we needed before and during the event. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well prepared for all of our guests. Everyone in our group appreciated how welcoming and relaxed the environment felt. The guesthouse has a warm, family-style atmosphere that makes people feel at home immediately, which is especially important when hosting a larger group. One of the highlights was the hospitality. The owners and staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and supportive throughout our stay. They made sure everyone was comfortable and took care of every detail with a personal touch. It is rare to find a place that combines such professionalism with such genuine friendliness. The food was also excellent—fresh, delicious, and prepared with care. Sharing meals together in such a beautiful setting added a lot to the overall experience and made our event feel even more memorable. Overall, Helga’s Guesthouse exceeded our expectations in every way. It was the perfect place to organize our event, and the combination of the wonderful location in Lin, the warm hospitality, and the excellent service made it a truly memorable experience for our whole group. We highly recommend Helga’s Guesthouse to anyone looking for a comfortable, authentic, and welcoming place to stay or organize a group event in Lin. We would gladly return again.

“One of our BEST travel experiences!”

Fabulous property. Wonderful views, well designed and appointed rooms. Dining room was bright and beautiful. Loved Moza the chef and the other lady - so helpful and friendly. Food and wine - great and great value

“Lovely”

Very cute and clean guesthouse

“Beautiful accommodation with very friendly and helpful owners. Definitely recommended.”

“Don't think too much, just book this place”

1. Property and the room 2. Amazing view from the balcony 3. Warm hosts 4. Really good food 5. Easy commute from Tirana. It's on the way to Pogradec, so tell the mini bus driver beforehand.

The guesthouse is amazing, we felt like home.

“Excellent”

The hospitality was excellent.Everything was designed in order to get the best out of nature including the view and the balcony.The breakfast was huge with pancakes and eggs with a high variety of jams.Totally recommend

It was an amazing place on the hill with adorable lake view from the balcony. Stylish, modern, new, with many sweet details in design, I like it very much. The breakfast was very rich and delicious. I will come back again, I believe. It's very close to Ancient Mosaic and cape, very peaceful place fool og energy. Restaurant is in detached place, also very beautiful. As I understood it is possible to make some events there as birthdays or even weddings. Must visit!)

Pervec pamjes se bukur, ndertesa dhe dhoma specifikisht ishte teper elegante dhe e rehatshme Kishte cdo gje qe mund te kishe nevoje dhe dhoma dhe tualeti ishin shume te bollshme Hostet ishin shume te mire dhe te gjindshem per cdo gje, 10 me yll per sherbimin Ushqimi si ne mengjes dhe ne darke ishte shume i shijshem Vend fantastik

Very nice property and room, amazing shower, comfy bed, beautiful surroundings. The owners are really friendly and welcoming. The home cooked dinner was fantastic and so was the breakfast, very authentic local cuisine and plenty of it! Possibly the best I’ve eaten in Albania.

“Beautiful place, spotlessly clean and very welcoming owners.”

Very, very friendly man called Gimmy welcomed us and made breakfast the following day in the cosy restaurant. Room was spotless, the attention to detail and quality of the furnishings were excellent. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

“Wondrous stay”

Lovely location, beautiful food, warm hospitality, fabulous decor.

“Wouldn't hesitate to return - an excellent stay”

I highly recommend staying at Helga's, it was one of our favourite stays of the whole trip. The accommodation is beautiful, hosts are incredibly hospitable, helpful and friendly, the food is delicious and they even have their own bit to access the beach at the lake. The room looked freshly built with a really good eye for detail and the beds were comfy. The room also had a fridge and a nice new bathroom. The garden had lots nooks to relax in and the restaurant was cosy. We had both dinner and breakfast there - both were excellent. It was the first time we'd tried watermelon jam (one of the options that comes with breakfast).

Lovely location overlooking Lake Ohrid. Gentle walks in the locality to Lin.

“Fantastic place to stay in an awesome village.”

The people, the atmosphere, the facilities, the location, the food was all great. We would highly recommend Helga’s guesthouse.