Kalemi Hotel

Perched in the stone heart of Gjirokastër at Bashkim Kokona 14, Hotel Kalemi is a lovingly restored guesthouse just minutes on foot from Skenduli House and the Ethnographic Museum. Ismail Kadare’s House and Gjirokastër Castle are a short stroll away, so history and cobblestones are literally outside your door.

Housed in an Ottoman‑era home, the 12-room hotel shows off traditional woodwork and carved ceilings with a terrace offering panoramic castle views. Rooms are air‑conditioned and come with flat‑screen TVs, minibars/fridges, safes, balconies or terraces, private bathrooms (some with deep soaking tubs), hairdryers, coffee/tea makers and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

Soak up the view from the terrace and garden, rely on complimentary wireless internet, free self‑parking and 24‑hour reception, and tap into tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine to fuel your adventures around the old bazaar.

Express check‑in/check‑out, dry‑cleaning/laundry services and an airport shuttle (surcharge) are available, and the staff can assist in English, Spanish and Italian.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 07:00–10:00, 24‑hour room service is on offer, and the bar/lounge is perfect for winding down after exploring local Albanian flavors in nearby cafés and the old market.