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by Wojtek_R Mr.Kotoni welcomes you to his house located in the old town up on the hill a short walk away from the castle and the Ethnographic Museum.
Great rooms, great stories, great atmosphere, great food and great Albanian hospitality, all for a great price (1500 leke) Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveDirections: from the bus stop take any taxi (all drivers know Kotoni B&B), cost should be 200 leke
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 Hotel Kalemi, Gjirokaster, Albania by Argjiro In Gjirokaster, there are hotels in the center of the town but the Hotel Kalemi (++ 355 8463 724/7260) with original hand-carved wood ceilings, spotless décor and superb views of the Lunxheria mountains is highly recommended. Rooms start at around US$30 a night.
Hotel Kalemi is a renovated house. It has 11 single and double rooms with AC, TV, parking, reustorant and 24 hours service. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Hotel Kalemi, Lagjia Palorto, Gjirokaster, AlbaniaPhone: +355 84 63724/67260Directions: When you arrive in Gjirokaster ask for Hotel Kalemi or call Drago at Cell:+355 682234373 and he will help you to get the hotel.Website: http://hotelkalemi.tripod.com, http://geocities.com/draguak Other Contact: Cell: ++355 682234373
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by JLBG Hotel Buci stands along Rruga nacionale, the main highway coming from the south. I suppose it is Puntore district. It is certainly not the best hotel in town but we arrived there a bit late, it was clean, the staff was friendly, it was inexpensive, they could make dinner, then we stayed there andwere perfectly happy about it.
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 Looks like it but no fleas in the beds by SirAliztare Whilst looking for a hotel on the main street down from the taxi square, an oldish-looking man accosted us with the word 'hotel?' while gesturing towards his eyes. A swap of glances between my travelling companion and I led us to repond in the affirmative. The gentleman beckoned us down a side-road, continually looking over his shoulder and waving us on at a brisk pace. A couple of hundred yards later and it transpired that the 'hotel' to which the gentleman was alluding was in fact a spare room at the back of his house. Negotiating an old pallet and some spectacularly awkward steps, the 'hotelier' showed us into a small hall with a washroom off one way, and a double and single bed in an adjoining room. The gentleman marched over to the bedside table and, picking something up, turned and proudly presented us with his business card: 'Hotel Tuto' and a phone number scribbled onto the back of a torn up cigarette carton. According to the gesticulations of our host, the whole building belonged to Tuto and his family. After instructing us, in detailed Albanian, how to use the shower (something about turning off the electricity to avoid...and I didn't quite catch the last bit), we agreed a price of 700 Leke for the pair of us (about £5, I think). With that he marched out of the door with a smile on his face.
The alarm call in the morning was Tuto knocking on the window bars and saying 'Checkout' whilst holding up ten fingers, then 'Chelsea' while signalling a double thumbs down. If only I knew the Albanian idiom for 'I'm a Kidderminster Harriers fan'. Theme: OtherPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 0652817154Directions: Just off the main drag, near the football pitch
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Hotel 'Cajupi' seems to be the biggest in the town. It is the typical hotel building of communist architecture and the interiors still reminded me that time, but I liked my staying there. We had a twin room with bathroom for 20 $. But I'm reading here on VT other interesting tips about accomodation in Gjirokaster, so search around. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Go to 'Qafa e Pazarit', than turn left and walk until you reach in a small square. Or just ask the locals, hotel is the same as in Albanian, Cajupi is pronounciated Cha-you'-pi
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The Hotel Cajupi is located prominently in the main taxi square, just before the old town. I didn't stay in the hotel, as we were only there for a day trip, but after the 4 hour coach journey from Ksamili we were all a bit desperate, so nipped into the hotel to use the toilet facilities. These weren't impressive - a bit dank and dirty - but the interior of the hotel is well worth a look. Apparently it was a state-run hotel during communist times, and still has the red carpet and decorations to prove it.
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You can get to KOTONI B+B from Greece, Tirana or Saranda. Kotoni B+B was opened in 1991 in characteristic building, built in 1808. Kotoni B+B offers 5 wonderfull rooms 15/person -25/2persons including a cooked breakfast. The languages spoken at Kotoni B+B are: English, Greek, Italian.
You can find Kotoni B+B 200 meters far from the only mosque in the town. The service and the hospitality at Kotoni is amazing. The guest house organizes trips all over the south showing you views you would never forget!!! ...IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN AT KOTONI B+B, DON'T SAY YOU HAVE BEEN IN GJIROKASTRA!!! Theme: Bed and BreakfastPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Lagjia "Palorto", Rr. "Bashkim Kokona" No.8 gjirokaster AlbaniaPhone: +355 84 63526 or +355 692366846Directions: Kotoni B+B is located at the old part of the town called "Palorto". close to the old "Pazar"
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Hotel Çajupi stands on Sheshi Çerçiz Topulli square at the entrance of the Bazar (Qafa e pazarit). It is the largest hotel in Gjirokastra as it was under Enver Oxha regime, the state hotel. On our passage in 2007, it was closed and looked more or less dilapidated. In 2009, it had been entirely renewed and from outside (we did not visit the inside) looked very nice and modern. It has 30 rooms. It is named after the pen name of poet Andon C. Çako (1866-1930), who was born in a village near Gjirokastra. He settled in Egypt where he became a successful layer. He is best known for its translation from French of La Fontaines Fables. Theme: HotelAddress: Sheshi Çerçiz Topulli square
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Hotel Kalemi is a family run hotel with 11 rooms. It was established by Drago Kalemi in a traditional family house on the heights of Palorto, close to Zekate house. Most rooms are lare. Our was rather small but had a great view on the old and the modern city as well as on the
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