Southern Albania · #3 of 8 places in Albania

Gjirokastër

4.9 · 7,310 reviews
Gjirokastër
Bazaar
Valley view

Slate roofs, tower houses and a bazaar that climbs to one of the largest castles in the Balkans.

Castle UNESCO Bazaar Qifqi
Best time
April to October
Getting there
1 hour from Sarandë, 3 h 30 min from Tirana.
Ride here with stops

Top things to do in Gjirokastër

  1. Gjirokastër Castle1
    Gjirokastër Castle
    3,020 · Castle
  2. The Blue Eye2
    The Blue Eye
    8,811 · Nature · 30 min
  3. Old Bazaar3
    Old Bazaar
    2,210 · Market

Day trips in Gjirokastër

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The Blue Eye spring
Gjirokastër
River below the spring
Bazaar street
Minivan
Travelers' Choice
€110per car

Blue Eye and Gjirokastër stone city from Sarandë

8 h · Private car and driver · up to 7 people

4.96(884)#2 of 8 day trips

Stays in Gjirokastër

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Gjirokastër rooftops
Stone slate roofs
Traditional room
Bazaar café street
Bathroom
Guest favourite
€82per night

Restored tower house below the castle

Entire tower house · 5 guests

4.96(198)#3 of 8 stays