Top Things to do in Gjirokaster
Top Restaurants in Gjirokaster
Top 9 Things to do in Gjirokaster, Albania
Discover the best top things to do in Gjirokaster, Albania including Skenduli House, Gjirokaster Castle, Zekate House, Gjirokastra Bazaar, Ethnographic Museum, The Cold War Tunnel, Gjirokaster Mosque, Nature&joy, Caramel Cafe Lounge.
Restaurants in Gjirokaster
1. Skenduli House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Chinkle - London, United Kingdom
We were lucky enough to have the daughter of the family guide us round, so got some interesting insights into her background and that of the house and its role over its history.
2. Gjirokaster Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By barbara115de - Bethany Beach, Delaware
Visited one afternoon and enjoyed the lengthy history. It over looks the town and the views are spectacular. Worth the walk up, but you can also take a cab up and walk down.
3. Zekate House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By Saboung - Paris, France
The visit was very interesting, the price includes a tour guide in english which explains us what the rooms were for. It's worth getting there to better understand Albanian Life!
4. Gjirokastra Bazaar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By EricaDavid - Pacific Coast Australia, Australia
Spent 7 days in Gjirokaster and still enjoyed the atmosphere to the end. It is currently being renovated on one side but it does not imoeded enjoyment of the place. The traditional stone steep streets are remarkable with many having decorative patterns.
The Traditional Woodfired Byreks in the street leading to the castle were the best we have ever eaten!
5. Ethnographic Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By AHZambia - London, United Kingdom
This is Enva Hodger's house but now little trace of him remains. Good place to visit to see how a "upper middle class" family would have lived.
6. The Cold War Tunnel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By John B - Toronto, Canada
Visiting the Cold War Tunnel is an absolute must if in Gjirokaster (assuming you're not claustrophobic). The size of the tunnel complex, which contains dozens of rooms, is staggering considering the size of the community - today the city has a population of 25,000 and it would have been much smaller 40 years ago.
You purchase your tickets (200 lek per person) at the small tourist booth just past Hotel Cajupi in the main square area. The individual who mans the booth will then take you on a tour of the tunnels - you can't access them by yourself. Do bring a flashlight or be prepared to use your phone as certain sections are dark. The guide does a good job of explaining how the tunnel complex was used and is happy to answer any questions you may have (his English was excellent).
7. Gjirokaster Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By shainaftali - Haifa, Israel
In Gjirokaster we spend two nitghs at the Hotel/B&B Kotoni,30€ per nigth per room.Very good, good service, good breakfast,good vibes,good views, everything there was just good, even the little cat!!!!The place its amazing!!!!the people nice and very interested and to get to know who your are and were do you come from....We loved every single minute in Gjrirokaster.
Stay at Hotel Kotoni and enjoy the city.
Do not spend time in the NEW Gjirokaster, down town.
When you get by buss, like we did, or car, you will have to pass trhough the newr part of the city witch is down in the valley. Ypu will have to walk or take a local little bus or a taxi all the way up to the upper part of Gjirokaster, wich is the older one. you can also walk , like we did,it takes about 30 minute sto walk all the way upp, but the reward is just imposible to mention in words...the palce its really A MUST fort every one.
8. Nature&joy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
You will know the albanian beautiful nature
Reviewed By OtsoKa - Helsinki, Finland
We wanted to go to Çajupi Mountain, but Uljana suggested we should go to Antigonea instead, as there were roadworks on the road to Çajupi. This was perfect for us: Antigonea offered ancient Greek history and spectacular mountain views. We spent a lovely afternoon walking in the area.
Uljana picked us up from at our hotel, and her fiancé drove us to Antigonea and back. On the way, we stopped to take photos and visited one of the famous bunkers.
We can highly recommend Uljana and this tour. It was the highlight of our stay in Albania.
9. Caramel Cafe Lounge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
Coffee & more
Reviewed By Andreas C
It is recommended to visit the place to relax when you have seen the castle. Nice ice cream and good Seating.
