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Hotel Kalemi 2

3.0 star property
Gjirokastër hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Free daily continental breakfast - Hotel Kalemi 2 (Gjirokastër)
In a tranquil setting, Hotel Kalemi 2 offers an inviting ambiance with continental breakfast and a rooftop terrace. Unwind in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar while staying connected with free WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff and convenient services like luggage storage.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$60 nightly
The total price is $64
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Twin Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Double Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Free parking
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 55 reviews
$62 nightly
The price is $66
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Kalemi
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About the neighborhood

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Rruga Alqi Kondi 6002, Gjirokastër, 6001

What's nearby

  • Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ismail Kadare's House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gjirokastra Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skenduli House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zekate House - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Nene Tereza Intl. Airport (TIA) - 95.5 miles/153.6 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Traditional Odaja - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Tradicionale Kardhashi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub Gallery - ‬2 min walk
  • Bar Restorant Rrapi
  • ‪Vellezerit Vasi Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kalemi 2

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Kalemi 2. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 110 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Kalemi 2 GJIROKASTER
Hotel Kalemi 2
Kalemi 2 GJIROKASTER
Kalemi 2
Hotel Kalemi 2 Hotel
Hotel Kalemi 2 Gjirokastër
Hotel Kalemi 2 Hotel Gjirokastër

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kalemi 2 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Kalemi 2 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kalemi 2?

Yes, pets stay free. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Kalemi 2?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Kalemi 2?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 110 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kalemi 2?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Kalemi 2 and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Hotel Kalemi 2 also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kalemi 2?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Kalemi 2 like?

Hotel Kalemi 2 is a short 7-minute walk from Gjirokastra Castle and 4 minutes' walk from Ismail Kadare's House.

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Hotel Kalemi 2 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and plentiful with many reviewers mentioning it as a highlight of their stay. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Very clean place, friendly staff and delicious breakfast
Altin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended!

Beautiful hotel located in the heart of the "old town" walking distance to all the tourist attractions. The service is excellent and the rooms are perfectly renovated.
Odris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful with a great view
Gerardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views and night life around the city. The staff are extremely accommodating and helpful (we got lost and the staff helped with directions to the hotel). Definitely worth stopping and staying a night or two if youre in the area. I would go out of my way to stay here again if travelling to Albania.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, good location and delightful breakfast.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sleeping like a Pasha with the beautiful room
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel.

Great hotel, central and god service. Good breakfast.
Casper Møller, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, really cozy room that was clean and tidy. Best breakfast we had in Albania, and really great surroundings! Really friendly staff who provided recommendations, and shared insights and experiences
Viktor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Great location and staff
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A visit to Hotel Kalemi 2 is worth a visit. There was a certain calmness to the hotel despite it being located in a vibrant and energetic area of Gjirokastër.
Mette Line, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel has very historical feeling decoration. The room is clean and with nice castle view. The staff is helpful and friendly. The breakfast is nice. The only downside is that at night, our room on the 3rd floor was a bit cold. It would be no problem for warmer days.
Lijun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot recommend this place enough. Along with being beautiful , friendly clean and safe the service was above and beyond truly one of the best experiences we have had in a long time and can’t imagine staying anywhere else when I’m back in the lovely city of gjirokaster
Nikola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and location

Well located near the bazaar. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was spacious and air conditioned. Wonderful views of the mountains at breakfast on the terrace. Bar does a nice range of drinks which can also be delivered to your room.
Rahul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel manager and staff are first class. Very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was enough to feed a village and very tasty. Location was close to all the highlights of the town. Our room was large and spotless. Thank you to all making our stay very enjoyable
Ibrahim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and one of the nicest hotels we stayed at in Albania! Room was spacious and bathroom finishings were all new. Slight disappointment that they don't turn the espresso machine on until after breakfast (pretty bad coffee), but the breakfast itself makes up for this shortcoming.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful

Beautiful stone building, Beautiful room, friendly staff, great big breakfast, quiet between room, one bad thing, there is a bar outside the hotell, music to 0000 and People talking to 2 am,
Dennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great 1 night stay. Hotel is central to sights. First room was just as requested but neighbours chimney smoke began to blow into our room so we were changed to a lively 2 room suite thanks to Denis contacting the owner.
carey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tough parking and spot to get to by car, however staff very friendly and room was quite nice. Wifi however did not work in our room.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a great stay at Hotel Kalemi 2. Staff was very accommodating. We had a room with a balcony where we could see the castle. The room was quaint and unique. The includes breakfast was great. Highly recommend!
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is hard to find. It is up an old old stone narrow road It is a real challenge to get to but when you find it you will be thrilled with its location and how beautiful it is.
Miranda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Carolyn and Chris

Lovely place to stay and well situated for the Castle and village Friendly helpful happy staff Tricky to find up narrow cobbled streets but fabulous views once at the hotel Parking was available at front of hotel Beautiful room very clean and comfortable bed and pillows. Beautiful wooden ceilings Good air con. No lift so beware if on top floor! Breakfast was served at the table with choice of eggs. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

WOW hotel in WOW location

We booked 2 nights, liked it so much, added a 3rd. The hotel is right where the most scenic part of Old Town begins, and has all the charm of the unique architecture here - while being a beautifully modern hotel. Staff were very welcoming and thoughtful from when we arrived to our departure. We booked a room at the top of the hotel, 3rd floor no elevator. If that's OK with you I'd say grab it! We had views of the castle, the valley, the town and were right next to the roof top deck where we enjoyed having drinks at night. Nice big room with with beautiful woodwork everywhere. Breakfast was the great Balkan standards and eggs made to order. All in all a pleasure. Staff helped us find the route to the bridge and also confirmed the bus departure time for our next stop. Loved our stay!
Alba Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!

Amazing staff - and breakfast! One of the best stays of our Albanian trip, mostly due to the perfect location, beautiful breakfast with a view of the valley - and not least the staff. We are not experienced drivers and from a country without mountains = we were NOT skilled enough to drive the streets of old Gjirokaster. I would recommend anyone who is not a VERY skilled driver to park at the bottom of the hill and not take the extremely steep and narrow one-way streets full of tourists on cob stones that you cannot even walk on because they are so slippery. BUT we didn’t know and when the car couldn’t event be parked without sliding backward because of the steepness, a group of Albanians steeped in and held the car from behind while the cousin of the car manager of the hotel jumped in and drove us the 20 minutes reroute to get to the right street to the hotel parking. The next day another car manager of the hotel drove us and our car down the hill. Amazing service! Other than that we have to hightlight the best breakfast of our trip with the most amazing views. Would definitely stay again (and park at the foot of the cobstones streets :-) )
Sanni, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, room, staff - not for weekends

The location of the Kalemi 2 cannot be beat. You are in the most atmospheric part of Gjirokaster, with a gorgeous deck overlooking the valley & up to the castle. We booked a large view room which was outstanding. Beautiful touches: the high wooden ceiling is a work of art. Tall windows with nice drapes, a stone wall: very atmospheric. Views on three sides: castle, valley, deck. The hotel doesn't have elevators & the room was two flights up but IF that's not a problem, then it's excellent! And a young man helped us with our luggage up he stairs. Right off our room there was a great deck with half a dozen tables - perfect place to sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the views. Bed and bedding were very comfortable. Bathroom was nice: good size shower & good pressure. A quibble: just 3 plastic hangers? Breakfast was traditional Balkan with 2 kinds of cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, peppers, bread, honey & the most wonderful fig jam, coffee, juice, tea and eggs made to order (served with Albanian sausage). Staff were helpful and very nice. ONE caution: Friday & Saturday nights, you're in the heart of the Old Town & music goes until midnight - 12:30. So that means the room that has great views on 3 sides also has noise from at least 1 side. Loved our stay.
Alba Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, traditional hotel right in the heart of the old town.
Andrea, 1-night trip