Hotel Kalemi 2

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Amy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Perfect Stay!

We had an incredible experience at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome—they were genuinely kind, attentive, and friendly. The holiday decor for Christmas was magical, creating such a festive and cozy atmosphere.

Our room was beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, which was perfect for planning our days and staying connected.

The location couldn’t be better—close to all the main attractions yet peaceful enough to enjoy a restful night. Honestly, this was one of the best hotel stays we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to come back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Rebecca

Amazingly beautiful room with wonderful views and comfortable beds.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Samanthsa

Great, character room in the heart of the old town. It was a gorgeous room and hotel. The staff was amazing, very helpful with setting up a taxi to get us to the bus station.

Their breakfast in the morning was fantastic, the view from the room was incredible and we really really enjoyed our stay here

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Erin

Such a perfect place to stay. The friendliest staff, great location and fabulous breakfast. Loved it

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Alma

Very convenient.close to everything

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Jennifer

A wonderful family owned boutique hotel with kind and friendly staff. Though we had to drive up a very steep hill to reach the hotel and tight parking situation, they helped us park safely. Amazing breakfast with a view on their rooftop terrace!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Odris

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.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2025

Sarbani

The property was perfect. The room was very clean and full of character as it was a converted attic with low beamed ceiling and low windows that had beautiful views.
The staff were very gentle and helpful.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Suela

This hotel has a great location close to Gjirokaster castle, old town and other historic attractions. It provides parking for the guests which is really ok if you traveling by car. The service and the staff are excellent hard working and professional people and very kind and helpful. We had an amazing experience- the location of the hotel is great, the breakfast was plentiful and authentic Albanian food served with kindness and hospitality. We highly highly recommend this amazing hotel in Gjirokaster.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Regim

I would recommend and definitely I will come back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Imad

I had an absolutely perfect stay at Kalemi 2 Hotel. The building itself is full of charm and history, beautifully preserved while still offering all the modern comforts. My room was spacious, clean, and cozy, with lovely traditional details that made the experience feel authentic and special.

The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay—always ready with a smile and great recommendations. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the views from the hotel are just stunning.

The location is ideal, right in the heart of Gjirokastër’s old town, making it easy to explore the castle, cobblestone streets, and local restaurants.

I highly recommend Kalemi 2 Hotel to anyone visiting Gjirokastër. It’s not just a place to stay—it’s part of the experience. I’ll definitely return!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Andrea

Lovely, traditional hotel right in the heart of the old town.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Duncan

Great hotel - excellent service

Hotel is in an older building and represent an older style - very good rooms and some great views. Breakfast was excellent - staff were very friendly. Finding the place in a car was a challenge as was parking but we had a great stay and enjoyed the experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Altin

Very clean place, friendly staff and delicious breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Gerardo

The hotel is beautiful with a great view

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Adam

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Andrew

Inside the Castle area

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Ian

A bit tricky to get to but a fabulous place. Great people.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Joseph

Sleeping like a Pasha with the beautiful room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2025

Lijun

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

Elvin

Awesome place and fantastic staff.
You will not be disappointed. Will definitely be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Ibrahim

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Christopher

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Rahul

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

Amanda

Great

Great location and staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Nikola

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

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Benjamin

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Carolyn

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Alba Susan

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!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2024

Alba Susan

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2024

Hsien Min

Here's the thing: I cannot recommend the Kalemi 2, but for a reason that is outside the hotel's direct control. You see, literally across the road is the Bukowski Bar, which blasts jazz and soft rock at 80 decibels directly at the hotel from evening time through to midnight. I don't know why the Bukowski Bar has to be so inconsiderate, but if you're in a room facing the bar, like I was, don't count on getting any sleep before midnight.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

James

Friendly and helpful staff, good location and delightful breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2023

Melissa

A lovely, traditional inn with great hospitality. Made us feel right at home!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

carey

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2023

Miranda

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Michelle

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2023

Andrew

Hotel Kalemi 2 is a very special hotel. Our suite was in a traditional style but with a very comfortable bed and a modern bathroom. The views from our room were spectacular. The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was delicious. We were able to park right outside the hotel entrance. A beautiful place to stay when you visit Gjirokaster!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2023

Nada

Hotel Kalemi 2 was outstanding! The hotel and rooms are a benchmark for how these beautiful ottoman houses can be restored and maintained. But more importantly, the staff was what made this stay one of my best hotel experiences ever. They went out of their way to help us and enjoy our stay in town. I highly recommend Kalemi 2!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2023

David

Absolutely beautiful, and the staff is first class. The views are incredible, and everything you need is right outside of your door. I truly hope we have an opportunity to visit again. Access is challenging because it is in the old town, but once you arrive, there is on site parking. Enjoy!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Brandon

Well worth it!

Gjirokaster is an amazing and unique city! Worth a single day stay. The hotel was nice, adequate private parking, the rooms spacious and the breakfast decent. Just up the street from the center of town! A great location and friendly staff. AC wasn’t working well but there was a decent breeze.

Could use a water kettle in the room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2023

Edward

We were at Hotel Kalemi 2 for just one night, but enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are cozy and charming, as well as very clean. The hotel is in town and very convenient

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2022

Adrian

It was like staying with friends

Extremely friendly and welcoming staff, very comfortable room and the breakfast was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2022

Vilson

Very authentic
Excellent service
Superb Breakfast

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2022

Goran

Perfect new hotel with traditional looks

Great hotel - new rooms with old style traditional decoration. Especially ceilings are masterpiece. Service is superb and you will feel like a member of a family. Highly recommended.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2021

gary

Nice staff , great location and clean rooms

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2021

Verified traveler

The staff are incredible.. Anni, the manager, thought of everything and was always greeting us with a smile and a kind word. The location was fantastic and the traditional building fit perfectly with our plans. Great breakfast.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2020

Verified traveler

Old town on the top of Gjirokaster

Really friendly staff in this old Ottoman style hotel, feeling like being in a caravanserai.
Wifi is poor due to the thick walls.
Overall very good due to the so friendly staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful interior. Just a bit far from wherw the buses

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Cheating

Only problem I had was that I booked to the hotel Kalemi 2 and at the arrival they told me that I reserved Kalemi 1.