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Gjirokastër's grey stone Ottoman houses and slate roofs climbing the hillside below the castle

Gjirokastër

The stone city, and the best inland day from the coast

Gjirokastër is a UNESCO-listed Ottoman town built entirely from grey stone, stacked up a hillside beneath an enormous castle in the Drino valley. It is the counterweight to a beach trip and the most rewarding inland day from the south coast, about two hours from Saranda, four from Tirana, and on the road between them.

Gjirokastër in het kort

Where
Inland, in the Drino valley
Status
UNESCO World Heritage Site
From Saranda
1h45-2h, ~400-500 ALL
From Tirana
~4 hours, ~1,200 ALL
Known for
Stone houses, castle, Ottoman bazaar
On the way to
The Blue Eye and the coast

Start here

Gjirokaster Travel Guide: UNESCO Stone City & 2026 Visit

Complete Gjirokaster guide, castle, Old Bazaar, traditional houses, 2026 entry fees, opening hours, where to stay, and how to get there from Himara.

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How to visit Gjirokaster as a day trip from Himara covering transport choices, UNESCO old town timing, castle visit pacing, and return planning tips.

Getting there

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Hoe reis je van Himara naar Gjirokaster met de bus, taxi of huurauto. Met actuele prijzen, dienstregelingen, reistijden en routes voor 2026.

Nearby

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Waar te verblijven in Gjirokastër

Vergelijk actuele prijzen en beschikbaarheid in Gjirokastër op de kaart.

Mogelijk gemaakt door Stay22.

Voor rondleidingen, dagtrips en boottochten rond Gjirokastër, bekijk tours in Gjirokastër op GetYourGuide.

Best beoordeeld in Gjirokastër

Google-beoordelingen en aantallen reviews, gecontroleerd in september 2026. Het aantal reviews telt zwaarder dan het cijfer.

Restaurants

  1. Corner of Bazaar4.9 · 1,311
  2. Restaurant Tradicional Odaja4.6 · 1,150
  3. Ali Pasha's Table5 · 836
  4. Submarine 1054.8 · 823
  5. Restaurant "The Park"4.7 · 769
  6. Libraria Restorant & Bar4.8 · 586

Hotels

  1. Hotel Gjirokastra4.8 · 424
  2. Palorto Hotel4.8 · 226
  3. Hotel Kalemi4.5 · 134
  4. Vladimir Estate4.9 · 103
  5. Guest House Urat4.8 · 99
  6. CastleView-Inn Rooms4.9 · 70

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