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Hotel Kalemi 2

3.0 star property
Gjirokastër hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior
Superior Suite | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
The current price is $60
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rruga Alqi Kondi 6002, Gjirokastër, 6001

What's nearby

  • Ismail Kadare's House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gjirokastra Castle - 7 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Zekate House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gjirokaster Mosque - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalimera 1 - ‬15 min drive
  • Bar Restorant Rrapi
  • ‪Taverna Tradicionale Kardhashi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grill House 13 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Classic - ‬7 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.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian

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
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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 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.

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Great location and staff
Amanda, 2-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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely, traditional inn with great hospitality. Made us feel right at home!
Melissa, 2-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

It was like staying with friends
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff, very comfortable room and the breakfast was great.
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakast. The hotel as such is beautiful, very charming. And very well located in the old city of Gjirokaster. I totally recommand.
Charles, 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

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!
Andrew, 2-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

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!

10/10 Exceptional

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!
David, 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

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

6/10 Good

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.
Hsien Min, 2-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