Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent Old Town location with great views
Beautiful, traditionally decorated rooms
Clean rooms and good housekeeping
Helpful staff (assistance with parking, shuttle service)
Terrace/views and authentic historic character
Recommended by multiple guests
Cons:
Difficult vehicle access / narrow steep uphill road
Parking limited / stressful to park
No elevator to upper floors
Occasional room issues (fridge not working, uncomfortable mattress)
Breakfast/basic options for some; coffee/tea sometimes disappointing
Service can feel reserved in some interactions

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness (e.g., 'chambre très propre', 'Loved the room's decor and cleanliness'), indicating very good housekeeping overall.
Service
8.8
Service is mixed: several guests call staff friendly/helpful (parking assistance, shuttle), while one review describes staff as somewhat reserved — overall slightly above average.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as exceptional: in the heart of the Old Town with great views and walking access to sights — repeatedly described as a primary reason to stay.
Room Quality
9
Rooms are frequently described as beautiful, spacious and traditionally decorated; a few issues noted (one uncomfortable mattress, occasional lack of elevator access) but overall very positive.
Amenities
8
Mixed amenities: parking and shuttle exist but access/parking is challenging; some rooms lacked a working fridge and there is no elevator to upper floors — practical limitations lower this score.
Value for Money
9.5
Guests frequently recommend the hotel and highlight its character and location as excellent value for visiting the city, supporting a high value rating.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast opinions vary: some guests enjoyed delicious, individually prepared breakfast, while others found it basic (limited items) and were disappointed by coffee/tea — slightly above average overall.
Overall Experience
9
Overall sentiment is very positive due to location, historic charm and generally good rooms and cleanliness, tempered by access/parking difficulties and a few service/comfort quibbles.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 21:32

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel Kalemi 2, nestled in Gjirokastër just 44 km from Zaravina lake, offers a tranquil retreat with easy access to nearby attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, and free WiFi in every room. Indulge in the convenience of room service, a 24-hour front desk, and a bar for a relaxing evening.

Scenic Views
Relish in the picturesque surroundings with some rooms featuring balconies and city views. Wake up to the stunning landscape of Gjirokastër right from your window.

Book your stay at Hotel Kalemi 2 and experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TIA

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1195 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9
S
Sean • family_with_children • se
9
Awesome hotel in a great central location with a fabulous breakfast and friendly, helpful staff
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Artur • couple • pl
8
Pros:

Lokalizacja

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Roseli • extended_group • br
8
Pela localização, o melhor local para se hospedar por uma noite
Pros:

Localizaçao.

Cons:

Lençóis e café da manha

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
Jacques Antoine • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
D
duvallet • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

petits déjeuners pas en libre service

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Johanna • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

De ligging.
Authentieke kamers.

Cons:

Beetje gehoorig.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • pl
9
Great choice for a quick stay in Gjirokaster.
Pros:

Super friendly and helpful people, supporting us with parking just next to the hotel. Very good breakfast, amazing location and a view on the town.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
Michel • couple • be
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Liron • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

מבנה היסטורי, מרוהט באופן רומנטי, צוות מקסים ומאוד מסייע, ארוחת בוקר מיוחדת וטעימה

Cons:

הנגישות ברכב מורכבת, דרך רחובות צרים ותלולים, צריך להיות נהג מיומן מאוד כדי להגיע. אבל שווה את המאמץ!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dardan • couple • se
9
Pros:

Ligger högt beläget i ett brant Gjirokaster, så lite kämpigt att ta sig upp. Utsikten från området är dock värt det! Trevlig personal, mycket god frukost samt nära till de lite mer turistiga gatorna i staden. Rummet var i klassisk traditionell albansk stil, väldigt mysigt.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Israel • couple • il
9
מיקום מצויין, נוח , אותנטי
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Persoons • couple • be
1
Foute keuze, veel te duur voor wat het was.
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Onbehulpzaam personeel, hadden zogezegd een luxe kamer maar ze was piepklein. Geen verduistering, het buitenlicht van het hotel viel de hele nacht binnen, zeer veel lawaai van andere gasten. Liepen met 3 aan onthaal maar geen hulp met de valiezen. Moesten auto sleutel afgeven.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
L
lluis • extended_group • es
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
עמית צוקר • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מלון בוטיק מאוד אותנטי, נקי ביותר,חדרים גדולים ומעוצבים ,סגנון מיוחד. ארוחת בוקר טובה ומספקת,מומלץ לשבת כל הגג.
צוות שירותי בצורה נפלאה.
יש חניה במקום.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
A
Agron Kotorri • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Erika • extended_group • us
9
Great location and beautiful hotel
Pros:

Right at the base of the main town so it’s the perfect location to walk around town. It’s also decorated very authentically and looks exactly like the historic houses. I would definitely choose this over hotels that call themselves historic but are farther away. Large rooms, updated bathrooms, plenty of space. Nice breakfast on the rooftop and helpful staff. 
 The parking is right at the hotel so you don’t have to take your luggage far.
They also have a really nice bar with pillows along the main street walls so it’s a really cool experience. Try the local wine. 

Cons:

Be prepared to get a little lost trying to get there and these roads are tough! Once you find your way there, it’s not too bad if you take it slow. 

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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JEAN • couple • fr
10
Super grande chambre. Hotel très bien situé sur les hauteurs
Pros:

Super grande chambre. Hotel très bien situé sur les hauteurs

Cons:

Difficulté pour se garer

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Maged • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

The location was great and the room typically exotic.

Cons:

Despite a help snd giving instructions the parking was hard to reach but other than that nothing to dislike.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
J
José Miguel • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Ubicación y el desayuno y el personal

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee