About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Guesthouse Mele in Gjirokaster offers a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and family rooms. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, bicycle parking, and paid on-site private parking. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, and halal. Prime Location: Located 45 km from Zaravina Lake, the property offers scenic views and easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the terrace and garden views.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

    • Private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louisa
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay at Guesthouse Mele! Edmond and his family were so welcoming, the bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed. Plus a delicious hearty breakfast. Highly recommend to stay here
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning views from the room and lovely balcony to sit and admire. Service from arrival to check out was exceptional. Good location and Antonio and his son really helpful with finding the stay in advance of arrival and parking. The breakfast...
  • Bart
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Was so great to have a swimmingpool! The owners were so kind and helpful. The view with breakfast was perfect!
  • Gavin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was perfectly located for easy access into the town with perfect views of the valley
  • Gudule
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Wonderful location and a great host! He picked us up in the center, because the road by car was a bit difficult!!Everything is nice equipped in the guesthouse! And the breakfast is amazing: the best we had in Albania! Besides that: the swimming...
  • Jordi
    Belgium Belgium
    Warm welcome - family vibe from the owners - best authentic Albanian food
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    I cannot recommend Guesthouse Mele more highly and am so glad we booked here to stay in Gjirokaster. It’s a beautiful family run guesthouse, with the most helpful, kind and welcoming hosts. It’s in a great location just a short walk to the castle...
  • Jens
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The super nice and hard working family hosting us. Great location with stunning views and fantastic breakfast.
  • Vilija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very traditional guesthouse, fantastic dinner made by the owners on request and great location
  • Tasha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the perfect place to stay to soak up the incredible views of Gjirokaster! Edmond and his staff were all so lovely and accommodating, and we really enjoyed our time. Plus, the location is super convenient for wandering around the old town...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by edmond

Company review score: 9.9Based on 1,059 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Edmond and his family are originally from Gjirokaster. He opened the guesthouse in 2017, after travelling through Europe for several years. He can help you in Albanian, English, Greek and Italian. He has worked as a cook and together with his wife and mother prepares local food. You can enjoy nice traditional meals at the property with a panoramic view on the castle and mountains. Beside hosting, he also offers private guided tours in Albania. Drop-off and pick-up from the airport available.

Languages spoken

Greek,English,Italian,Albanian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Guesthouse Mele takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guesthouse Mele in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.