Rose Garden Hotel - Gjirokaster

Rose Garden Hotel in Gjirokaster - a restored Ottoman building with a seasonal outdoor pool, set directly beneath the castle.

Location & Setting

Rose Garden Hotel occupies a restored Ottoman building directly beneath Gjirokaster Castle, a 2-minute walk from the fortress entrance. The hotel sits at the top of the old town, with the bazaar and restaurants a 5-minute walk downhill. Guests access the castle via a secret pathway from the hotel garden, avoiding the main road.

Accommodations

Rooms at the Rose Garden Hotel include Standard Twin, Double, Deluxe Queen, Deluxe King Suite, and Standard Triple categories. Each room has soundproofing, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Several rooms offer direct garden or mountain views, and the Superior rooms feature original carved wooden ceilings.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast at the Rose Garden is served individually with made-to-order eggs, plus a platter of breads, pastries, fruit, vegetables, and cheese. The on-site bar and coffee house serve drinks and snacks, including a golden hour drink special (aperol spritz at 400 lek, large beer at 300 lek). Guests can also order lunch and dinner from an in-house chef, with dishes like petulla.

Pool & Outdoor Spaces

The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, open until late evening for quiet night swims. The terrace and garden offer views over Gjirokaster valley and the castle. The outdoor furniture, picnic area, and sun terrace provide additional relaxation spots.

Services & Conveniences

Rose Garden Hotel Gjirokaster offers free on-site parking, valet parking, and a paid airport shuttle from Tirana. Staff provide private check-in/check-out, concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage. The hotel has CCTV in common areas, fire extinguishers, key card access, and 24-hour security.

• Location: Directly beneath Gjirokaster Castle, 2-min walk to fortress, 5-min walk to bazaar
• Rooms: 6 room types including Deluxe King Suite with carved ceilings
• Dining: Made-to-order breakfast, bar with golden hour specials, in-house chef for lunch/dinner
• Pool: Seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, open for night swimming
• Services: Free parking, valet parking, airport shuttle, concierge, currency exchange
• Family: Family rooms available (Standard Triple), kids' meals, family-friendly pool hours