Where to stay in the Albanian Riviera?

Places to stay at every stop and at every budget, chosen for where they are. Sleeping in the right place each night means not spending the trip in transport. Change the budget or the trip length and the hotels follow.

6 nights · accommodation about €660

The Albanian Riviera

Days 1-7 · 6 nights
Mid-range♥ Our favouriteRapo's Resort Hotel
🌊By the sea🏖️Beaches nearby🏊Pool

A resort on Potam beach, in Himara. The old town on its hill and the nearby coves are reachable without much travel.

€110 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeBougainville Bay Hotel
🌊By the sea

A waterfront hotel in Sarandë, on Rruga Butrinti. Handy for those basing their stay in the south, towards Ksamil and Butrint.

€120 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeHotel Titania
🌊By the sea

A 3-star waterfront hotel in Sarandë, on Rruga Jonianët. Simple comfort for those exploring towards Ksamil, Butrint and the Blue Eye.

€75 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeDemi Hotel
🏖️Beaches nearby

A 4-star hotel in Sarandë, on Rruga Butrinti. Well placed for early starts to the Ksamil beaches and the ancient site of Butrint, south of town.

€85 a nightSee on Booking →
Mid-rangeHotel Four Islands
🏖️Beaches nearby

A hotel in Ksamil, on Rruga Baba Sherifi, facing the islets. For sleeping as close as possible to the Ksamil beaches, with Butrint a few kilometres away.

€90 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetDrymades Inn Resort
🏖️Beaches nearby

Bungalows on Drymades beach, below Dhërmi. For sleeping right by the pebbles, between the Llogara Pass and Himara.

€60 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHotel Kaonia
🌊By the sea

A small waterfront hotel in Sarandë, on Rruga Jonianët. An economical base for exploring towards Ksamil, Butrint and the Blue Eye spring.

€45 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetSaranda Backpackers

A hostel in central Sarandë, on Rruga Mitat Hoxha. The cheapest bed in the selection, for backpackers heading for Ksamil and Butrint.

€30 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHotel Murati
🏖️Beaches nearby

A small hotel in Ksamil, the village of islets at the far south of the Riviera, near Butrint. For swim after swim on the Ksamil beaches without taking the coast road every day.

€50 a nightSee on Booking →
BudgetHimara Hostel
🏖️Beaches nearby

A hostel in Himara, in the Spile district, on Rruga Maria Dhimojani, by the bay. A backpacker base halfway along the coast, between the beaches of Dhërmi and those of Sarandë.

€30 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxurySanta Quaranta Premium Resort
🏊Pool

A resort south of Sarandë, on Rruga Butrinti. For those who want to settle in for a week, with Butrint and Ksamil within driving distance.

€200 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryToer Hotel & Spa
🏖️Beaches nearby

A 5-star hotel in central Sarandë, on Rruga Onhezmi. For ending days of beaches and ruins in comfort, without leaving town.

€150 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryRea Boutique Hotel
🏖️Beaches nearby🏛️Historic centre

A boutique hotel in Himarë, on Rruga 2 Dhjetori, on the Spile beach side. Himarë old town and Porto Palermo castle remain a short drive away.

€180 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryBlue Boutique Hotel
🌊By the sea🏖️Beaches nearby

A boutique hotel in upper Dhërmi, in the Kondaqi district, on Rruga Megali Hora. For a stay for two focused on the coves, with Dhërmi beach below and the Llogara Pass above.

€150 a nightSee on Booking →
LuxuryLimni Resort
🏖️Beaches nearby🏊Pool🌿Quiet

A resort in Ksamil, at the southern tip of the Riviera, a few kilometres from the ancient site of Butrint. For a quiet beach stay, with the beaches and islets of Ksamil as the programme.

€160 a nightSee on Booking →
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Indicative prices for two people, checked when written: the price on the day depends on the season and your dates, so check it on the booking link. A deliberately short selection: a few checked places per budget and per stop, not a directory. The "more hotels" link opens the full Booking search for the same town, on the same dates. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

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