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Përmet · Vjosa Valley, southern Albania
Vila Culli
A family home with a garden and a vine-covered pergola in Përmet’s old quarter, 100 m from the centre. 20 m² rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom, homemade breakfast included and free parking, steps from the Vjosa, the river of rafting fame.
9.5 “Exceptional” · 453 reviews
9.8 for staff and for cleanliness
100 m from central Përmet
Breakfast included · Free parking · Free cancellation on the rates checked · Book in 2 minutes
A family home in Përmet’s old quarter
Vila Culli is a guest house in Lagja Partizani, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Përmet, 100 m from the centre and 60.5 km from Gjirokastër. It’s run by its owners: the entrance opens onto a lawned garden, a vine-covered pergola and a terrace with mountain views, and inside there’s a lounge with a fireplace and a shared kitchen. The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a fridge and garden views.
Guests who have stayed rate it 9.5 “Exceptional” from 453 reviews: staff 9.8, cleanliness 9.8 and comfort 9.7. Reviews mention Tina, the host, for the breakfast, the homemade dinners and for organising rafting on the Vjosa. The Benja thermal springs and the Katiu Ottoman bridge are 14 km away.
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What makes it different
Six concrete things, all of them verifiable.
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Hosts who look after you
Staff score 9.8 in the reviews. “Tina’s attention, she told us everything there was to do and see,” writes a guest from Spain.
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Homemade breakfast included
Included in the rates checked: a buffet with Italian, American, vegetarian and gluten-free options, with juice, cheese and fruit.
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A garden with a pergola
Lawn, vines and covered wooden tables. It’s what reviews praise most, along with the breakfast.
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100 m from the centre
In the old quarter, walking distance to the square, cafés and restaurants (250-300 m). Location 9.6.
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The Vjosa, just around the corner
Përmet is the base for rafting on the Vjosa, one of Europe’s last wild rivers. The host books it for you.
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Cleanliness 9.8
“Everything new and super clean, with an incredible eye for detail,” writes a guest from France.
The rooms
Three types, all of them 20 m² with air conditioning, a private bathroom, TV and garden views. Up to 3 people in each.
Triple Room with Bathroom
Three single beds, private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. Good for friends or a family with older children.
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Family Room with Bathroom
Large double bed and a single, private bathroom and air conditioning. Comfortable beds: 9.2 from 140 reviews.
See priceWhat your stay includes
A house run by its owners: whatever isn’t in your room is in the garden or the lounge.
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Breakfast included
8.5 in the reviews that score it. Homemade buffet, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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Garden and pergola
Lawn, vines, wooden tables and a barbecue you can use.
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Terrace
Covered, with tables and views of the mountains around Përmet.
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Shared kitchen
With a coffee machine and kettle, so you can make something whenever you like.
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Air conditioning
In every room, along with a private bathroom, fridge and flat-screen TV.
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Free private parking
On site, no reservation needed.
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Free WiFi
Throughout the house.
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Luggage storage
To leave your bags before check-in or after check-out.
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Smoke-free
Smoking isn’t allowed in the house.
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Family rooms
Rooms for up to 3 people with air conditioning, a private bathroom and garden views. Children of any age are welcome.
Eating
Breakfast is included and the centre, with its restaurants, is 300 m away.
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Breakfast
Homemade buffet with juice, cheese, fruit and Italian, American, vegetarian and gluten-free options. “The breakfast was excellent,” writes a guest.
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Homemade dinner
According to reviews, the host offers traditional dishes for dinner on the terrace. You can ask the host on the spot.
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Kitchen and barbecue
Shared kitchen and a grill in the garden, for anyone who’d rather cook.
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Bar Caffe Piazza · 250 m
Café in the centre of Përmet.
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Sofra Përmetare · 300 m
Restaurant serving local cuisine, a block from the centre.
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Antigonea · 300 m
Another restaurant in the centre, at the same distance.
The surroundings
Përmet lies in the Vjosa valley, among mountains. Road distances from the house.
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Vjosa River · in Përmet
One of Europe’s last wild rivers, a national park since 2023. Rafting, kayaking and horse riding tours leave from the village.
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Benja thermal springs · 14 km
Open-air thermal pools in the Lengarica canyon, next to the Katiu Ottoman bridge.
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Leusa Church · 2.5 km
Orthodox church in the village of Leusë, overlooking the valley, a few minutes by car.
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Gjirokastër · 60.5 km
The stone city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: castle, bazaar and Ottoman houses. An hour and ten minutes by car.
When to go
Average maximum temperature and the lowest price per night (room for two, one night, checked on 19 September 2026).
Jan11°
Feb13°
Mar15°
Apr20°
May24°
Jun28°
Jul32°
Aug32°
Sep27°
Oct23°
Nov17°
Dec13°
Hot, long days (Jun-Sep)Mild (Apr-May and Oct)Cool and rainy (Nov-Mar)
🌡️ Average highs: 32 °C in July and August, 27 °C in September, 10-13 °C from December to February🌙 Lows of 2.4 °C in January and 20 °C at the height of summer🌧️ July and August are almost dry (25-28 mm); November and January are the wettest (156-165 mm)☀️ Hours of sunshine: 13.8 a day in July and around 7 in winter🌿 Mild spring and autumn: 19-24 °C highs in April-May and 23-27 °C in September-October📊 2015-2024 averages at the property’s coordinates (Open-Meteo)
How much a night costs, month by month
≈ 38-52 €Price per night, room for 2 people, breakfast included
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The most expensive month is November (around 52 € a night), and the cheapest is December (around 38 €: 28 % less). Months with no bar have no rate loaded yet: the hotel may not have opened sales or released availability for those dates.
Real prices per night, taxes included, for 2 people in the cheapest room, on weekdays (four dates per month). This is the rate with free cancellation and breakfast included; payment is made at the property, in cash. In some seasons or on certain days of the week, the property may require a minimum stay of more than one night.Updated 02/11/2026.
July and August are the hottest, driest months (32 °C highs and just 25-28 mm of rain): long days for the river. April, May and October are mild (19-24 °C highs), good for walking and visiting Gjirokastër. From November to March the valley is cool and rainy (156-165 mm in November and January), with highs of 10-17 °C.
Complete your trip
All with the same booking.
🚗 Car hire
The most convenient way to get around between Përmet, Gjirokastër and the Sarandë coast.
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🚕 Airport transfer
A driver waiting for you at the airport, at a fixed price agreed in advance.
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🛡️ What the transfer includes
The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it’s delayed. Fixed price agreed in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. You’re met with a sign bearing your name, the vehicle depends on how many of you there are, and you can cancel for free up to 24 hours before.
See transfersGetting there
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Tirana Airport · 225 km
Albania’s international airport. About 3 hours 45 minutes by car, via Tepelenë.
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Ioannina Airport (Greece) · 90 km
The closest one. About 2 hours by car, crossing the Kakavijë border.
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Minibuses and buses
There are minibuses from Tirana and Gjirokastër: confirm the schedule with the property.
Where it is and what’s nearby
Road distances from Lagja Partizani, Përmet (OpenStreetMap); those for the centre, the cafés and Ioannina airport are the ones given on the property’s listing.
What guests say
453 verified reviews, from people who really stayed there.
9.5
Exceptional453 real reviews
VictoriaFrance · 08/2026
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Everything was perfect, from the owners’ welcome to the location. The breakfast was excellent and the room couldn’t have been better, everything new and super clean, with an incredible eye for detail.
MeriSpain · 08/2026
10
The host was very kind to us and our daughter loved her. The breakfast was delicious, and so was the dinner, with wonderful traditional dishes.
JorgeSpain · 08/2026
10
Tina’s attention: she told us everything there was to do and see, and booked us a rafting trip without us having to do a thing.
JavierSpain · 08/2026
10
Tina’s kindness and what a good cook she is. The room was large and very clean.
JuanSpain · 07/2026
9
Pleasant staff. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The breakfast was very good.
RicardoSpain · 09/2026
9
Very good host. A guest house worth recommending, with quality and good taste.
Good to know before you book
The property’s house rules, so you arrive with everything sorted.
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Arriving by car
The house is in Lagja Partizani, in Përmet’s old quarter. The listing’s second photo shows the directions to the door, and there is free private parking on site.
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Payment
The property takes payment in cash on arrival, so it’s worth having it on hand. The rates checked don’t ask for payment in advance.
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Check-in and check-out
Check-in is from 12:00 to 22:00 and check-out from 7:00 to 10:00, according to the property’s house rules.
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Children
Children of any age are welcome (extra bed at €10 per person per night, from age 3).
Things to do in Përmet and the Vjosa valley
Top-rated activities in Përmet and Gjirokastër.
Guided rafting in Vjosa National Park
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Horse riding through Vjosa National Park
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Rafting on Europe’s last wild river
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Rafting and kayaking on the Vjosa
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Vegetarian cooking class in Gjirokastër
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Private half-day walking tour of Gjirokastër
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9.5 “Exceptional” from 453 reviews · 9.8 for staff · breakfast included
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of accommodation is Vila Culli?
A family-run guest house with three types of 20 m² room, all with air conditioning, a private bathroom and garden views. It’s run by its owners; it has a garden with a pergola, a terrace, a lounge with a fireplace and a shared kitchen.
Where is it and how far is it from Gjirokastër and Tirana?
In Lagja Partizani, Përmet, 100 m from the centre. By road it’s 60.5 km to Gjirokastër (an hour and ten minutes), 225 km to Tirana Airport and 90 km to Ioannina Airport, in Greece.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, in the rates checked: a homemade buffet with juice, cheese and fruit, and Italian, American, vegetarian and gluten-free options. It scores 8.5 in the reviews that rate it.
Can you have dinner at the house?
According to several reviews, the host offers homemade dinners with traditional dishes on the terrace. It’s worth asking the host on arrival. There are restaurants in the centre, 300 m away.
Can you go rafting on the Vjosa?
Yes: Përmet is the base for rafting on the Vjosa. There are guided trips from around €16 per person, and several guests say the host booked it for them.
Which dates can I book?
Whatever dates the property has published when you look. The price grid on this page is a snapshot from the day of the last check: if your trip is a long way off, check again closer to the date; the real price is the one you see when you book.
Is there parking, and how do you pay?
Parking is private and free, on site. The property takes payment in cash, and the rates checked don’t ask for a card or payment in advance.