Where to Stay
Hotels, resorts and areas — ranked and compared for 2026.
- Best Albanian Riviera Hotels 2026: Top Picks by TownThe best Albanian Riviera hotels for 2026, by town — named picks in Ksamil, Saranda, Himarë and Dhërmi with real nightly prices and who each suits.
- Best Albanian Riviera Resorts 2026 — Honest Reviews of 8 Beach ResortsThe 8 actual resort properties on the Albanian Riviera reviewed honestly for 2026 — Green Coast MGallery, Folie Marine, Bianco, Sea Queen and more. With real review data, prices and who each one is right for.
- Best Ksamil Hotels with Pool 2026: 10 Stays Ranked (Real Prices)The 10 best Ksamil hotels with pools in 2026 — beachfront, family-friendly, adults-only and budget picks ranked by what actually matters. Real €60-€220 prices, pool sizes, walk to beach.
- Gjirokastër vs Berat 2026: Which UNESCO Stone City to Visit?Gjirokastër for dramatic castle-and-stone near the southern coast; Berat for white 'thousand windows' near Tirana. Honest 2026 comparison — character, sights, prices and which fits your route.
- Himarë vs Dhërmi 2026: Which Riviera Village Should You Pick?Himarë for a real town, value and family beaches; Dhërmi for beach clubs, style and the Riviera's most famous swimming. Honest 2026 comparison — prices, vibe, beaches and a pick by traveller type.
- Ksamil vs Saranda 2026: Which to Base In (Honest Pick)Base in Ksamil for the beaches; Saranda for value, services and day trips. Real 2026 prices, crowds and the honest pick by traveller type.
- Luxury Albanian Riviera 2026: Villas & Beach ClubsHow to do the Albanian Riviera in style: the best luxury hotels and private villas, crewed yacht days, top beach clubs, fine dining and premium transfers — a 2026 luxury travel guide.
- Qeparo vs Borsh 2026: The Quiet Albanian Riviera ComparedQeparo vs Borsh for a quieter Albanian Riviera base in 2026: a hillside village and cove, or Albania's longest empty beach — and who each suits.
- Sarandë vs Vlorë 2026: Which Base Is Right for Your Riviera Trip?Sarandë for the turquoise south and Corfu; Vlorë for a real city, the new airport and the northern Riviera. Honest 2026 comparison — prices, beaches, transport and a pick by traveller type.
- Where to Stay in Dhërmi 2026: Best Hotels by Area & PriceWhere to stay in Dhërmi in 2026 — beachfront clubs, boho Drymades or the quiet old village, ranked by area with prices, named hotels and where to sleep.
- Where to Stay in Himarë 2026: Best Areas & Hotels by PriceWhere to stay in Himarë in 2026 — Livadhi beach, the castle old town or the beachfront coves, ranked by area with real prices and honest picks.
- Where to Stay in Ksamil 2026: Best Areas & Hotel PricesWhere to stay in Ksamil in 2026: the 3 areas compared — beachfront, village centre and the quieter edge — with real hotel prices and who each suits.
- Where to Stay in Saranda 2026: The 4 Areas Ranked (Locals' Pick)Promenade, old town, hilltop, beach areas — which Saranda area actually suits your trip. 2026 hotel prices, walking distances, what each neighbourhood is really like.
- Where to Stay in Vlorë 2026: Best Areas & Hotels by PriceWhere to stay in Vlorë in 2026 — the Lungomare promenade, the five-star Marina, the Radhimë coast or budget Old Beach, ranked by area with real prices.