Title: Hotel The First Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30492602&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel The First Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet featuring local flavors, then enjoy international cuisine at the on-site restaurant or focus on business matters ## Photo gallery for Hotel The First ![Balcony - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/a4c0f8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/8338571d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Local and international cuisine - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/a9e02b40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/ca012390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi - Hotel The First (Gjirokastër)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/36ca82ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The First Hotel combines modern comfort with international character. Travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet and local dishes at the restaurant. Amenities include dry cleaning, free self-parking, and WiFi in all rooms. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=30492602&PinnedHotelID=30492602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 527 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Single Room ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30500000/30492700/30492602/eb0c2ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Fridge Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hairdryer Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGjirokaster-Hotels-Hotel-The-First.h30492602.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGjirokaster-Hotels-Hotel-The-First.h30492602.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Gjirokastër is home to Hotel The First. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Zagoria Nature Park and Blue Eye Spring, while Ismail Kadare's House and Skenduli House are cultural highlights. [Visit our Gjirokastër travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gjirokaster.dx6344000) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.08106%2C20.13922&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IgoKmyTbtDk2ZDkADN_BUIOet9I=) Bulevardi 18 Shtatori 32, Gjirokastër, Gjirokaster ### What's nearby - ![The old town of Gjirokastër, Albania: A main crossroad and this typical house which holds an old well on the ground floor (once a bar café today a souvenir shop).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344000/2eb3985e-c3ac-42b7-ae98-8c93471c89f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Gjirokaster Mosque 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Skenduli House 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Zekate House 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Gjirokastra Castle 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Restaurants - Taverna Tradicionale Kardhashi 16 min walk - Irish Pub Gallery 12 min walk - Bar Restorant Rrapi 10 min walk - Vellezerit Vasi Restaurant 11 min walk - Restaurant Traditional Odaja 12 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel The First Property highlights Consider a stay at Hotel The First and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy local and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a business centre. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information - Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms Room features All 60 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Fridges, free infant beds and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30240000/30235800/30235776/a3ac0ae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vila Sharm Gjirokastër - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews £49 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=30235776&PinnedHotelID=30235776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34200000/34193800/34193709/c9fc8734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Bebej Tradicional Gjirokastër - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=34193709&PinnedHotelID=34193709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118770000/118769800/118769782/c1912814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cumaku Boutique Hotel & Spa Gjirokastër - 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Business centre - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free cot ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.59 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Hotel First Gjirokaster First Gjirokaster Hotel The First Hotel Hotel The First Gjirokastër Hotel The First Hotel Gjirokastër ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel The First pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel The First? ### What time is check-in at Hotel The First? ### What time is check-out at Hotel The First? ### Where is Hotel The First located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---