Where to Stay in Himara: recommended areas and hotels (2026)
Himara is the quieter, more authentic side of the Albanian Riviera: a stone old town with its castle above the sea, the village beach below and several coves spread out to the north and south. Less crowded than Ksamil, it's ideal for combining beach, village and calm — the key is choosing the right area.
Getting to Himara
Himara is right on the Albanian Riviera, on the coastal road between Vlora and Saranda. It has no airport of its own; you get there by land from three points:
✈️Airport at Vlora — the closest (~1.5-2 h by car), though still without regular commercial flights in 2026.
✈️Airport at Tirana — ~4-5 h by car or bus.
🛥️From Corfu (Greece) — ferry to Saranda + ~1.5 h by bus.
🚌Bus from Saranda — ~1.5 h, several services a day (~300 lek).
🚗From Vlora over the Llogara Pass (1,027 m): one of the most spectacular stretches of the Riviera.
📍With your own car it's far more enjoyable: the beaches (Potami, Livadh, Gjipe, Jal) are spread out and public transport doesn't reach them all.
The 3 areas to stay in Himara
1. Centre — Spile Best for most people
The heart of Himara: the town beach, the promenade with restaurants and bars, the supermarkets and, climbing the hill, the stone old town with the castle and its views over the Ionian. Staying here means having everything on foot and not depending on a car. It's the most practical, well-rounded option, especially if it's your first time.
2. Potami Beach Beach and resorts
A couple of kilometres south of the centre, Potami is the stretch of beach with the cleanest water, beach clubs and the more resort-style hotels — with a pool, a private beach and everything sorted without moving. Ideal for a pure beach holiday; to reach the village a car or a short taxi is best.
3. Livadh and quiet beaches Calm and value
To the north, the long beach of Livadh and the coves at the far south offer the most relaxed pace: fewer people, places to stay ranging from luxury with a spa to very good value, and the sea just metres away. The best choice for switching off; a car makes it more enjoyable, though several hotels have everything on the beach itself.
Excursions and activities from Himara
The loveliest excursions on the Riviera set off from Himara: the canyons and hidden beaches of Gjipe and Jal, the cruise along the Ionian coast, Porto Palermo castle and the old town of Himara. These are the most booked activities:
7 recommended hotels in Himara
A selection spread across areas and budgets, with a good reputation among travellers. Guide prices per night for a double room; in July and August they rise and it's worth booking ahead.
Saint Nicolas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Spile centre, steps from the beach and the castle
TerraceBreakfastRoom
The premium choice in the centre: spacious rooms with sea views, a terrace over the Ionian, a spa and gym, and Spile beach and the old town a few steps away. For luxury without giving up being in the village.
Unbeatable location in the centre
Spa, gym and sea-view terrace
Among the most expensive in Himara
Sells out in high season
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Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
Saint Nicolas is THE place to stay in Himarë! A modern, very well-equipped room, with extremely comfortable beds. The breakfast, superb and with lots of options. What's more, it's one of the few in the area with free sunloungers on the beach.
Meaghan · Jul 2026
10An incredible hotel, very well located
The hotel is beautiful! The rooms, impeccable and very well decorated. The staff, super friendly and attentive. Perfect location right on the beach. And the breakfast, the best we had in all of Albania!
Michaelle · Jul 2026
10Exceptional
A beautiful, very tasteful hotel, with a spectacular rooftop restaurant, bar and pool. Lovely, comfortable rooms. The staff, very friendly, helped us arrange the transfer to Saranda. A tasty, fresh buffet breakfast.
Annie · Jul 2026
10A great hotel, very well located
The perfect place to stay in Himara: direct beach access and, even so, plenty of peace and quiet in the room. The rooftop restaurant, very good, and the staff, incredible.
Wayne · Jul 2026
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 171. Checked on 09/10/2026.
Persephone Guesthouse
≈ 80-100 €
On the hillside, 1.8 km from Livadh beach
The hotelRoomTerrace
The highest-rated place to stay in Himara: 9.7 out of 563 reviews. It sits up on the hillside, away from the noise, with a garden, a restaurant and free private parking. Every room has a balcony — some with sea views — plus air conditioning, a fridge and a private bathroom. The home-made buffet breakfast is served on a terrace looking over the bay, and it is what guests mention most.
Highest rating in Himara: 9.7 out of 563 reviews
Home-made breakfast on a terrace over the bay
1.8 km from the beach: a car helps
Tight parking, awkward to get in and out of
How much per night, month by month
Guide price per night, double room for 2 people
▪✕✕✕✕✕✕80€85€95€100€90€
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The priciest is August (around €100 a night), and the cheapest May (around €80: 20% less).
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
It was spotlessly clean, a very comfortable mattress, a stunning view, a very good breakfast, very friendly staff and complete quiet, away from the bustle of Himara.
Ana · Sep 2026
10Spectacular, and lovely hosts
Absolutely everything! Big, really pretty rooms with a little terrace and hardly any noise. The breakfast terrace is one of the best I have ever been on: stunning views and plenty of choice. The staff could not have been more attentive or nicer.
Maria · Aug 2026
10Exceptional
A place with spectacular views and a very good base for getting to the prettiest beaches in southern Albania. Spectacular breakfast, all of it home-made; we had dinner there a couple of times and it was delicious. The staff are incredibly kind.
Carlos · Aug 2026
9,0Fantastic
The setting is lovely and the rooms are spacious, although the ones facing the garden feel boxed in; but the balcony is very pleasant, the service is fine and the breakfast is very good.
Antonio · Sep 2026
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 555. Checked on 16/10/2026.
Rapo's Resort Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
≈ 130-250 €
Potami beach, on the seafront
The beachPoolRoom
Himara's proper resort: a 25 m pool, a private beach with a beach club and sunloungers included, a pool and games for kids, and a buggy down to the sand. For "I want everything sorted in one place".
Private beach, beach club and a 25 m pool
Ideal for families (pool and children's play area)
About 1.5 km from the centre
A large-scale feel, not intimate
How much per night, month by month
Guide price per night, double room for 2 people
▪✕✕✕✕✕✕130€180€240€250€160€
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The priciest is August (around €250 a night), and the cheapest May (around €130: 48% less).
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
The staff are very friendly and the breakfast is very good, they serve a very generous continental breakfast. The private beach area is great, I found it a very pretty, quiet place for a family trip
Maria · Jul 2026
9,0Excellent service, spotless, lots of friendly, attentive staff
I don't think I'm wrong in saying it's the best in the area; although it's 200 metres from the beach they take you there and back as many times as you like by jeep, the staff excellent, reception an 11 out of 10 and together with the manager they helped us solve a problem.
Jose · Jul 2026
10Perfect location
The staff, especially the receptionist, all kindness and always willing to help. The location is ideal, too.
Vicky · Sep 2025
10Wonderful and highly recommended
Everything. Private beach, staff attentive to everything and to making your life easier, location, breakfast, pool, facilities…
Belen · Jul 2025
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 491. Checked on 09/10/2026.
The Blue Wave Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐
≈ 50 €
100 m from Potami beach
The hotelPoolRoom
A very well-kept 4-star metres from Potami: a seasonal pool, free sunloungers and parasols, parking and even free laundry. Guests single out the impeccable cleanliness and the staff's service.
Free sunloungers/parasols and parking
Very clean and highly rated staff
Small, seasonal pool
Not absolute beachfront
How much per night, month by month
Guide price per night, double room for 2 people
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The priciest is October (around €50 a night).
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
The receptionist was very helpful and even offered us, for one night, a room above the one we'd booked at no extra cost. The parking is underground and very convenient
Iker · May 2026
9,0Very lovely!
The room was pretty good, spacious, comfortable and clean. Well air-conditioned. The young man on reception super friendly and willing to help. It has private parking!
Mónica · Oct 2025
9,0Fantastic
The accommodation is a minute from the beach, it has a pool and private sunloungers on the beach. It has parking at the hotel itself. They provide towels for beach/pool use that they change every two days
Ana · Sep 2025
10Exceptional
Alvi is a great host, he helped us with everything we needed, he was always willing and his colleagues too. Everything perfect.
Paula · Sep 2025
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 315. Checked on 16/10/2026.
Seaside Hotel Himare ⭐⭐⭐
≈ 60 €
Southern end of Potami, a quiet beach
The hotelThe beachRoom
At the southern tip of Himara, with a calm beach right in front, "away from the noise". It's 30-40 minutes' walk from the centre, which for many is an advantage: total peace and one of the best ratings in the area.
A quiet, clean beach metres away
Excellent guest rating
Far from the centre on foot
A car is best for getting around
How much per night, month by month
Guide price per night, double room for 2 people
60€▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪···
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
▪ sold out· no rate yet
The priciest is October (around €60 a night).
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
A small, super quiet hotel, with stunning views, everything spotless, the staff very warm, friendly, top marks! It's in an area where you have restaurants and a supermarket, but in a quieter, prettier spot, 10-15 minutes' walk from the seafront.
Imma · Jul 2026
10Stunning views. A quiet hotel on the best beach in Himarë
The Seaside is one of the best hotels I've stayed in. The location is wonderful — right in front of the hotel, about 50 metres, and you're on the beach. It's quiet, away from the busier area, and yet in just 15 minutes' walk you have all the restaurants and bars.
Claudia · Jul 2026
10I'd stay there again, an excellent place
Right by the beach, a room with a beautiful view. Everything clean and comfortable. Air conditioning working perfectly and the host always attentive to our needs. A large, comfortable bed
Samanta · Jun 2026
10Relaxing days
The location, away from all the fuss (but close at the same time to restaurants and all kinds of amenities), facing the sea, next to a beautiful cove. The staff, couldn't be better, they make everything so comfortable and easy, very pleasant.
Garazi · May 2026
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 353. Checked on 16/10/2026.
Toni Retzo Rooms Hotel
≈ 70 €
Seven minutes’ walk from Potam beach, away from the bustle
The propertyRoomTerrace
A small family-run hotel on the hillside, seven minutes’ walk from Potam beach and away from the noise of the centre: 9.1 out of 459 reviews. The rooms are new and roomy, all with a balcony, air conditioning, a fridge and a private bathroom, and some have a patio looking at the sea. What guests mention most is the breakfast, which the family serves on a panoramic terrace under an olive tree. There is a garden, a bar and free private parking.
Breakfast made by the family on a panoramic terrace
New, roomy rooms, all with a balcony, and free parking
No sign from the road and a dirt track in: it is easy to miss
No lift, and the last stretch has no lighting at night
How much per night, month by month
Guide price per night, double room for 2 people
70€*70€*70€*▪▪▪▪▪▪···
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▪ sold out· no rate yet
The priciest is October (around €70 a night).
* Double rooms may not be available on those dates: other room types are shown, usually larger ones.
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
We loved everything. The staff were wonderfully friendly and looked after us really well at breakfast. The room was excellent: very clean, spacious and comfortable. A lovely hotel full of charm, and the views are excellent.
Sara · Aug 2026
10Very good
The hotel is run by a family, they are incredibly kind, and the place is very new and very clean. The views from the terrace are spectacular and the breakfast the family serves out there is excellent.
María · Aug 2026
9,0Fantastic
The breakfasts are incredible and the family who run it are very kind. The location is very good: it is not on the beachfront, but you walk there in 5-10 minutes.
Elizabeth · Jul 2026
9,0Fantastic
The peace you breathe in around the place, and the quiet, kind way the owners treat you.
David · Aug 2026
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 456. Checked on 16/10/2026.
Dimitri Hotel ⭐⭐⭐
≈ 85 €
Livadh beach, direct access
PoolTerraceRoom
Himara's star value: direct access to Livadh beach, a pool with sunloungers, parking and wifi, and hundreds of excellent reviews for a price that's hard to believe. Hard to ask for more at this price.
Direct beach access and a pool
Very low price with a very high rating
Simple facilities
About 2 km from the centre
How much per night, month by month
Guide price per night, double room for 2 people
85€*▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪···
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
▪ sold out· no rate yet
The priciest is October (around €85 a night).
* Double rooms may not be available on those dates: other room types are shown, usually larger ones.
Real prices per night, taxes and fees included, for 2 people. We check 2 consecutive nights; if none, we show the 1-night price (in red, low availability). The price is per room, not per person. Checked on 14/10/2026, updated weekly.
10A hotel in Himarë with excellent service and very well kept
The service from all the staff, especially Micaela! It's also very well located, the rooms well designed and it has an excellent breakfast at the beachside spot, plus beach service!!! We'd come back!!!
Luis · Jun 2026
9,0Very good
Very new and clean, right by the beach. The beach sunloungers are very comfortable and it's great that they're included. It's quiet and ideal for resting. The room and terrace fairly spacious. Overall very good
Marta · May 2026
10Excellent
The peace and quiet, the seafront location, the sunloungers on the beach, the breakfast. Everything very good.
Rafael · May 2026
9,0A comfortable stay in a beautiful setting
Everything very clean, from our room you could see the sea, which was very pleasant. A very full breakfast and the restaurant itself has some excellent pizzas, and they even serve you food on your sunlounger on the beach.
Belén · Sep 2025
Real reviews from verified guests. A selection of 4 out of 773. Checked on 16/10/2026.
Map of hotels in Himara
See where each area and each hotel in Himara sits, with real prices and availability on the map.
Sort out the rest of your trip
Himara is reached by bus from Saranda or Vlora, but with your own car you enjoy it far more: the beaches of Potami, Livadh, Gjipe and Jal are minutes away by car. The Llogara Pass, on the way to Vlora, is one of the most spectacular stretches of the whole Riviera.
Real activities and ratings. Scores converted to a 10-point scale. Checked on 15/10/2026.
The most popular things to see and do in Himara
Gjipe beach and cove — a canyon that drops down to the sea, ideal for a short walk.
Porto Palermo Castle — a fortress on a peninsula to the south.
Boat trips along the Riviera — hidden coves from Livadh to Jale.
Himara old town — the castle and the views over the Ionian.
Potami and Livadh beaches — for a day by the sea.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Himara?
May to September. July and August bring the greatest heat (up to 35°C) and the highest prices; June and September are the sweet spot: sea at 23-25°C, beaches without the crowds and hotels 20-30% cheaper.
Which area should you stay in?
In the centre (Spile) to walk to the town beach, the old town and the restaurants; in Potami (to the south) for beach and resort-style hotels; in Livadh (to the north) for quiet beaches and better prices.
How do you get to Himara?
By bus from Saranda (approx. 1.5 h, several services) or from Vlora over the Llogara Pass. Having your own car is the easiest way to move between the beaches. Airports: Vlora (~2 h) or Tirana (4-5 h).
Himara or Ksamil?
Himara is quieter and more authentic, with an old town and several beaches spread out; Ksamil has the most iconic beaches but gets packed in summer. Many travellers combine both.
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