Top 10 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Shkodër, Albania - Updated 2024

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Shkoder, Albania is also known as Scodra, Albania. It is one of the oldest cities in the Balkans. Shkoder lies on the Mbishkodra plain and between Lake Shkoder and the Albanian Alps. The city is has rivers on three of its sides as well. Ancient ruins are located around the city, and the natural landscape is a prominent aspect of the city’s alluring beauty. Rozafa Castle is the ruins of a Venetian Castle on a hill near Shkoder. Lake Shkoder is on the border of Albania and Montenegro. It is the largest lake in Southern Europe. The Drin River is located in Shkoder and is the longest river in Albania. Shkoder History Museum has displays that show the history of Shkoder. Take a look at the Airbnb vacation rentals in Shkoder, Albania listed below!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.

1. Hysa guest house (from USD 37)

This beautiful and sunny guest house is located in the centre of the city. It’s a two-bedroom, one-bathroom rental that’s located on the first floor of a home. The hosts make any guests feel comfortable by providing linen/towels, TV, Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, living essentials and a hot tub. The Marubi Bono Museum is just minutes away from the rental. It’s located near restaurants, bars, and coffee shops as well. For extra adventurous guests, Rozafa Castle is about an hour’s walk away from it, but the route to the castle goes right through the city and gives guests an intimate look at the area.

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Shkodër, Qarku Shkodër, Albania
3.32 km (2.1 mi) from Rozafa Castle
327 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 5 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the wifi and heater worked perfectly
the apartment was very comfortable and had all the amenities needed to enjoy our stay
our room was really large with comfortable beds and ac
the beds are quite comfortable but there's only one bedroom with air condition
eating at the table overlooking the garden is a pleasure
Cleanliness:
very clean and spacious
everything clean and comfortable
very nice and very clean house
clean rooms and much space
the house is very clean and nice
Host:
the host and his family were really welcoming
overall a great host
at arrival the owner was there to welcome us personally
vini was the best host we have ever met
nice friendly and helpful host
Location:
great location quiet but right in the center
great place very close to the city center
great value and location in a quiet neighborhood
the location is very good as well
great appartment great location very close to city centre and very quiet
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2. Spacious and centrally located apartment

This comfortable and stylishly furnished apartment is located right next to the main square in the city’s centre. The apartment includes a balcony that guests can look out to get an overview of the city. This rental is ideal for families with kids since it has four beds and a baby crib can be available upon request. Amenities at the rental include cable TV, linen/towels, air conditioning/heating, Wi-Fi, and a full kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals. The rental is a short distance from Rozafa Castle, local shops, markets, and cafes. The rental is located in a quiet and safe residential neighbourhood.

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Shkodër, Qarku Shkodër, Albania
1.69 km (1.1 mi) from Rozafa Castle
123 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 5 Beds 5 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a coffee machine well-equipped kitchen air conditioning and the fantastic view from the balcony were great features
very comfortable bed and fast wifi
the apartment is very large and has great views of the city from the balcony
comfortable bed and living room furniture well stocked kitchen and hot shower
kitchen and living area are large with air conditioning to keep cool in the summer
Cleanliness:
clean and well kept
very nice and clean big apartment
agim's place was clean and tidy
clean and roomy with good facilities
nice and big apartment clean and good bathroom
Host:
the host was kind
agim was a great host
agim was a great host
lovely appartment and lovely hosts
agim is a wonderful host
Location:
great location and nice apartment
location is excellent especially for travelers on bus and foot
very central location and very nice apartment
apartment was perfect location was great
the house was at a great location close to the center of town and to great restaurants and stores
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3. Magnificent studio (from USD 32)

This magnificent studio rental is right along the Mediterranean. It’s located in the coastal town of Ulcinj. The rental is close to restaurants, the Montenegro Beach, and clubs. This renovated studio has beautiful sea views. Guess will be very satisfied with this rental since it includes Wi-Fi, a kitchenette with cooking essentials, refrigerator, stove, free parking, and private bathroom. The rental is suitable for two to three adult guests.

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Ulcinj, Montenegro
27.22 km (17.0 mi) from Rozafa Castle
240 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 3 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment is exactly as described and the view from the balcony is amazing
we really enjoyed the balcony with an outdoor kitchen and a sea view
the kitchenette is very comfortable and we cooked breakfast on the balcony almost every morning
the apartment is nice and the view ist beautiful
the apartment is top notch with a great view to the sea
Cleanliness:
clean spatial nicely decorated
there is nothing to use to clean with
the flat was clean and as described
the apartment is beautiful and very clean
wonderful clean and stylish accommodation with attention to detail
Host:
amazing hosts who were there to help 24/7
great host very helpful and kind
everyone in ulcinj were very welcoming and friendly
they are gracious hosts and made us feel very welcome and at home
the staff there were welcoming too
Location:
perfect walking distance to everything
its location is superb
the place is perfectly located in the heart of ulcinj
the location is great to walk down to the nearby beach old town and many restaurants
the location of the place is also good because a bit outside of the city's noise
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4. Rose garden, Shkodra B&B (from USD 51)

This private room is located in the historical part of Shkodra. The room is in a restored villa near Cathedral Square. It is within walking distance of many of Shkodra’s main attractions. The villa is surrounded by a garden, and it’s in the neighbourhood with many charming and traditional homes in the city. This lovely room has access to cable TV, linen/towels, air conditioning/heating, an indoor fireplace, free parking, and some bathroom essentials. Breakfast is included and bicycles can be rented for free.

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Shkodër, Albania
2.98 km (1.9 mi) from Rozafa Castle
94 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in bed and breakfast 11 Beds 16 Guests 10 Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 16

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
fast and reliable wifi lots of hot water free bike rental and more
very nice house with new furniture and very clean rooms
nice room though a little on the small side
breakfast very tasty and well organised
rooms are very comfortable modern and very well equipped
Cleanliness:
very clean and comfortable
clean stylish and friendly
the rooms were very clean and the whole place is tastful
also the rooms look extraordinarily clean and modern
newly renovated the hotel is clean and welcoming
Host:
polite helpful staff
staff is very helpful
the staff was friendly and helpful
the staff is great; kind and helpfull
the service and crew were ineccepibile kind and helpful
Location:
very good location easy to walk everywhere
the location of rose garden is perfect
good location on a quiet side street near the center of town
the rose garden is a beautiful bed and breakfast located on a side street near the center of shkodra
rose garden is a very beautiful and cute place to stay in skhodra
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5. Modern chalet (from USD 385)

This modern chalet has room for up to six guests. The spacious rental has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It has a pool and views of the lake. This spacious rental is truly a bargain for its price per night. It has air conditioning/heat, cable TV, linen/towels, Wi-Fi, and many more living essentials that make this chalet into a luxury vacation rental. The kitchen is equipped and a place where guests can cook their own food. The chalet is near public transportation and area attractions. It’s ideal if you would like to take a trip to the mountains or visit Montenegro.

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Shiroka, Shkodër County, Albania
4.07 km (2.6 mi) from Rozafa Castle
69 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 6 Beds 9 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 9

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the rooms have amazing views and are equipped with everything you might need as well as the kitchen
aircon in every room allows adjusting the temperature to wished comfort
everything is really nice and the living room view is spectacular
pool is amazing incredible view and beautiful garden with fresh vegetables and fruits
Cleanliness:
all clean and well taken care of
the house is very clean
the pool was large and very clean
the villa is very spacious; big comfortable clean and neat and fully equipped
great communication warm welcome great experience beautiful view everything you need is in house and everything is clean
Host:
the hospitality we received from the owner (bebi) and the host (senad) was awesome
amazing villa amazing hosts very recommended :)
andi was kind enough to guide us to the villa from the main road
a big thank you to andi for being an amazing host
people of shiroke and shkoder are more than kind and they offer help with nearly everything
Location:
amazing house in a beautiful place on the lake
if i come back to the north of albania it will be surely to this place
very walkable with nice access to the lake and local restaurants
the swimming pool is great and the neighborhood is very quiet
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6. Charming hostel (from USD 77)

This rental room has a spectacular view of Rozafa Castle. It is only a 20-minute walk from the city centre where there are restaurants and shops. Guests of the rental may use the swimming pool and there is a restaurant on site. This rental is ideal for a traveller looking to stay on a strict budget. However, it has a number of amenities included for the price of the room. The amenities provided are Wi-Fi, linen/towels, use of gym, kitchen, and patio. This rental allows long-term guests.

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Shkodër, Qarku Shkodër, Albania
468 meters (0.3 ft) from Rozafa Castle
81 reviews   Wifi Available
Room in boutique hotel 2 Beds 6 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the pool was amazing and the view on the castle in shkoder was great
what a great find fantastic hostel with great facilities including swimming pool and air conditioning
the room was as expected and we had an enjoyable stay
all is clean and we really enjoyed the swimming pool with the view on the shkoder castle
for the rest it is very correct with a cheap restaurant at 50m and a beautiful pool
Cleanliness:
clean pool nice bar high quality restaurant
the rooms are clean
the place was great clean and they were really helpful helping us with an issue we had
great place in shkoder pool is a big plus - room was tidy and clean
place is calm cozy and clean and nature is beautiful
Host:
linda was a very helpful host
linda was a fantastic host
the staff were incredibly helpful
kind hosts and lovely people in the camp
linda is very friendly and she is definetly a superhost
Location:
amazing location in a beautiful area
nice camping point inside beautiful garden ideal location for car travelers
the location was great a little out of the city but right at the base of rozafa castle
nice location not far from the lake and the city of shkodër
we recommend this place
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7. Sweet home

This rental is an entire one-bedroom, one-bathroom townhome. Guests can use all the spaces at the house including the balcony. Bicycles can be rented for a small fee. The rental is close to the centre of the city, and this rental’s host will help to arrange hiking trips in the nearby mountains. Guests will be able to use linen/towels, TV, Wi-Fi, free parking, and air conditioning/heating in the home.

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Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania
2.31 km (1.5 mi) from Rozafa Castle
68 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire townhouse 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there is no kitchen either but there is a nice balcony you can chill out on
as of the end of june 2017 the wifi worked great and was available 24/7
really come bed nice bathroom and balcony
nice warm shower comfy bed ac and a fridge made us comfortable
it could be great to put a kettle in the kitchen ;)
Cleanliness:
the room was clean and the bed was comfortable
the apartment was clean and very nice
the room itself was very nice clean and spacious
Host:
highly recommend this host
a really great host
he is an amazing host
it is a trusted host who don't hesitate to give advice for visiting
great hospitality from the owners with fruit on arrival
Location:
good location in the city
the location is great close to restaurants and shops and only 15min walk from main promenade
the apartment is nice and in walking distance from the city center
we did not like the city but the apartment was nice and close to everything
the room is in a good location and well maintained
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8. Rental in city center

This two-bedroom, one bathroom rental has a large balcony, living room, and an equipped kitchen. The rental is within walking distance to many of the city’s popular attractions including the National Gallery, Marubi Photo Museum, and restaurant. This rental comes with a number of amenities that will keep guests happy and comfortable with ethernet connection, linen/towels, an indoor fireplace, living essentials, pocket Wi-Fi, a TV, and more.

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Shkodër, Qarku i Shkodrës, Albania
2.95 km (1.9 mi) from Rozafa Castle
101 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice place very comfortable with air-conditioning and a good bathroom
it's nice spacious apartment with wonderful sunny balcony where we enjoyed our breakfast
the apartment is great plus has a lovely patio
looked like a bachelor’s place - with very little attention to the kitchen
the rooms are spacious and there's a lovely roof terrace attached to the living area
Cleanliness:
immaculately clean highly recommend
clean quiet warm lovely
clean rooms in the city center
the place was clean and very comfortable
such a clean organized and welcoming place in shkodër
Host:
klevis was a great host
devis is a very kind and smiley person
friendly hosts and comfortable apartment
klevis is a great host
they were so friendly and accommodating
Location:
the location is just great
perfectly located within easy walking distance to so many wonderful places
everything is pretty close
klevis place is very centrally located spacious and comfortable
overall a great value location
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9. Apartment in the old town

This two-bedroom, two bathroom apartment has views of the lake and Rozafa Castle. Nearby the apartment, guests can use a bus stop that goes to Shkoder Lake and Rozafa Castle. The apartment is located in a quiet, but central location. At the apartment, there is air conditioning/heating, linen/towels, Wi-Fi, TV, and bathroom essentials. Guests can use the building’s elevator to reach the apartment.

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Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania
3.11 km (2.0 mi) from Rozafa Castle
46 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 4 Beds 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 5

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
really nice apartment with all the necessary amenities including a balcony
great apartment with great views and very centrally located
comfortable bright and airy apartment with astounding views of the city the lake and the mountains
it is a roomy and comfortable place with two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a full kitchen
great spacious apartment in the centre of shkodra
Cleanliness:
the place is very clean and large
the apartment is clean spacious and has good heat
the apartment was clean well equipped and very spacious even for 3 persons
the apartment was very spacious clean and in the center of shkodra
it´s spacious and clean and provides a great city view
Host:
dritan was the perfect host for our two night visit to shkoder
dritan was very helpful and assisted us with several things and finding a taxi to montenegro
the host was really nice helping us finding the apartment at 1 am since our flight was delayed
loads of space to enjoy in the apartment and fabulous hosts too
Location:
very good location eell equipped apartment
cool apartment really close to the city center would recommend
but the center is also close which is good
house is spacious comfortable and very close to city center
great value and a very good location - close to the main pedestrian high street with many restaurants
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10. Private room

This private room rental can accommodate a family or group. The room has three-beds and access to a shared bathroom. Guests can use the kitchen, living room, and balcony. The rental includes access to many places in the home including a washer, free parking, TV, and more. Breakfast is provided as well.

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3.02 km (1.9 mi) from Rozafa Castle
51 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 3 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there were amenities like a kitchen
in summer quite hot in the rooms a small ventilator may help
even though the rooms are quite small they are really comfortable
the rooms were very comfortable
Cleanliness:
very clean and really nice style
nice hostel super clean and good environment
perfectly clean comfortable bed and friendly welcome
the room was clean and had a really comfortable bed
it was very clean quiet and near the centre
Host:
the staff was friendly and welcoming
lovely brand new hostel with amazing staff and beautiful rooms
the staff was friendly helpful and flexible
very friendly uncomplicated and helpful staff for organizing trips
marsit and his wonderful staff are the definition of super hosts
Location:
easy walk to the centre of town
marsit's place is like a family hotel/hostel
perfect location easy to find with the hosts instructions
nice place for nice price
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Surrounded by history

The museums, ruins, and area tell the story of the ancient Illyrian tribes that lived in the region. The city Shkoer tells the story of what came before the modern era. Now, the city has risen to economic importance and has made many technological advances. Visitors to the city can trace its evolution just by walking through it. Book your private Airbnb vacation rental to stay in Shkoder, Albania!

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Susanna Carlson is a freelance writer from Wisconsin. She enjoys traveling, art, reading, and outdoor activities in her free time.

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