Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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Theth · Albanian Alps
Guesthouse Gjin Thana
A family-run stone guest house in the Theth valley, inside the national park: seven room types, homemade breakfast included, its own restaurant and a terrace facing the mountains. Free parking.
9.4 “Superb” · 685 reviews
9.7 for staff
3.5 km from the Grunas waterfall
Breakfast included · Free parking · Free cancellation on the rates checked · Book in 2 minutes
A stone house in the Theth valley, among the peaks of the Albanian Alps
Guesthouse Gjin Thana is a family-run guest house in Theth, in northern Albania, inside the Theth National Park and 74 km from Shkodër along the mountain road. It’s a stone house with a garden, a sun terrace and its own restaurant, with seven room types: from a double with a shared bathroom to a suite under the wooden roof, with a balcony.
Guests who have stayed rate it 9.4 “Superb” from 685 reviews: staff 9.7, location 9.6 and cleanliness 9.5. Theth’s church is 1.8 km away and the Grunas waterfall 3.5 km, and many guests arrive on foot from Valbona over the mountain pass. Homemade breakfast is included.
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What makes it different
Six concrete things, all of them verifiable.
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In the heart of Theth
A stone house in the valley, inside the Theth National Park, surrounded by the peaks of the Albanian Alps. Location: 9.6 in the reviews.
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Homemade breakfast included
Juice, pancakes, cheese and fruit: the rates we checked include it, and it’s the most praised feature. “Spectacular breakfasts,” writes a guest.
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Dinner at home
The restaurant serves local cuisine for lunch, dinner and an afternoon snack. “I recommend having dinner at the property: homemade food at a very good price.”
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Genuine hosts
Staff 9.7, the highest sub-score. “The hosts welcomed us with exceptional human warmth,” says a guest from Uruguay.
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At the end of the Valbona-Theth trail
Many arrive on foot over the pass from Valbona; from the door you can head straight to the Grunas waterfall (3.5 km) and the Blue Eye.
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Garden and terrace with a view
A sun terrace with tables facing the mountains, a garden next to the house and free parking.
The rooms
Seven types, all for two people except the Triple Deluxe. All with free WiFi and, except the cheapest one, with a private bathroom.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Under the wooden roof, with the bed on a log platform. It can be booked with a double bed or with two beds.
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Double Room with Mountain Views
With a view of the peaks surrounding the valley. “The rooms have an incredible view of the mountains,” writes a guest.
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Double Room with Balcony
A double with its own balcony and private bathroom. “The views and the garden create a relaxed atmosphere,” says the guest who stayed there.
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Deluxe Room with Extra-Large Bed
More spacious, with an extra-large bed, a sofa and a table by the window, under the wooden roof.
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Triple Deluxe Room
A double bed and a single: the one that works for a small family or three friends on the trail.
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Suite with Large Bed and Balcony
The largest one: a wooden loft with an extra-large bed, a sitting area, air conditioning and a balcony overlooking the valley.
See priceWhat your stay includes
A family house: breakfast, restaurant, bar and garden, all in the same place.
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Breakfast included
Homemade and generous: juice, pancakes, cheese and fruit.
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Own restaurant
Local cuisine for lunch, dinner and an afternoon snack, in a family atmosphere.
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Bar
For something cool when you get back from your hike.
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Garden and terrace
A sun terrace overlooking the mountains and a garden next to the house.
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Free parking
At the property, no reservation needed.
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Free WiFi
Throughout the house: 9.0 in the reviews.
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24-hour reception
With private check-in and check-out.
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Transfer
The listing offers an airport transfer: arranged directly with the property.
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Room service
And family rooms for those travelling with children.
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Hiking and fishing
Around the property, according to its listing. And the trek on foot to Valbona over the mountain pass.
Eating
Everything at the house, with local cuisine and a family atmosphere.
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Breakfast
Juice, pancakes, cheese and fruit, included in the rates we checked. “A really complete and spectacular typical breakfast,” writes a guest.
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Homemade dinner
Local cuisine at the house restaurant. “Breakfast and dinner are a ten out of ten,” says a guest.
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On the terrace
The terrace tables face the mountains: the best spot for breakfast.
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Afternoon snack
Tea and pastries in the afternoon, among the meals the restaurant offers.
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Bar Lek Gurra · next door
A bar just steps from the house, according to the property’s listing.
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Family atmosphere
A traditional restaurant, designed for families, with home cooking.
The surroundings
Theth can be explored on foot right from the door. Road distances from the house (OpenStreetMap).
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The church and the tower of refuge · 1.8-2.2 km
Theth’s stone church, the postcard image of the valley, and the Kulla e Ngujimit, the tower where families took refuge in times of blood feud.
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Grunas waterfall · 3.5 km
A waterfall in a rocky canyon, a short walk from the house.
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The Blue Eye of Theth · 7.4 km
The road goes as far as Nderlysaj, and from there you continue on foot to the turquoise pool.
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Valbona over the pass
The classic Albanian Alps trek: a full day on foot over the Valbona pass, the one several guests did before arriving.
When to go
Average maximum temperature and the lowest price per night (double room for two, one night, breakfast included, checked on 19 September 2026).
Jan4°
Feb6°
Mar8°
Apr13°
May18°
Jun23°
Jul26°
Aug26°
Sep21°
Oct17°
Nov11°
Dec6°
Summer, the driest season (Jun-Aug)Spring and autumn for hiking (May, Sep-Oct)Winter with snow (Nov-Apr)
🌡️ Average highs: 26 °C in July and August, 21 °C in September, 4 °C in January❄️ Lows below freezing from December to February (−3.5 °C in January) and heavy snow from December to March🌧️ July and August are the driest months (52-63 mm); November is the wettest (382 mm)☀️ About 13 hours of daylight a day in summer🥾 Hiking season: from June to September, when the mountain passes are free of snow📊 2015-2024 averages at the property’s coordinates (Open-Meteo)
How much a night costs, month by month
·Price per night, double room for 2 people, with breakfast
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For now no month has a rate loaded: the hotel may not have opened sales for next season yet. Once it does, prices will show here.
Real prices per night, taxes and breakfast included, for 2 people in the cheapest double room available, on weekdays (four dates per month; months with no rate were swept day by day). This is the rate with free cancellation. 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.
A month marked «·» means that, when we checked, there was no night available with a rate for two: the property opens its calendar by season and fills up. Check your dates anyway: the real price is the one you see when you book.
July and August are the warmest and driest months (highs of 26 °C) and the busiest with hikers; June and September are good for walking with fewer crowds. From December to March it snows heavily (between 77 and 122 cm a month) and the mountain road to the valley can become difficult: it’s worth checking the road conditions before travelling.
Complete your trip
All with the same booking.
🚗 Car hire
To get there at your own pace from Tirana or Podgorica and explore northern Albania.
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🚕 Airport transfer
A driver waiting for you at the airport, with 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.
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Tirana Airport · 159 km
Albania’s international airport: about 4 hours by car, via Shkodër.
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Podgorica Airport · 100 km
In Montenegro: about 3 hours by car, including the border crossing.
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From Shkodër · 74 km
About 2 hours and a quarter along the mountain road over the Thora pass.
Where it is and what’s nearby
Road distances from Rruga Nikgjonaj, 4009 Theth (OpenStreetMap); the bar and the park, according to the property’s listing.
What guests say
685 verified reviews from people who really stayed there.
9.4
Superb685 real reviews
SusanaSpain · 08/2026
10
Our experience at Gjin Thana was excellent. Finding a place like this after the Valbona-Theth trail helps you recover better from the effort. Special mention to their breakfasts and dinners.
JuanUruguay · 06/2026
10
From the very first moment, the hosts welcomed us with exceptional human warmth, making us feel at home. The rooms have an incredible view of the mountains.
CedricFrance · 07/2026
10
Location, view, atmosphere.
BeatrizSpain · 07/2026
10
One of my favourite places of the whole trip. I loved everything, from the accommodation to the super family-like staff; the homemade food was delicious.
CarolinaChile · 10/2024
8
The food in general, the staff’s service, everyone very willing to help. Everything was wonderful, even the cat was friendly.
JoaquimSpain · 07/2025
9
It’s a very cosy place with very willing staff. The views and the garden create a relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast and dinner are a ten out of ten.
Good to know before you book
The house rules, so you arrive with everything sorted.
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Check-in and check-out
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out until 10:00, according to the house rules. Quiet hours from 22:00 to 8:00.
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Payment
The property works with cash payment: it’s best to have it on hand when you arrive, for the stay and dinners.
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Parking
Free, at the property itself, no reservation needed.
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Children
Children of all ages are welcome.
Things to do in Theth and the Albanian Alps
Top-rated activities in the area (Theth, Shkodër and Lake Komani).
Theth National Park with a local guide, from Shkodër
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Theth: Bogë, the Blue Eye and the Grunas waterfall
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Two days with shepherds in the Albanian Alps
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The Shala River by boat, from Shkodër
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Self-guided Valbona-Theth hike, with transport and map
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Lake Komani and the Shala River in one day
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Theth National Park Day Tour from Shkoder with Local Guide
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Montenegro: Budva & Kotor from Tirana
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Shkoder to Komani Lake Day Trip and Shala River Boat Trip
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Semi-Private Day Tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana / Shkoder
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Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days
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Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days
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9.4 “Superb” from 685 reviews · 9.7 for staff · homemade breakfast included
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of accommodation is Guesthouse Gjin Thana?
A family-run stone guest house in the Theth valley, inside the national park, with seven room types, a restaurant, bar, garden and terrace. The rates we checked include breakfast.
How do you get to Theth?
From Shkodër it’s 74 km along the mountain road over the Thora pass, about 2 hours and a quarter by car. Tirana Airport is 159 km away and Podgorica Airport, in Montenegro, 100 km. There’s free parking and the listing offers a transfer from the airport.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, in all the rates we checked: juice, pancakes, cheese and fruit. The house restaurant also serves lunch, dinner and an afternoon snack with local cuisine.
How do you pay for the stay?
The property works with cash payment: it’s best to have it on hand when you arrive. The booking is made online, and the rates we checked had free cancellation.
What can you do nearby?
Theth’s church (1.8 km) and the tower of refuge (2.2 km), the Grunas waterfall (3.5 km) and the Blue Eye, reached on foot from Nderlysaj (7.4 km). And the trek on foot to Valbona over the mountain pass.
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 there’s no rate for your month or 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 WiFi?
Yes, both free: you park at the property and the WiFi, throughout the house, scores 9.0 in the reviews.