Hotel Ballkan Shkoder

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Ballkan Shkodër in Shkodër offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, and a terrace. Guests can enjoy garden, lake, and mountain views. Exceptional Facilities: The bed and breakfast features a garden, terrace, and bar. Free bicycles are available for exploring the area. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, coffee shop, games room, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are served, including continental, vegetarian, vegan, and halal. Local specialties, juice, cheese, and fruits are available each morning. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, shuttle service, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Guests can also enjoy bike tours, hiking, and car hire.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Dunjic
Serbia Serbia
“Exceptionally kind and honest hosts. Location is quite peaceful.”
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean , highly recommend if you looking for clean place! Sfaff friendly and lovely breakfast made with local food. Placed in an amazing location ,quiet and the best view! I will always come back whenever I am in the area! Highly recommend”
Pia
Germany Germany
“Perfect really nice and quite place . The welcome home made rakia was amazing !”
Charles
France France
“Very nice and calm place, well located close to the lake. Free bicycle and very good breakfast. Host are very nice and our son as played with host daughter :)”
Yurii
Ukraine Ukraine
“very friendly hosts. close to the lake, highway and Shkoder. cozy room and good water pressure in the shower (I love that).”
Miguel
Portugal Portugal
“Very friendly staff, welcoming and available. Nice rooms, clean and comfortable. Bonus points for allowing the use of all equipment within the property, including table tennis and bicycles.”
Igor
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Everything, host is so nice, and i highly recommend this place.”
Jaromír
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We managed check-in remotely via whatsapp. The room was clean and bed comfortable There was a special welcome drink available - Rakija (did not tried) Quiet place Safe place to park a motorbike. Owner apparently has even CCTV on the land.”
Dalibor
Slovakia Slovakia
“- Room was modern, large and clear. - staff is very friendly - view to mountain from balcony”
Marko
Croatia Croatia
“Nice accommodation near Shkoder. We used it for staying overnight and an early departure to the Theth. The host was great. He provided us with small bottle of raki and 2 glasses 😀”

Managed by fran

Company review score: 9.7Based on 248 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Property info

Ballkan Guest House – Comfort and Nature in Shkodër Discover the charm of Shkodër by staying at Ballkan Guest House, a cozy and peaceful place just 1 km from Lake Shkodra. With stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains, it’s the perfect retreat for those seeking nature and tranquility. We offer bright, comfortable rooms with high-quality linens, air conditioning, and private bathrooms complete with toiletries, hairdryer, and bathrobes. Options include double and triple rooms – ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers. What you will love: ✅ Fresh and varied breakfast ✅ Garden and terrace with mountain views ✅ Free bicycles to explore the area ✅ Sun loungers and ping-pong table ✅ Free private parking (no reservation needed) ✅ Air conditioning and heating in all rooms ✅ Free Wi-Fi ✅ Assistance to organize tours to Valbona–Theth, Shala River and Komani Lake. Ballkan Guest House is in a strategic location, just 10 minutes from Shkodër city center and 15 minutes from Rozafa Castle. Nearby, you’ll find Mesi Bridge, the village of Shiroka, and the Kir River – perfect for walks and swimming. It’s also an ideal starting point for trips to Theth, Komani Lake, and the Shala River. HOW TO GET HERE Take the bus to Koplik from 3GG8+Q6W, Rruga Europa, Shkodër. Ask the driver to stop in Omaraj. From there, follow the signs or use Google Maps to find Ballkan Guest House. We can also arrange a 24h taxi for 10 euros when you book with us. Come and enjoy Albanian hospitality, peace, and unforgettable nature at Ballkan Guest House.

Neighborhood info

We are 7 min walk from Shkodra Lake. Nearby you can find restaurants and a really nice resort with equipped beach with sand and umbrellas and restaurant. 1 hour from Podgorica, 10 min from Shkoder, and 2 hours from Theth. EASY ACCESS TO MAIN ATTRACTIONS Rozafa Castle – 15 min by car Shkodër city center – 10 min Mesi Bridge, Shiroka, and Kir River – great for walks and swims Theth National Park, Komani Lake – ideal for day trips NEARBY ESSENTIALS Supermarket: Market Omaraj – 600m Food delivery: Pizza & Grill Luli Bus stop (to Shkodër): 400m (main road E762) Taxi: Lux Taxi Shkoder – Ask your host for the contact after booking

Languages Spoken

English,Italian,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Hotel Ballkan Shkoder

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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