Hotels in Albanian Riviera

The Albanian Riviera is Albania’s glow-up moment. Think Ionian water in filtered-looking shades of blue (it's not), mountains tumbling straight into the sea, and clifftop stays with views that’ll wreck your camera roll. Think intimate, boujee boutique hotels and swanky sea-view stays rather than mahoosive resort complexes.

Albanian Riviera Hotels - pick your pocket of coast

Each corner of the Riviera has its own personality, and the right hotel depends on which one suits you. Saranda is the lively one, with a buzzing seafront promenade and hotels a short stroll from the bars and restaurants. Ksamil is the gorge one, with turquoise coves and tiny islands, plus plenty of boutique stays within flip-flop distance of the water. Further up the coast, Himarë and Dhërmi go for slow, sizzling days with sea views, sunset terraces and beach bars that do the heavy lifting.

What to expect from a Riviera stay

Expect smaller, characterful hotels, lots of balconies and plenty of top-tier views for the price. Wander out, and you’ve got the ancient ruins of Butrint, the Blue Eye spring and the Llogara Pass on your doorstep, so there’s more to do than just rotate between the lounger and the bar. Delish seafood, relaxed evenings and prices that treat your holibobs budget kindly are the cherry on top. Want to check out more? Then click for all of our Albania hotels and keep browsing.