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Guest House Rilindja

Name: Guest House Rilindja
Address: Valbonë, Valbona Valley, Valbona, Kukës County, AL
Telephone: 0673014637
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.3

Updated 2026Valbonë, Valbona Valley

The valley's original travellers' base, a cluster of timber-and-stone chalets set against the forested walls at the head of Valbona. It has been welcoming hikers since long before the valley was on the map, and its restaurant is the classic gathering point at the start and end of the Valbona–Theth crossing. It is listed as Hostel and Camping Rilindja, with family rooms and doubles that have private bathrooms and mountain views, and a basic triple that shares a bathroom for anyone travelling cheaply. Breakfast is continental or à la carte. There is a garden and a bar, free WiFi throughout and free private parking on site.

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Guesthouse

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Area

Valbonë

Rating

4.3 / 5 · 170 reviews

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About

Where you'll stay

The valley's original travellers' base, a cluster of timber-and-stone chalets set against the forested walls at the head of Valbona. It has been welcoming hikers since long before the valley was on the map, and its restaurant is the classic gathering point at the start and end of the Valbona–Theth crossing. It is listed as Hostel and Camping Rilindja, with family rooms and doubles that have private bathrooms and mountain views, and a basic triple that shares a bathroom for anyone travelling cheaply. Breakfast is continental or à la carte. There is a garden and a bar, free WiFi throughout and free private parking on site.

“The valley's original trailhead guesthouse and traveller hub”

Amenities

Timber chalet and lodge rooms

in-house restaurant

garden and stream

trailhead location

home-cooked meals

Getting There

Location

Valbonë, Valbona Valley, Valbona

Directions

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