Hotels in Sarandë: prices, timing and districts
Sarandë is a seaside resort on the Albanian Riviera, on the warm Ionian Sea. The heart of the city is a long promenade along the bay, full of cafes and restaurants with views of the sea and the nearby Greek island of Corfu. The finest beaches lie right next door in Ksamil, famous for its fine sand and tiny islets, and you reach hidden coves by boat. Nearby it is worth seeing the Blue Eye spring, Syri Kalter, the Greek and Roman ruins in the Butrint National Park listed by UNESCO, and the Lekuresi castle with its panorama of the city. You walk the compact Sarandë on foot and reach the rest, Ksamil and Butrint, by bus or hire car. Guests usually stay longer here, around six nights, mixing the beach with day trips. This list has 1 900 properties, from a room and an apartment to a five-star beachfront hotel. Below is what really drives the price of a stay in Sarandë: the month and day of arrival, the location and the standard of the property.
When to book a stay in Sarandë for less
December is the cheapest, in the middle of winter, when tourist traffic nearly stops and prices drop to a minimum. August is the most expensive, at the height of the season, when the beaches are packed and the heat peaks. The day of the week matters: it is usually cheapest on Sunday, while Friday costs the most, so the gap can be quite large. For value, book ahead, even around two and a half months, especially for summer. Stays here are usually long, around six nights.
How much a stay costs by property type
Sarandë is affordable, with a wide choice from a simple room and an apartment to a four- and five-star beachfront hotel. Rooms and one- and two-star properties are cheapest, while five-star hotels and luxury resorts by the beach cost the most. Below are rough nightly rates for two people.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Room or one-star hotel | from about € 24 |
| Two-star hotel | from about € 35 |
| Three-star hotel | from about € 48 |
| Apartment or four-star boutique | from about € 57 |
| Five-star hotel by the beach | from about € 144 |
Rates are indicative for a double room. In Sarandë the gap between cheap December and the August peak, and between Sunday and Friday, can be wide, so check the real price for your dates in the search box above.
Where a stay is cheaper or pricier
The priciest and best-rated properties stand right by the bay and the promenade, with a sea view, such as the Boe Luxury Hotel at 9.8, the Santa Quaranta Premium Resort or the Grand Hotel Saranda. It is cheaper and often just as convenient a little way back from the seafront, in rooms and apartments on the slope above the city, such as the Keos Hotel or Meraki Rooms, from where you still get a bay view. The closer to the sea and the higher the standard, the higher the price. If you count every euro, choose a room or apartment higher up in the city or a date outside high summer.
Which stay in Sarandë suits whom
- First time in Sarandë. Most convenient by the promenade and bay, near the cafes and beaches, such as the Julia Hotel or Hotel Apollon Sarande. From here you can walk everywhere.
- For couples. Elegant hotels with a sea view, such as the Boe Luxury Hotel at 9.8 or the adults-only San Angelo Luxury Resort. An atmospheric stay with sunset over the Ionian Sea.
- For families. Apartments with a kitchen and hotels near the Ksamil beaches, such as the Apart-Hotel Lili2. Children will love the fine sand and swimming in the calm water.
- With breakfast. Properties with a well-rated breakfast, such as the Julia Hotel or Azure Inn Hotel, where guests praise the morning spread and location.
- On a budget. Rooms and cheap hotels such as the Keos Hotel, Meraki Rooms or Hotel Brilant Saranda. The cheapest option, especially in December and outside the weekend.
- For day trips. Properties with parking on the edge of the city, handy for trips to Butrint, the Blue Eye and Ksamil. The best base for exploring the area by car.
Sample hotels in Sarandë with prices
From a simple room to a beachfront resort, a few Sarandë addresses with a from price. This is only a starting point, as rates in July and August can climb noticeably.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
| Keos Hotel | Cheap hotel, rated 8.1 | from about € 39 |
| Meraki Rooms | Two-star, rated 8.0 | from about € 42 |
| Apart-Hotel Lili2 | Four-star apartment, rated 8.9 | from about € 53 |
| Julia Hotel | By the promenade, rated 9.0 | from about € 51 |
| Azure Inn Hotel | Good breakfast, rated 8.8 | from about € 64 |
| Hotel Apollon Sarande | Near the bay, rated 8.4 | from about € 108 |
| Boe Luxury Hotel | Four-star, rated 9.8 | from about € 125 |
| Santa Quaranta Premium Resort | Beachfront resort, rated 8.9 | from about € 148 |
From prices for a double room. In Sarandë the rate for the same hotel in December and in August can differ markedly, so check your exact dates in the search box.
When Sarandë is pricier
It is most expensive in high summer, in July and August, when the beaches are full and the heat peaks. It is cheapest and quietest in December, in the depths of winter. Spring, from April to June, and early autumn, September and October, are the best compromise, with warm pleasant weather, blooming greenery and lower crowds and prices than in peak season. It is also a good time for trips to Butrint and the Blue Eye without the heat and the queues.