Hotels in Vlorë: prices, timing and areas
Vlorë is a coastal city in southern Albania on the Adriatic, at the start of the Albanian Riviera. A long Lungomare promenade lined with palms and cafes runs along the shore, and the Independence Museum stands in the centre, as this is where the country declared independence in 1912. The Liro, Sunny and Vjetër beaches invite a swim, and to the south the mountainous Riviera begins, with the Llogara pass and views of Corfu. Guests stay about four nights on average, combining the beach with trips along the coast. The easiest way around the area is by car, and the promenade itself on foot. This list has 2 141 properties, from a cheap hotel to a five-star resort with a marina. Below is what really drives the price of a stay in Vlorë: the month and day of arrival, the choice of area and the standard of the property.
When to book a stay in Vlorë for less
It is cheapest in December, outside the seaside season, when rates fall several times over from summer. August is the most expensive, at the peak of the season, when the beaches and the Lungomare are full of tourists and a room can cost up to seven times more than in winter. The day of the week matters: Monday is the cheapest night, while Saturday is the priciest. For July and August, book ahead, about two months out, as the seaside hotels go fastest. A typical stay runs four nights.
How much a stay costs by property type
Vlorë is cheap for a seaside resort, with a wide spread from a simple hotel to a five-star resort. Budget and three-star properties off-season are cheapest, while luxury and five-star rooms in high summer cost the most. Below are rough nightly rates for two people.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
| Budget hotel | from about EUR 38 |
| Three-star hotel | from about EUR 58 |
| Four-star hotel | from about EUR 129 |
| Luxury room | from about EUR 175 |
| Five-star hotel | from about EUR 322 |
Rates are indicative for a double room. In Vlorë the gap between cheap December and the August peak, and between Monday and Saturday, can be wide, so check the real price for your dates in the search box above.
Where a stay is cheaper or pricier
The Lungomare promenade and the centre are the liveliest, close to the Independence Museum, the restaurants and the town beaches, but prices there run higher. It is quieter by the individual beaches, such as Liro and Vjetër, where the seaside hotels and resorts stand. Towards the Albanian Riviera, to the south of the city, you find properties with sea and mountain views. The closer to the promenade and the higher the standard, the higher the price. For value, choose a simpler hotel a little further from the Lungomare.
Which stay in Vlorë suits whom
- First time in Vlorë. Most convenient by the Lungomare promenade and in the centre, near the Independence Museum and the town beaches. You can see everything on foot.
- For couples. Resorts and boutique hotels by the sea, such as the Maritim Marina Bay Resort with a marina and casino, or the Sol Boutique Hotel with a private beach. An atmospheric stay with a bay view.
- For families. Hotels with a pool by the beaches, such as the Nobus Hotel & Spa or the Safin Hotel & Spa, with easy access to the water.
- By the beach. Properties above Liro, Sunny and Ri, such as the Yacht Hotel with a private beach, steps from the water.
- For business travellers. Hotels in the centre, close to the port and the main streets, such as the Maritim Marina Bay with conference facilities.
- On a budget. Simple hotels and guesthouses further from the promenade, such as the Hotel Ble Ble with sea and mountain views. The cheapest option, especially off-season.
Sample hotels in Vlorë with prices
From a simple hotel to a five-star resort, a few Vlorë addresses with a from price. This is only a starting point, as rates in August and the peak season can climb noticeably.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
| Hotel Ble Ble | Budget, sea view | from about EUR 38 |
| Hotel Palace Vlore | By the Independence Museum | from about EUR 58 |
| Hotel New York | In the centre, with a pool | from about EUR 79 |
| Nobus Hotel & Spa | By the beach, with a spa | from about EUR 129 |
| Sol Boutique Hotel | With a private beach | from about EUR 153 |
| Maritim Marina Bay Resort | Five-star with a marina | from about EUR 322 |
From prices for a double room. In Vlorë the rate for the same hotel in December and August can differ markedly, so check your exact dates in the search box.
When Vlorë is pricier
August and the whole summer are the most expensive, when coastal Albania draws crowds and the beaches and the Lungomare are full. December, early spring and autumn are the cheapest and quietest, with mild weather and fewer crowds. Vlorë is a good base: the Albanian Riviera starts here, with the Llogara pass, the beaches at Himara and views of Corfu. The climate is Mediterranean, so summer can be hot and spring and autumn pleasantly warm.