Right next to the port, this recently revamped hotel has an excellent waterfront location and is an easy walk into the town centre. Some rooms have great views with large balconies and all are super clean and there's a small swimming pool. Despite all this, it's a little overpriced.
Hotel Palma
Saranda
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
8.74 MILES
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Nearby Saranda attractions
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This excellent gallery overlooking the seafront has high-quality temporary exhibits, with many works coming down from the National Gallery in Tirana.
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