Bed & Breakfast JOSIPH

Mr. Josiph lives on the property with his wife, is a professional baker and runs a traditional wood-fired oven. He is a sunny person who likes to share local traditions with guests. He doesn't speak English very well, but he use to make himself understood perfectly and is supported by his team that speaks English, Italian and of course Albanian language in order to make guests feel comfortable and like home.

The property is located inside Berat Castle, one of the oldest castles in the Balkan's area and the only one still inhabited. It was built around 13th century and has two outdoor areas on different levels. One has a great view over the city and Tomorri Mountain and the other one guarantees a total privacy to the guests, offering a relaxing view with its green areas full of roses. The property has been partially renovated recently but retains all the architecture that characterizes it. The property is a family managed with a team that speaks English, Italian and of course Albanian language. P.s. : Just to be transparent, due to new government taxes, we want to inform our guests that, as we are located inside an UNESCO heritage castle, there is ticket of 2.5 euro per person that you might be charged at the entrance of the castle.

Inside Berat castle there are many houses with historical elements. A Mosque, "Red Mosque", which can be identified by it's lonely minaret, more than 20 Christian churches, and Onufri National Museum which surrounds one of the largest Orthodox churches with many 16th century paintings, by "Master Onufri", and a decorative alter inside. The most striking thing about this castle is that, unlike any other ancient castle, life inside its ancient walls continues to this day! What exists inside the castle is an entirely different world from the city of Berat below: its own town with houses, bars and restaurants, churches and bazaars, museums and monuments, surrounded by an especially lush landscape that breathes even more life into this mythical place. It all seems very unreal! The houses are located on one side of the castle, looking out into the river and the city below. This view, for visitors, it’s absolutely breathtaking. Accessing the castle easily can only be done from the Northern side. Many people who continue to live in the castle enter and exit the Northern entrance, as the Southern is a drop off to the Osum River, over 100m.