Life Gallery Hotel
Eclectic boutique luxury. Design-forward interiors mixing minimalist suite aesthetics with custom-knitted rugs, vintage lighting, wooden sinks, and industrial metal finishes. The hotel describes itself as 'an art gallery you can sleep in' — and guests largely agree. Artisanal materials sourced locally wherever possible.
The restaurant is open to non-guests and worth a visit even if you're not staying — a TripAdvisor reviewer compared it to South Beach Miami and noted a full dinner with wine came to under $100
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of hotels in Albania listed on both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. It's the only property in Korçë that has converted a genuine 1924 aristocratic mansion and a 1936 Italian villa into functioning hotel space — giving each building a distinct character instead of forcing uniformity.
Life Gallery sits on Korçë's Republika Boulevard across three architecturally distinct buildings and a summer courtyard. The 1924 aristocratic townhouse — a neoclassic three-floor mansion — anchors the complex with the restaurant on the top floor, bar in the middle, and suites up top. A 1936 Italian-style villa handles the wine bar duties. The newer wing rounds out the package with the spa, gym, and a conference room. Opened in May 2011, fully renovated in July 2023.
Where You'll Stay
17 room types available
Aranya Room
One of the hotel's individually named themed rooms. King bed, full amenity set, balcony, city views.
King bed
Cozy Room with Balcony
A mid-size queen room with its own balcony. All standard amenities: soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV, desk, bathrobe, slippers, safe, minibar, and streaming services.
Queen bed
Deluxe Junior Suite
Upgraded suite-level room with king bed and additional single, city views, balcony. All signature amenities including streaming services, safe, bathrobe, slippers.
King bed + single bed
Deluxe Room
Upgraded room category with king bed. Features soundproofed windows, balcony, flat-screen TV, desk, bathrobe, slippers, safe, minibar, and streaming services.
King bed
Double Room with Garden View
An entry-level room overlooking the hotel garden. Furnished with soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, balcony, minibar/refrigerator, desk, bathrobe, slippers, and streaming services. Standard amenities throughout.
Two single beds
Large Cozy Room
One of the larger room configurations, sleeping up to three guests with a king bed plus a single. City views, balcony, soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV, desk, minibar, streaming services.
King bed + single bed
Medium Babylon
Mid-size room with king bed. Full standard amenity set including soundproofing, balcony, flat-screen TV, desk, bathrobe, slippers, and safe.
King bed
Medium Cosy
A mid-size room with queen bed and city view. All standard in-room amenities: flat-screen TV, balcony, desk, bathrobe, safe, soundproofed windows, minibar, and streaming services.
Queen bed
Medium Room Panoramic
Panoramic-view king room. Standard amenities with balcony, soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV, desk, minibar, streaming services.
King bedMedium Room with Patio View
Mid-size room overlooking the hotel patio/courtyard. Double bed, soundproofed windows, balcony, flat-screen TV, desk, minibar, bathrobe, and streaming services.
Double bedMedium Room with Street View
King room looking out onto the boulevard. Standard amenity set with soundproofing, balcony, flat-screen TV, desk, bathrobe, safe, and streaming services.
King bedMedium Twin Cozy
Twin room with two single beds — ideal for two guests traveling together. Standard amenities: soundproofed windows, balcony, flat-screen TV, streaming services, bathrobe, minibar.
Two single bedsMedium Witcher Room
A distinctively named mid-size room — one of several rooms at Life Gallery with its own character and name. King bed, full standard amenity set including soundproofing, balcony, streaming services.
King bedOld City Panoramic
A room with panoramic old city views, single plus double bed configuration. Full standard amenity set including balcony, soundproofing, streaming services.
Single bed + double bedPresidential Suite
The flagship suite housed in the 1924 aristocratic mansion building. Neoclassic architecture on the outside, minimalist modern interior. Features a Jacuzzi and a fireplace — both rare in Albanian hotels at this price point. Reported rate around €170 per night.
King bedShobal Room
Individually named and styled king room. Full standard amenity set including soundproofing, balcony, streaming services, minibar, and bathrobe.
King bedThree Bedroom Family Suite
The largest accommodation on offer, sleeping up to four guests across what functions as multiple bedrooms. Single + single + double bed configuration. Full amenity suite: soundproofing, balcony, streaming services, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, safe. Good choice for families.
Two single beds + double bedThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site gym in the newer hotel building. Multiple guests have noted it as 'functional' and 'well-equipped.' Fitness classes also reportedly offered.
Full hammam package bookable directly through the hotel. Detailed via the hotel's Spaces page as a featured experience.
The yard between the hotel's buildings functions as an outdoor terrace in summer, used for dining and socializing. Reviewers have compared the atmosphere to a hip patio bar.
An evening tarot reading experience offered on-site, listed as an evening event on the hotel's Spaces page. Indicative of the hotel's eclectic, spirituality-meets-design ethos.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting room located in the newer hotel wing ground floor. Business centre with copier, fax, and wireless internet. Capacity for small groups.
Complimentary breakfast buffet included with all stays. Consistently praised by guests — one review called it 'outstanding' with 'fresh local and international products.' Available daily.
On-site nightclub with DJ events. The property hosts regular parties and DJ nights during the week.
Pets allowed at no extra charge.
Staff speak Albanian, English, Italian, and Greek.
Airport transfer and drop-off available on request. Call ahead to confirm arrangements.
Both an outdoor reserved parking area and an indoor garage are available. Free of charge for guests.
All hygiene products used throughout the property are natural.
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