Guesthouse 1859.

True hospitality is a gesture of love and thrives when people benefit from it.

View of Livadhi beach from the castle of Himara
A person in a white shirt inspects a honeycomb frame covered with bees outdoors, with green hills in the Dolomites.Persona che lavora in un orto rialzato su terrazza ad Alta Badia, Dolomiti sullo sfondo; piante verdi e una ciotola di erbe.A hand with a beaded bracelet holds a pale blue cornflower among tall wildflowers in a sunlit field.

01the property

A truly unexpected house in the heart of Himara

Guesthouse 1859 is a traditional bed and breakfast with 3 rooms, each with its own unique style. We are a place to disconnect and feel at home. Here, every corner invites serenity, surrounded by the unique essence of Himara. Relax, breathe and let yourself be enveloped by tranquility.

A person wearing a white shirt and glasses operates a wooden grain mill, pouring flour into a carved wooden bowl in a warm, rustic interior.Una persona tiene un barattolo di vetro con coperchio aperto, pieno di petali di rosa secchi di colore viola-rosa.Maximilian and Andrea in the Guesthouse 1859 kitchen wearing blue aprons smile over muffins on a tray while referencing an open cookbook.
View of the breakfast area.

02the breakfast

Breakfast. Made with love.

Our cuisine is shaped by our flavours and tastes. Homemade, to us, isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the essence of who we are and what we believe in.

Enter the cuisine
A selection of plates for breakfast.A selection of plates for breakfast.A selection of plates for breakfast.
Photo of the whole room.

03the rooms

Dream sweet dreams of pebble beaches, turquoise waters and mediterranean sun.

Here, you don’t have to rush. Here, you don’t have to stress. This is a place for peace and quiet.

The rooms
View of the wardrobe and fridge.View of the kitchinette and entrance of the room.View of the bathroom and shower.
Being the capital of the ancient times old town Himara has the most important monuments and cultural history.

04the old town

A ghost town atop a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea

Being the capital of the region since ancient times old town Himara has the most important monuments and cultural history.

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The church of St. Serghious and Bakhus at the top of the castle town.View of Livadhi beach and the Ionian sea from the castle of Himare.Aerial view of the old town ruins.
Aerial view of Apelistra beach, just south of Livadhi beach. 10 minutes from our property.

05the beaches

A change of scene and pace from the beaches

The rugged coastline of Albanian Riviera, with secluded coves and golden beaches surrounded by azure water, is a true revelation when travelers first started to explore the region of Himare.

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Tucked away just south of the center, there’s absolutely no question that Filikuri Beach is one of the best beaches near Himare!The Aquarium Beach is a small, secluded pebble beach with crystal clear water in a small cove among the rocks.You’ll have to walk the last couple of kilometers, but I promise that you'll find what might be Albania’s most beautiful beach.