A lakeside hotel in Fierzë, on Lake Koman

The closest base to Lake Koman and the Shala River

Finding a good hotel in Fierzë is the part of a northern Albania trip most travellers leave to the last minute — and then struggle with, because Fierzë is a tiny, remote settlement at the head of Lake Koman with very few places to stay. Hotel Raja is the one most visitors are looking for: a family-run, lakeside hotel right where the boats leave, with rooms that face straight out over the water and the mountains behind it.

We are a working hotel and the boat operator, which is what makes Fierzë easy from here. Step out of your room and you are a few minutes from the Fierzë ferry port, the jetty for Shala River boat tours, and the road that climbs to Valbonë valley and the Peaks of the Balkans. You don't need to chase three different companies — staying with us puts the hotel, the ferry, the boat trips and the transfers in one place.

Rooms & prices

Rooms are simple, clean and built around the view. There are two options:

• Double room — €45 per night. A private room for two, with lake and mountain views, ideal for couples.
• Group room — €20 per person, per night. A shared room for up to 6 guests, perfect for hikers and small groups crossing the lake.

Every room looks over Lake Koman, and there is free parking if you arrive by car. Check-in is from 12:00 and check-out is 11:00. We accept cash and bank transfer in euros, and you never pay in advance — message us and we confirm your room within 24 hours.

Why stay overnight in Fierzë?

Most people pass through Fierzë in a rush, trying to do the Koman ferry and the Shala River in a single exhausting day. Staying the night changes the trip completely. You catch the lake at dawn before the day boats arrive, you start the Shala River tour early when the canyon is quiet, and you don't have to gamble on ferry timings. For anyone walking the Peaks of the Balkans route between Valbonë, Theth and Montenegro, Fierzë is the natural rest point on the Albanian side.

Getting to Hotel Raja

Fierzë is remote — that is its charm. Guests usually arrive one of two ways:

• By ferry: the morning Koman–Fierzë ferry crosses Lake Koman and arrives at the Fierzë port near the hotel.
• By road: from Shkodër by car or transfer. If you are coming from Valbonë, we run a direct car transfer.

Tell us how you're travelling and we'll help line up the timing so you're not left waiting at the port.