Villa Merkaj, Berat Castle

Our weighted 10-point Holiday Score combines Google's overall rating, review volume, and sentiment around specific topics (service, food, atmosphere, accessibility). Sub-dimension scores weight category-specific signals — for restaurants we look at food and value mentions; for hotels at cleanliness and location; for beaches at water quality and facilities. Accessibility is weighted from verified wheelchair and mobility attributes.

Scores above 8.5 represent outstanding quality. 10.0 is reserved for editorial picks.

Why we like it

We value places where you can wake up inside history without the formality of a larger hotel. Villa Merkaj's guests consistently mention the host's genuine warmth and the intimate feel of the rooms — exactly what makes staying in Berat's old town memorable rather than just convenient.