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Discover Albania: Experience a Unique Land of Adventure and Beauty

About Albania

Welcome to Albania! This hidden gem in the Balkans is known for its beautiful coastline, rich history, and vibrant culture. Explore the ancient ruins of Butrint or relax on the beaches of the Albanian Riviera. With delicious cuisine, affordable prices, and friendly locals, Albania is the perfect destination for your next adventure.

Albania is a hidden gem in the Balkans that is quickly gaining popularity as a travel destination. Located on the Adriatic Sea, Albania is known for its stunning beaches, fascinating history, and unique culture.

One of the top attractions in Albania is the city of Berat, also known as the "City of a Thousand Windows". This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a well-preserved Ottoman-era old town, complete with narrow cobblestone streets and charming houses. Visitors can explore the city's historic castle, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Another must-see destination in Albania is the Albanian Riviera. This stunning stretch of coastline boasts crystal-clear waters and secluded beaches, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. Visitors can also explore the seaside town of Saranda, which is home to a number of historic landmarks and cultural attractions.

For history buffs, Albania offers a wealth of fascinating sites to explore. The ancient city of Butrint, located in the south of the country, is a popular destination for visitors interested in ancient history. The city was founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BCE and was later occupied by the Romans and Byzantines.

Albania is also home to a vibrant and unique culture, which can be experienced through its traditional music, dance, and food. Visitors can sample local delicacies such as fërgesë, a hearty stew made with meat and peppers, or byrek, a savory pastry filled with cheese and spinach.

Whether you're interested in history, culture, or simply soaking up the sun on a beautiful beach, Albania has something to offer every traveler. Visit this stunning Balkan destination and discover its rich history, breathtaking scenery, and warm hospitality for yourself.

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Popular Stays in Albania

Explore some of the most affordable vacation packages and accommodation stays in Albania

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Mak Albania

The hotel is located within a shopping and entertainment complex in the heart of Tirana. The closest bus station is about 50 metres away and the nearest train station is approximately 2 km from the hotel. The city hotel offers 151 airy guest rooms. The premises are air-conditioned and guests are welcomed in a lobby with a 24-hour reception. 24-hour check-out service is also available. Facilities at the hotel include a currency exchange, lift access to the upper floors, a hairdressing salon and conference facilities. The hotel has a café, bar and a restaurant and 24-hour room service is available. Moreover, guests can take advantage of the laundry service as well as the car park. The hotel's guest rooms are filled with comforting touches like deep-stained wood floors, modern amenities, a business desk and double beds created for a wonderful night's sleep. Rooms also come with voicemail, an en suite bathroom with a shower, bath and bath amenities. Further amenities include rollaway beds, a hairdryer, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, wi-fi, a data port and Internet access. There is also a minibar, coffee maker and a safe in each room. Non-smoking rooms are available. Guests can take a refreshing dip in the hotel's heated indoor or outdoor swimming pools. There is also, aerobics and a sauna on offer. The hotel offers a Piano Bar and Lounge and the Metropolitan restaurant features all-day dining and fusion cuisine.
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Rogner Hotel Tirana

Located in a central business area and well communicated, the Rogner Hotel in Tirana offers easy access to all the attractions of the city, is ideal for a leisure trip, break, or visiting the city. It also allows business travelers to succeed in agreements with the conferencing equipment. The facilities allow guests to enjoy the garden area with use of the outdoor swimming pool (June - September), gym, gourmet restaurant and bar with terrace. The rooms are fully equipped, classified into different categories according to the needs of each guest, all offer space, bathroom with shower, luxury amenities, coffee and tea, room service, satellite tv and even workspace.(The hotel reserves the right to close the pool for pre-booked private events),
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Tirana International

The hotel is located in Tirana, Albania. The hotel comprises 140 comfortable rooms and suites as well as two tastefully decorated executive floors. The hotel amenities include: 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange, cloakroom, and lift access, room and laundry service. The hotel also houses a café, kiosk, hairdressing salon, gift shop, 2 bars, a pub, disco and 2 restaurants. In addition, parking and high-speed Internet access is available. The conference and meeting facilities, with a capacity of up to 900 people, make the hotel the largest conference centre in Albania. There are 9 function rooms, some with high tech installations such as Internet connection, simultaneous translation systems and sound systems. The hotel features a fitness studio, aerobic classes, table tennis, massage treatments and a sauna.
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Vlora International

Located close to the centre of the city, a few meters from the sea, Vlora International Hotel offers a great opportunity to visitors who would like to combine business visits with the possibility to explore Vlora. Discover on your own the city centre, museums, shops and nice bars. The hotel has finished a total reconstruction in August 2007 becoming truly a hotel of a deluxe category. In terms of facilities it is by far the best hotel in Vlora and one of the best in Albania. Furthermore it offers a gym, an indoor swimming pool, and several meeting facilities making it a perfect venue for business events.
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Butrinti

Exceeding your expectations is always our goal at the Butrinti Hotel. We go beyond superb accommodations, deluxe amenities and the city's best location to a new level of hospitality. Experience an extraordinary award-winning hotel.
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Adriatik Hotel, Bw Premier Collection

Best Western Premier Collection Adriatik Hotel is an historic landmark, located right on the beach of Durres, Albania. Built in 1957, as the first Albanian Luxury Beachfront hotel and resort, reopened as a private, independent hotel in 2003. 70 rooms, two indoor Restaurants, three outdoor bars, events and conference rooms, tennis court, outdoor Pools filled with sea water, indoor pool and spa with massage rooms, face treatments, hamam, and sauna. This five star luxury property lays on 16 acres of lush gardens, positioned on the national road: five minute drive from center of Durres, four minute drive from the port of Durres, 25 minute drive from the international airport ‘Mother Teresa’, and only 40 minute drive from Tirana, the capital of Albania. We additionally offer transfers to and from airport, with our driver and our comfortable vehicles and personalized, customized city tours.
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Grand Europa

Grand hotel Europa is a luxury hotel situated in the heart of Shkodra offering its guests the atmosphere of a grand hotel with every modern amenity.The 50 spacious elegant rooms are cosy and at the same time refined.
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Arvi

This hotel is located 150 m from the Archaeology Museum and the amphitheatre. It lies 1 km from Durrës port, the City Hall and the centre of the city. From Taulantia boulevard guests can experience the local population's traditional evening stroll along the seaside. This hotel is set on Taulantia boulevard, one of the most beautiful and popular areas of Durres city. This 9-storey city establishment offers panoramic views and comprises a total of 42 rooms. Built in 2002, it offers suitable and comfortable accommodation for leisure and business travellers alike. Facilities on offer to guests include a restaurant on site. All rooms are well furnished and appointed with amenities offering all modern comforts. They feature classic standard interiors and come with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms also feature either a balcony or a terrace. The hotel restaurant is specially appointed in classic style and offers a comfortable and elegant environment with the most exquisite dishes.

Things to do in Albania

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Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
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Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder

Join this small group hiking tour in Theth National Park and hike to Blue Eye and Grunasi Waterfall in one day
Kruja & Mount Sarisalltik including traditional lunch
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Kruja & Mount Sarisalltik including traditional lunch

Historic Kruje & Mt Sarisalltik Full day with Lunch Included Experience Kruje with an expert local guide, all inclusive day tour with no hidden cost. Amazing views, castles, museums, markets and more all in one unique and unforgettable tour. Visit an underground mosque, traditional local bazaar and see views over Tirana to the ocean. Lunch is included and a beverage of your choice. Join Inspire ME World for your visit to this ancient city
Full day tour of Kruja & Durres from Tirana
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Full day tour of Kruja & Durres from Tirana

This small group tour of Kruja and Durres offers a chance to visit the cradle of Albanian resistance and the ancient town of Durres.
Walking tour of Tirana including BunkArt 2
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Walking tour of Tirana including BunkArt 2

Tirana offers a combination of museums, historic sites and Ottoman, Italian and communist architecture.
Pearls of Albania tour in eight days (3 UNESCO sites)
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Pearls of Albania tour in eight days (3 UNESCO sites)

This 8-day tour program is designed to offer a combination of best historical UNESCO sites such as Berat, Gjirokastra and Butrint with traditions, local culture and culinary wonders. This tour of Albania takes you through some of the most beautiful national parks. During these eight days, you will be able to visit some medieval splendour cities and spectacular land and seascapes of Albania.
Museum of Kruja
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Tour of Kruja and Wine Tasting in one Day from Tirana

Famous for its unique Medieval History, traditions and religions tolerance, Kruja is, for instance, one of the cities with the brightest past in Albania. Starting from the XI century it has always been a stronghold in countless wars. In addition, this day tour brings the best values of Kruja unique Old Bazaar, the famous castle, Ethnographic Museum and more. This tour is well balanced between driving and some short walks into charming cobblestone streets of Kruja and inside its castle. The tour of Kruja could not have finished better than a wine tasting experience in a local winery, not dar from Kruja and Tirana.
From Tirana: Kruja castle, the old Bazaar and Sarisalltik
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From Tirana: Kruja castle, the old Bazaar and Sarisalltik

Explore the historic Kruja Castle, one of Albania's most significant landmarks. Discover the country's largest bazaar and browse local handicrafts, and enjoy the Sari Salltik mountain viewpoint.
Venetian Tower-Durres
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Durres, Kruje, Full Day Trip From Tirana

Take a full-day tour of bustling Durres and Kruja. Experience the rich Albanian culture and history during this guided trip through mosques, museums, palaces, bazaars, and more. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your camera for this walking tour showcasing these unique Albanian sites.

Why People Love Albania

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Msira21
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Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Beautiful landscape and amazing mountains. This was the perfect city escape in one day, Albania keeps surprising us with its beauty and nature. Would definitely visit again soon
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737albanp
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Jul 2019
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Me and my friends had a Tour of Albania this July and I did not know about this crazy surprise. They told me we were going to see Tirana from the mountain with a cable car. When I went there the instructors were waiting for us. What an amazing experience, you get to see Tirana while flying. They ...
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371jonnyb
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Oct 2022
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Full Day tour of Theth & Blue Eye from Tirana or Shkoder
Theth is an area of stunning natural beauty, and is a must if you are in Albania. Do it with these guys; they are polite and accommodating, fitting me in at the last minute. My tour guide, Eri, was a joy to spend the day with. He drove us around with consummate skill, and never failed to provide ...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Albania

What are the top attractions to visit in Albania?

Albania is full of cultural and historical sites, as well as natural beauty. Here are some top attractions: -Tirana, the capital city -The Albanian Alps -Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site -The Albanian Riviera -Butrint, an ancient Greek and Roman city

What are some recommended outdoor activities in Albania?

Albania is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some recommended activities: -Hiking in the Albanian Alps -Relaxing on the beaches of the Albanian Riviera -Boat tours of the Albanian coastline -Exploring the numerous national parks in the country

What is the best time of year to visit Albania?

The best time to visit Albania depends on your interests. If you’re interested in outdoor activities, the best time to visit is during the spring or summer. If you’re more interested in historical sites and cultural experiences, you can visit any time of year.

What are some traditional foods to try in Albania?

Albanian cuisine is influenced by Mediterranean and Balkan flavors. Some traditional foods to try include: -Tav kosi, a baked lamb and yogurt dish -Byrek, a savory pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables -Qofte, meatballs made with beef or lamb -Baklava, a sweet pastry made with phyllo dough and honey

What are some recommended accommodations in Albania?

Albania has a range of accommodations, from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious hotels. Here are some recommendations: -Tirana International Hotel & Conference Centre -Hotel Colosseo Tirana -Grand Hotel Europa -Regina Hotel

What are some cultural experiences to have in Albania?

Albania has a rich cultural heritage that is worth exploring. Here are some cultural experiences to have: -Visit the National Museum of History in Tirana -Attend a traditional Albanian folk music and dance performance -Visit the ancient city of Butrint

What are some recommended day trips from Tirana?

Tirana is a great base for exploring the rest of Albania. Here are some recommended day trips: -Kruja, the birthplace of Albania’s national hero, Skanderbeg -The Albanian Alps, for hiking and stunning views -Durres, a historic port city with a beautiful beach

What are some tips for traveling in Albania?

Here are some tips for traveling in Albania: -Be prepared to pay in cash, as credit cards are not widely accepted -Be cautious when driving, as roads can be narrow and winding -Learn a few basic Albanian phrases

What are some recommended beaches in Albania?

Albania has a beautiful coastline with many beaches to choose from. Here are some recommendations: -Saranda Beach, on the Albanian Riviera -Dhrmi Beach, on the Albanian Riviera -Ksamil Beach, near the Greek border

What are some popular festivals and events in Albania?

Albania has a number of festivals and events throughout the year. Here are some popular ones: -Tirana International Film Festival, in November -Kala Festival, a music festival in June -Tirana Book Fair, in November