Alba's Guidebook

Alba
Alba's Guidebook

Brunch

Best brunch, you can order the Albanian breakfast which is Petulla ( a type of donut, but better) and is served with cheese, honey and jam.
14 místní doporučují
Bufe Wine Bar
Rruga Reshit Çollaku
14 místní doporučují
Best brunch, you can order the Albanian breakfast which is Petulla ( a type of donut, but better) and is served with cheese, honey and jam.
Nice brunches
18 místní doporučují
TeDuKtu
18 místní doporučují
Nice brunches
One of the best places you can treat yourself with a brunch right in the heart of the Block
28 místní doporučují
Çoko Bistro & Bar
Nr 7 Rruga Pjetër Bogdani
28 místní doporučují
One of the best places you can treat yourself with a brunch right in the heart of the Block
10 místní doporučují
Mon Amour
Rruga e Barrikadave
10 místní doporučují
Buke dhe Embelsira Franceze
Rruga Ibrahim Rugova

Food scene

For fine dining, this place has very delicious food and nice view of Tirana
11 místní doporučují
LIFT Steak & Rooftop Bar
11 místní doporučují
For fine dining, this place has very delicious food and nice view of Tirana
If you are looking for great traditional Albanian food, this is the place. The chef has also won awards and has been recommended by international newspapers. It is great for meat lovers but also vegans can enjoy burek or other Albanian specialities.
47 místní doporučují
Mullixhiu
47 místní doporučují
If you are looking for great traditional Albanian food, this is the place. The chef has also won awards and has been recommended by international newspapers. It is great for meat lovers but also vegans can enjoy burek or other Albanian specialities.
Best seafood restaurant, especially if you enjoy raw fish dishes. You need a reservation by calling the number posted in google
22 místní doporučují
FISHOP
Rruga Qamil Guranjaku
22 místní doporučují
Best seafood restaurant, especially if you enjoy raw fish dishes. You need a reservation by calling the number posted in google
Nice restaurant for enjoying a cozy place and delicious Italian food
39 místní doporučují
Artigiano at Vila
9 Rruga Papa Gjon Pali II
39 místní doporučují
Nice restaurant for enjoying a cozy place and delicious Italian food
Great steaks and very fine dining ($$$).
7 místní doporučují
TRIBE Urban Gastronomy Tirana
7 místní doporučují
Great steaks and very fine dining ($$$).
For greek street food lovers
8 místní doporučují
OPA Greek Street food
15 Rruga Sami Frashëri
8 místní doporučují
For greek street food lovers
Good italian restaurant
15 místní doporučují
Panevino
18 Rruga Abdi Toptani
15 místní doporučují
Good italian restaurant
Good mexican food
13 místní doporučují
Serendipity the Mexican
13 místní doporučují
Good mexican food
Best sushi in Tirana
Villa Yamato
13 Rruga Papa Gjon Pali II
Best sushi in Tirana
Nice Albanian food, located inside Castle of Tirana, near the city center
22 místní doporučují
Ceren Ismet Shehu
22 místní doporučují
Nice Albanian food, located inside Castle of Tirana, near the city center
Nice cozy restaurant
9 místní doporučují
Kripe dhe piper
44 Rruga Sami Frashëri
9 místní doporučují
Nice cozy restaurant
Bio sustainable food. Its outside of Tirana so you would need a car to go there, but the place, food, view is amazing. This place is located in a historic medieval spot where you can visit the castle of Petrela
Fustanella Farm
Bio sustainable food. Its outside of Tirana so you would need a car to go there, but the place, food, view is amazing. This place is located in a historic medieval spot where you can visit the castle of Petrela
UKA Farm is the best nearest place outside of Tirana if you are a wine lover and would like to taste Albanian wine. The farm has a restaurant offering a variety of organic food choices. It is stretched along the wine yards making it the perfect place for a romantic or family/friends occasion. A tour in the wine cellar is also possibly upon request.
6 místní doporučují
Uka Farm
Rruga Adem Jashari
6 místní doporučují
UKA Farm is the best nearest place outside of Tirana if you are a wine lover and would like to taste Albanian wine. The farm has a restaurant offering a variety of organic food choices. It is stretched along the wine yards making it the perfect place for a romantic or family/friends occasion. A tour in the wine cellar is also possibly upon request.
Great seafood
Delishfish
Rruga Medar Shtylla
Great seafood
Bio food and the view is nice
Fustanella Farm
Bio food and the view is nice

Sightseeing

Located at the start of the main boulevard, this square was designed and planned by italian architect Gherardo Bosoo between 1939-41. Next to it see the stadium which is behind the square and walk in the main boulevard until the Skanderbeg square. During the walk you can see different landmarks, like the presidency, prime minister's office, other ministries, the Pyramid, etc.
8 místní doporučují
Sheshi Nënë Tereza
Sheshi Nënë Tereza
8 místní doporučují
Located at the start of the main boulevard, this square was designed and planned by italian architect Gherardo Bosoo between 1939-41. Next to it see the stadium which is behind the square and walk in the main boulevard until the Skanderbeg square. During the walk you can see different landmarks, like the presidency, prime minister's office, other ministries, the Pyramid, etc.
The castle of Tirana is a nice place to hang out and maybe buy a few souvenirs.
49 místní doporučují
Kalaja e Tiranës
Shëtitorja Murat Toptani
49 místní doporučují
The castle of Tirana is a nice place to hang out and maybe buy a few souvenirs.
Great place to learn about Albanian history in the communist era. Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. The Bunker itself is a symbol of repression and isolation from a war with the Soviets that never happened!
195 místní doporučují
Bunk'Art 1
Rruga Fadil Deliu
195 místní doporučují
Great place to learn about Albanian history in the communist era. Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. The Bunker itself is a symbol of repression and isolation from a war with the Soviets that never happened!
The market offers a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables grown locally in the surrounding areas of Tirana, fish and meat, regional Albanian wine and raki. Many colorful buildings, restaurants and bakeries are surrounded. Recently, there have been a raising interest to make the Bazaar a touristic attraction. However in 2017, the bazaar were renovated and reconstructed.
110 místní doporučují
Pazari i Ri
110 místní doporučují
The market offers a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables grown locally in the surrounding areas of Tirana, fish and meat, regional Albanian wine and raki. Many colorful buildings, restaurants and bakeries are surrounded. Recently, there have been a raising interest to make the Bazaar a touristic attraction. However in 2017, the bazaar were renovated and reconstructed.
You can check the following link as well: http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do
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Tirana
39 místní doporučují
You can check the following link as well: http://www.visit-tirana.com/things-to-do
If you feel a bit tired from the pressure and noise of the city, take a walk in the lake park. You will find yourself within minutes in the greenest area the city has to offer. Going for a jogg, reading a book by the lake or having a coffee or beer with your friends is always worth it in this park.
132 místní doporučují
Liqeni Artificial i Tiranёs
132 místní doporučují
If you feel a bit tired from the pressure and noise of the city, take a walk in the lake park. You will find yourself within minutes in the greenest area the city has to offer. Going for a jogg, reading a book by the lake or having a coffee or beer with your friends is always worth it in this park.
Treat yourself with a cable car ride up to the Dajti mountain to get an unforgettable view on Tirana. Depending on the traffic in the city within a 15 min drive you can reach the cable car express and go up the mountain for lunch, dinner or just coffee. Hiking down to the city could also be an option.
6 místní doporučují
Dajti Express Cable Car station
6 místní doporučují
Treat yourself with a cable car ride up to the Dajti mountain to get an unforgettable view on Tirana. Depending on the traffic in the city within a 15 min drive you can reach the cable car express and go up the mountain for lunch, dinner or just coffee. Hiking down to the city could also be an option.

Cool bars

Here I am listing the best bars of Tirana where you can find a pretty nice Tirana vibe and cool people around :)
Great cocktails, great music and cool people hanging around. It also has a unique style since it is refurbished from old Albanian apartments from the communist period, which makes it great for tourists who want to have a physical touch of that era.
61 místní doporučují
Radio Bar Tirana
Rruga Ismail Qemali
61 místní doporučují
Great cocktails, great music and cool people hanging around. It also has a unique style since it is refurbished from old Albanian apartments from the communist period, which makes it great for tourists who want to have a physical touch of that era.
Great cocktails, music and cool people. It has a french style with small 2 people tables outside. Bonus: if you are a car lover you can enjoy looking at the expensive cars which will be riding around the area.
24 místní doporučují
Tribeca Bar Tirana
Rruga Vaso Pasha
24 místní doporučují
Great cocktails, music and cool people. It has a french style with small 2 people tables outside. Bonus: if you are a car lover you can enjoy looking at the expensive cars which will be riding around the area.
This is a good option for having a drink or eating (the sushi is also pretty good). Kind of a fusion bar. It might be a bit pricey.
43 místní doporučují
Salt Tirana
Rruga Pjetër Bogdani
43 místní doporučují
This is a good option for having a drink or eating (the sushi is also pretty good). Kind of a fusion bar. It might be a bit pricey.
Nice place for rakia lovers
19 místní doporučují
Komiteti - Kafe Muzeum
Rruga Papa Gjon Pali II
19 místní doporučují
Nice place for rakia lovers
At the top of this hotel there is a very nice bar and restaurant. I would recommend the restaurant not only for the great food and sushi but also for the view of Tirana and the sunsets you can enjoy there.
11 místní doporučují
Xheko Imperial Hotel
11 místní doporučují
At the top of this hotel there is a very nice bar and restaurant. I would recommend the restaurant not only for the great food and sushi but also for the view of Tirana and the sunsets you can enjoy there.
15 místní doporučují
Meduzas irish Pub
Rruga Mustafa Matohiti
15 místní doporučují
Cozy place to hang around for a drink or two. The bartenders came from a long career in Greece offering a good variety of great cocktails! The vibe is pretty good and you won’t regret it.
35 místní doporučují
Nouvelle Vague Tirana
Rruga Pjetër Bogdani
35 místní doporučují
Cozy place to hang around for a drink or two. The bartenders came from a long career in Greece offering a good variety of great cocktails! The vibe is pretty good and you won’t regret it.
Best cocktail bar in Tirana located in a busy corner in the Block. A drink here can get you in the mood :)
22 místní doporučují
Colonial Cocktails Academy Tirana
3 Rruga Pjetër Bogdani
22 místní doporučují
Best cocktail bar in Tirana located in a busy corner in the Block. A drink here can get you in the mood :)
This bar is situated right in front of the main square, therefore you can enjoy the view of the square and the sunset while having a drink.
9 místní doporučují
Cafe Botanica
Sheshi Skënderbej
9 místní doporučují
This bar is situated right in front of the main square, therefore you can enjoy the view of the square and the sunset while having a drink.

Coffee places

Here I am listing coffee places to enjoy in the mornings with a croissant or muffin
7 místní doporučují
Mulliri i Vjetër
Rruga e Kavajës
7 místní doporučují
The mon cheri chain coffee places are all quite nice. They offer good coffee, croissants and muffins. I am listing here the one which is right next to the apartment.
Mon Cheri Sheshi Willson
Rruga Sami Frashëri
The mon cheri chain coffee places are all quite nice. They offer good coffee, croissants and muffins. I am listing here the one which is right next to the apartment.
The Sophie chain coffee places are all quite nice. They offer good coffee, croissants and muffins. I am listing here the one which is right next to the apartment.
6 místní doporučují
Sophie Caffe Sheshi Wilson
Rruga Sami Frashëri
6 místní doporučují
The Sophie chain coffee places are all quite nice. They offer good coffee, croissants and muffins. I am listing here the one which is right next to the apartment.
The mulliri chain coffee places are all quite nice. They have the best coffee . I am listing here the one which is right next to the apartment.
Mulliri Vjeter
Sheshi Willson
The mulliri chain coffee places are all quite nice. They have the best coffee . I am listing here the one which is right next to the apartment.

Neighbourhoods

This is the neighborhood with all the bars, restaurants and clubs. The apartment is only 5 minutes away walking distance from it.
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Blloku
132 místní doporučují
This is the neighborhood with all the bars, restaurants and clubs. The apartment is only 5 minutes away walking distance from it.
This is the biggest shopping center in the city center and the area around it is quite nice. There is a pedestrian street with cafés and restaurants and the old castle of Tirana.
11 místní doporučují
Toptani Plaza
Shëtitorja Murat Toptani
11 místní doporučují
This is the biggest shopping center in the city center and the area around it is quite nice. There is a pedestrian street with cafés and restaurants and the old castle of Tirana.

Entertainment

If during your stay you’ll fill lucky enough, you can as well try rolling the dice in the Grand Casino. But in case you’re not a player, this is a good place to go just for a drink, especially during Covid times when all bars and restaurants must close around 10-11 PM, this place will be always open ;)
Grand Casino Tirana
If during your stay you’ll fill lucky enough, you can as well try rolling the dice in the Grand Casino. But in case you’re not a player, this is a good place to go just for a drink, especially during Covid times when all bars and restaurants must close around 10-11 PM, this place will be always open ;)
10 minutes drive from your location, you can find the TEG shopping center, within which, Cineplexx Tirana offers the best experience a movie enthusiast could get in terms of movie theaters.
Cineplexx Albania
Autostrada Tiranë - Elbasan
10 minutes drive from your location, you can find the TEG shopping center, within which, Cineplexx Tirana offers the best experience a movie enthusiast could get in terms of movie theaters.