set on a leafy side street, this relaxed hotel is 2 km from both tiranas main plaza, skanderbeg square, and the grand park of tirana, a vast public park with an artificial lake. breakfast is complimentary. amenities include a warm italian restaurant, a casual bar with floor to ceiling windows, and an outdoor terrace with seating. cozy rooms come with satellite tv, wi fi and minifridges; some feature canopy beds, and many include balconies. suites add living areas. the hotel is a 7 minute walk from 3 bus stops. check in time: 2:00 pm Tirana International Airport 34 min
National Arts Gallery (18 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. Park Rinia (16 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. Bunk'Art 2 (19 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. Grand Park of Tirana (15 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Dajti Ekspres (21 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. House of Leaves (16 min) Kulla e Sahatit (20 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Dajti (50 min) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. National History Museum (10 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Pyramid of Tirana (16 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Tanners' Bridge (11 min) Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians. Skanderbeg Statue (19 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Et'hem Bej Mosque (20 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. Skanderbeg Square (19 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Bunk’Art (22 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. |