in a stately building, this informal hotel is 8 minutes' walk from skanderbeg square in the city center, and 18 km from tirana international airport. a suite has a living room. warmly decorated rooms with cushioned headboards provide free wi fi, flat screen tvs, minifridges and safes; upgraded rooms add sitting areas. parking is complimentary. an airport shuttle is available. there's a traditional restaurant with archways and stained glass windows, as well as a lobby bar. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm Tirana International Airport 36 min
Kulla e Sahatit (5 min) This landmark, 1822 clock tower features 90 spiral steps, Islamic architecture & scenic city views. Skanderbeg Statue (6 min) A 36-foot bronze statue of the 15th century war commander on horseback. Bunk'Art 2 (5 min) Unique Albanian history museum inside a preserved, Communist-era nuclear pit bunker. Grand Park of Tirana (12 min) Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake. Tanners' Bridge (4 min) Former 18th-century stone livestock bridge, now restored for use by pedestrians. National Arts Gallery (6 min) National art museum displaying works by Albanian & international artists in a contemporary space. House of Leaves (9 min) Dajti Ekspres (15 min) Scenic, popular 4670 m-long cable car line that takes tourists to the top of Dajti Mountain. Park Rinia (9 min) Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants. Skanderbeg Square (7 min) Prominent, central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings. Dajti (46 min) Expansive, forested mountain range featuring waterfalls, canyons & caves, plus a gondola for hikers. National History Museum (8 min) Major museum in a Communist-era building featuring themed exhibitions about the history of Albania. Pyramid of Tirana (9 min) Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center. Bunk’Art (16 min) Former Cold War bunker, now an underground contemporary art & history museum over several floors. Et'hem Bej Mosque (5 min) Guided tours are offered at this 18th-century mosque with colorful frescoes in the city center. |