Tirana

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Set off to discover Albania in one of our Best Western hotels, where comfort, services and quality will live up to your expectations. Stay in a hotel in Albania to immerse yourself in the culture and charm of this multi-faceted country.

A stay in Tirana is an opportunity to visit the capital, world-famous for its atypical and colourful architecture. Blending Soviet, Fascist and Ottoman influences, the city offers a unique atmosphere to its visitors. Architecture and art lovers, let yourselves be captivated by Skanderbeg Square, the pastel-coloured buildings and the various museums recounting the history of the country.

Between cultural visits and discovering the main tourist sites, Tirana guarantees a change of scenery in an authentic atmosphere.

Your hotel in Tirana

Combining a rich and varied culture, a beautiful natural setting and colourful architecture, the capital deserves to be explored at leisure. Drop off your bags and enjoy a delicious Albanian coffee on a terrace, a true institution and a way of life here. In Albania, time is precious and every second counts. Take a breath, you are on holiday!

To learn more about the history of the country and better understand the communist period, the Bunk'Art museum is well worth a visit, as is the National History Museum of Tirana, dedicated to the capital. Lovers of thrills and incredible panoramas should head for the Dajti Express cable car to gain some height before going to Dajti National Park, which will appeal to young and old alike. Continue your nature break in the largest park in the city, the Parku i Madh, before admiring the sunset while sipping a drink at the Skytower bar. Rotating almost 360°, it offers a breathtaking view over the whole city .

As for places of interest, you cannot miss the Pyramid of Tirana, with its singular and distinctive architecture, before visiting the city's 3 emblematic monuments: the Catholic Cathedral, the Mosque and the Orthodox Church. And to soak up the buzz that reigns in Tirana, there is nothing better than strolling through the countless local markets, tasting fresh fish at Patok Laguna and then enjoying a drink in the trendiest district, Blloku.

How to get to Tirana?

To reach your hotel in Albania as quickly and simply as possible, the plane remains the recommended means of transport. With regular direct flights from Paris, a 2.5-hour journey is all it takes for a total change of scenery. Enjoying a strategic location, Tirana International Airport is just 11 km from the centre of the capital.