Tirana … Visit the market near the train station, have a drink at sunset on the top of the Sky Tower (but beware the prices, they are more European level), try the pizza and byrek in the streets, drink a coffee at the Sheshi Skanderbeg (they have the normal prices there), and don't expect a clean and quiet city.
Tirana Backpacker Hostel in Tirana … If you visit Tirana, stay at this hostel! It's clean, never packed with people, the managers remember your name even if you come back four weeks later! There is an outside kitchen newly installed in the garden and so much more!
Tirana Backpacker Hostel in Tirana … This ranks right up there as one of the best hostels I have ever visited. With only thirteen beds, you are never cramped! The staff is so fun, happy to invite you out with them or guide you in the right direction. I added an extra day to my visit, enjoying my stay so much! Nice job Tirana!
Berat Backpackers in Berat … I was there for only one night, excellent location, clean and fresh rooms (very important during warm day in Albania), friendly staff, extra cool owner, nice crowd.
Tirana Backpacker Hostel in Tirana … There's a big clingy dog waiting for you in a nice old villa, the rooms were light-flooded and spacious. If you love the silence, ask for a room at the back of the house, so you're not gonna be disturbed by the noisy street. There have been massive water problems -- we know about the water problems in Albania, but the hostel was badly prepared for the situation. All in all a nice and recommending place to stay!
Tirana Backpacker Hostel in Tirana … I't's a great little hostel. There's plenty of room and people aren't packed in, it's clean, and it has good facilities (wash machine and stove to use). Edvin and the other staff are also very friendly and will go out of there way to help you out. Great place!
Tirana Backpacker Hostel in Tirana … Friendly staff, well located and in a country not often visited. The hostel is clean, you have washing machine and a stove to use - it's one of, if not the best hostels i have stayed in. I definitely recommend staying here instead of a dodgy cheap hotel. Well done guys.
Hotel Kalemi in Gjirokastër … I stayed here in summer '04 and loved the hotel. The owner had been working hard on preserving the hotel, as well as other buildings in the town, to be kept as fine examples of local architecture, and the hotel's decor is very much in this style. After the chaotic Tirana, I found the hotel and town to be very serene and relaxing -- it was cool inside despite the baking heat outside. The owner spoke good English and very welcoming, although not obtrusive, and very enthusiastic towards travelers who visit Albania. The hotel is on a high point in the town, so you can sit on the balcony and watch the sun go down. Gjirokastra is a wonderful town too and shouldn't be missed if you visit this great country.
Hotel Mangalemi in Berat … this was one of the best places ive ever stayed in, and for the price it was a bargain! close to everything, and easy to find, the staff were friendly and the rooms were spacious and had air-conditioning. they also served food which was reasonably priced. everything was clean, in fact, it was perfect!
Hotel Kalemi in Gjirokastër … But it's not the cheapest choice. The room was big, but we stayed in another building, which wasn't as nice as the main building but cheaper (3000 Lek double room). Very clean and quiet, owner speaks English very well.
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