Hotel Elisa Tirana is a smart four-star hotel affiliated with the Spanish Meliá group, and one of the best mid-range choices in the city. It stands at 199 Rruga e Dibrës, the long street running north-east from the centre, about 1.3 kilometres from Skanderbeg Square and a similar distance from the New Bazaar, so you can walk to the sights in fifteen to twenty minutes. Rooms are modern and comfortable, many with balconies and rain showers, and the suites add a lounge and a whirlpool or designer bathtub. The UME Spa is the highlight, with a salt room, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and massage treatments, open to guests aged fifteen and over. Two restaurants and bars cover fusion dining and cocktails, and the breakfast buffet gets warm praise from guests. Meliá lists it as a certified sustainable property, and Expedia rates it 9.0 out of 10 from more than 150 reviews, with recent stays in September 2026.
Location and getting around: Rruga e Dibrës is a lively local street lined with shops and cafés, a little away from the tourist centre. Walk to Skanderbeg Square and the Toptani area in about fifteen minutes, or take a short taxi. The New Bazaar is close, which makes it a natural base for food lovers.
The rooms: standard rooms are well designed, and some have balconies. Junior suites and suites with whirlpool tubs are good value for couples who want a little more space.
Who it suits: couples and independent travellers who want four-star comfort and a spa at a fair price, and who do not mind a short walk to the centre. It is also a sound pick for a winter stay, when the spa comes into its own.
Good to know: there is no swimming pool and only limited valet parking for a fee, so drivers should reserve a space ahead. Spa access may not be included in every rate, and the city tax is collected at the hotel, so confirm what you will pay on arrival.
Why stay here
- ✓UME Spa with salt room and sauna
- ✓Steam room and jacuzzi
- ✓Suites with whirlpool bathtubs
- ✓Rooms with balconies
- ✓Two restaurants and bars
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Airport transfer on request
- ✓Certified sustainable property
Good questions
How far is Hotel Elisa from Skanderbeg Square?+
It is about 1.3 kilometres, or a fifteen-minute walk. The New Bazaar is a similar distance.
Does Hotel Elisa have a spa?+
Yes, the UME Spa has a salt room, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and treatments for guests aged fifteen and over. Check whether access is included in your rate.
Does Hotel Elisa have a pool?+
No, there is no swimming pool. The spa and jacuzzi are the wellness facilities.
