Tirana International Hotel and Conference Centre stands on Skanderbeg Square itself, so the Et’hem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower and the Skanderbeg Monument are a couple of minutes’ walk from the lobby. It is a four-star hotel with 168 rooms and a conference centre, which means a large building with a ballroom and a busy ground floor. Guests have La Pergola, a restaurant serving international dishes with outdoor seating, a bar and two cafés, plus on-site shops and a casino. Rooms are air conditioned, there is free wifi throughout and a business centre with computers, and a 24-hour reception handles check-in at any hour. Free parking is a real advantage in a city where central parking is scarce, and an airport transfer can be arranged for a fee. The hotel does not advertise a pool or spa, so it suits travellers who want location and convenience rather than resort facilities. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 from more than 900 reviews.
Location and getting around
The square is the hub of Tirana, so the tower puts you within a short walk of Bunk’Art 2, the New Bazaar, the Pyramid and the cafés and restaurants of Blloku. Day-trip pickups to Berat, Kruja, Durrës and other destinations usually start near the centre, and taxis are easy to find. The airport is around forty minutes by road.
The rooms and facilities
Expect practical, comfortable rooms rather than boutique design. The large public areas mean the hotel can feel busy when a conference is in town, and with a ballroom, a business centre and a casino on site it attracts groups and business guests.
Who it suits
First-time visitors who want the shortest walks to the main sights, business travellers, small groups and anyone who needs free parking. It is less suited to travellers who want a pool, a spa or a quiet, intimate hotel. Ask for a higher floor facing the square if you want a view, and check whether breakfast is included in your rate when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓On Skanderbeg Square
- ✓168 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓La Pergola restaurant with outdoor seating
- ✓Bar and two cafes
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Business centre and ballroom
- ✓24-hour reception
Good questions
Is Tirana International Hotel on Skanderbeg Square?+
Yes, it stands on the square itself, a couple of minutes’ walk from the mosque, the Clock Tower and the monument.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, parking is free for guests, which is unusual and helpful in central Tirana.
Does the hotel have a pool or spa?+
It does not advertise a pool or spa, so it suits travellers who value location over leisure facilities.
