Tirana Marriott is the most modern of the city’s big international hotels, built into the striking complex around the Air Albania national stadium on Sheshi Italia, at the southern end of the centre. That puts you between the Pyramid, a seven-minute walk away, the university district and the bars and restaurants of Blloku, with the Grand Park and its lake a little further south. Its 155 rooms and suites have a crisp contemporary look and good soundproofing. The Terra restaurant mixes Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes with traditional Albanian cooking, and the Greatroom lobby is the place for cocktails. A gym with city views on the second floor, a sauna and a steam room keep the wellness side simple, and a shopping mall sits in the same complex. Expedia guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 from nearly 250 reviews, with recent stays in autumn 2026, and it is pet friendly.
Location and getting around: Sheshi Italia is a busy junction south of the centre, with Blloku on one side and the university on the other. Skanderbeg Square is about twenty minutes on foot along the boulevard, or a short taxi ride. On match and concert nights the stadium area gets crowded, which is fun if you are going but worth knowing if you are not.
The rooms: rooms are modern, bright and well designed, with large windows over the city or the stadium. Suites add a separate living area for longer stays.
Who it suits: business travellers, Marriott Bonvoy members and couples who want a reliable international standard close to Blloku’s nightlife. It is also an easy pick for travellers with a dog, since pets are accepted for a fee.
Good to know: parking is off site at the nearby Arena car park, with valet available for a fee, so it is less convenient if you are driving. Breakfast is charged separately on some rates. There is no pool, so choose the Rogner if a summer swim matters.
Why stay here
- ✓Terra restaurant
- ✓Greatroom lobby bar
- ✓City-view gym
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Shopping mall in the complex
- ✓Pet friendly
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓Walk to Blloku and the Pyramid
Good questions
Where is the Tirana Marriott?+
It is on Sheshi Italia beside the national stadium, south of the centre. Blloku and the Pyramid are within a short walk.
Does the Tirana Marriott have parking?+
Parking is at the nearby Arena car park, about a kilometre away, with valet available for a fee. It is better suited to guests without a car.
Does the Tirana Marriott have a pool or spa?+
There is no pool, but there is a gym with city views plus a sauna and steam room. For a pool, look at the Rogner nearby.
