Shkodra is a city that dates back to the time when the Turks invaded and settled in the city around 2400 years back. The city therefore has several historical remnants that are a sign of the existence of the Turkish way of life. The Turkish bath called as hamam is one such significant evidence. The monuments, forts, citadels, etc all give a whiff of the city's cultural heritage.
The city has several affordable family hotels. These hotels have ample facilities that are of a very good standard yet they are quite reasonable. The hotels do not offer grand amenities but they can still be of considerable importance and popularity since they are cheap. Most tourists can have a great time looking at the by lanes that are home to several flea markets, vegetables and fruits sale, etc.
The three star hotels are usually situated in the same vicinity as several shopping centres, museums, art galleries, cathedrals, mosques, etc. Some of the hotels are located off the city limits on the national road. These hotels are usually more isolated and therefore one gets a very lush and tranquil setting perfect for a quiet vacation.
The hotels usually provide spacious and comfortable rooms which have very good facilities such as an en-suite bathroom equipped with shower & bath, satellite TV, telephone, writing desk and air conditioning. The hotels mostly have an undersized restaurant that offers many mouth-watering, traditional and foreign cuisines coupled with an assortment of French, Italian and Yugoslav wines. There are hotels however that do not have dining facilities but other hotels are accessible in and around the hotel.
You can always try the food that comprise the Albanian fare like Stuffed aubergines with cheese, Albanian Pies and baked leeks. You must not miss the mouthwatering Albanian vegetable pie namely Byrek.
Some hotels have noteworthy facilities like a sprawling bar and restaurant that can accommodate up to a hundred people.
Shkodra, Albania is a city situated on the Lake Shkodra at the northwest Albania in the District of Shkodra. Shkodra is considered to be the capital of the district. The day-tripper can easily visit the beautiful lake and spend a beautiful day by the water.
Some of the three star hotels in Shkodra are Hotel Colosseo Shkodra, Hotel Meteor Shkodra and others.
