The budget hotels in Tirana are very popular with local as well as international tourists.
The hotels are very popular inspite of being a no-frills affair. They usually do not render extraordinary facilities. These are the best bargains especially during the rush season. The hotels are very well-maintained and the hotel crew is extremely amiable and mete out a warm hospitality to its guests.
The small budget hotels are located mostly in the trendy streets and corners of Tirana. These areas have chic shopping malls, flea markets, several museums, monuments and galleries. Therefore they make the perfect stopover for the leisurely day-trippers.
One can get a feel of the nightlife in Tirana just in case you thought that this was some sleepy town.
The budget hotels have standard rooms and in some cases there may be 2 rooms. The rooms are classified into single rooms, double-bed rooms, and triple bed-rooms. The house-keeping facility is good and caters to the personal needs of the guest. The amenities at the budget hotels include air-conditioner, Color television with satellite connection, Telephone, Hairdryer, Bathrooms with shower, etc.
Some budget hotels have a small eatery in the hotel premises. These have their own Italian and Albanian dishes. Some hotels provide the guest with the provision of a pizzeria and barbeque. The hotel has its own bar where you can sip affordable yet lip-smacking beverages. The Albanian fare includes pilaf, tava mosa, lakruar bread, potato, tomato salads; baked lamb with water-melon etc. Each has its distinct flavor created to suite the palate of every individual. The gastronomical fare will leave you craving for more.
Some budget hotels include health clubs and spas which are very close to the hotel. These also have a lounge where one can sit back and surf the television. The other facilities include reception, parking facilities and internet access which are common in most budget hotels.
Some budget hotels in Tirana are Hotel Europa, Friends Hotel and so on.