Our 3-Week Albania Road Trip With Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In three weeks, we discovered so many beautiful places in Albania with our kids. It was the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and nature. Here\u2019s a quick overview of our route: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tirana (2 nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
We started our trip in Albania\u2019s lively capital, Tirana. The city surprised us with colorful street art, fun markets, modern hotspots, and plenty of places where the kids could play. The Tirana Pyramid and the big city park quickly became favorites. The City of a Thousand Windows: charming, historic, and one of our favorites on this trip. We wandered through narrow streets, explored the impressive castle, and treated ourselves to ice cream along the boulevard. Gjirokaster, also known as the City of Stone, turned out to be one of the surprises of our trip. We strolled through the atmospheric bazaar, visited the castle with its views over the valley, and enjoyed delicious ice cream on cozy terraces. Think sunshine, clear blue water, and beaches that look straight out of a travel guide. In Ksamil, we enjoyed laid-back beach days, ice cream, and a trip to Butrint. Himar\u00eb was the highlight of the Albanian Riviera for us. A laid-back coastal town with lovely beaches and fun trips, like a private boat tour to Pigeon Cave. Kruj\u00eb was a short but memorable stop. We wandered through the old bazaar and explored the historic castle, perfect for an afternoon of culture. Around Shkod\u00ebr, Marissa went on a beautiful horseback ride, a unique way to experience the green surroundings and river landscape. Theth felt like a hidden paradise. We went on short hikes past waterfalls, walked to the famous church, and fully enjoyed the mountain views. We made a stop here on our way from Theth to the Shala River. Practical, but there isn\u2019t much to do in Mjed\u00eb itself. If you want to catch the boat to Lumi i Shales (around 9 am), staying in Koman, for example at Hotel Davids<\/a>, is actually the better choice. Our stay at the Shala River was unforgettable: turquoise water, a wooden lodge right by the river, and complete peace and quiet. It\u2019s the kind of place where you lose track of time. We ended our trip with a relaxed final night in Tirana. The hotel had a nice pool and was close to the airport, ideal when traveling with kids. Tirana was the perfect starting point for our Albania road trip with kids. The city has a lively, youthful vibe with colorful buildings, street art, trendy coffee spots, and a mix of old and new. It reminded us a bit of a cross between Berlin and Belgrade: raw, creative, and full of contrasts. You\u2019ll find classical buildings and mosques, a modern restored castle, but also new developments and raw places like Bunk\u2019Art or the Blloku district. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We explored the city at our own pace, had coffee in cozy caf\u00e9s, wandered through markets, and found plenty of family-friendly spots. The biggest surprise? The Tirana Pyramid: once a museum, now an iconic meeting place where people of all ages come together. You can climb it, enjoy the view, or just hang out for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We arrived early at Tirana airport and went straight into the city by taxi. We didn\u2019t pick up our rental car until after our stay in the capital. A smart choice, because parking in Tirana isn\u2019t great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We stayed at Vila Ferdinand Modern Rooms<\/a>, right in the Blloku<\/strong> district, a trendy and lively part of the city. After checking in, we grabbed some breakfast at the hotel\u2019s restaurant and started exploring the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our first stop was the Tirana Pyramid<\/strong>. This striking building is now an open meeting place that you can actually climb. Since it was already pretty hot, we soon grabbed an ice cream at Laguna Pizza & Ice Cream<\/strong> across the street. After that, we walked over to Rinia Park<\/strong>, a lovely park with a playground where the girls could burn off some energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Along the park, we also came across the Independence Memorial<\/strong>, and then we walked on to Reja \u2013 The Cloud<\/strong>, an art installation by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. It\u2019s a striking spot, especially nice for a quick photo and a short break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We wrapped up the afternoon with a drink on the terrace at Millennium Garden<\/strong> and then walked over to Tirana\u2019s renovated castle (Justinian\u2019s Fortress)<\/strong>, which is now filled with boutiques and trendy caf\u00e9s. We ended up at the New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri)<\/strong> and had a delicious Albanian dinner at Zgara Al Pazar<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next morning we started again at the Pyramid and walked through the park back toward the center. On Skanderbeg Square<\/strong>, the kids took a ride on the carousel and we all went up together in the Ferris wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, we visited Bunk\u2019Art 2<\/strong>, an impressive museum about Albania\u2019s communist period. Maybe a bit boring for kids, but we definitely thought it was worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, we headed to Balbi 35<\/strong>, a trendy spot with tasty Italian pizzas, and ended our day at the Pyramid once again. We stayed there for more than an hour and a half, just sitting, watching, and soaking up the atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On our last morning, we took a walk through Blloku<\/strong>, the neighborhood where our hotel was located. We had breakfast at \u00c7oko Bistro<\/strong>, one of the trendiest spots in Tirana, and definitely a great place for coffee or breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, we took a taxi to the airport to pick up our rental car. Time for the next adventure: our road trip through Albania<\/strong>, with Berat<\/strong> as the first stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We stayed at Vila Ferdinand Modern Rooms<\/a>, centrally located, clean and modern, with everything we needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vila Ferdinand Modern Rooms<\/strong> Tirana International Hotel<\/strong> The Rooms Serviced Apartments<\/strong><\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 Read our full article with 10 tips for Tirana, Albania<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Berat is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in Albania. Known as the \u201cCity of a Thousand Windows,\u201d it\u2019s full of atmosphere, history, and photogenic streets. It was one of our favorite stops on our Albania road trip with kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It took us about 1.5 hours to drive there from Tirana, and we spent two nights in a hotel inside the castle walls. Sleeping in an old fortress among the locals, how often do you get to do that? <\/p>\n\n\n\n When we arrived in Berat, we drove straight to our hotel, the Berati Castle Hotel<\/a>, located inside the castle walls. For our oldest daughter, the idea alone was exciting, sleeping in a real castle! That first day, we stayed entirely within the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We had lunch on the rooftop terrace at Antipatrea Traditional Restaurant<\/a>, walked past the ruins of the Red Mosque, and visited the Holy Trinity Church. The viewpoint on the southern side of the castle offered an amazing view over the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Later, we enjoyed an ice cream at Bakallana<\/a> and walked along the castle walls toward Te Zalua<\/a>, a restaurant with a beautiful view. We had a lovely dinner there while the sun was setting. The kids loved climbing a bit on the castle walls, though you do need to keep a close eye on them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next day, we took a trip to the Osumi Canyon, about a 1.5-hour drive from Berat. The drive itself is beautiful, with plenty of viewpoints along the way. At the canyon, we found an idyllic spot where we could swim and play in the river. The kids loved playing with pebbles and cooling off in the clear water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also go rafting here, although it seems best in spring or autumn. We drove a bit further to the bridge over the canyon, after which the road turns unpaved and is only suitable for a 4\u00d74. <\/p>\n\n\n Tip for parents:<\/b> After returning to Berat, we went out to explore the city itself. We parked the car and walked toward the boulevard, where there\u2019s a nice playground. This is where many older locals gather, play games, and spend their day. Fun and heartwarming to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After that, we wandered through the old neighborhoods of Mangalem and Gorica, with their narrow streets and traditional houses. Both the Gorica Bridge and the bridge near the roundabout are worth crossing. From the roundabout bridge, you get the perfect view of Berat\u2019s famous windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We ended the day at Restorant Ajka<\/a>, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner with views of the city lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Berati Castle Hotel<\/strong> Hotel Colombo<\/strong> Hotel Rezidenca Desaret<\/strong> \ud83d\udc49 Read our full article about things to do in Berat, Albania<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gjirokaster, also known as the \u201cCity of Stone,\u201d is one of the most atmospheric and impressive places on our Albania road trip. With its characteristic Ottoman houses, cobbled streets, imposing castle, and lively bazaar, this is a destination you don\u2019t want to miss. We stayed three nights in Gjirokaster and could easily have stayed longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When we arrived in Gjirokaster it was scorching hot, around 38 degrees. Luckily, we stayed at the Rose Garden Hotel<\/a>, our first hotel with a pool on this trip. What a relief. That first afternoon we did nothing but cool off and relax in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Later that day, we headed to the bazaar<\/strong>, one of the most atmospheric parts of the city. Although it\u2019s fairly compact, you can spend hours here. Our favorites: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The next morning, we started again at the bazaar, this time with a coffee at Caf\u00e9 Kotoni<\/a><\/strong>, right on the square. Then we jumped back into the pool, and in the evening we enjoyed dinner and a walk through the Manalat neighborhood<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On day three, we set out early to beat the heat and walked up to the castle of Gjirokaster<\/strong>. What a place. The dungeons, towers, the clock tower, and the mysterious American plane were all impressive. It almost felt like walking through an episode of Game of Thrones<\/em>. Our kids loved it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After another refreshing swim, we visited the Zekate House<\/strong>, which beautifully shows what life looked like for a wealthy family about 200 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next morning, we drove toward Ksamil<\/strong>, with a short stop along the way at the Blue Eye (Syri i Kalt\u00ebr)<\/strong>. We\u2019ll tell you more about this natural wonder later in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking back, we didn\u2019t do everything we had planned. The Benja Thermal Baths<\/strong> and the Ali Pasha Bridge<\/strong> were also on our list, but because of the heat and Puck\u2019s carsickness on earlier drives, we decided to take it easier. And honestly, that was completely fine too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rose Garden Hotel<\/strong> DAM Stone Boutique Hotel<\/strong> Kerculla Resort<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 Check out our 10 tips for visiting Tirana with kids<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed at Vila Ferdinand Modern Rooms<\/a>, just a short walk from the center<\/p>\n\n\n\nBerat (2 nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read all our tips in the blog \u201cThings to Do in Berat, Albania\u201d<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed inside the castle walls at Berati Castle Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGjirokaster (3 Nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read all our tips for Gjirokaster, Albania<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed at the lovely Rose Garden Hotel<\/a>: with a pool, which was a big hit with the kids<\/p>\n\n\n\nKsamil (3 nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read all our tips for Ksamil<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed at the comfortable Ionian Hotel<\/a>, complete with a pool<\/p>\n\n\n\nHimar\u00eb (3 nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Discover what to do in Himar\u00eb<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 Our stay: Toni Retzo Rooms<\/a>, with beautiful sea view<\/p>\n\n\n\nKruj\u00eb (1 night):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read our tips for visiting Kruj\u00eb<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed at the centrally located Hotel Panorama Kruje<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nShkod\u00ebr (1 night):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfe8 Our overnight stay: Bujtina e Muriqit<\/a>, just outside the city<\/p>\n\n\n\nTheth (2 nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read all about our visit to Theth<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed at the atmospheric Molla Guest House<\/a>, a remote farmhouse with stunning views. By car, you can reach the \u201cvillage\u201d in just 5 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\nMjed\u00eb (1 night):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfe8 Our accommodation: Hotel Hasmegaj<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nShala River \/ Lumi i Shales (2 Nights):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read our full article about the Shala River<\/a>
\ud83c\udfe8 We stayed at Guesthouse Zgiboza<\/a>, located directly on the pebble beach of Lumi i Shales<\/p>\n\n\n\nTirana (1 night):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udfe8 Our accommodation: mk hotel Tirana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tirana (2 Nights): The Perfect Start to Our Albania Road Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What We Did in Tirana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Arrival in Tirana and Our First Impression<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Sightseeing With Kids: From the Pyramid to Parku Rinia<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Tirana With Kids: Carousel, Ferris Wheel and Bunk\u2019Art<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Trendy Breakfast Spot and Departure to the South<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Family-Friendly Tips in Tirana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our Favorite Spots in Tirana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Best Hotels in Tirana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 9.0 on Booking.com
Centrally located and ideal for families. Modern rooms, friendly hosts, and everything within walking distance.
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\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 8.0 on Booking.com
Right on Skanderbeg Square, with spacious rooms and in-house restaurants. A large hotel with all the facilities you need.
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\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 9.1 on Booking.com
One of the few hotels with secure parking for your car. Bonus: a small indoor pool, perfect for cooling off with kids. Located just outside the center, but still within walking distance.
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Want to Know More About Tirana, Including the Best Tips and Our Favorite Spots?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Berat (2 Nights): The City of a Thousand Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What We Did in Berat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Unique Stay in Berat: Sleeping Inside the Castle Walls<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Day Trip From Berat: Visit the Osumi Canyon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Walking Through Berat: Mangalem, Gorica and the Boulevard<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Our Tips for Berat With Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our Favorite Spots In and Around Berat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Best Hotels in Berat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 8.7 on Booking.com
A unique experience: sleeping inside Berat\u2019s castle walls. Cozy family hotel with views over the city, within walking distance of restaurants, viewpoints, and historic sites. Parking available nearby.
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\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 8.5 on Booking.com
One of the few hotels in Berat with a pool, perfect for families wanting to cool off after a warm day. The hotel has both an indoor and outdoor pool, spacious rooms, and is located close to the center.
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\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 9.2 on Booking.com
Elegant hotel with spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a beautiful rooftop terrace. Quiet location just outside the hustle, but still an easy walk into the center.
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Want to Know More About Berat, the Castle, Osumi Canyon and the City of a Thousand Windows?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gjirokaster (3 Nights): Experiencing Culture With Kids in the City of Stone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What We Did in Gjirokaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Arrival and First Impressions of Gjirokaster<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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First Exploration of the Bazaar of Gjirokaster<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Swimming and Strolling Through Manalat<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Early Morning Visit to Gjirokaster Castle<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Final Stops and Looking Back<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Family-Friendly Tips in Gjirokaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our Favorite Spots In and Around the City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Best Places to Stay in Gjirokaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 9.5 on Booking.com
One of the few hotels in Gjirokaster with a swimming pool, perfect for families. Central location, beautiful views, friendly staff, and a delicious breakfast (including Dutch oliebollen!).
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\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 9.5 on Booking.com
Located in the heart of the old town. Stylish, comfortable, and with great views over the surroundings.
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\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51\u2b51 9.3 on Booking.com
Luxury resort with panoramic views over Gjirokaster, a lovely pool, and spacious family rooms. Ideal if you\u2019re looking for more comfort. It\u2019s located above the city, so you\u2019ll need a car or taxi to get up and down easily.
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