Lonely PlanetOct 1, 2026
The 15 Best Things to Do in Albania
With its stunning beaches, breathtaking mountains, long but complicated history, and affordable travel, Albania is perfect for your next adventure.
19 things in this story
- Berat CastleAttractionhuge hilltop castle, a town in itself
- Elsewhere
- Xhamia Et’hem BejMuseumTirana, Albaniamosque with amazing frescoes inside
- Bunk'Art 2MuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…
- Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…
- House of Leaves MuseumMuseumTirana, Albaniasee how government spied on citizens
- Radio BarBarTirana, Albaniahave a cocktail in Blloku neighborhood
- Charl’s BistroRestaurantTirana, Albaniadance at this Blloku neighborhood spot
- HanaRestaurantTirana, Albaniasip specialty coffee in Blloku neighborhood
- KomitetiBarTirana, Albaniataste super-strong raki in Blloku neighborhood
- Pizari i Ri marketMarketTirana, Albaniafind grilled lamb, beef, chicken
- Taverna LabëriaRestaurantSarandë, Albaniatry delicious seafood pasta
- Ali Pasha BridgeAttractionGjirokastër, Albaniahike to this bridge for peace and quiet
- Stone CityHotelGjirokastër, Albaniahostel with unique tours, including bunker tunnels
- Peaks of the BalkansTrailTheth, Albanianetwork of mountaintop hikes crossing borders
- Rozafa FortressSightShkodër, Albaniahistoric fortress near Shkodër
- Buna’s BridgeSightShkodër, Albaniabridge over the coast of Shkodër Lake
- Venice Art Mask FactoryPlaceShkodër, Albaniapick up a mask for Carnaval parades
- Oda GardenRestaurantTirana, Albania
- EraRestaurantTirana, Albania