Discover our locals' 165 hidden gems in Tirana

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Latitude

A place to embrace your inner child

“Latitude” is the first and the biggest indoor park for children and grown-ups - not only in Tirana but also in the Balkan area...

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Relaxing

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Le Chateau

A French chateau in Tirana

"Le Chateau" in Tirana is a recently opened coffee shop near Kavaja street - come here to experience Parisian vibes and try some classic board games!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Kapelet

1500 hats above your head

"Kapelet" is a new restaurant in Tirana with 1500 hats in the ceiling! It has an amazing view over the whole city, and the food is well cooked...

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Restaurants

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Milky

The anti-diet club

"Milky" in Tirana is hands-down my favorite creperie in the city. Are you up for the #milkychallenge? It's harder than it looks!

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Snacks

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

D'Angelo Chocolate & Coffee

A dose of sweetness

"D'Angelo Chocolate & Coffee" in Tirana offers without a doubt the city's finest. I love the pistachio waffle stick, and the seats are very comfortable!

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Snacks

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Cineplexx

A place for film and popcorn lovers

"Cineplexx" in Tirana has the best sound and image quality, it's a bit expensive but I always go there to see a new movie here...

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Cinema

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Poligoni Action Target

Shoot your shot, literally

"Poligoni Action Target" is Tirana's first premier indoor shooting range! If you like some adrenaline in your veins, you should give it a try!

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Relaxing

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Speaking Roses Albania

Bringing roses to life

"Speaking Roses Albania" in Tirana is a different flower store. Here they engrave your message on rose petals. It's kind of overpriced but so personal!

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Shopping

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

VR Games Lounge

Adventures you never imagined

"VR Games Lounge" in Tirana is the perfect place to enjoy an immersive experience of games with your friends - single or multiplayer!

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Relaxing

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Bookland

The paradise for book lovers

"Bookland" is Tirana's newest bookstore. I enjoy not only buying books there, but also having the opportunity to take some cute pictures!

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Shopping

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Adela

Hoxhallari

Apr 18, 2025

Tribeca Bar

Great cocktails in the very center

"Tribeca Bar" Tirana is what I'd describe as a cosmopolitan bar that serves very good coffee during the day and amazing cocktails during the evening...

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Bars

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Ingrid

Xhaja

Apr 18, 2025

Hemingway Bar

For rum lovers

"Hemingway Bar" Tirana is one of those small, cozy places with lots of personality and taste, just how I personally like it! A great place where every...

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Bars

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Ingrid

Xhaja

Apr 18, 2025

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