Where to stay in Albania

For a beach holiday, stay in Ksamil, Sarandë (Saranda), Himarë (Himara) or Dhërmi (Dhermi) on the Albanian Riviera. For one night near a flight, stay near Tirana Airport; for culture, Berat or Gjirokastër; for hiking, Theth or Valbonë (Valbona).

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For a beach holiday

The Riviera has the most places close to the beach. Ksamil is busiest in July and August; Himarë (Himara) is quieter and popular with families.

Go to: Ksamil, Saranda, Himara, Dhërmi

For a family beach holiday

Golem and Durrës have large beach hotels with a pool, on the coast near Tirana. Check family rooms on the Stay Card.

Go to: Golem, Durrës, Himara

For a city break or one night

Tirana for the city, or a hotel near the airport at Rinas for an early flight.

Go to: Tirana, Krujë

For culture and history

Berat and Gjirokastër (Gjirokastra) are Albania's two UNESCO World Heritage towns, with guesthouses in historic houses.

Go to: Berat, Gjirokastër, Korça

For hiking and mountains

Theth and Valbonë (Valbona) are the two ends of the classic hike. Theth is usually reached in summer only, so check access and opening dates before you book.

Go to: Theth, Valbona, Shkodra

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Destinations compared
Ksamil839224882721501519.1
Saranda2,3692721622107141819.1
Tirana3,4904263001504849.1
Durrës1,614159153114763769.1
Golem1,54718488788732009.1
Vlora2,153231238187775999.1
Himara6358222257192459.0
Dhërmi425828187146589.0
Berat599921901221269.4
Borsh1683727486789.0
Korça336826863189.5
Gjirokastër45792174410179.4
Shkodra7741291277135489.3
Shëngjin64511858253081139.1
Velipojë228712127104189.4
Orikum358734030161609.1
Lalzit Bay4265215103147969.3
Qeparo9113301931109.0
Pogradec34338814111899.3
Theth1591997190118.8
Valbona10620675069.2
Përmet174187017499.3
Krujë99232916069.3
Elbasan100251411089.2
Fier7615107129.2
Lukovë4641131109.4
Blue Eye4269141109.3
Koman5242851139.2
Divjakë366119919.4
Osum Canyon496253049.4
Peshkopi4315172249.2
Kukës251741128.9
Tepelenë309136249.0

FAQs about where to stay in Albania

Where is the best place to stay in Albania?

For beaches, Ksamil or Sarandë (Saranda) in the south; for a quieter beach, Himarë (Himara); for culture, Berat or Gjirokastër; for one night, Tirana or a hotel near the airport.

Should I stay in Ksamil or Saranda?

Ksamil if you want to be close to the beach and don't mind the summer crowds; Sarandë (Saranda) for a town with more hotels and the Corfu ferry. Read Ksamil vs Saranda.

Where should I stay in Albania without a car?

In a town with hotels within walking distance of restaurants, such as Sarandë (Saranda), Vlorë (Vlora) or Tirana. We mark "walkable to the centre" per stay once checked.

What is the best beach holiday destination in Albania?

Ksamil gets the most UK searches. The Riviera as a whole has the most places close to the beach: 2,248 on this site.

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Counts and ratings: October 2026