• The Big Mosque in the center of Durrës.

    The Big Mosque in the center of Durrës.

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  • Roman posts and Italian architecture in a street in Durrës.

    Roman posts and Italian architecture in a street in Durrës.

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  • The Byzantine Tower in Durrës is now an art gallery/cafe.

    The Byzantine Tower in Durrës is now an art gallery/cafe.

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Durrës

Durrës is the second-largest city in Albania, and a key tourist attraction. In the summer, it's a busy spot full of Albanian families heading to its 10km long sandy beach. The city itself is rich in archaeological as well cultural sites.

In the city itself, there are several interesting archaeological and cultural sites. There's a Roman-era amphitheatre, which is the central piece of an old neighborhood with old city walls, narrow paths and a Byzantine tower at its foot. Durrës has several mosques, including the Big Mosque in the center of the city.

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Iliria Internacional

This hotel is located in one of the best stretches of the beach in Durrës, about 10 km south of the city centre. The sea is a few steps away, and most of the hotel's 24 rooms have a balcony with a gorgeous panorama.

  • €50
  • €65
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  • €85

Hotel Adriatik

A high-end hotel on the Durrës coast. Generally used for business services, conferences and the like, this hotel is as luxurious as it gets in this country.

  • €55
  • €70
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  • €95
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  • €125

Hotel Arvi

Hotel Arvi is a quality, business-oriented establishment, in an excellent location by the city's centre. The amphitheatre of Durrës, the port and the city's oldest streets are all within walking distance.

  • €60
  • €80

Hotel Restaurant Hëna

There are countless hotels and small resorts in the sandy beach that spans the coast between Durrës and Kavaja, but this one is one is a solid pick. There are only 7 rooms, but they're all under pine trees, facing the sea.

  • €35
  • €55