The vibrant and lively city of Tirana is a very popular destination known for its unique and interesting spots worthy of exploring as a tourist. From the modern bars and restaurants to the gripping museums, you can never get bored in the capital of Albania.
In this article, we’re going to be talking about The Crown Boutique Hotel, one of the most exclusive hotels in the city. The hotel is owned by an artist who’s famous in Albania and Kosovo—Rigels Rajku—with the stage name “Noizy”.
The staff pays special attention to every detail, enhancing your stay to the maximum. This four-star hotel brings together all types of
luxurious services, including accommodation, spa treatments, and culinary services, which we’ll get into later on in the article. Let’s start exploring the Crown Boutique Hotel together!
Firstly, let’s discuss the types of accommodation available at one of the best luxury hotels in Albania—the Crown Boutique Hotel. All the beds are custom-made, with materials of the finest quality, and most rooms have a balcony facing the busy streets of the capital.
At The Crown Tirana, prices vary from one room to the other depending on the season when you’re visiting, among other factors. You can find out more about the room costs at
Booking.com.
Let’s have a look at each room type in this luxury hotel in Tirana and their characteristics to see which one suits your needs best:
These rooms are elegant and classy, with gold accents and sophisticated decoration. The beds are large, comfy, and pretty hard to resist after a long day. Each of the standard rooms is equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and everything else you might need.
These rooms start from about
€124 per night.
The Premium Double rooms offer enhanced comfort, with king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and a minibar. It has a bit more room than the standard one and is characterized by soft brown colors and royal-looking bed frames.
The price for a night in this room is about
€144.
Next, we have the superior double room overlooking the back garden of the hotel. The space involves a large bed, a coffee machine, a TV, and a bathtub. You can also prepare your own coffee or tea in the room and enjoy it on the balcony.
This room costs around
€124 per night.
If you’re traveling as a large group or family, the mini apartment double connection rooms are perfect for you. It’s a Japanese-style bedroom with traditional flooring and sliding doors that lead to the other areas of the mini apartment. From the balconies, you can enjoy views of the garden.
These rooms cost about
€150 per night.
The Junior suite is much bigger than the standard rooms, having 3 balconies, two armchairs, and a small hallway. It’s a great choice if you’re thinking of a long-term vacation. Since there are three openings in the room, plenty of natural light comes in, making for a very pleasant environment.
A night at the Junior Suite costs about
€170.
The Crown offers countless options when it comes to dining and drinking. The restaurant and bar are located on the 3rd and 4th floor of the building, providing some amazing views from the windows. The service is exquisite, and you are sure to be left speechless by it!
You’ll get to take in the beauty of Tirana from the rooftop of the hotel, creating an atmosphere like that of the terraces of Paris and Rome.
The Crown is very popular for its classy and delicious breakfast and brunch menus, making your Sunday mornings even better. You can enjoy your meal in the restaurant area or in the comfort of your room.
Everything is prepared with fresh ingredients, and the menus offer countless possibilities to choose from. There are also separate menus for vegans, people who are lactose intolerant, or those on a gluten-free diet. You can count on a delicious breakfast with a taste of the irresistible avocado toast or the fluffy pancakes.
The Crown restaurant menu offers an “a la carte” option, as well as
business lunches, for reasonable prices and quickly done meals, preferred by the office workers in the area. There’s also a tasting menu with enjoyable finger foods, such as bruschettas or lemon biscuits.
Unlike any hotel in Tirana, The Crown gives you the unique opportunity to experience an afternoon London tea time with organic tea, mini sandwiches, biscuits, and freshly baked cakes. It’s just the thing to do on a Friday afternoon with your friends, for a relaxing and pleasant time.
This service is offered every day from
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This special menu is also served from
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and includes some delicious snacks, like burgers, chicken croquettes, or the restaurant's very own “The Crown” salad. You can also include a
wide selection of cocktails and drinks prepared by the bartenders.
Dinner is among the strongest points of the Crown Boutique Hotel. It allows you to experience a whole new level of fine dining with very high-quality culinary services. The menu is a combination of international dishes accompanied by delicious cocktails and desserts.
Make sure to honor the
restaurant's dress code when it comes to dinner, which is smart casual. You can enjoy this menu every day from
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
If you’re up for a
relaxing experience, the spa facilities at the Crown are waiting for you. Let us walk you through the numerous services offered so you can choose which one is more to your liking:
Step into the hotel’s bubbly jacuzzi for guaranteed
stress and headache relief. Let all the worries of your day be gone and be replaced with tranquility and peace.
The steam room and sauna
are the perfect places for thorough
skin cleansing and
muscle relaxation, and they also help with
breath regulation and weight loss.
What’s
unique among the spa and wellness facilities at The Crown is the Emotional Shower room, which helps with swollen feet, varicose veins, and cellulite.
The special Himalayan Salt Spa is perfect for
adjusting the electronic balance of the body and increasing hydration.
The Crown Boutique Hotel has a very favorable location, right in the heart of the city. If you’re adventurous, staying at The Crown is the perfect opportunity. Tirana is packed with interesting spots to visit for every preference.
Let’s have a look at a few places you can visit that are just a short walk away:
First opened in 1981, the National Museum of History provides detailed and valuable knowledge of Albania’s complex past. There is a total of 6,200 objects in the museum, belonging to different periods of time, from Antiquity to the time of Independence.
It’s open every day of the week except for Monday, and the entrance fee is
€4.7 per person or 500 ALL.
For all art lovers, visiting The Cloud of Sou Fujimoto is a must if you’re spending your holidays in Albania. It’s a very attractive art installation comprised of steel rectangle bars. It’s an irregular structure, heavily resembling a cloud.
This Pavilion has two entrances and is used by locals and tourists as a
multi-purpose social space. The delicate form of the structure makes it seem as if it’s one with the landscape, inviting you in to have a look at the inside of this work of art.
If you know a bit about Albanian history and culture, you know that the art in Albania is a real charm. The National Gallery of Arts is just the place to go and appreciate Albanian art through the years, from the amazing works of Kole Idromeno to the unique paintings of Vangjush Mio.
The gallery is home to
4,626 artworks in total, and it’s the only institution that exhibits and conserves the works of art in Albania.
Toptani Shopping Center is just across the street from The Crown Boutique Hotel. It’s the most recently constructed shopping center in the country and a real paradise for every shopaholic out there.
Except for shopping, it offers some great eating spaces, as well as entertainment opportunities.
Also known as the epicenter of the capital, Skanderbeg Square is a large pedestrian space surrounded by some of the most significant buildings in the country, such as the Bank of Albania and the Palace of Culture.
It’s turned into a meeting space for every group looking to have a good time, and there’s no way you visit Tirana and don’t come across Skanderbeg Square. The square also has a
very interesting shape, that of a slight pyramid culminating in the center.
A very symbolic and significant landmark in Tirana, the Pyramid, was first built in the communist era. Nowadays, it stands as a celebration of the bright future ahead.
It’s a great place to spend quality time with friends over a cup of coffee or enjoy the technological facilities it houses. The Pyramid has also hosted numerous
cultural events filled with music and entertainment.
Kalemi’s most popular activity, the Tirana Walking Tour is the ideal opportunity to explore and get to know the city better. It lasts about two to three hours, taking you to all the highlights of the capital.
The first stop is Et’hem Bey Mosque, which you’ll visit for about 10 minutes, to then get to the Clock Tower, located right next to the mosque. Entrance to the Clock Tower isn’t included in the tour, but you can climb up the stairs at the end of the activity.
Next up is the New Bazaar, a very pleasant complex close to the center. There are restaurants, cafes, shops, and hangout places, suitable for every age group. Not more than five minutes from the New bazaar, we have the Castle of Tirana. Its walls are still standing, being home to numerous restaurants, antique shops, and cafes.
You’ll then head to Blloku, the most exclusive part of town, with all the best bars and clubs, guaranteeing you a time to remember. It’s a very lively area, always buzzing with people and music. On your way to Blloku you’ll also pass by the Enver Hoxha Pyramid, a very unique structure built in 1988, now serving as a very popular youth center.
Your next and final destination is the National History Museum, an absolute must-visit if you’re interested in Albania’s history. It features many documents and artifacts, perfectly showcasing the country’s past. A ticket to the museum costs about €5 per adult.
Sure to lift up your spirits, the 3-hour pub crawl tour is a tourist-favorite. The evening will start at 8:30 p.m., and you’ll meet with your guide at Skandebeg Square, in the city center. From there you’ll head to the place where the party happens, Blloku.
It’s a very popular neighbourhood filled with only bars, clubs, and exclusive restaurants. You’ll get to party in numerous spots, with free drinks and vibrant music throughout the whole night!
It’s the perfect chance to meet and spend time with fellow travellers, making memories you’ll be sure to cherish!
The building that The Crown is located in was designed and constructed by Austrian architects around 1918, and the hotel opened in March 2022.
Given the location of the hotel, right in the city center, there are tons of attractions to visit, like The National Museum of History, Skanderbeg Square, and The Pyramid of Tirana.
The Crown Boutique Hotel is situated on George W. Bush Street, right in front of Toptani Shopping Center.