Hotel Boutique Restorant GLORIA in Tirana

Excellent central location, and surprisingly quiet, with free parking and comfortable bed. A very tasty and exquisitely presented breakfast by a gentleman who introduced himself as our waiter and explained that he and his wife prepared everything fresh. Turned out this modest, friendly man was the owner! He sent us on our way with our first raki at 9am!!A wonderful start to our Albanian adventure. Don’t be put off by some comments about lack of manned reception. You might have to climb a few stairs to the restaurant at the top to find someone but this is a family run place not some corporate sterile affair - surely part of travelling! (Tip - the side entrance - LHS as you enter the carpark, has two flights of stairs up to the door- this is to the restaurant, which is up several flights. The entrance to hotel is on the front of the building off the street.)

We stayed here for 4 nights & were treated like royalty. The hotel is in an excellent location, a few minutes walk to the square & castle. The staff were so friendly & accommodating & couldn’t do enough for us. The room was spotless & had a safe, fridge etc. the bed was very comfortable. The shower was good with lots of hot water & clean towels slippers, toiletries & a hairdryer. We had breakfast included & it was delicious & so much of it. The food was made fresh every morning & included eggs, fresh fruit, juice & pastries/cakes & is served to your table. We also ate dinner here as the food at breakfast was so good, we were not disappointed it was excellent. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Tirana don’t hesitate to book this hotel. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Tirana.

This is more of a guesthouse than a hotel - you let yourself in and out and there’s no one on reception unless you ring the counter bell. It’s in a convenient and central location, 2 mins from Pazari I Ri (market) and very close to Skanderbeg square and a busy road with lots of restaurants (I got my bearings by Opa Greek Street food which is on the corner side street). Hotel was very helpful in arranging a late night airport pick up for me which cost €20. Driver was waiting outside KFC on arrival with my name. My name/reservation was handwritten in a book and I was given a door key (not a on key ring or fob or card, just a sole key). Room was a decent size, but quite old-fashioned with gold decor. There was a safe and a fridge/mini bar, but no kettle. The TV had two remotes but didn’t work. I found breakfast confusing! Yes, a lot of love and effort had gone into the colourful presentation but it was unusual to have an omelette and poached egg on a plate, surrounded by random pieces of fruit and salad leaves. There is no menu as such, they just bring out things for you. I would have liked tea at breakfast (they only had coffee and fruit teas). There was plenty of food to fill you up though. All in all, it was a nice stay and well worth ＜£60 a night.

As others have said, small room sumptuously decorated- overlooking school playground near the market square (pazaar/ bazaar). Amazing fruit vegetables and egg breakfast - 3 courses!! Very attentive owner who at first introduced himself as our waiter!! In Tirana? Just stay here

Gloria Boutique is located about a 2-minute walk to Pazari I Ri, which is the old market, and it’s fairly easy for taxi drivers to find it, even when traffic is heavy. There are many good things about this place. First, even though there are only 6 (maybe 7) rooms, I never heard anyone else from another room. The woman who is in charge of reception was very helpful. The breakfast is beautiful and bountiful! The AC works fantastic. The bed was comfortable, and I appreciate the varying thickness of the pillows. And it was a very clean space. There need to be repairs done. My window didn’t close completely and when I walked on the floor, I could feel it dipping! Also, some of the pieces are raised, so you have the potential of tripping or stubbing your toe, if you’re not mindful. The website doesn’t state there’s no elevator, but you should know there are about 10 steps to get in, then you have about 15 to get to your room plus another 15 or so to get to the restaurant. It’s generally quiet, maybe a little street noise but nothing terribly loud, until a school day. Kids begin playing around 8a and they scream and laugh and have a very loud time until 3:30p. There is a small break, then they begin again (and now it’s 7:30p, still going on) If this doesn’t matter, no big deal then. I believe it’s only in my room which is across from the others. (Room 106) There’s a mini bar with bottled water, wine, beer, sodas. Also, there is a safe. They provide complimentary water with lemon and mint leaves, but it has been opened to put the leaves in, which I didn’t want to drink because the water gets cloudy as the day goes on because of the leaves. Despite the small annoyances like the floor and the kids, everything was quite good.

Absolutely beautiful king room with comfortable bed and nice towels. Adequate space. Loved the complimentary mint lemon water. The staff was so incredibly friendly and kind. But the best part about it was the breakfast. Don’t come here without having the breakfast. It’s the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had (and included!!) Location is decently close to the square and many places to eat.

Comfortable, cleans rooms. And an absolutely awesome complimentary breakfast made by the owner and his wife! Perfect location to explore the city of Tirana.

Wow! Great boutique hotel in centre of Tirana! So close to everything including bazaar where there are many restaurants. Room was a bit tight for two with the king bed but not an issue when not staying long. Air conditioning works well for hot nights. Bathroom was really well served with lots of bath extras. Breakfast was Instagramable! Service is top notch as owners and all staff are really friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!!

Finest place to feel comfortable and respected. The staff is always polite. The dishes are delicious. The place is clean. Slow music and natural light makes the atmosphere feel warm. Very close to the central Skenderbeg square.

The hotel was amazing. Perfect for a trip to Tirana. Very close to the main square. Easy 5-10 minute walk. Close to all amenities. The room was spacious and clean. Very nice design and was equipped with everything you need. The real standout was the staff who were so friendly. Made us feel like family. The restaurant and breakfast was amazing and all freshly cooked. Definitely a lot more authentic family run hotel than staying at a soulless hotel chain. Highly recommend!