Grand Central Apartment LTH

Great space, nice layout of the apartment. Close to Zoo and Grand park of Tirana

Great location, beautiful appartement. Good facilities. There's a swimming pool nearby, and a childrens playground. There are lots of good restaurants around the corner!

A bit noisy as it was right next to the highway. But it didn't bother us too much.

The host was there to hand over the key. She was very friendly and provided lots of helpful information and tips. We had already made some arrangements and texted while we were still at home. The homeowner came across as very professional. The apartment was spacious enough for five people. Tirana—and Albania as a whole—was lovely. The apartment was conveniently located with easy access to the city centre. You could get there by bus, on foot, by car... everything was possible from this location. It’s also very close to the highway, making day trips to places like Durrës, Berat, and Krujë easy. There was a shop directly beneath the apartment where we could buy all the basic groceries. I was able to pay in LEK, EUR, or by card. Having a washing machine during your vacation is a big plus! The private parking space was another great advantage, especially being on a busy road. The owner was very responsive throughout the week we stayed there. I sent a few messages asking where to dispose of the garbage and whether the wildfires posed a risk. She always replied within minutes.

There are many very good reviews on the site for this apartment, and I completely understand why. However, I do have a few minor points of criticism: Not all facilities were working as they should. For example, the bubble bath was not functional. There were some damp patches around the windows. Some of the window blinds didn’t seem to work properly. Not all windows could be opened easily, as they were difficult to close again. There were even notes on a few advising to keep them shut. There were a few personal items and things left behind by previous renters. It didn’t bother me at all, but it might matter to some guests. These are all minor inconveniences, and I honestly feel a bit bad for even mentioning them—but it’s just good to know in advance. The main downside was the busy road beneath the apartment. Although it’s on its own street, most of the noise came from the nearby highway. There was constant noise, day and night. We didn’t use the balcony for dining because we felt like we had to shout to hear each other over the traffic. That said, for a stay in Albania, this was a very comfortable and luxurious apartment that had everything we needed. It truly was one of our best vacations! (If you have a rental car, you can visit so many places in just one week.)

I loved the location, it was perfect for the festival we went to. There were multiple supermarkets 2 minutes away from the property. It was clean, spacious and had everything we needed if we wanted to cook and not eat out. There was also private parking which was a plus.