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Durres Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Historic Coastal Relaxed Authentic
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Busiest
Jun-Aug

Updated September 2026

Durres

About Durres

The Roman Amphitheatre anchors Durres, an Adriatic coastal city in Albania with layers of ancient history and a lively seaside promenade.

Two to five days suits a stay centered on the Beachfront Promenade, where the sea, restaurants and evening strolls are close at hand.

The Roman Amphitheatre and Durres Archaeological Museum trace the city’s ancient past, while the Venetian Tower and City Walls add medieval detail. Durres Beach brings swimming and broad coastal views, and fresh seafood, byrek and Tave Kosi suit the city’s relaxed, sociable character.

Where to stay

Hotels in Durres

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Places to stay in Durres

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 2,050 of 2,514 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 50 hotels qualify

  1. Ambasador Hotel9.6/10 · 73 reviews · 4-star
  2. Villa Balani9.5/10 · 123 reviews · 3-star
  3. Vila M Vera Rooms with kitchen and Apartments9.5/10 · 65 reviews · 3-star
  4. Nayel Hotel9.5/10 · 62 reviews · 3-star
  5. Hotel Saly9.5/10 · 282 reviews

Best for drivers

Free parking · 50 hotels qualify

  1. Art Gallery Boutique Hotel9.7/10 · 230 reviews · 4-star
  2. Arteg Apartments - Full Sea View9.6/10 · 75 reviews · 3-star
  3. LuxurySeaview Apartment9.5/10 · 64 reviews · 3-star
  4. Old Town Villa9.4/10 · 286 reviews · 3-star
  5. Vila Beqja9.4/10 · 152 reviews · 3-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 16 hotels qualify

  1. Adriatik Hotel BW Premier Collection9.4/10 · 190 reviews · 5-star
  2. Hotel Villa Pascucci9.2/10 · 218 reviews · 5-star
  3. Royal G Hotel & SPA9.1/10 · 192 reviews · 5-star
  4. Hotel Majestic8.9/10 · 691 reviews · 4-star
  5. Palace Hotel & SPA8.8/10 · 758 reviews · 5-star

Durres at a glance

Check-in / check-out
3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Free parking
1,149 of 1,340 hotels (86%)
Pool
113 of 2,050 hotels
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Albanian, English and Italian
Local currency
ALL (ALL)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Beachfront Promenade
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Rounding up or 5-10% for good service.

History, culture and food in Durres

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 75 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Tave Kosi Byrek Fresh Seafood Qofte

Hotel facts in Durres

Based on 2,050 of 2,514 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking1,149 of 1,34086%
Swimming pool113 of 2,0506%
24-hour front desk215 of 2,05010%
Facilities for disabled guests55 of 2,0503%
Family rooms162 of 2,0508%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate2 of 2,0500%
Kitchen or kitchenette85 of 2,0504%
Airport shuttle5 free519 of 2,05025%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star42 of 89425 m²usually 20 m²–30 m² · 141 hotels
4-star25 of 8127 m²usually 23 m²–33 m² · 51 hotels
5-star9 of 1826 m²usually 24 m²–30 m² · 12 hotels

When to visit Durres

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June and September Busiest: Jun-Aug
  1. Jan
    0

    Often avoided: cool, wet weather and reduced beach activity

  2. Feb
    0

    Often avoided: cool, wet weather and reduced beach activity

  3. Mar
    21

    Mild, fresh

  4. Apr
    24

    Pleasant, blooming

  5. May
    63

    Beach weather (sea 19°C)

  6. Jun
    71

    Summer beach season

  7. Jul
    59

    Summer beach season

  8. Aug
    59

    Summer beach season

  9. Sep
    68

    Beach weather (sea 24°C)

  10. Oct
    21

    Mild, breezy

  11. Nov
    3

    Often avoided: cool, wet weather and reduced beach activity

  12. Dec
    0

    Often avoided: cool, wet weather and reduced beach activity

Things to do in Durres

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

3 places

Roman Amphitheatre

City Center 1.5 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Venetian Tower & City Walls

City Center 1 hour

Outdoors Good for children

Explore the Durres Castle

City Center 1 hour

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Durres Archaeological Museum

City Center 2 hours

Indoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Stroll along the Promenade

Beachfront 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Enjoy Fresh Seafood

Beachfront 1.5 hours

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Durres Beach

Beachfront 4 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Before you go to Durres

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Tave Kosi 95 · Outstanding
Byrek 87 · Outstanding
Fresh Seafood 78 · Very good
Qofte 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Roman Amphitheatre 95 · Outstanding
Durres Archaeological Museum 91 · Outstanding
Durres Beach 87 · Outstanding
Venetian Tower & City Walls 83 · Very good
Stroll Along The Promenade 78 · Very good
Enjoy Fresh Seafood 74 · Good
Explore The Durres Castle 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Families 89 · Outstanding
Budget 83 · Very good
History 76 · Very good
Adventure 70 · Good

Planning tips

Learn a few Albanian phrases, it's appreciated by locals. 95 · Outstanding
Be prepared for cash payments, especially in smaller shops and markets. 83 · Very good
Use local furgons (minibuses) for affordable intercity travel. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Durres

Straight-line distance from the centre of Durres.

Frequently asked questions about Durrës

How many places to stay are there in Durrës?

There are 2,500+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Durrës. They include 310+ hotels and 1,900+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Durrës?

The peak season in Durrës is Jun-Aug.

Which area is a good base in Durrës?

The travel guide suggests staying in Beachfront Promenade when visiting Durrës.

How many hotels in Durrës have free parking?

1,149 of the 1,340 hotels in Durrës with verified parking details list free parking (86%). 171 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Durrës?

3:00 PM at 826 of the 1,862 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 2:00 PM (417 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Durrës?

11:00 AM at 1,049 of 1,916 hotels with a verified check-out time; 10:00 AM at 605.

How many hotels in Durrës have a pool?

113 of 2,050 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.