Tirana Backpacker Hostel

The charming, yellow 1940s Villa Karajani is home to the first hostel in the country, with a set of basic rooms with bunk beds. Guests can use the garden kitchen and terrace, washing machine, internet, free linen and towels - the downside is the traffic noise. the friendly owners organise regular day trips, bar crawls, and film nights. Reception open from 08:00-22:00. One block east of the Rogner Hotel, at the end of Rruga Ismail Qemali.

5 rooms (4 six-bed dorms, 1 five-bed dorm, €12 per bed)