Tirana Castle

Tirana Castle is a lovely and authentic spot with a unique atmosphere. The restoration work has been done beautifully, blending history with modern touches. A great place to walk around, enjoy the cafés, and feel the city’s character. 🏰🌿☕

Bit of a tourist trap. But if you like that so of thing lots of restaurants and overpriced souvenirs. We had a very grumpy lady that sold my son a 3 euro bottle opener , and you would have thought we had asked for her wisdom tooth. All other Albanians we have met are awesome.

There is almost nothing left of the original castle, just a few walls, so calling it a castle feels a bit misleading. Today it's more of a small tourist spot with cafes, shops, and restaurants built inside the remains. While the area can be nice for a short walk or to grab a drink, if you expect an actual historic castle, you may leave underwhelmed. The castle was first built in the Byzantine era and later expanded by the Ottomans.

Ah well… it says it’s a castle, but there is nothing left of a castle. It’s just an area with some restaurants and shops - that’s it. It’s a nice place to spend the evening. But if you’re going there thinking you’re going to see some history or an actual castle, then you’ll be disappointed. Just go with the right expectations - think trendy courtyard rather than ancient fortress.

Tirana Castle is one of those hidden gems right in the heart of the city — full of charm, history, and a modern twist. It’s not your typical medieval fortress; today, it’s been transformed into a lively pedestrian space with cafés, galleries, local shops, and restaurants, all set within its old stone walls. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you’re nearby and in need of a clean, modern bathroom — good news: there are public ones right there!

Tirana Castle is a very well-thought-out place. I absolutely loved the idea of having several small restaurants in one area, each with its own unique concept and atmosphere. Every spot was full, and the service was friendly and welcoming. You can find everything from Japanese and Turkish cuisine to modern fusion dishes. We visited Lezet — my review of that restaurant is below. 👇🏻 I’m truly impressed!

Not a castle so don’t go there expecting to see one, and only small part of it survives. Instead the “castle” is a place to buy trashy souvenirs and eat/ drink in one of the many bars and restaurants. Expensive

So nice square. The only one thing which is confusing it's there are no castle! It's just touristic square with many small souvenir shops and coffee shops whith restaurants. So if u expecting to see a real castle- its ll not happen. Autentic turístic small street, with coffee shops and restaurants and souvenir shops. Definitely Recommend to visit.