Venue & Stay · Tirana 2026

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Tour Stop · 2026

Tirana

15–22 Apr 2026

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Partner Hotels

Our official partner hotels for this stop, with preferred rates and support from the Guest Relations team.

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Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana

The official partner hotel in the heart of Tirana, steps from Skanderbeg Square. Modern five-star comfort with panoramic city views, minutes from the casino.

Hotels Nearby

Further places to stay close to the venue — from the casino doorstep to quieter corners of the city.

Xheko Imperial

A plush boutique five-star in the Blloku quarter, known for its generous suites. Surrounded by the city's best cafes and bars, a short walk from the casino.

Tirana Marriott Hotel

Tirana's newest five-star, rising above the boulevard with wide skyline views. Executive lounge, indoor pool and polished service, five minutes from the centre.

Mak Albania Hotel

A polished five-star beside the Grand Park, a short walk from Blloku's nightlife. Outdoor pool, generous rooms and calm green views over the city.

Rogner Hotel Tirana

A garden oasis on Tirana's main boulevard with an outdoor pool and tennis court. Calm, green surroundings within walking distance of the casino and Blloku.

Hotel Mondial

A friendly four-star with a rooftop pool and a well-liked terrace restaurant. Slightly away from the bustle, ten minutes by taxi from casino and centre.

Tirana International Hotel

The classic address directly on Skanderbeg Square, fully renovated in recent years. Spacious rooms and dependable comfort right at the centre of the action.

Where to Eat

Places to eat within easy reach of the venue, from fine dining to relaxed family spots.

Padam Boutique Restaurant

World-class fine dining in a converted 1930s villa, led by chef Fundim Gjepali. Inventive Mediterranean cuisine from the chef behind Rome's Antico Arco.

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Mullixhiu

Farm-to-table Albanian cuisine along the Lana river, championing forgotten local ingredients. A tasting menu of hand-milled grains, foraged herbs and seasonal village recipes.

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Salt

Contemporary tasting menus in the heart of Blloku, blending Albanian produce with modern technique. An intimate dining room, creative plating and a thoughtfully paired natural-wine list.

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Era

A local favourite for traditional Albanian dishes done right — hearty, generous and full of flavour. Clay-baked specialties, fresh village salads and warm hospitality in a relaxed setting.

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Otium

A refined little dining room in Blloku balancing elegance and comfort. A daily-changing Mediterranean menu built on what is fresh at the market that morning.

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Rossini

One of Tirana's most elegant addresses, right in the city centre. Classic Italian fine dining, white-tablecloth service and a wine list to linger over.

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Things to Do

Make the most of your trip between sessions — culture, nature and nightlife around the venue.

Bunk'Art Museum

A vast cold-war nuclear bunker turned striking history and contemporary-art museum. All exhibits are captioned in English, tracing Albania's communist past across dozens of rooms.

Skanderbeg Square

Tirana's vast central plaza, framed by the National History Museum and the Et'hem Bey Mosque. Free English-language walking tours start here daily, the easiest way into the city.

Dajti Express Cable Car

Ride the Dajti Express cable car up Mount Dajti for sweeping panoramas over the capital. English-speaking staff, hiking trails and a summit restaurant, fifteen minutes from the centre.

Guest Relations

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