Staying at Hotel Tradita was an unforgettable experience that transported me back in time with its beautiful traditional architecture and charming atmosphere. From the moment I arrived, the warmth and hospitality of the host and all the staff made me feel truly welcome. The hotel exudes a captivating ambiance, combining history and comfort seamlessly. Our mornings began with an excellent breakfast, freshly prepared and full of flavor, served in a picturesque dining area set in a beautiful yard—perfect for a relaxing start to the day. Dining at their restaurant was equally delightful. The food was simply delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and authentically traditional. Dinner was particularly special, accompanied by beautiful music that enhanced the already enchanting atmosphere. Overall, Hotel Tradita is impressive in every aspect—from the attentive and genuinely friendly staff to the charming setting and excellent cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience authentic Albanian hospitality and traditional charm.

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I had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Tradita, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality that made me feel at home. The hotel beautifully preserves tradition, with authentic décor and a cozy atmosphere that reflects the local culture. The food was simply outstanding—fresh, organic ingredients and traditional recipes that showcased the richness of the region’s cuisine. Every meal felt like a culinary journey, with flavors that were both comforting and exquisite. One of the highlights was the live music in the evenings. The talented musicians created a magical ambiance, making every night special. Whether enjoying a delicious meal or simply relaxing, the music added an extra layer of authenticity to the experience. If you’re looking for a place that combines comfort, tradition, and excellent service, Hotel Tradita is the perfect choice. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to return.

Everything was ok

The hotel is located in a traditional old house, previously owned by a well-known figure of Albanian Renaissance. Everything in the hotel is in line with the traditional style, from the room interior to the balconies to the restaurant. The food was also great and affordable. We also booked a table for a music night with Albanian traditional music. The hotel is only 5 minutes walk from the city center, and a few minutes driving from the ancient castle.

It is a great advantage for such a centrally located hotel to provide with free parking, but on the other hand, it can become chaotic at times due to big number of cars going in and out. Nevertheless, the staff was extremely helpful, providing great assistance and even offering to park the guest cars, so the guests would not bother.

The location was perfect, close to local attraction ,hotel is was very clean and well-maintained.” • “The staff was friendly and helpful.” • “The amenities provided were excellent, including [mention specific amenities like Wi-Fi, pool, etc.].” What didn’t you like about the property? • “The room was a bit smaller than expected.” • “There was some noise from nearby traffic.” • “The check-in process took longer than anticipated.” • “The property could use some updates in certain areas.” Write a short sentence to sum up your stay. • “A comfortable and convenient place to stay.” • “Overall, a pleasant experience with minor inconveniences.” • “Great location and amenities, but room for improvement.” Let me know if you’d like more specific help crafting a response!

Superb place to stay full of character and charm and very, very close to city centre. The bedrooms had excellent and quiet air-conditioning, were full of character and very clean. The bedrooms were also very quiet at night which was a little bit of a surprise considering how close we were to the city centre. The courtyard was always, a busy and bustling place – it seem to have as many locals as visitors using it. Most evenings there was a singer and sometimes dancing and this was great for people watching. The breakfast was superb and some of the best food we’ve had in Albania and eating in the lovely, vine-covered courtyard was a real treat each morning. We couldn’t recommend this Tradita enough!

Our only complaint is the lack of places to hang things (like towels and jackets) – a few hooks in the bathroom and also on the bedroom doors would have really helped.

Very traditional and unique. Beautiful, spacious, and practical courtyard with a bar for drinks and for relaxation. The restaurant within the hotel is superb, with a large period open fire to keep us warm as well as they used it to cook our delicious meals, which we can observe from our best table for 3 up on the balcony. Staff and waitress were wonderful and professional but yet very friendly.

Our room is very dark. Would prefer if just one floor with a double bed and a single bed, but instead we were given a 2 floors with 1 king or queen size bed, 1 double bed and a single bed for 2 adult and an 8 yrs old.

There was a real sense of history in the hotel, the rooms have all the modern facilities, but are sympathetic to the original construction. Breakfast is amazing (included in the room price) with everything from locally sourced cheese, traditional Albanian recipes and trout smoked on the premises. As with most of Albania, the evening meals are excellent value for money, with fresh pasta and breads, risotto to die for, and a wide variety of traditional food.. Traditional live music while you dine in the open courtyard adds to the atmosphere in the evening, and the open log fire which keeps breakfast food warm adds to the whole experience, setting it apart from corporate hotels.

Not much really. Be aware that it is a traditional building with no lifts to the first and second floors and the original window frames are obviously smaller than more modern buildings, but that all adds to the character. Although there is a mini bar in each room, we'd have preferred a fridge to keep our water cold, but that was a personal preference and a minor issue.

Tradita is a nice hotel, with traditional design and architecture compared to the other hotels in Shkodër. The rooms are clean, fresh, and tidy. The hotel inner courtyard has a great restaurant that is popular with not only hotel guests, but locals as well. The vibe in the evening is great, but it's not too loud, so it's easy to still sleep. Breakfast buffet is also nice. They offer free parking and you can pay an extra €5 per day if you plan on leaving your car while heading up to Valbona/Theth/Lake Komani.

If you leave with a shuttle for Theth and/or Lake Komani, you leave early in the morning (before breakfast is served). The hotel offers a packed lunch in lieu, which is nice. But, the following morning, there was no one at reception (even if it's said to be 24/7 reception) and there were about a dozen people seeking to pick-up their packed lunch and/or check-out. No one could be found, so we had to leave without our food and others had to leave without checking out. Not sure how they sorted that!

- quiet, clean room on 2nd floor - comfortable bed, air con, - pleasant staff at the reception - luggage storage option - pre-packed breakfast (early morning check out) - beautiful architecture, style & history of the building complex with great attention to detail

- Music way too loud in the evening around the courtyard to the point that we couldn’t carry on with our conversation during dinner - Lek / Euro conversion rate not in line with what’s offered everywhere else (on the market) - tiny bathroom with collapsed door (difficult to shut); shower cabin semi open meaning water floating all over the floor afterwards before it gets drained

I loved the traditional style of the hotel and the way it centred around a gorgeous quiet courtyard where a wonderful (gentle) Albanian live duo play/sing each night. The food is delicious, there’s free parking and it’s just a quick walk to the old town. The staff were very helpful, the room was comfortable and we booked a day trip to Shala river effortlessly through them. The room was cool in the heat and the courtyard was blissfully airy. It can be difficult to find good accommodation and I do recommend this hotel.

If I had to find something it might be that the bathroom was a tad small and the curtains weren’t blackout so the room got quite light early. But these are insignificant in terms of the quality of the stay.