based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Tirana is a great city. I mostly walked around or took the public bus, which was rather easy to understand and the people helped me. Walking around at night I felt mostly safe. I would recommend soing a walking tour to really see the whole city!
Posted: April 20, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Tirana is a lively, vibrant and peaceful city at the same time. I stayed 1+ month in Tirana with my boyfriend and really enjoyed how walkable it is and how easy it is to get around. You can get a hybrid taxi to the airport / day trips or get the bus (very frequent) at the clock tower near the square (L11 for Dajte Mountain and the Bunkart1 only 40 lek - you can pay on the bus). I highly recommend visiting both Bunkart museums and going up the mountain with the cable car where you can enjoy some views and play minigolf (the cable car ride is 1400 lek and 7000 for the minigolf) During Christmas time there was always something going on at the main square: games, markets and concerts with Albanian artists every night Avoid bar-restaurants that offer "traditional" food as it's not really traditional and overpriced. Going to bakeries etc will give you a better and cheaper experience
Posted: January 1, 2025Luisa
Colombia
I felt very safe in Tirana. They have a good amount of museums and attractions you may want to visit It was the first time in my life when I was able to walk alone after midnight, talking in the phone without a care in the world. Truly an amazing experience
Posted: December 24, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Ahdrielle
Australia
I really liked this city, it was very vibrant and lively. Great food for good prices, friendly people. I arrived at 7:30pm and had to walk to my hostel from the bus stop which I would usually be a little worried about in the dark, but there were many young people walking around and I saw young women walking on their own and felt very safe. Do the free walking tour! It was extremely interesting and very informative. Our guide was very passionate and excited to share a bit of the history of Tiranë and also places for food and drink. House of Leaves was also very interesting. The city park is nice (although the lake is very swampy). The mosque is really beautiful to see as well.
Posted: September 3, 2024Experienced: July, 2024I was a bit intimidated to go to Albania because people told me it was not safe, but I’m so glad I went anyway! Tirana was the first spot I ever solo travelled and I fell in love! It’s a really fascinating city and the people are so nice and happy to have you there as a tourist! I stayed at the Milingona City Center Hostel and loved it! Very pretty and chill! I walked to and from there at night and early morning alone and always felt safe!
Posted: April 3, 2024Tirana is really safe for women traveling alone. I can recommend different views points (pyramid, clock Tower, cable car), to visit the BunkArt to learn more about Albanian political history, to hang out in Blloku and to walk around the Tirana park and its lake!
Posted: March 17, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Tirana is one of the most amazing cities I have visited. Clean, safe, colorful and charming. The people I met there were some of the most hospitable people I have met during my travels. Moreover, the city is very cheap. I highly recommend visiting.
Posted: July 30, 2023Things to do: List of places I've visited and recommend seeing: - Skanderbeg Square - Et’hema Bey Mosque - National Historical Museum - Bunk'art - Kalaja e Tiranes Food: Albanian food is fantastic, if you love meat. Safety: Tirana is very safe. I never felt that I was in danger. Accommodation: I stayed at the Trip'n'hostel and met some great people. The place was not near the bus station, but close to everything else. Recommendations: Learn a few basic words, Albanian is a very difficult language to master, but locals really appreciate it if you can say a few words in Albanian.
Posted: July 16, 2022Based on 11 local experiences
Based on 11 local experiences
Tirana is the capital city of Albania and you find all kind of people there. Anyways in all these years I’ve been living here, I have never felt unsafe. There are enough weirdos walking in every street but they seem harmless. I feel safe here and wouldn’t be worried of anyone or anything.
Posted: April 1, 2025Avery
There are almost no crime or drugs in Tirana other than marijuana use The traffic rules are not followed strictly so be careful about crossing the street The taxi drivers have meters so that you don’t have to worry about getting overcharged
Posted: March 9, 2025Elisa
Hi! I’m Lisa. I started traveling this year and I’m so excited about it! At the same time, I also started learning English, so I’m not yet completely fluent. I feel more comfortable speaking Italian and Russian, but I’m happy to practice and improve. What I love about my life is the freedom to do whatever I want: I live alone, I don’t have a relationship or a job that forces me to stay in one place. The only barrier that sometimes holds me back from traveling all the time is — of course — money. I love all forms of art. I enjoy feeling deep emotions in everything I do. I realized that it’s actually simpler than it seems to connect with life on a deeper level — you just need to be open and present. Traveling, for me, is a way to live fully, meet new people, and experience real emotions. I can’t wait to share new adventures and create unforgettable memories together! Do be honest: i ask chatgpt to help me write this presentation text, hahah.
Egla
I am Egla and I am 21 years old(22 on may 30th) i have recently discovered this app and since I love travelling I decided to try this app, thus way I can meet new people around the world and help the ones who visit my country.
Elisa
Tirana
3 days
Hi! I’m Lisa. I started traveling this year and I’m so excited about it! At the same time, I also started learning English, so I’m not yet completely fluent. I feel more comfortable speaking Italian and Russian, but I’m happy to practice and improve. What I love about my life is the freedom to do whatever I want: I live alone, I don’t have a relationship or a job that forces me to stay in one place. The only barrier that sometimes holds me back from traveling all the time is — of course — money. I love all forms of art. I enjoy feeling deep emotions in everything I do. I realized that it’s actually simpler than it seems to connect with life on a deeper level — you just need to be open and present. Traveling, for me, is a way to live fully, meet new people, and experience real emotions. I can’t wait to share new adventures and create unforgettable memories together! Do be honest: i ask chatgpt to help me write this presentation text, hahah.
Adela
Tirana
3 days
Hi, happy to join the community! Can't wait to meet new people and discover new places (safely)! I currently live in Tirana but I have lived in London for 6 years until last August. Happy to share advice on the places I've visited and suggest nice places to eat 😊
Alexia
Hey, I’m Alexia! An adventurous Aussie who loves exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. I’ve traveled to 24 countries and counting, with a passion for off-the-beaten-path destinations. My next big adventure? A six-week trip across the U.S., followed by a month of travel in Europe before settling somewhere new. Always up for great conversations, good food, and making new travel friends
Rocío
I’m Rocio, a social worker and travel agent who loves travelling, meeting people and learn from them! Getting ready for my first solo travel on May ✈️