A hotel is a different kind of property. You buy a building, and what you make of it is up to you. This one stands in Durrës, about 100 metres from the sea, furnished and turnkey.
IN SHORT
- A furnished, turnkey hotel with 15 rooms in Durrës, about 100 metres from the sea.
- About 1,200 m² on four floors; every room has its own bathroom and a balcony over the garden, with reception, bar, café and closed parking downstairs.
- It could work as a small hotel or as a private base by the sea; whether it suits you depends on your plans and budget.
- Before a viewing, ask whether the price covers only the building or the running business as well.
The hotel at a glance
- Where: Durrës, Albania, about 100 metres from the sea
- Size: about 1,200 m² over four floors
- Rooms: 15, with two or three beds each, their own bathroom and a balcony
- Shared areas: reception, bar, café and closed parking
- Condition: furnished and turnkey
Rooms and shared areas
Each room has its own bathroom and a balcony, with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a TV. The balconies open onto the garden and come with garden furniture.
Downstairs there are a reception, a bar, a café and closed parking.
The full listing, with all photos and details, is on the property page:
Durrës, a historic port on the Adriatic
Durrës stands on the ruins of ancient Epidamnus, and its history goes back to around 627 BC. The amphitheatre, the city walls and the Venetian tower can still be visited, and the municipality has a coastline of 64 kilometres.
If you do not know the city yet, our article What Would It Be Like to Live in Durrës? looks at everyday life there.
How a place like this could fit your plans
A building like this can suit more than one plan. Some buyers see a small hotel to run. Others see a coastal base they can also use themselves. Both start with the same question: what kind of stay would you like to offer, or to live?
This is only something to imagine. Whether the hotel fits you depends on your goals, your experience and your budget.
Questions worth asking before a viewing
With a hotel, photos show even less than with an apartment. These are the questions we would put to the seller’s side before anyone books a flight:
- Is the price for the building only, or does it include the business, such as the name, bookings, website and staff?
- Which licences and permits does the hotel hold to operate as accommodation, and are they in the seller’s name?
- Are the furniture and equipment included in the price, and is there a written inventory?
- Which documents show who owns the building, and is it registered in the seller’s name?
- Are there any debts, mortgages or other charges on the property?
- If the hotel has been operating, can you see written records of past seasons, costs and staff contracts?
- What are the yearly running costs, such as utilities, taxes and maintenance?
Written answers are worth more than spoken ones, because they are what your lawyer can check later.
How to get to Durrës
The nearest international airport is Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza. According to the airport’s official page, it is reached from Durrës on the Durrës–Tirana motorway (SH2), heading towards Tirana and leaving it at Vorë.
Ferries sail from the port of Durrës to Italy all year round, for example to Ancona. Ferry booking sites list the crossing at about 16 hours, mostly overnight. Always check the current timetable on the ferry company’s website before you travel.
Before you decide
How much income a property like this can bring depends on the season, the way it is run, the permits and taxation. We make no promises here, and the numbers are worth reviewing with a local lawyer and an accountant.
In Albania, it is wise to have a local lawyer review the contract and to use a certified legal interpreter, so that you understand every point.
The next step
If you like, we can talk about whether this hotel fits your plans. There is no pressure. The decision is yours.
Sources (checked: 11 November 2026): Encyclopaedia Britannica: Durrës; Albanian National Tourism Agency: Durrës Amphitheatre; Tirana International Airport: transport.
