The back story 1
What to take home.
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The back story
What to take home from Albania: the back story
Raki and olive oil, mountain tea and honey, filigree, carpets and felt caps from Krujë: Albania’s crafts and flavours make the best souvenirs.
15 of the best · Tirana, Albania
Shopping in Tirana
Raki, honey, mountain tea and crafts: what to take home from Albania.
Our 15 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Tirana.
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Raki, honey and mountain tea
New Bazaar market halls
The covered halls of the New Bazaar, for local produce, raki, honey, cheese and mountain tea.
Sheshi Avni RustemiExplore View on map
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By the castle walls
Murat Toptani street crafts
Small shops and stalls by the old castle walls, with crafts and souvenirs.
Shëtitorja Murat ToptaniExplore View on map
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Central mall
Toptani Shopping Center
A central shopping centre on the pedestrian Murat Toptani street, near Skanderbeg Square.
Rruga Abdi ToptaniExplore View on map
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Neighbourhood
Markets 2
Local produce.
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A taste of home
Baronesha
The expats’ favourite deli in Blloku, stocking imported foods that are hard to find elsewhere in Albania.
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Raki, honey and mountain tea
New Bazaar market halls
The covered halls of the New Bazaar, for local produce, raki, honey, cheese and mountain tea.
Sheshi Avni RustemiExplore View on map
Crafts 3
Made by hand.
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Artistic jewellery
Argjendari Pirro
An Albanian jewellery maker with a flagship store, known for its own designs in silver, gold and gemstones.
Rruga Gjin Bue ShpataExplore View on map
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Albania’s own urban brand
Illyrian Bloodline
An Albanian urban fashion brand created by hip-hop artist Noizy, using organic cotton and Albanian history in its designs.
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By the castle walls
Murat Toptani street crafts
Small shops and stalls by the old castle walls, with crafts and souvenirs.
Shëtitorja Murat ToptaniExplore View on map
Malls 6
Everything else.
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Everyday shopping
Kristal Center
A shopping centre on the Tirana–Durrës motorway with fashion, cosmetics, a supermarket and services.
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Home and interior design
Pajtoni Center
A centre dedicated to home and interior design products, on the Tirana–Durrës motorway at km 1.
Autostrada Tiranë–Durrës km 1Explore View on map
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Bowling and cinema
QTU
A large shopping centre on the Tirana–Durrës motorway with shops, a Cineplexx and a bowling alley.
Autostrada Tiranë–DurrësExplore View on map
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The big mall
Tirana East Gate (TEG)
One of Albania’s largest shopping centres, on the Tirana–Elbasan road, with fashion, food and a Cineplexx.
Autostrada Tiranë–ElbasanExplore View on map
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International brands
Tirana Ring Center
A shopping centre with international brands west of the centre.
Rruga Dritan HoxhaExplore View on map
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Central mall
Toptani Shopping Center
A central shopping centre on the pedestrian Murat Toptani street, near Skanderbeg Square.
Rruga Abdi ToptaniExplore View on map
Books & English reading 3
Bookshops with English titles.
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Albania’s largest bookshop
Adrion
The country’s largest bookshop chain, with Albanian and foreign-language books, maps and gifts.
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English novels upstairs
Bookland & Galeria ETC
One of Tirana’s first modern shopping centres, with a Conad supermarket and the Bookland bookshop upstairs.
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Children’s classics in Albanian
Libraria Albas
A long-established Albanian publisher and bookshop, strong on children’s books and translated classics.
Rruga Xhorxh W. BushExplore View on map
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