Old Bazaar

Berat, Albania

The best place to meet other travelers, with plenty of cafes and restaurants.

Places in Old Bazaar

Old Bazaar cafes and restaurants The best place to meet other travelers, with plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Old Bazaar cafes Plenty of cafes in the best place to meet other travelers.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer mild weather for exploring the Old Bazaar and Ottoman-era hillside quarters.
Getting around: The Old Bazaar and Mangalem quarter form the historic centre, with the riverside restaurant-and-bar strip a short walk from most hostels.
Currency: Albanian Lek (L)
Language: Albanian. Italian and English are widely spoken.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Berat's hostel scene continues to be anchored by Berat Backpackers Hostel's reputation as the best hostel in Albania, with the Old Bazaar and riverside restaurant-and-bar strip drawing travellers to Bar Te Albani and Bar 42, while the Mangalem quarter's Hostel Mangalem offers proximity to the city's main attractions.

Mangalem quarter — Home to Hostel Mangalem, putting guests closer to the restaurants and attractions of Berat.
Riverside strip — The whole strip of restaurants and bars along the river, great for scouting dining and nightlife options.