Streets squares and districts to visit Shkodra

Democracy Square (Sheshi Demokracia) isn't very pretty: it's a traffic circle right in the center of Shkodra. But it's not to be missed. Here you'll find buses to Tirana, a cab rank and the information center. Formerly known as "Place des Cinq-Héros-de-Vig" (Sheshi 5 Heronjtë e Vigut), it is bordered by the Migjeni theater, which dates from 1958, a clock tower (without a clock!) built by an Englishman around 1890, the recent Abou-Bakr mosque and a series of unattractive buildings dating from after the 1979 earthquake.

Located in a lively shopping district in the city of Shkodra, Albania, the Shkodra Backpackers Hostel - Mi casa es Tu casa is a warm and eclectic hostel. It's just 5 km from Rozafa Castle, an 8-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral and 15 minutes from Stacioni i Trenit train station. The colorful dormitories are equipped with bunk beds, lockers, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and towels/sheets. Bathrooms are shared, but single rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and parking is free. The hostel also features a bar, shared kitchen, lounge/TV room, garden and furnished terraces. It also offers a music/computer room and laundry facilities. The staff are friendly and the service is top-notch.