Your stay — Backpackers Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kisha Katolike Shën Piu X (659 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Teqeja e Madhe (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Kisha e Shën Thanasit (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Mosque: Xhamia e Ballies (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Accessorize — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Parku Rinia — 915 m · ~11 min walk
Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Teatri Skampa — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Imelda Lambertini — 763 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Embi Pharma — 662 m · ~8 min walk
Bus-Kriva — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Emergency Contacts
ElbasanWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Elbasan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Backpackers Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Embi Pharma — 662 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Elbasan bus station → Edlido Hotel
💡 Use the bus number 1 or 2 to get to the hotel
Durrës railway station → Elbasan railway station
💡 Check the train schedule in advance, as frequencies can be limited
Tirana International Airport (TIA) → Edlido Hotel, Elbasan
💡 Negotiate the price with the driver before you start your journey
Tirana's main bus station → Elbasan bus station
💡 Buy tickets at the bus station or on the bus
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Backpackers Hostel?
Check-in at Backpackers Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Elbasan
💡 Enter from the south gate near Rruga Gjin Bue Shpata. Climb the wall near the clock tower for the best view over the city and the Shkumbin valley.
💡 Visit just before midday to hear the call to prayer echo through the old bazaar. No shoes inside—remove them at the entrance.
💡 Stop at the kiosk near the bridge for a cheap coffee (40 lek). The path is shaded until late afternoon—good for a break from the sun.
💡 Come at golden hour for photos without crowds. The path continues upstream to a small waterfall—good for a quick dip in summer.
💡 Ask the caretaker to open the upstairs room—it has original ceiling paintings and a fine view over the castle walls. Cash only.