Markets and independent shops in Tirana

Markets and independent shops in Tirana

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   Adrion International Bookshop

   Magazines and newspapers from around the world. English books available.

   Closed · opens 8:30 am tomorrow

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   Bicycle quarter

   Numerous shops selling used and cheap bicycles (some of which certainly stolen) and doing repairs.

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   Central Market

   Pazari i ri / New Market

   Rather touristic, so the prices are inflated. They have fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans, flea market stuff, as well as traditional cooking utensils.

   daily early morning

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   Citypark Albania

   A large shopping centre has some 180 shops, a Mercator hypermarket, food court, skating rink.

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   Flea market

   This certainly is a proper flea market, even though its style might deter most non-Albanians. It all looks dirty and is spread across the ground. Nevertheless, some good bargains and properly functioning things can be found here; you might be even more lucky than in the other shops of the quarter.

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   Fruit & Vegetables Market

   Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve

   Local produces and prices. There are also many stalls and shops towards it, having a similar variety, especially along Vath Koreshi (which also includes butchers).

   Daily 08:00–19:00

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   Fruit & Vegetables Popup Markets

   There seem to exist some by the city sponsored markets that pop up from time to time. Though, no real time table is available. There is near Hemingway Bar.

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   Furniture quarter

   Right next to where they sell bicycles, there are several 2nd-hand furniture stores. Even though the variety is a little limited.

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   Garage Sale

   Probably the largest 2nd-hand store. Household electronics and appliances, tools, cable, etc.

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    Grand Bazaar

    Fruits, vegetables, books, ceramics, 2nd-hand, kitchen appliances, cloths, shoes, etc. Bigger than the Central Market, non-touristy, but a little off-track.

    daily 07:00-15:00

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    Household appliances

    Numerous small shops selling new and cheap household appliances, mostly from China.

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    Iliria’98 Currency Exchange

    Very good money changers, fast with excellent rates, check live on their website. Several branches around central city area.

    Closed · opens 8 am tomorrow

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    Mobile phones & electronics

    Phone shops can be found all around the city, but many locals go here for phones or electronics, especially used ones.

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    Natyral & Organik

    The shop works directly with producers and sell local organic olive oil, raki, wine, honey, and dried herbs.

    Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00, Sat Sun 09:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00

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    Second-hand quarter

    Tools, cloths, electronics, antiques, household appliances, etc. It is probably good if you speak Albanian and tell them exactly what you are looking for, otherwise you will have to dig though loads of junks or won't even find anything.

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    Tregu Dinamo

    Locals tend to shop here, which covers 60,000 m² and sells food, herbs, tea, cosmetics, clothes, kitchenware, hardware, toys, ceramics, secondhand stuff (including the odd wetsuit collection), and so on. Few touristy items and souvenirs.

    Daily 08:00–15:00

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    Tulla Record Store

    Independent record shop inside Tulla Culture Center, selling new and used vinyl records, with selections ranging from jazz, hip-hop, electronic, dance and classical music to CDs by Albanian alternative, pop and rock artists. It also has a bar/café and is part of a wider cultural venue with exhibitions, concerts, lectures and workshops.

    Mon-Sat 09:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00

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    Neranxi

    Organic / Zero Waste Market

    Has some Asian products (coconut milk, etc.) and lots of produces that can be bought by the kilograms—nuts, rice, quinoa, oats, cereals, camomille, beans, herbs, teas, etc. A little pricey.

    Daily 09:00-20:00

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    Coin department store

    Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II

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    Galeria Mall

    Galeria Lounge

    More than 50 shops, bars and cafés.

    Daily 09:00-20:00

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    Kiosques

    Souvenirs

    Rr. Barrikadave and Rr. Durresit

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    Kristal Shopping Center

    Has a Conad supermarket and a cinema complex.

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow

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    Meti Pc Repair

    Repair and used computer parts.

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    QTU shopping centre

    Qendra Tregtare Univers

    Has a supermarket, electronics store.

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    Tirana East Gate

    TEG

    Autostrada Tiranë – Elbasan, km 0

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    Toptani Shopping Center

    Splashy shopping mall in the city centre.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tirana (CC BY-SA 4.0).