Old Town

If you want to stay in the heart of town, then the historic Old Town is the best place for you. This is the best area for visitors who only have a short time to visit Berat. In Old Town, you’ll see why this area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and why Berat is known as the city of 1,000 windows. From your Old Town Berat hotel, you can easily walk to most of the attractions of the town, including several cathedrals and mosques, and the Berat Castle is less than 20 minutes on foot.

Vjetori

If you prefer to see a more modern-day Albania, then Lagja 30 Vjetori just southeast of Old Town, is a good location. This is a residential area, filled with Communist-era buildings and locals going about their daily business.

It’s a more authentic area of everyday life and a good place to look for a family-friendly apartment to rent in Berat. As a neighborhood of locals, you can expect to find the usual services and shops catering to locals and long-term travelers.

Outskirts (Gorica District and Beyond)

Across the river from Old Town is the Gorica district. To get there, you’ll cross the Gorica Bridge, a famous Ottoman Bridge in Berat. Gorica was originally the Christian district of Berat and is home to many bars, restaurants, and hostels.

Outskirts of Berat can be a much more budget-friendly area to stay. Gorica Hill is a popular place for outdoor activities, which you can climb for amazing views across the river to Berat Castle. Staying further outside the city center can be a great option, however, transportation will need to be considered.