Center
Tirana, Albania
Built 1979 · Last completed renovation 2018
Center in Tirana was last renovated in 2018, and originally built in 1979 (sourced renovations: 2001, 2018). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 7.2/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2035
In about 9 years (≈17-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Tirana, Albania
Timeline
1979
Built as Hotel Tirana
2001
Major renovation - conversion to 4-star hotel
2018
Complete top-to-toe renovation
⚖️ Star classification · Albania
re-classified every 4 yearsThe classification certificate is valid 4 years, renewable within 30 days of expiry.
System: Ministry of Tourism & Environment (Law on Tourism)
“Certifikata e klasifikimit është e vlefshme për një periudhë 4-vjeçare, me të drejtë rinovimi brenda 30 ditëve nga afati i mbarimit të vlefshmërisë së saj.”
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2018 renovation
“Renovated from top to toe in 2018, the Tirana International offers a level of luxury and service that is second to none.”— source · retrieved 2026-06-18
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Estimated1979
Last completed renovation
Estimated2018
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2001–2018). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Renovated from top to toe in 2018, the Tirana International offers a level of luxury and service that is second to none.”
“In 2001, the hotel underwent major renovation works by an Italian company, transforming it into a 4-star hotel, featuring 168 rooms across 15 floors.”
“Built in 1979 in a Soviet-era architectural style, and on the site of the Orthodox cathedral, it was originally named Hotel Tirana.”
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Frequently asked
When was Center built?+
Center (Tirana, Albania) was built in 1979.
How old is Center?+
Center is 47 years old — it was built in 1979 and last renovated in 2018. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Center last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2018.
What is the Chrono Score of Center?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.2/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.