Alex N’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The "Farmhouse in the Sky" apartment is situated in a Tito- era late 1970s tower block served by an elevator with pin key (which we provide) above the city's most famous bakery, Furra Lumi (which is the best reference to give taxis) and looks out onto the hill of the Aktash neighbourhood while immediately to its other side is the university park, containing the unique National Library and the national gallery, through which the heart of Prishtina - the pedestrian "Sheshi" - is just a 10-minute walk away.
The immediate environs feature the Slovenian embassy, two good "Meridian" supermarkets, a well stocked fresh greengrocery store and a pharmacy and many cafes, among which Olive is another recently opened bakery with perfect coffee, croissant & bagels. Nearby good value eateries include Extreme Kitchen, located right next door, offering famous national dishes (tave Elbasani, sarma, dolma, turshi) in a modern public kitchen (gjelltore) style, while within a 10-minute walk in Aktash the restaurants Sonder, Alegro, and A&A are recommended.
Further facilities include the full gym of the Grand Hotel across the university park, the city park with good playground 12 minutes-walk away, the nearby Californian-trained "Smile" dentist practice, designer hairdresser Alban Avdullahu, good clothes, laundary and other repair services.
Prishtina is generally a safe a place to be, but this neighborhood in particular is well lit and buzzing with people - the university campus nearby.
Getting around
To get to our "Farmhouse in the Sky" flat, tell the taxi drivers to bring you to Furra (Bakery) Lumi (which is well-known) or the Slovenian embassy. If you take a bus, get off at the Ministry of Education or at the National Library bus stop on Agim Ramadani Street. You can take a bus to different ends of the town from these nearby bus stops. A taxi to the airport costs 15 euros. Bikes can be stored in the building. Driving is not recommended as you are in walking distance of most things, but if you do bring a car, you can park it in the paid parking in the end of the dead-end road next to Taunita restaurant.
Aktash
The "Farmhouse in the Sky" apartment is situated in a Tito- era late 1970s tower block served by an elevator with pin key (which we provide) above the city's most famous bakery, Furra Lumi (which is the best reference to give taxis) and looks out onto the hill of the Aktash neighbourhood while immediately to its other side is the university park, containing the unique National Library and the national gallery, through which the heart of Prishtina - the pedestrian "Sheshi" - is just a 10-minute walk away.
The immediate environs feature the Slovenian embassy, two good "Meridian" supermarkets, a well stocked fresh greengrocery store and a pharmacy and many cafes, among which Olive is another recently opened bakery with perfect coffee, croissant & bagels. Nearby good value eateries include Extreme Kitchen, located right next door, offering famous national dishes (tave Elbasani, sarma, dolma, turshi) in a modern public kitchen (gjelltore) style, while within a 10-minute walk in Aktash the restaurants Sonder, Alegro, and A&A are recommended.
Further facilities include the full gym of the Grand Hotel across the university park, the city park with good playground 12 minutes-walk away, the nearby Californian-trained "Smile" dentist practice, designer hairdresser Alban Avdullahu, good clothes, laundary and other repair services.
Prishtina is generally a safe a place to be, but this neighborhood in particular is well lit and buzzing with people - the university campus nearby.
Getting around
To get to our "Farmhouse in the Sky" flat, tell the taxi drivers to bring you to Furra (Bakery) Lumi (which is well-known) or the Slovenian embassy. If you take a bus, get off at the Ministry of Education or at the National Library bus stop on Agim Ramadani Street. You can take a bus to different ends of the town from these nearby bus stops. A taxi to the airport costs 15 euros. Bikes can be stored in the building. Driving is not recommended as you are in walking distance of most things, but if you do bring a car, you can park it in the paid parking in the end of the dead-end road next to Taunita restaurant.
City/town information
The newest capital in Europe, hosts also the youngest Europeans. The highlight of this city in summer/autumn 2022 is that it will host the Manifesta cultural festival.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Prishtina
The newest capital in Europe, hosts also the youngest Europeans. The highlight of this city in summer/autumn 2022 is that it will host the Manifesta cultural festival.
Food scene
An atmospheric caffe with good vegetarian and other menu, perfect for breakfast, lunch and brunch!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Sonder Cafe
19 MitrovicaAn atmospheric caffe with good vegetarian and other menu, perfect for breakfast, lunch and brunch!
Extreme Pizza
A/1 Agim RamadaniThis place has good national food such as tave Elbasani, sarma, dolma etc
One of the oldest restaurants in town with an excellent fish soup, spinach salad, fresh pasta & meat.
A&A Restaurant
Rexhep MalaOne of the oldest restaurants in town with an excellent fish soup, spinach salad, fresh pasta & meat.
Very good food cooked by Fitim the chef, soups, salads, pasta and meat are all cooked with care
Alegro Restaurant
Rexhep MalaVery good food cooked by Fitim the chef, soups, salads, pasta and meat are all cooked with care
Furra "Lumi"
1 Anton ÇettaThe most famous bakery in town
Noble
Agim Ramadania nice caffe with outdoor seating where yoy can also get food.
Unique slow food concept restaurant where everything is sources locally and tastes amazing. The owner Florina Skeja is committed to making food free of any pesticides. This is where you will find the tasties meet and vegetables! They will also serve the best rakija (local brandy), the best local wine and most varied teas. You can buy honey that Thana makes!
Thana Rostiçeri
Unique slow food concept restaurant where everything is sources locally and tastes amazing. The owner Florina Skeja is committed to making food free of any pesticides. This is where you will find the tasties meet and vegetables! They will also serve the best rakija (local brandy), the best local wine and most varied teas. You can buy honey that Thana makes!
Traditional food in a modern fusion, with lots of starters! Romantic and atmospheric interior in a green area of Prishtina where you should go walking if you can!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Soma Slow Food
Dr. Shpëtim RobajTraditional food in a modern fusion, with lots of starters! Romantic and atmospheric interior in a green area of Prishtina where you should go walking if you can!
An absolute favorite restaurant for traditional food! Two gnerations of Zhubi who own this place have been doing the same menu for almost 30 years. The menu is incredible tasty starters of olives, bread grilled cheese, peppers & courgetes. Followed by salads, soft red meat dish and creamy tasty chicken
Renaissance Restaurant
An absolute favorite restaurant for traditional food! Two gnerations of Zhubi who own this place have been doing the same menu for almost 30 years. The menu is incredible tasty starters of olives, bread grilled cheese, peppers & courgetes. Followed by salads, soft red meat dish and creamy tasty chicken
Sightseeing
The National Gallery of Kosovo
Monument launched when the country declared its independence in February 2008.
31 recommandé par les habitants
NOUVEAU-NÉ
111 Luan HaradinajMonument launched when the country declared its independence in February 2008.
The best museum in town, where you can also bring a picnic as it has the most peaceful garden.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik)
The best museum in town, where you can also bring a picnic as it has the most peaceful garden.
City Park
The best park in the city centre equipped with a playground and 10 minutes from the flat
The wide park where you can go running in a 10 km loop, swim in the summer but also just go for a stroll.
70 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Germia
Dr. Shpëtim RobajThe wide park where you can go running in a 10 km loop, swim in the summer but also just go for a stroll.
If you have to make one trip in Kosovo to understand the history of this country, go and see the complex where more than 50 people, mostly women and children, were killed by Serbian paramilitaries in a battle that took place 4-5 march 1998.
Memorial Complex Adem Jashari
Rruga Adem e Hamëz JashariIf you have to make one trip in Kosovo to understand the history of this country, go and see the complex where more than 50 people, mostly women and children, were killed by Serbian paramilitaries in a battle that took place 4-5 march 1998.
Bookshop
Libraria Buzuku
A good bookshop in Sheshi, city centre
The biggest bookshop in town, with lots of books in English also (not just Albanian)
Libraria Dukagjini
The biggest bookshop in town, with lots of books in English also (not just Albanian)
Cathedral
The main cathedral where you can climb on top and get the view of the city
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Katedrala Majke Tereze
Nena TerezeThe main cathedral where you can climb on top and get the view of the city
Mosque
The main mosque in Prishtina, worth visiting together with the old town
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Xhamia e Madhe
Ibrahim LutfiuThe main mosque in Prishtina, worth visiting together with the old town