Hotels in North Macedonia

Hotels in North Macedonia: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in North Macedonia cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. It is cheapest in winter and priciest in summer by Lake Ohrid. In the capital, spring and autumn bring the best rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in North Macedonia: most popular cities

Tourism centres on the capital and Lake Ohrid, but the country also has smaller hubs with their own character. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Skopje. The capital and the widest choice of hotels, from hostels to chain properties (Marriott, DoubleTree by Hilton). The Kale Fortress, the Old Bazaar and Macedonia Square are within walking distance.
• Ohrid. The country's most striking town on Lake Ohrid, with churches, a medieval castle and lakeside hotels. The highest prices in summer.
• Struga. A quieter alternative on the same lake, with cheaper hotels and apartments.
• Bitola. The country's second city, with an elegant promenade and Pelister park nearby.
• Tetovo. A base for the Sar Mountains, known for its colourful Painted Mosque.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in North Macedonia

The country combines heritage, mountains and lakes, so a trip is easy to tailor to your own interests.

• Skopje. A mix of old and new: the Kale Fortress, the Old Bazaar, Macedonia Square and the statue of Alexander the Great.
• Ohrid and the lake. One of Europe's oldest lakes, with churches, an old town and a medieval castle above the water.
• The Painted Mosque in Tetovo. A 15th-century landmark, rebuilt in 1833, decorated all over with floral designs.
• Pelister National Park. The Baba massif with over 85 tree species and glacial lakes on the summit.
• Matka Canyon. Rocky cliffs, caves and underground lakes, popular for kayaking close to Skopje.

How much does a trip to North Macedonia cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are low. A cheap meal is about 250 MKD and a mid-range one about 500 MKD per person. A city bus ticket is only a few denars. Cards are taken in the main cities and larger venues, but cash is handy in smaller, less touristy places.

When is the best time to visit North Macedonia

The nicest seasons are spring (April to June) and autumn (September, October), when it is warm and crowds are thinner. July and August are the peak by Lake Ohrid, with the highest prices. Winter is cheaper, and the Pelister and Sar Mountains draw skiers.

Getting to and around North Macedonia

Flights are served by many airlines, including Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia and Qatar Airways, with low-cost European routes from Wizz Air. Trains arrive from Thessaloniki in Greece and from Belgrade. Around the country the bus is king: comfortable, modern and reaching almost everywhere, with tickets bought at the station. Skopje has three rail lines heading towards Negotino, Bitola and Kicevo. A city transport ticket costs just a few denars.

Example hotels in North Macedonia

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Skopje Marriott Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje in the capital (central, from approx. 4,800 MKD).
• Hotel Makpetrol Struga and Vila Europa in lakeside Struga (from approx. 3,000 MKD).
• Vila Luka and apartments in the old part of Ohrid (from approx. 2,400 MKD).