| it's 16 minutes on foot from the vibrant, ottoman-style old bazaar. other amenities include an exercise room and a coin-operated laundry. set in the city center and surrounded by shops and restaurants, this straightforward hotel is a 23-minute walk from the hilltop skopje fortress. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is complimentary. there's a casual restaurant with a terrace, in addition to a bar. down-to-earth rooms offer flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. room service is available
Skopje International Airport 27 min
Skopje Zoo (9 min)
Founded in 1926, the 12-hectare zoo houses many animal species, an educational center & a play area. Vodno (1 hr)
1,066-m. mountain featuring hiking, churches, the Millennium Cross, the Prskalo waterfall & more. Canyon Matka (33 min)
Picturesque gorge with medieval monasteries, also offering boating, hiking & cave exploration. Stone Bridge (9 min)
Built in the 15th century, this stone, arched bridge is a prominent symbol of the country's capital. Millenium Cross (1 hr)
Memorial cross on top of a mountain accessible by cable car, with picturesque views of city below. Museum of the City of Skopje (5 min)
Housed in a former railway station, this museum features exhibitions on the city's history. Skopje Fortress (11 min)
Remains of a 6th-century hilltop stone fortress, offering panoramic views of the city & river. St. Panteleimon (29 min)
Compact, Byzantine-era church dating to 1164, known for its colorful medieval frescoes. Mustafa Pasha's Mosque (16 min)
Renovated 15th-century mosque with historic architecture, a rose garden & a tomb. Old Bazaar (16 min)
Vibrant old bazaar built in Ottoman architectural style, with mosques, markets, shops and cafes. Macedonia Square (9 min)
Scenic, well-visited main square with statues & a large fountain with nearby shops & restaurants. Monument 'Warrior on a horse' (6 min) Lake Matka (33 min)
Man-made lake in a scenic canyon, stocked for fishing & with an underwater cave. Museum of Macedonia (18 min)
National museum dedicated to the archeological, ethnological & historic heritage of Macedonia. Memorial House Mother Teresa (4 min)
Museum dedicated to a renowned Catholic nun, with an eclectic design & a striking, modern chapel. | 
