Skopje is a capital and largest city of North Macedonia, a country located in the heart of the Balkan peninsula and famous because of its lakes, mountains, monuments, and history.

Tourism in North Macedonia: Overview

Skopje is a city of various styles and architectural influences. It was under Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule and its building and monuments witness this.

Some of the most prominent sights are Stone bridge, Old bazaar, Macedonia square, Millennium Cross, Skopje Fortress Kale, The Warrior on a horse and Porta Macedonia, Museum of Macedonia and Memorial House of Mother Teresa.

The capital of North Macedonia is relatively accessible, with good flights and train connections. Skopje “Alexander the Great” Airport is around 25 km away from the city center operates a solid number of international low cost routes. Buses are also one of the top transport options in the Balkans.

If you coming by land, there are good connection between Skopje to Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania and Greece. For those traveling by train you can check the Macedonian Railways website for more information on schedule and prices.

Best Places to Stay in Skopje

Probably the best area to stay in Skopje is the city center, with a good reference point being the Makedonija street. This area is famous because of bars, cafes, and shops. It is located in the heart of new town and is close to many interesting tourist sites such as Memorial House of Mother Teresa.

The city center has the highest concentration of hotels, stores and cafés. It is also the place to go if you want to enjoy the North Macedonian nightlife.

Skopje basically has two parts, modern and new area on one side of Vardar river and the old area to the north. So the best area of staying will depend on your style and taste. If you want to experience authentic flavor of Ottoman past then you should stay in the old town, referred as old Bazaar.

The old Bazaar is one of the places in the Balkans to taste the local cuisine, and North Macedonia is know for some of the best dishes in the region.

Budget Accommodation in Skopje – €

Lighthouse Hostel –  one of the best hostels in the city, at a walking distance to most of the North Macedonia’s capital attractions.

Reasonably Priced Accommodation in Skopje – €€

Hotel Cara 1928 – a reasonably priced option, offering great value for the money in the city center.

Hotel Senigallia – a great hotel with an unique design in one of the city’s best areas.

Luxurious Hotels in Skopje– €€€

Skopje Marriott Hotel – a luxurious option in one of the most central areas of the city.

Bushi Resort & SPA – a splendid hotel in with easy access to the Old Bazar.

Cost of Travel in Skopje

The prices in North Macedonia are quite affordable especially compared to western European cities, and the capital is no exception. The average daily cost is around 55 € including food, transportation, and accommodation.

Transport to and in North Macedonia is very affordable. The European budget airline Wizz Air has flights from Skopje to a very wide number of destinations in Europe. The capital’s airport also has direct flights to cities in the Middle East like Doha and Dubai.

However, if you are a budget traveler, you can even manage a decent visit under 40 € per day. The price will include local transportation, accommodation, and food. When it comes to transportation be aware of taxi drivers since they tend to overcharge.

Prices tend to go up during summer months, though. However, as the city is not a main European tourism destination, it can be an excellent budget option during an Eurotrip.

Best Months to Visit North Macedonia

The climate in Skopje is temperate and continental. It has four seasons with warm, sunny summers and chilly, mostly cold winters. The best time to visit Skopje is from April to October. This means you have plenty options when it comes to the time of visiting. The hottest months are July and August, which you should probably avoid due o extreme heat.

If you are visiting Skopje in April do not miss Skopje Film Festival, in May Skopje Marathon, and in October the Skopje Jazz Festival.

Other Resources for travelling in North Macedonia

If you traveling in Balkans you might want to check some of our other guides to this unique European region. Check the best places to stay in Sofia and our guide to where to stay in Belgrade.

For those considering a longer stay in the country you might want to check our post on the cost of living in Skopje.

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Everybody who enjoys skiing knows that it is not necessarily a cheap activity. It involves a number of factors that end of weighing on your travel budget. Apart from the accommodation and food that involves all types of travel, a ski holiday often involves gear rental, extra fees for transporting the equipment, and expensive transport to remote ski resorts.

The goal of this post is to extend the number of days you can enjoy your ski holiday, but selecting ski resorts that have overall cheaper costs for the traveler.

Choosing the Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe

The most popular ski resorts in Europe are located in Switzerland, France, Austria and Norway, but they are also among the most expensive ones. Finding a cheaper ski resort will not only save you money, but allow you the opportunity to escape the most crowded places.

There are several reasons that may influence on the price of a ski resort, and the cheapest ones may benefit from a number of factors. Among these, we can mention currency devaluation, low tax regimes, inexpensive cost of living in the country, simpler resort infrastructure.

The choice of an inexpensive, unusual ski resort is also appealing, not only in financial ways. It is the opportunity to discover places off the beaten track, and experience amazing slopes located in interesting coutries which have much more to offer other than its ski resorts.

List of the Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe

Vitosha, Bulgaria

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria sits on the footsteps of the Mount Vitosha. This resort is not only one of the cheapest in Europe, but also one of the easiest to get too. You can easily fly to Sofia with a budget airline like Wizzair and from there it’s just a short trip to the Vitosha ski resort.

Website: //www.skivitosha.com/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 20 €

Mavrovo, Macedonia

Located at the Bistra Massif, in Western Macedonia, the region of the Mavrovo ski resort has also a national park and the beautiful Lake Mavrovo. The ski resort is called Zare Lazareski and its lifts an handle a traffic of up to 5000 people per hour.

Website: //www.skimavrovo.com/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 25 €

Kolasin, Montenegro

The town of Kolasin in Montenegro is home of the Kolasin 1450 Ski Resort. Its 6 lifts cover an area of 14 Km of Slopes. Montenegro has most of its territory situated on the Dinaric Alps and apart from this ski resorts, it also offers a range of mountain related activities.

Website: //kolasin1450.com/en/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 25 €

Zlatibor, Serbia

The town of Zlatibor was build thanks to the growing tourist activity in this mountainous homonym region.  The Tornik Ski Resort is a rather small one with just 3 lifts, but its breathtaking scenery and extremely budget ski passes make of it an attractive option for someone looking for an adventure without spending too much.

Website: //www.skijalistasrbije.rs/en
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 20 €

Jahorina, Bosnia and Hezegovina

The Jahorina Ski Resort is one of the most prestigious ones as it was one of the locations for the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Winter Games. It located relatively close to Sarajevo, which has an international airport and other ski resorts in its vicinity.

Website: //oc-jahorina.com/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 25 €

Paltinis, Romania

This Romanian a ski resort town not far from Sibiu, in the Transylvanian region of Romania. There are many ski resorts in Romania, being probably Poiana Brasov the most famous. The resort town of Paltinis is home to the Arena Platos Ski Resort. You can get pretty good deal such as 99 € for 5 days of ski pass with an instructor and accommodation included.

Website: //arenaplatos.ro/vara/
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 22 €

Zakopane, Poland

The town of Zakopane is the most famous ski resort in Poland. In fact, it is also one of the most visited ones in Central Europe. It is situated on the High Tatras mountain chain and boasts a big infrastructure for winter sports without the prices you will find in France or Switzerland. The “Morskie Oko” – Eye of the Sea is also located next to the city urban area.

Website: //www.zakopane.pl/en/sports/ski-resorts
Ski Pass Ticket Price from: 18 €

If you know any other resort that you think deserves to be included in this list of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe, please leave a comment below and write us on our Facebook page.

Other Resources for Traveling in Europe

If you are traveling in Europe you might want to check some of our other guides to the region. Check where to stay in Bratislava and the best places to stay in Brasov, Romania.

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