Best Area To Stay in Skopje, Macedonia
Most tourists – especially those who visit Skopje for the first time – are likely to stay somewhere near the main square. No matter how central, it’s over priced and you will get bored after 20minutes of exploring it. If you ask Skopjans they will tell you that the Best Area to stay in Skopje is in the Debar Maalo neighborhood.
In English the area is often referred to as the ‘Bohemian Quarter‘.
Why Debar Maalo is the Best Area to Stay in Skopje
Skopje’s Bohemian neighborhood, Debar Maalo is a 10-minute walk from the main square, but a world away. Here you won’t find recently built kitschy statues and baroque-style buildings. Instead, you will experience a completely different vibe, a rather laid back atmosphere. The area consists of tree-lined streets and countless restaurants, bars, and cafes.
The Best Area to Stay in Skopje if you are a Foodie
Skopje’s Debar Maalo is a great place to visit a ‘kafana‘ (traditional restaurant) and sample some authentic Macedonian meal. The most popular street, called Bohemian street or ‘Boemska ulica’ is home to many excellent restaurants. On sunny weekends it can seem like everyone hangs out here, locals squeeze into the taverns and spill onto its terraces.
Debar Maalo is the best area to stay and see the real Skopje beyond the kitsch, beyond the wedding-cake façades and beyond the huge monuments. By staying in this neighborhood one can experience the local culture, hang out with locals and see the daily life.
By daily life, we mean consuming lots of Macedonian Food and sitting till late in kafana.
Our recommendation is to choose an AirBnB apartment or a hotel that is located in the Bohemian area and check-out old parts of the city that haven’t been destroyed.
- We run 3 AirBnB Apartments that are located in Skopje’s Debar Maalo, check them out at www.skopje-apartments.com or book via AirBnB.