Boulevard Ilinden 42, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia
#45 of 100 hotels in Skopje
Guests' ChoiceBased on 711 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 June 2024
Camilo
ColombiaThe wall of the room could use a paint job.
The hostel is comfortable and clean. The owner is friendly and helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Szilvia
HungaryThe walls were a bit dirty and more amenities would be good.
The location was great, market and bakery was next door. The apartment itself was also good, but the walls were very thin, so you could hear everything (but we were prepared, given that it was a hostel). The owner was very helpful, we had some requests and problems and he was always available.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Mitaleej
IndiaThe owner Goran is wonderful. He arranged for pick up from airport (additional charge) but it's much lesser than regular taxi. He also helped us get early check in and drove us to the apartment. The apartment is as pictured just a little distance from the city centre. Goran was very helpful and kind. Will definitely recommend the place. It's big, clean and spacious.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Asad
United KingdomSharing a single bathroom between 4-5 rooms could be a bit tricky in the mornings. Also it would be nice to have complimentary toiletries like shampoo and body wash.
Excellent location, about 10 minutes walk away from Macedonia Square and the Old City. Comfortable bed and very clean clean facilities. The staff are super friendly and helpful. There's a functioning kitchenette with complimentary tea and coffee.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Jan
NetherlandsThe shared kitchen was ok but limited. The room was a bit noisy, thsre was a party going on in the street a few blocks away. The bathroom was ok-ish.
It was relatively close to the city center and really close to a lot of nice bars and restaurants. The bed was good. The staff was friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Fanni
Finland- the air was very humid in the hostel and there’s a lil bit bad smell, ex. clothes and towels won’t dry - trouble with closing doors
location, staff, outdoor seating, bathrooms and showers are separated, car park possibility
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Laszlo
HungaryFlexible service, close to the center.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Yatie
MalaysiaRoom so small, no kitchen. Staffs not friendly.
Ok lah just for sleep. Owner so nice. He helps us to get taxi to town.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Othmane
AlgeriaHowever, the room fell short of our expectations. It was located beside a busy main street, resulting in significant noise throughout the day and night. The window was quite small, which made airing out the room difficult. Furthermore, the staff did not speak English, making communication a bit challenging at times.
I recently stayed at Hostel 42 in Skopje and had a mixed experience. The location of the hostel is fantastic, situated conveniently near major attractions and amenities. Additionally, the owner was incredibly helpful and accommodating, allowing us to check in early, which we greatly appreciated. Overall, while the location and the owner's assistance were commendable, the room conditions and communication barriers were areas that could use improvement.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Amelia-grace
United KingdomGreat location. Near to the Fort and old town! lots of nice little bars and restaurants around. Everything you need and expect from a hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Yılmaz
TurkeyI saw spider webs in bathroom.
Owner of the place is Goran, he is very kind and helpful person. Design of the garden is amazing. When we were sitting with my friend, other people came and started chatting. It was fun.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Steven
United KingdomThe outside light shone through the blinds and the noise from the main road.
Close to centre. Very comfortable bed and excellent shower. Very clean rooms and communal areas. Nice and friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Jakob
SwedenThe appartment was not located at Hostel 42, but further away from the centre. That was disappointing to us. It should have been informed about, when making the reservation.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Saša
SerbiaApartment is close to the city center, 10 minutes of walking. Sanja and Goran are very polite and helpful hosts. There are a shared bathroom and kitchen. Room was clean, there is a shared terrace in the yard. Worth of money, recommendation.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Betül
GermanyIt was really nice for one night staying. They also helped us for taxi to go airport.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Antonin
Czech RepublicThe bathroom design and smell. The property is dated hence the price.
Good price and very good proximity to the city centre attractions. Great communication with the owner and helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Meulenbergs
BelgiumSkopje town: ugly megalomanic buildings, overkill of statues from 'heroes' (that nobody seems to know: I asked several times), admits durty streets with abandoned dogs... Amazing how its people can keep being so nice and friendly (though, they too complain about their crazy city organisation).
Extremely friendly host and assistent!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Dávid
HungaryLack of oxygen and natural light.
Close to the center.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Agnieszka
United KingdomThere was quite a lot of noise from the street
We could leave our luggage earlier, great communication, great recommendations from the staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Johan
SwedenNothing
Excellent for the price
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Jules
United StatesI didn't realize people could smoke in the indoor area outside the rooms. It drifted everywhere, unfortunately.
Staff is amazing! Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. The reception patio is very cute with sparkle lights and plants under the trees. The location is walking distance to nearly everything you would want to see, and the ride to the airport had a great car plus super efficient driver.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Dirk
BelgiumQuite a lot of street noise at night.
Friendly welcome. Helpful people. They also arranged the taxi from the airport at a reasonable price. Taxi driver was friendly, helpful and on time. Value for your money! Small but correct accommodation.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Büşra
TurkeyNothing
Goran and Sonya are wonderful people. We were happy with the hotel's location, cleanliness and working air conditioning. Affordable hotel for short term stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Abir
United KingdomThe actual apartment is in a different location than the hostel itself - about 30 minutes walk from the main square. I would say it is still within walkable distance.
The apartment we stayed in was good value for money and there was a mini supermarket near the property. The lady also gave us tea and coffee and we had a nice chat.
Stayed in February 2024
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