The holiday city of North Macedonia Ohrid attracts visitors not only from the Balkans, but also from many European cities. I recommend you to spend at least two days in Ohrid, which stands out with its historical and natural beauties.. Most of the boutique hotels you can choose to stay in Ohrid are located in the old city center (Ohrid old town). Where to stay in Ohrid, which are the best Ohrid hotels let’s take a look together.
Ohrid Hotels: Hotels in Ohrid Old Town
It is possible to feel like you have traveled through time in the old town of Ohrid, which was added to the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1980.. While historical mansions bearing the traces of Ottoman architecture remind one of Safranbolu, you cannot drop your camera while walking on the cobblestone streets. Those who say
Where to stay in Ohrid should first look at boutique hotels in Ohrid old town. Thus, while staying in touch with the historical texture, you will be within walking distance of the places to see and see in Ohrid.. There are no five-star hotels in the Ohrid old town area, there are boutique and apart hotels built in villa style in this area.
Ohrid Accommodation Recommendations: Villa Varosh
The Villa Varosh, where we stayed for two nights during our Ohrid trip, was simply a perfect boutique hotel. Both the location of the hotel and the cleanliness of the room, as well as the interest and relevance “I’m glad we stayed here.” made me say. Located in the heart of Ohrid old town, a two-minute walk from Lake Ohrid, Villa Varosh is a 15-minute taxi ride from the bus terminal.
Villa Varosh is a four star boutique hotel, we stayed in a double room with lake view. It was great to start the day with the beautiful view of Lake Ohrid.. Villa Varosh, which also has deluxe apartments and Penthouse apartments on the top floor, has a common kitchen area on the ground floor.. You can prepare your food as well as your tea and coffee.
We paid 100 euros for two people for two nights at Villa Varosh. (November 2021) Villa Varosh, which has free wifi connection and parking facility, can be viewed and booked here.
Villa Sofija
Villa Sofija ranks second in our Ohrid boutique hotels list. Notable for its rooms with Lake Ohrid view, Villa Sofija is located within a three-minute walk from the beach.. All of the modernly decorated rooms have a kettle and air conditioning, while some of them have balconies.. You can review and book Villa Sofija with a Booking.com score of 9.6 here.
Villa&Vinery Mal Sveti Kliment
Another boutique hotel located 100 meters from Lake Ohrid, close to the old town, Villa&Vinery Mal Sveti Kliment. Some of the rooms, furnished with authentic furniture, have a view of the lake.. Breakfast is included in the boutique hotel, located opposite Mal Sveti Kliment Church.. You can review and book Villa&Vinery Mal Sveti Kliment, which has a Booking.com score of 9.0, from here.
Port Villa
Port Villa opposite the Ohrid Harbor is one of the options you can choose to stay. Located 300 meters from Saraiste Beach, Port Villa also offers open buffet breakfast.. Port Villa, which has a kettle and coffee machine in all rooms, offers its guests free wifi and parking facilities.. You can review and book Port Villa with a Booking.com score of 9.7 here.
Villa Dvor
Located 300 meters from Saraiste Beach, Villa Dvor is one of the boutique hotels where you can experience lake view accommodation.. Villa Dvor, which has a work desk, television and seating area in each room, has a Booking.com score of 9.4.. You can review and book the hotel here.
Ohrid Hotels: Tino Hotel&Spa
Tino Hotel&Spa, which stands out with its beachfront location in Ohrid, is a four-star hotel.. The hotel has a pool, thermal bath and sauna in the SPA section, and car and bicycle rental services are also available.. Tino Hotel&Spa, where you can start the day with an open buffet breakfast, has a Booking.com score of 8.2.. You can review and book the hotel here.
City Palace Hotel
Located on the promenade of Lake Ohrid, 300 meters from Ohrid old town on foot, City Palace Hotel offers spacious rooms with lake and mountain views.. Offering the opportunity to rent boats and bicycles to its guests, City Palace Hotel also offers free parking and open buffet breakfast.. You can review and book City Palace Hotel, which has a Booking.com score of 8.6, from here.
Hotel Aleksandrija
Hotel Aleksandrija, another four-star hotel located on the shores of Lake Ohrid,. Hotel Aleksandrija, within walking distance of the old town, offers a pleasant holiday experience with its elegantly furnished comfortable rooms and attentive staff.. You can review and book Hotel Aleksandrija with a Booking.com score of 8.2 here.
Ohrid Cheap Accommodation: Ohrid Hostels
Old Town Hostel Ohrid
Old Town Hostel Ohrid, which is preferred by backpackers, is 700 meters from Saraiste Beach, Ohrid Harbor 1 kilometer from. Old Town Hostel Ohrid is ideal for those who want low-budget accommodation, with a choice of six and four-bed mixed dormitories as well as double rooms.. You can review and book Old Town Hostel Ohrid, which has a Booking.com score of 9.6, from here.
Sunny Lake Hostel
A 6-minute walk from Ohrid Harbor, Sunny Lake Hostel offers its guests 24-hour front desk service and free wifi.. Sunny Lake Hostel is pet-friendly accommodation with a continental breakfast every morning. You can review and book Sunny Lake Hostel, which has a Booking.com score of 8.8.
How Much Are Hotel Prices in Ohrid, North Macedonia?
While hotel prices in Ohrid increase in summer months, they may decrease slightly in spring and winter months.. Nightly accommodation fee of boutique hotels in Ohrid old city center is between 35-50 euros.. In summer, it goes up to 75 euros.. Ohrid hotels by the beach are around 50-60 euros per night.
Ohrid hostels are the first choice of travelers who don’t want to spend too much money on accommodation.. Ohrid hostels start from 10 euros per night and go up to 25 euros.
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