Hotel Arka offers a stylish retreat near Skopje's historic district. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, relax by the indoor pool, or head to the rooftop terrace for views of Cifte Hammam and Kursumli An. Visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.
Located in Skopje, Hotel Arka is in the city center. Notable landmarks in the area include Daut Pasa Baths and Old Bazaar, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Museum of Macedonia. Cifte Hammam and Tomb & Museum of Goce Delčev are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Skopje travel guide
Bitpazarska 90/2, Skopje, 1000
What's nearby
Macedonia Square
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Cifte Hammam
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Old Bazaar
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Museum of Macedonia
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Skopje Fortress
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Skopje Station
20 min walk
Skopje (SKP-Alexander the Great)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Kosmos Kebabchilnica
4 min walk
Fast Food "Teteks
4 min walk
Baklava Nexho
7 min walk
Mon Frere
6 min walk
Eski Kasaba Börekçi
6 min walk
About this property
Hotel Arka
Hotel near Old Bazaar
Located close to Cifte Hammam and Kursumli An, Hotel Arka provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Arka include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and free infant beds
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Panoramic Bar
Rooftop Bar
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Conference center (3,229 square feet of space)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
8 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Double-glazed windows
Locally sourced food prioritized
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Some LED lighting used
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MKD 40.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: MKD 1850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Arka pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Arka?
As of 2026/8/2, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Arka on 2026/8/10 start from NT$3,133, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Arka?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Arka?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Hotel Arka provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MKD 1850 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Arka located?
Located in Čair, this hotel is steps from Cifte Hammam and Kursumli An. Museum of Macedonia and Tomb & Museum of Goce Delčev are also within 10 minutes. Skopje Station is 20 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Arka Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Good value for money. Location is right at the back of Old Bazar. Walking distance to main tourist attractions. The entrance to the hotel is quite awkward though.
Superb location beside the old town with a 5 minute walk to The Stone Bridge or just wander through the cobbled streets. Roof-top bar had wonderful views over the city although the pool was closed being March only. Room size was fantastic with a bath and shower. Breakfast was well presented with a full selection of hot and cold dishes. Would highly recommend and would return.
Great hotel, in a great location. The city is very walkable and this provided an excellent base for a short visit. Great view to contemplate whilst eating breakfast.
That rooftop bar! Great, spacious room. Fantastic buffet breakfast offered every morning. Staff go above and beyond to assist. Parking can be a little tough, but was doable. The Bazaar only seconds away.
Room was comfortable. Staff were helpful and professional. Great location with easy access from road and walk into the bazaar, store, restaurants, downtown squares, etc. Love the outdoor rooftop bar with a great view of the city.
Really close (2 minutes walk) to the old town bazaar, which is probably the best I have ever visited 👍 From the hotel to the bazaar and then to the stone bridge connecting the main square with the great Alexandra statue, all the pedestrian walking only, great design that’s rare globally! The staff was great too, that they arranged a car for a middle night airport pick up (with a fee)! I liked so much that I arranged a car take me to Sofia for a short few days visit and picked me up and returned to the same hotel again! Thanks manager Maja, the front desk, and the staff in the 7th floor dining area and bar 👍
Very nice clean room. Friendly staff and very helpful. No issue at all checking in. It was perfect and stay throughout was very comfortable! Thank you for making our stay wonderful.
Good hotel next to old town. One of our rooms didn't had working lights at bathroom but it was changed quickly for nearby room. Rooms are specious and comfortable. The view from the roof is superb. Breakfast was pretty good.
There is free parking in front of the hotel. If it's full then you can just leave your car keys at reception and they would move it if needed.
I was impressed with my stay at Hotel Arka. Its biggest asset is the absolutely perfect location, right on the main square and apart of the Old Bazaar. Within easy walking distance of all the major sights and restaurants. The hotel itself is euro modern and impeccably clean. My room was comfortable and well decorated, and I especially enjoyed the excellent and varied breakfast offered each morning. The staff were consistently friendly and helpful, providing great local tips. Parking can be a little hard as the carpark is shared with a few other locations. There is apparently a employee (not from the hotel) that helps locate parking spots.
For a central, comfortable, and well run stay in the heart of Skopje, I couldn't recommend Hotel Arka more highly.
Luke
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2025/6/6
The hotel was a but runned down. Heavy wear on many furnitures. I stayed on the 6th floor and The view was amazing.
I booked this hotel mainly due to the pool, but it was closed (to early for the season).
Breakfast was very good.
The parking was full but they moved cars in order to fit me. Very kind.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nick
2023/11/18
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
And the hotel looks very clean and comfortable! But in the rooms, there is a terrible smell coming from the bathroom! Very stinky, like at a sewage treatment plant !!!
the Wi-Fi on the room is very bad! There is a connection, but it’s not stable!
Breakfast is small, basic, but good!
The view at the rooftop is amazing and also the area where the hotel is located! The only disadvantage is, that many mosques are around! He will hear their singing voices very loud and very often!
Nick
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Roger
2024/3/24
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Eccentric with both plusses and minuses -a one off
One has to judge things through the lense of Macedonia where in general hotels can be a bit eccentric. but this one is more eccentric than most. Positives are superb location right next to the old town, and huge rooms with great views and the awesome roof bar/terrace. Downsides are fading 80s style and no way this can be described as a 5 star service. Having said that most of the staff were friendly (mention to the good staff at the bar). Nice breakfast. Probably the worst thing was over soft mattresses (not good by today's standards) and the greenhouse effect of so much glass when the aircon was centrally turned off. So rooms were pretty warm. Open the windows and its noisy. Plus we were told no kettle or iron for "security reasons". Really this isnt 5 star service. But hey, overall go for the experience!
We had a clean, spacious, and bright room. The breakfast was delicious. The entrance may be a bit confusing at first, as you drive through an archway, but it is easy to go thorough. The location is good, just steps from the Old Bazaar and within walking distance of Skopje’s main monuments. The hotel is a great choice for both comfort and convenience.
Really nice hotel with great location.
Service was really good all the time but with extra credit to Ratko in the reception. A role model for every person working with service
Dennis
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Samer
2022/7/28
Average hotel. Average rooms. Service very basic. Location great, next to old town.
Nice location, nice hotel, horrible staff Avoid it
Hotel is well located but i never see so rude staff in all balkans. The staff never say hello at reception, try to invent silly excuse, try to scam with taxis….i would be really interested to talk with general manager about my stay there. After this stay we stayed in Double Tree by hilton in Skopje and experience was totally different. Its really pity because this hotel could be nice and so on but just need change this lazy staff
Apart from the hotel being in a good location it was a disappointing stay. Upon arriving at our hotel driving through the entry gate did not give off a 5 star impression. Reception staff were poor with the exception of 1 member of staff who helped us with our tv. We had asked 3 times prior without any assistance. Pool was out of order, one of the main reasons we chose this hotel. The curtains in the room let in so much light, we were awake just after 4am, as people who work in agriculture we were looking forward to a sleep in on holiday as every other day of the week we are up early. Breakfast was good
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
gal
2022/7/12
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk was excellent and very kind but the hotel requires guests to put a sign on the door if they want but clean. If it's not there, the room will not be clean. The room safe didn't work. Ordering a taxi was super complicated and took an hour every time.
gal
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review
8/10 Good
YOSEPH
2022/9/17
Liked: Staff & service
No electric kettle in the room and poor gym equipment , partially not working