Title: TOP Boutique Hotels in Skopje for 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Skopje Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Skopje.dx3191)[Hotels in Skopje](https://expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels.d3191.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Skopje](https://expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Holiday-Rentals.d3191.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Skopje](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Skopje.d3191.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Skopje](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skopje.d3191.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Skopje Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Skopje.d3191.Car-Hire-Guide)[Skopje Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Skopje.d3191.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Old stone bridge and archaeological museum, Macedonia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3191/3a82e19b-3a5b-4845-8b16-6b8e62a4a5bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Boutique Hotels in Skopje - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - 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4 Jan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3191&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) No exact matches found, but these alternatives could be just right ## Recommended hotels in Skopje ![3 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121530000/121523700/121523609/77b86ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121530000/121523700/121523609/52e74bd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121530000/121523700/121523609/110c77f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121530000/121523700/121523609/8c6aaa95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Riverside [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Riverside.h121523609.Hotel-Information) Centar 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Exceptional location with nice view of the river and artist bridge with the most caring and amazing staff I have ever encountered." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Rebecca £57 includes taxes & fees 26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Riverside.h121523609.Hotel-Information) ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121330000/121323400/121323309/79084939.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Floor plan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121330000/121323400/121323309/5923db32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121330000/121323400/121323309/78c27658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121330000/121323400/121323309/01eb84f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Sharlota Skopje [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Sharlota-Skopje.h121323309.Hotel-Information) Gazi Baba 10/10 Exceptional (1) "Çok memnun kaldık temiz odalar kahvaltı harika havalimanına ve merkeze yakın tam ortada kalıyor kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum " ![Turkey](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/tr.svg) Selda £51 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Sharlota-Skopje.h121323309.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15119800/15119705/51f2d0a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15119800/15119705/d3273307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15119800/15119705/3a577522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Daily full breakfast (MKD 1070 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15119800/15119705/2114e8a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skopje Marriott Hotel [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Skopje-Marriott-Hotel.h15119705.Hotel-Information) Centar 9.4/10 Exceptional (799) "Smart city centre hotel" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Phil £110 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Skopje-Marriott-Hotel.h15119705.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24462800/24462702/0ed604e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24462800/24462702/784f98ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24462800/24462702/73d6c982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24470000/24462800/24462702/a69aae9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Skopje.h24462702.Hotel-Information) Aerodrom 9.4/10 Exceptional (440) "Excellen location, clean, polite staff and great food at restaurant!" ![Australia](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/au.svg) Alex £82 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Skopje.h24462702.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117760000/117751000/117750985/6f4da035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Junior Suite | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117760000/117751000/117750985/e4356c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117760000/117751000/117750985/600f40cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117760000/117751000/117750985/6a6e2398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Russia [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Russia.h117750985.Hotel-Information) Aerodrom 8.0/10 Very good (1) "La camera era pulita ed il personale efficiente e cortese" ![Italy](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/it.svg) MASSIMO £75 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Russia.h117750985.Hotel-Information) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118680000/118670400/118670375/d58b3b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118680000/118670400/118670375/0ee1119d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118680000/118670400/118670375/149a2778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118680000/118670400/118670375/92478080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Skopje City Centre [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Skopje-City-Center.h118670375.Hotel-Information) Centar 9.4/10 Exceptional (17) "Great place to stay in Skopje. Just a few steps from the main square. Excellent breakfast." ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Larry £66 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Skopje-City-Center.h118670375.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36780000/36779996/77625922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36780000/36779996/c06e77ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36780000/36779996/c8648ab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Comfort Condo, City View | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36780000/36779996/095e0c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Capitol Suites [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Capitol-Suites.h36779996.Hotel-Information) Aerodrom 10/10 Exceptional (6) "Wonderful apartment in very good location in Skopje. Very attentive host. very good restaurant Solis in same building and the property attached to the Capital Mall. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Jose £66 includes taxes & fees 7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Capitol-Suites.h36779996.Hotel-Information) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22466300/22466232/5d962aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22466300/22466232/3c40ce81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22466300/22466232/6322df3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Senior City View with Balcony | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22466300/22466232/40fc93b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Panoramika [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Panoramika.h22466232.Hotel-Information) Centar 9.4/10 Exceptional (96) "Great amenities with kind staff that were generous enough to provide us an upgrade with city views. The only downside was the distance to downtown, but the views make it more than manageable." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Zaki £72 includes taxes & fees 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Panoramika.h22466232.Hotel-Information) ![2 indoor pools, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5660000/5655800/5655764/90b4911b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5660000/5655800/5655764/2ee28538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5660000/5655800/5655764/2c7498a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5660000/5655800/5655764/58b044ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Centar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Centar.h5655764.Hotel-Information) Centar 8.6/10 Excellent (142) "Clean basic rooms perfect for the price paid Great location for easy access in a car and only a few minutes walk to the center " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Edward £56 includes taxes & fees 27 Dec - 28 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Centar.h5655764.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2690800/2690748/f3a64d6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2690800/2690748/d8267de3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2690800/2690748/c2e9ee38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2690800/2690748/7d542d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Hunter's Lodge Kamnik [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Hunters-Lodge-Kamnik.h2690748.Hotel-Information) Gazi Baba 9.0/10 Wonderful (23) "Excellent hotel and food" ![Belgium](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/be.svg) Jan £96 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skopje-Hotels-Hotel-Hunters-Lodge-Kamnik.h2690748.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10®ionId=3191&adults=2&specialized_stays_group_explore=boutique_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Skopje Hotel Reviews ![Hotel Vlaho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10080000/10076600/10076542/3048a269_y.jpg) ### Hotel Vlaho 10/10 Excellent "Hotel was great, close enough to walk into the city. Only bad reviews are by Turkish people who think that the breakfast buffet is a takeaway. It's a great hotel I definitely recommend it. 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