Skopje on a backpacker budget
Skopje costs a backpacker about €26 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€26per day
€11dorm bed
€30twin room
€37day all-in
What to see
Old bazaar, Matka canyon.
Eating
Tavče gravče €4.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Get Inn | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Хакуна Матата | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Sir Oliver Apartments | guest house | 0.2 km |
| Hotel Bristol | hotel | 0.2 km |
| Limak Skopje Luxury Hotel | hotel | 0.3 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Mezze Stanica 33 | seafood | 0.3 km |
| Amigos Мексиканска Кантина | mexican | 0.4 km |
| Destan | kebab | 0.6 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Клинички центар Мајка Тереза | emergency | 0.7 km |
Next stops on the network
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MeteoraGreece · 253 km
PlovdivBulgaria · 275 km
DubrovnikCroatia · 284 km
CorfuGreece · 293 km
Common questions
How much does Skopje cost per day?
Budget about €26 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €11, a twin room about €30, and a small guesthouse room about €40. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Skopje?
Old bazaar, Matka canyon.
Where do you eat cheaply in Skopje?
Tavče gravče €4.
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