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Arka

Bitpazarska 90/2, Skopje 1000, Republic of Macedonia
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Arka
Ranked #4 of 50 hotels in Skopje
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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Pisa, Italy
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The hotel is in the middle of the ancient muslim part of Skopje.The first impression is very bad to the small and crowded street leading to the hotel but the hotel itself is quite nice. Breakfast is terrible: few frozen pastries cooked in the microwave, cofee products only from a machine and some extra products. Rooms are quite large and... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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I stayed one night after a conference in Ohrid. The room was ok but the service need still to be trained. We were three people, the only customers in the bar. After getting our first drink we were completely ignored by the waiters who had a great time smoking on the terrace for a very long while. And about the... More

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Down East, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
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I've stayed at both the Arka and Alexsandar Palace. Both are very nice, with the Arka being perhaps 1/2 to 1 star more overall. The Arka is right in the middle of the old section of Skopje, just a short walk to the stone bridge, fortress, etc. Mosques abound, so be ready for 5 prayers per day, broadcast loudly. Contrary... More

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Turin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

The Hotel Arka is really well organised, clean and offer valuable services. The staff is ready to solve all your problems and the location is good being very near to downtown and to the covered market. Fantastic breakfasts having a 360 degree look to the city. More

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Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

Stayed here during a city break to Skopje. Hotel is in a great location, right next to the old town, and a short walk to the Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, etc. Okay, so its 5-star rating isn't comparable with the scale we're used to in western Europe, but nevertheless, this is a clean, well-appointed hotel. Rooms have all the usual... More

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Berlin
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
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Arka is the only mid-range/verging on top-end place in Skopje that's located not among the soulless concrete blocks of the Soviet-era new city but on the other side of the river where the oriental, Osman-era core of the city is located. This means you have bazaars, mosques, medresas and a citadel right outside your door - a qonderful setting to... More

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bordeaux
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2010

Ok, a lot of reviews underline the hotel's location, supposed to be in a weird or unpleasant area of town. So I was on my guard upon our arrival at the hotel. I would say that the hotel is certainly located in the most typical part of town, surrounded by mosques and old low buildings. One of the reviewers mentionned... More

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Newcastle-u-Lyme
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2010

I stayed here for just one night so am basing my opinion and views on just that. The only word I can think to describe this place is 'weird'. It's weirdly located, does things weirdly and 'feels' weird. It's walkable from the railway station but is sited down an alleyway near to a bazaar, although not as difficult to find... More

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Belgrade
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2010

I stayed in Arks for two nights on a business trip. The hotel is nice but nowhere near as nice as on the website. The location is interesting as it is on the edge of the old quarter of the city and some 10-15 minutes walk to the main square. Rooms are spacious and clean. The swimming pool was not... More

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Huddersfield
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2010

This is a really good qulaity hotel made such by the staff who are freindly and helpful. It's situated in the old town (Turkish part) aacross the river from the main square. Good quiet location lots going on retsaurants bars etc. Quite cheap too. More

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  • Arka Hotel Skopje
Address: Bitpazarska 90/2, Skopje 1000, Republic of Macedonia
Price range (per night):* S$143 - 194

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