Reviews of Skopje Downtown Hostel 2 stars
Slavko Janevski 69, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPrivacy curtains on beds. Female bathrooms were clean. Close to the bus station and city centre. Supermarket across the road.
Reception controls AC in rooms, which is frustrating if you want to change it at night. Old, creaky, not solids bunks. Bottom bunks have little room, no chance of even partly sitting up. Kitchen isn’t really equipped for cooking, except pasta. Staff had no knowledge of Skopje and were not helpful on things to see and how to get around.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was very good
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s a very good place, nice and helpful staff. Good about location, very clean and tidy.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice environment, welcoming, clean and nice location: between bus station and city center. Beds have curtains and lockers. Shared spaces have tables, games, etc
Small kitchen
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery nice volunteers working at hostel at the time of my visit. Free coffee and tea 24/7. The location is quite central: 15 minutes by foot go the bus station. The city centre, however, is 15 minutes in the opposite direction.
Breakfast is included but doesn't offer much apart from bread with chocolate cream and some cornflakes with milk.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe cleanliness of the facility was very good. It was especially great to have separate toilets and bathrooms for women.
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI have to say it’s one of the most clean, cozy and safe hostels I’ve ever stayed in. It’s so comfy and has amazing beds with curtains which make all the difference in a shared room. It’s located great and is very quite and small. Loved it They really value tidiness and organized space. Was very nice for a hostel. Will remember it fondly
All good
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewthe best hostel that i travel since 1 month here!totally recommend for those backpackers!
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were very friendly and watch movies together in the common area in the evening. It's a short walk from the bus station.
The common area could get a little cramped if a lot of people were there
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewGreat location to the bus station; Everything else just right.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI don’t understand why people would choose any other hostel. This is simply the best hostel with such affordable price in Skopje.
The kitchen could use non-stick pans for better cooking experience, and maybe hand soap could be added to the kitchen sink, but yeah this is no big deal and just a suggestion.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat stay and amazing staff:)
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat hostel, everything is very clean and new. The room was very spacious, there are individual lockers and a big kitchen. The location is great, it's about 15 minutes walk to the central bus station, it's close to the bridges to cross into the old town. Would definitely stay again.
Not much going on to socialize with others. The common room is spacious but I only ever saw one person there. There is only one shower and toilet per level which could be a bit inconvenient.
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI can honestly say I loved everything about the hostel — from the staff to the cleanliness, everything was truly perfect! The sheets smelled amazing and the bed was super comfortable. Plus, the hostel is very central, so you can easily get anywhere you want!
Everything was great…!
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was super accommodating and friendly. The beds had curtains which is always a nice touch. Free coffee all day is wonderful and the garden was very peaceful.