In June 2007 I've stayed in the Arka hotel for 5 days. I have been multiple times to Skopje, but this is the best hotel I have been in. The hotel, bar, restaurant and the rooms are very clean and well decorated. And the swimmingpool on the top floor remains a very nice extra, together with the view from this... more

Breakfast is served on the 7th floor of the Arka Hotel and what a view! I would come back to this hotel just for this smashing vista of Skopje. The hotel itself is a pretty decent four star affair which boasts a free pool, gym and sauna, all those essentials to work off that beer gut. The location of the... more

I really didn't know what to expect from this hotel. I arrived very late at night and was a bit worried as the cab made its way down a very dark and untidy alley. The hotel was almost in complete darkness but staff appeared, lights were switched on and check in was easy. My room was comfortable, clean and modern... more

The ARKA Hotel is quite new - built about 2 years ago I was told. I stayed 13 nights 15-28 May 2005. Hotel is in old (pre-1963 earthquake) Skopje, on north side of river. Most other hotels I saw were on re-built south bank. Hotel is set back from a main road where lots of local shops and street market... more