Sultan Modern Hotel

Afan, our host, did everything he could to make us feel comfortable. For example, he allowed us to have breakfast earlier due to excursions or ordered us a taxi. Reliable, decent person

The wifi was often weak and difficult to use

The hotel is conveniently located not far from the center of Skopje, which was a plus for getting around. Overall, our stay was acceptable considering the price.

Our room faced a busy main road, making it quite noisy. I could only fall asleep with earplugs. The rooms are not very modern, and the lighting was poor – in our chandelier, only one out of three bulbs was working. The breakfast selection was also quite limited. I doubt the hotel truly deserves its 4-star rating. While the location was reasonably good and the price was fair, the noise from the street, the dated rooms with poor lighting, and the basic breakfast were disappointing. It's an okay option if you're on a budget and don't mind some inconveniences.

Very good quality, very nice staff. Lounge and breakfast are great. Good facilities and great value for money

This is an interesting hotel. Most emphatically not 4 stars by any standard. But there were good things. First - price. At €35 a night with a little breakfast it wasn’t bad. The breakfast lacked fresh fruit and variety of cereal but had salty meats and cheeses and olives etc and bread and eggs. The lady who served it was a Gorgon but could be kind if you made a connection. Second: location: 5 min to old bazaar, 10 min to stone bridge, definitely convenient and well served by transport and food places of all sorts.

24/7 reception - no, not really. The owner’s two kids work there and are not that reliable. Charming and apologetic but not reliable. Athena, one of the reception team, was amazing. Cleaning and breakfast staff don’t speak English and can be very kind if you are kind, so remember to be kind. This isn’t a place that would get any stars by European standards of hospitality but if you make an effort it will pay off. WiFi - turned off at night as is heating/ air con. This creates issues if you expect something more “European”. No kettle in the room. Condition - old and tired building. Lots of chips on paint, lots of rips on upholstery and curtains, steps to get to reception from front door are completely inaccessible for anyone with mobility issues or prams. Hot water - can take as long as 15 min to arrive so make time for your shower. Overall Macedonia is still learning how to cater for tourists so don’t expect too much and be kind, ask with a smile!