Major city · North Macedonia
ŠtipШтип
Spend a half‑day in Štip to see the fortress, museum and try Pastrmajlija; add a night for the spa or nightlife.
Štip is a compact eastern Macedonian city where most attractions cluster around the centre. One full day covers the main historic sites and a taste of local food; a second night lets you enjoy the Kežovica thermal spa or the city’s bars.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MKD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- SKP
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- North Macedonia ↗North Macedonia is outside the EU and Schengen area and sets its own entry rules; check the official requirements for your passport.
- North Macedonia ↗Foreign visitors must be registered with the police within a short time of arrival; hotels do it for you, but in private rentals ask your host to confirm.
- North Macedonia ↗Lake Ohrid is a protected UNESCO area: follow rules on boats, swimming zones and litter.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Štip112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Štip, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Macedonian denar (MKD).North Macedonia-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1 and Makedonski Telekom sell prepaid SIMs in shops and kiosks; bring your passport to register.North Macedonia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is generally safe in towns; bottled water is cheap if you prefer it.North Macedonia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% for good service.North Macedonia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.North Macedonia-wide
- SafetyŠtip is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets and follow the smoking ban in bars.
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- RestroomsCafés and restaurants let customers use toilets; public toilets are few and sometimes paid (MKD 20–30).North Macedonia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Monday; Ohrid churches keep shorter hours in winter.North Macedonia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSKP Skopje International Airport (check).
- Getting aroundcheckFoot for most sights; municipal buses connect suburbs; taxis are cheap; train service to Skopje: check.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a kafanacheckMKD 70–120
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (city centre 1.9 mi (3 km))checkMKD 300–450
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheckMKD 100–200
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personMKD 300
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomMKD 2,500
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomMKD 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MKD 1,200 · Mid MKD 2,000 · High MKD 3,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SKP Skopje International Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Štip: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Foot for most sights; municipal buses connect suburbs; taxis are cheap; train service to Skopje: check.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bargala archaeological site
goDoor to door: check
Car or local bus south
Byzantine town with visible ruins; good for a half‑day visit.
Kežovica thermal spa
goDoor to door: check
Taxi or local bus south
Hot mineral waters (62 °C (144 °F)); ideal for relaxation after a day of sightseeing.Hot mineral waters (144 °F (62 °C)); ideal for relaxation after a day of sightseeing.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre hotels
Within walking distance of museum, fortress and market
Kežovica spa resort
check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MKD 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- MKD 2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- High
- MKD 3,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × MKD 2,500 | MKD 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MKD 2,000 | MKD 4,000 |
| Taxi from Skopje Airport to Štip (one way)2 × MKD 1,200 · check | MKD 2,400 |
| One‑day municipal bus pass2 × MKD 200 · check | MKD 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MKD 930 |
| Trip total≈ MKD 5,120 per person per day, bed included | MKD 10,230 |
2026 estimate in MKD; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a kafanacheck | MKD 70–120 |
| Pastrmajlija slicecheck | MKD 150–250 |
| Taxi (city centre 3 km)check | MKD 300–450 |
| Museum entrycheck | MKD 100–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Smoking is banned inside all nightclubs and kafanas.
- Train service is limited; check the schedule before planning.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 193
- Ambulance
- 194
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My bed tonight
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До оваа адреса, ве моламTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire193
- Ambulance194
Embassy
US consular services are in Skopje; other nations have consulates in Skopje.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Skopje Airport → Štip (taxi): check
- Municipal bus ride: check
Say or show
- Извинете — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinete)
- Благодарам — Thank you (blagodaram)
- Колку е? — How much is it? (kolku e?)
- Каде е тоалетот? — Where is the bathroom? (kade e toaletot?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Štip. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Kežovica for spa treatments.
- Combine Štip with a day trip to Bargala for archaeology enthusiasts.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Štip
- secondaryWikivoyage: Štip, revision 5238458 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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