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Voykit pocket guide · North Macedonia
Štip
Штип
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.
- Country
- North Macedonia
- Local name
- Штип
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MKD
- Money
- Currency is the Macedonian denar (MKD). Cards work in hotels, supermarkets and many restaurants; buses, markets and small cafés are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MKD 1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid MKD 2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High MKD 3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A1 and Makedonski Telekom sell prepaid SIMs in shops and kiosks; bring your passport to register.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire 193 · Ambulance 194
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10% for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next MKD 50–100.; Guide or driver: €5–10 a day per person.
- Water
- Tap water is generally safe in towns; bottled water is cheap if you prefer it.
- Toilets
- Cafés and restaurants let customers use toilets; public toilets are few and sometimes paid (MKD 20–30).
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a kafana | MKD 70–120 |
| Pastrmajlija slice | MKD 150–250 |
| Taxi (city centre 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (city centre 1.9 mi (3 km)) | MKD 300–450 |
| Museum entry | MKD 100–200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SKP · Skopje International Airport
- check
Typical fares
- Skopje Airport → Štip (taxi)
- check
- Municipal bus ride
- check
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Foot for most sights; municipal buses connect suburbs; taxis are cheap; train service to Skopje: check.
See and do
Known for
- Isar Fortress
- Štip Museum
- Pastrmajlija dish
- Kežovica thermal spa
- Ottoman bazaar (Bezisten)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bargala archaeological site | Car or local bus south | check |
| Kežovica thermal spa | Taxi or local bus south | check |
Sleep
- City centre hotels
- Within walking distance of museum, fortress and market
- Kežovica spa resort
- check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Извинетеizvinete |
| Thank you | Благодарамblagodaram |
| How much is it? | Колку е?kolku e? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Каде е тоалетот?kade e toaletot? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and eye contact; three cheek kisses between friends; avoid: Skipping greetings in shops and guesthouses
- Hospitality: Accept coffee, sweets or rakija; bring a small gift if invited home; avoid: Refusing everything — take a little
- Religion: Cover up in churches and mosques; remove shoes in mosques; avoid: Photos during services
- Conversation: Ask about food, wine, family and football; avoid: Opinions on Greece, Bulgaria, Alexander the Great or the name
- Paying: Let the host insist, then offer to pay next time; avoid: Splitting small bills to the denar
Scams and watch-outs
- Smoking is banned inside all nightclubs and kafanas.
- Train service is limited; check the schedule before planning.
Štip is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets and follow the smoking ban in bars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Štip yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Isar Fortress
- Štip Museum
- Pastrmajlija dish
- Kežovica thermal spa
- Ottoman bazaar (Bezisten)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Štip: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Štip, revision 5238458 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5238458
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/stip). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.