In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · North Macedonia
Stobi
Visit Stobi as a half‑day day‑trip from Kavadarci or Veles; no overnight stay needed.
Stobi is a large Roman‑era archaeological site in the Povardarie region. It is reachable by car, taxi or train and can be explored in 3–4 hours, making it a day‑trip rather than a base.
- Country
- North Macedonia
- Best months
- Sep
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 |
|---|---|
| Stobi site entry (adult) | 120 denars |
| Taxi from Veles | 500–750 denars |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SKP · Skopje International Airport
- Bus or taxi about 1 h to Stobi
Typical fares
- Taxi Veles → Stobi
- about 500–750 denars, 30 min (check)
- Train Skopje → Stobi
- around 200 denars, 1 h 15 min (check schedule)
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
Car or taxi from the A‑1/E‑75 highway (500–750 denars); train stops at Stobi or Gradsko stations; walk the site from the parking area.
See and do
Known for
- Roman ruins and basilicas
- Stobi National Institution museum plans
- Vardar‑Axios river junction
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Veles | Taxi north 30 km (19 mi), about 30 min; or regional bus from KavadarciTaxi north 19 mi (30 km), about 30 min; or regional bus from Kavadarci | ≈45 min |
| Kavadarci | Car or taxi south 20 km (12 mi), ~20 min; also train to Gradsko then busCar or taxi south 12 mi (20 km), ~20 min; also train to Gradsko then bus | ≈30 min |
| Gradsko railway station | Train stops at Gradsko, 5 min walk to site parking | ≈10 min from train |
Sleep
- Kavadarci
- Closest town with hotels, ~20 km (12 mi) southClosest town with hotels, ~12 mi (20 km) south
- Veles
- Larger city ~30 km (19 mi) north, offers budget optionsLarger city ~19 mi (30 km) north, offers budget options
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is the ticket? | Колку е билетот?Kolku e biletot? |
| Where is the entrance? | Каде е влезот?Kade e vlezot? |
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
- Opening hours: 08:30‑20:00 Apr‑Sep, 08:30‑16:30 Oct‑Mar
- Entry fee: 120 denars adult, 50 denars student/senior, free under 6 (check for updates)
- Taxi price varies 500‑750 denars depending on origin
Stobi is safe for visitors; main risks are traffic on the highway and occasional pickpocketing in larger towns – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Stobi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Roman ruins and basilicas
- Stobi National Institution museum plans
- Vardar‑Axios river junction
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Stobi, revision 5258072 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5258072
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/stobi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.