Neighbourhood guide · Skopje, North Macedonia
Karpoš & City Park
Further west, City Park stretches along the Vardar, and the residential neighbourhoods of Karpoš hold good cafés, bars and quieter hotels.
About Karpoš & City Park
City Park is the city’s green heart, with a lake, paths and the zoo at its edge. In summer, open-air bars and clubs open in and around it.
Karpoš has Kino Karpoš, neighbourhood cafés such as Lusso, and good-value hotels within walking distance of Debar Maalo.
Where Karpoš & City Park is
Our 56 places in Karpoš & City Park
Restaurants in Karpoš & City Park
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Dining with style
FOUR
The restaurant of Park Hotel & Spa, at the edge of City Park, with an award-winning record.
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Over twenty years
Lira
A long-running restaurant a short taxi ride from the centre, with grills, fish, desserts and local wine.
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A 1939 tavern, revived
Marger
A modern Macedonian restaurant in City Park that revives the name of a bohemian 1939 tavern.
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Carefully chosen meat
Skara Bar
A modern grill restaurant known for the quality of its meat, a favourite for long lunches and business meals.
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Cafés in Karpoš & City Park
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Chocolate and cake
Belga Crown Chocolaterie & Café
A chocolaterie and café on Kosturski Heroi, for pralines, hot chocolate and cakes.
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A covered terrace
Broz Cafe
A relaxed café with a covered terrace, lounge music and a loyal crowd of students and creatives.
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A Balkan roaster
Dabov Specialty Coffee
The Skopje café of Dabov, a Balkan specialty roaster, for espresso, filter coffee and cold brew.
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Roasted by the owners
Drip Coffee
A small specialty coffee shop whose owners roast their own beans, brewed as espresso, AeroPress or cold brew.
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West of the centre
Lusso Specialty Coffee
A specialty coffee bar on 9-ti Maj street, west of the centre.
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Coffee and good food
Revija
A relaxed café with a proper kitchen: coffee, pasta, burgers and pizza, and mulled wine in winter.
Bars in Karpoš & City Park
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A pub in the park
English Pub Corner
A classic English-style pub by the city stadium in City Park, with leather seats and an outdoor terrace.
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Nightlife in Karpoš & City Park
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Techno, house and disco
Minus Eden
A club close to the centre where local DJs play techno, house and disco late into the night; it marked ten years in 2025.
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Open-air in summer
Summer clubs in City Park
In summer, open-air clubs and bars open in and around City Park.
Hotels in Karpoš & City Park
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Spa, sport and a congress centre
Aleksandar Palace
A large hotel on Bulevar 8 Septemvri with suites, a congress centre, spa, sports facilities and tennis court.
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By the park
Hotel City Park
A hotel by City Park, west of the centre.
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Good value west of the centre
Hotel Sienna
A comfortable hotel on Šumadiska street, west of the centre.
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By the park
Park Hotel & Spa
A hotel and spa at the edge of City Park, near Kale and the Vardar, with the FOUR restaurant.
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Near the park
Pine Hotel
A small hotel in Karpoš near City Park.
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Spa and indoor pool
TCC Grand Plaza
A modern hotel on Bulevar 8 Septemvri with rooms, suites and apartments, a spa, indoor pool and the Plaza Fish restaurant.
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Arts & Culture in Karpoš & City Park
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Contemporary drama
Drama Theatre Skopje
A theatre in Karpoš known for contemporary productions.
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Nature of the Balkans
Natural History Museum
The country’s natural history museum, near the zoo and City Park.
Cinema in Karpoš & City Park
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At Skopje City Mall
Cineplexx Skopje
Skopje’s multiplex, in Skopje City Mall, showing the latest international releases.
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Parks & nature in Karpoš & City Park
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The city’s green heart
City Park
Skopje’s largest central park, along the Vardar west of the centre, with paths, a lake, cafés and the zoo nearby.
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At the edge of City Park
Skopje Zoo
The city zoo at the edge of City Park, modernised in recent years.
Walks in Karpoš & City Park
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The city’s green heart
City Park
Skopje’s largest central park, along the Vardar west of the centre, with paths, a lake, cafés and the zoo nearby.
Shopping in Karpoš & City Park
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Three stripes
Adidas (Skopje City Mall)
Adidas at Skopje City Mall, for sportswear, football kit and sneakers.
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Italian homeware
Coin Casa (Skopje City Mall)
The Coin Casa store at Skopje City Mall, for Italian homeware, tableware and textiles.
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Denim and accessories
Guess (Skopje City Mall)
The Guess store at Skopje City Mall, for denim, dresses, bags and watches.
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Luggage and travel
House of Samsonite (Skopje City Mall)
The House of Samsonite store at Skopje City Mall, for suitcases, backpacks and travel accessories.
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German tailoring
Hugo Boss (Skopje City Mall)
The Hugo Boss store at Skopje City Mall, for suits, smart casual wear and accessories.
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Apple Premium Reseller
iSTYLE (Skopje City Mall)
iSTYLE at Skopje City Mall, an Apple Premium Reseller for iPhone, Mac, iPad and accessories.
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Paris style
Karl Lagerfeld (Skopje City Mall)
The Karl Lagerfeld boutique at Skopje City Mall, for clothing, bags and accessories.
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Italian make-up
KIKO Milano (Skopje City Mall)
The KIKO Milano store at Skopje City Mall, for Italian make-up and skincare.
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The crocodile
Lacoste (Skopje City Mall)
Lacoste at Skopje City Mall, for polos, sportswear and shoes.
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Denim
Levi’s (Skopje City Mall)
Levi’s at Skopje City Mall, for jeans, jackets and T-shirts.
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Handmade cosmetics
Lush (Skopje City Mall)
The Lush shop at Skopje City Mall, for handmade soaps, bath bombs and skincare.
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Spanish fashion
Mango (Skopje City Mall)
Mango at Skopje City Mall, for women’s and men’s fashion and accessories.
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Smart, understated style
Massimo Dutti (Skopje City Mall)
Massimo Dutti at Skopje City Mall, for tailoring, knitwear and leather.
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Sport and sneakers
Nike (Skopje City Mall)
Nike at Skopje City Mall, for running shoes, sportswear and sneakers.
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Charms and rings
Pandora (Skopje City Mall)
The Pandora store at Skopje City Mall, for charm bracelets, rings and earrings.
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Italian yachting style
Paul & Shark (Skopje City Mall)
Paul & Shark at Skopje City Mall, for Italian knitwear and outerwear with a yachting heritage.
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Local design
Preplet
A shop for gifts and design by local makers.
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The big mall
Skopje City Mall
A large modern mall west of the centre, with international brands, a cinema and a supermarket.
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Design for the home
Smart Living & KARE (Skopje City Mall)
The Smart Living & KARE store at Skopje City Mall, for furniture, lighting and home accessories.
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A kids’ concept store
Story Box – Kids Concept Store (Skopje City Mall)
Story Box at Skopje City Mall, a concept store for children’s clothes, toys and gifts.
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British style
Ted Baker (Skopje City Mall)
Ted Baker at Skopje City Mall, for British tailoring, dresses and accessories.
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American classics
Tommy Hilfiger (Skopje City Mall)
Tommy Hilfiger at Skopje City Mall, for preppy American classics and denim.
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Inditex flagship brand
Zara (Skopje City Mall)
Zara at Skopje City Mall, for women’s, men’s and children’s fashion.
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Fitness + Spa in Karpoš & City Park
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Summer only
Aqua Park Skopje
The summer aquapark at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Centre, with slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and children’s pools.
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Ice rink, pools and bowling
Boris Trajkovski Sports Centre
The city’s big sports centre, with an arena, ice rink, swimming pool, summer aquapark, fitness, tennis and bowling.
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Spa, sport and tennis
Spa at Aleksandar Palace
The spa, sports facilities and tennis court of the Aleksandar Palace hotel on Bulevar 8 Septemvri.
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In City Park
Spa at Park Hotel & Spa
The spa and fitness centre of the Park Hotel & Spa, on the edge of City Park by the Vardar.
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Medical in Karpoš & City Park
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Large private hospital
Acibadem Sistina Hospital
One of the country’s largest private hospitals, part of the Acibadem group, with a call centre for appointments.
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