About Bitola
Bitola is one of North Macedonia's major cities, home to around 69,287 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Bitola
1
Clock Tower
2
Yeni Mosque
3
Magnolia Square
4
Church of Saint Demetrius
5
Church of the Holy Mother of God
6
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
7
Bitola Metro Zoo
8
City Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Bitola
Yeni Mosque
Magnolia Square
Church of Saint Demetrius
Church of the Holy Mother of God
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
City Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Yeni Mosque
- Visit Magnolia Square
- Eat at Grne
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Church of Saint Demetrius
- Visit Church of the Holy Mother of God
- Visit Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
- Eat at Kus Kus
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Bitola Metro Zoo
- Visit City Park
- Visit The Champions Park
- Eat at Pita Giro
Where to eat
Local favourites
Grne
Is recommended, near the clock tower, local specialties, grill.
Kus Kus
Salads, French cuisine, local specialties.
Pita Giro
Best gyro in Bitola.
Pizza Bure
Has the most tasty pizzas in Bitola.
Ravenna
Excellent Italian fare, on Shirok Sokak St, below the Catholic Cathedral.
- $
Art Caffe
Elegant food, e.g. popular Macedonian baked pasta (called "Mekici") . Also sweets, for instance, cheesecake, or Nutella cake.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel de Niro
It is in the heart of Bitola. It has 6 double, 7 triple and 2 luxury equipped suites. The hotel is 10 km from Pelister National Park. E
Hotel Epinal
This four-star hotel is the largest in Bitola. It is near Shirok Sokak Street, and is the tallest building in Bitola.
- $
Hotel Tokin House
Very central: 20 m from Shirok Sokak Street.
Hotel Viktorija
Exclusive location in the centre of the city.
- $
Villa Diamond
next to Sv Dimitri. Nice double room with en suite and breakfast €35 [June 2010].
Shopping
- Vero
- New Bazaar
- Green Market
Nightlife
- Porta Jazz
- Kamarite
- Positive Night Club
- Rascekor
Museums & culture
- Yeni Mosque
- Church of Saint Demetrius
- Church of the Holy Mother of God
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
In pictures
Bitola gallery
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