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*If you are arriving by train/bus, you have 2 options. | *If you are arriving by train/bus, you have 2 options. | ||
#Get on a bus from the station "''Train Station''" that is just outside the international bus/train station (marked on map), take the bus '''22 '''to the station "''Simpo''" and from there is a 3 minute walk to the hotel. <br>[[File:22.jpg|200px|thumb|left|22 Bus Ride]<br> | #Get on a bus from the station "''Train Station''" that is just outside the international bus/train station (marked on map), take the bus '''22 '''to the station "''Simpo''" and from there is a 3 minute walk to the hotel. <br>[[File:22.jpg|200px|thumb|left|22 Bus Ride]]<br> | ||
#Get on a cab (right at the exit) and ride to the hotel. It is more expensive and will cost you ~3/4 EUR in rush hour. | #Get on a cab (right at the exit) and ride to the hotel. It is more expensive and will cost you ~3/4 EUR in rush hour. | ||
Revision as of 16:44, 21 April 2010
Getting Around
Skopje is the capital of Macedonia
A map marking all the important points is here.
- If you are arriving by train/bus, you have 2 options.
- Get on a bus from the station "Train Station" that is just outside the international bus/train station (marked on map), take the bus 22 to the station "Simpo" and from there is a 3 minute walk to the hotel.
- Get on a cab (right at the exit) and ride to the hotel. It is more expensive and will cost you ~3/4 EUR in rush hour.
- TBC: If you are arriving by airplane, you will be greeted at the airport exit by a waiting cab driver with a sign with your name. He will take you to the hotel, Mozilla will cover all the costs.
Taxi and Bus
A taxi starting fair is 50 MKD (~0.8 EUR). From the hotel to the center is no more than 60-70 MKD tops.
The best local taxi numbers companies:
- 15157 - Lotus Taxi
- 15152 - Nashe Taxi
Buses are running around the city almost all the day till 12:00. A ticket on the bus costs 30 MKD (~0.5 EUR).
Ask Gorjan for more info if needed.
Currency
The local currency is Macedonian Denar (MKD). EUR is not a currency here and 99% of the time will not be excepted. The Denar runs about 61 MKD ~ 1 EUR.
Exchange office locations TBC.
Emergancy Numbers
- 192 - Police
- 193 - Fire Department
- 194 - Ambulance
- +38977550399 - Gorjan Jovanovski