Northern Greece, Albania & Macedonia: Ancient Lands of Alexander the Great

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Thessaloniki, Greece

The Superior First-Class Mediterranean Palace Hotel is located in downtown Thessaloniki, with a scenic view overlooking the nearby harbor. On-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, and swimming pool. Your room features air-conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite TV, and private bath with hair dryer.

Doupiani House Kalambaka, Greece

This traditional hotel in the village of Kastraki features scenic views of the surrounding mountaintop monasteries of Meteora. Amenities at the Doupiani House include a terrace, sun deck, and bar. There is complimentary wired and wireless Internet in all public areas and the hotel’s 24 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite TV, minibar, refrigerator, and private bath with hair dryer.

Aristi Mountain Resort Zagoria, Greece

The Aristi Mountain Resort is situated on the highest point of Aristi village, near the Vikos Gorge and the Towers of Papigo. Constructed of traditional stone, the resort boasts an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam bath, bar, restaurant, and superb views of the surrounding mountains. There are 18 air-conditioned rooms, each with complimentary Internet access, safe, minibar, and private bath with robe, slippers, and hair dryer.

Hotel Kalemi 2 Gjirokaster, Albania

The Hotel Kalami 2 is a small Ottoman-style hotel in Gjirokaster with a bar and terrace overlooking the city. There are 16 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel, each with TV, complimentary wireless Internet, and private bath.

Kotoni Boutique Hotel Tirana, Albania

The Kotoni Boutique Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Tirana's prestigious Blloku area. Amenities include a bar, restaurant, and fitness center. There are 23 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite TV, complimentary wireless Internet, and private bath.

Hotel Tino Ohrid, Macedonia

The Hotel Tino is set along the shores of Lake Ohrid, and features a large restaurant, terrace, bar, and spa facilities. There are 27 air-conditioned rooms at the hotel, each with minibar, cable TV, telephone, and private bath with hair dryer.

Hotel StoneBridge Skopje, Macedonia

As its name might indicate, the Hotel StoneBridge is situated next to the famous Stone Bridge over the Vardar River—the 15th-century symbol of Skopje. Hotel amenities include a rooftop restaurant, bar, fitness center, pool, and Jacuzzi. There are 30 air-conditioned rooms, each with LCD TV, direct telephone line, wired and wireless Internet, minibar, safe, and private bath.

Armada Old City Hotel Istanbul, Turkey

The Armada Old City Hotel is located in the historic heart of Istanbul, situated on the site of the quarters that Grand Admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha built for his crew in the 16th century. Decorated in the Ottoman style, this 108-room structure blends features of the past and present. A bar and terrace offer views of the Old City and the Marmara Sea. Its rooms are small and simple.

Best Western Hotel My Place Nis, Serbia

Best Western Hotel My Place is conveniently situated near the Nisava River across from the Nis Fortress. Amenities include a restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace, and fitness center. There are 30 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite TV, safe, minibar, and private bath with hair dryer.

Envoy Hotel Belgrade, Serbia

Located near Belgrade’s central Republic Square, Envoy Hotel offers an on-site fitness center, spa, and restaurant. Each of its 49 contemporary guest rooms provides complimentary wireless internet access, a TV, a mini bar, a safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and a private bath with a hair dryer.