Via Egnatia Foundation

Accommodation list

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The night accommodation for walkers is not always available within a day’s walking, especially in Greece. You may have to take a bus or taxi to the nearest accommodation or town. But don’t hesitate to ask if someone is willing to have you stay in his/her home. This may help you, but it will also stimulate people to start a simple homestay or B&B. Local hospitality tradition may forbid accepting payment, but please insist, or just hide some money behind to be found later.
For most hotels that are mentioned only by their name Google Maps provides the information you need.
For those hiking with camping gear, camping is possible near virtually every village and in between. Ask in the villages.

  • Durrës
    Recommended: Hostel Durrës,  Rruga Grigo Durrsaku, at the central square Sheshi Liria, English, German and Dutch spoken. Shuttle service to starting point of VE possible. Via Egnatia on Foot is for sale. Website, e-mail, tel. +355 (0)69 8916 810.
  • Golem
    Seaside resort. Many hotels.
  • Kryeuz
    Hotel Vëllezërit Ajdini on west side of the highway. There’s a flash new pedestrian overbridge now and anyway the Wedding Palace is more accessible and links well to the detour at Harizaj.
  • Karinë (Peqin)
    Agroturizëm Via Egnatia. You pass it after Karinë. Good rooms, excellent biological food.
  • Peqin
    Hotel Maci at the far end of Peqin 1 km from the mosque. It also has a grass meadow for camping.
  • Broshkë
    Hotel at the main road left of the bridge over the Shkumbin.
  • Elbasan In the centre inside the walls Hotels Real Skampis and Guri Hotel among other (also cheaper) hotels. Cheapest: Elbasan Backpackers Hostel.
  • Mirakë
    Ahmet en Lirie Hoxha, next to the bridge (S-side) over the Shkumbin river. Tel. +355 (0)68 2235 414, but they speak only Albanian. You can announce your visit to daughter Adela, tel. +355 (0)69 7907 070, who speaks English very well. Welcome with or without announcement. They may redirect you to the hotel Ballkan Resort, at the main road 1 km E of the bridge.
  • Dardhë
    Camping next to school possible, as well as spend the night in the school with your own sleeping gear – please leave before school hours.  Also for groups. For toilet, breakfast and shower call on cafe opposite of the school. You can announce your visit to son Sandri, tel. + 355 (0)69 4583 504, who speaks some English and Greek.
  • Qukës
    No address available yet.
  • Berzeshtë
    Family Kocali along the route (in the guide Stage 3, Section 3 WP16), shortly before reaching the river in the valley.
  • Prrenjas
    Hotel Restaurant Istanbul N of the lake.
  • Qafë Thanë
    Hotel Swiss Park (new name of Hotel Odessa).
  • Lin
    Many hotels and guesthouses.
  • Radozhda – Struga – Ohrid
    Guesthouses, hotels and campings along the coast of the lake
  • Velgosti
    The Sveti Petka monastery. Free lodging and some facilities to prepare tea, etc.
  • Resen
    Hotel Dior, Pelagonis Holidays (apartments minimal stay: 5 nights), Motel Majska Rosa (1.5 km outside town direction Bitola).
  • Capari
    Villa de Niro Coordinates: 410592689, 21.177989, Tel+389 7020 7244. English spoken.
  • Trnovo
    Villa Serz, Hotel Sumski Feneri, and Hotel Sjator.
  • Dihovo
    Villa Dihovo Tel.+389 4729 3040, English spoken), Villa Old House Tel: +38975269535
  • Bitola
    A large array of hotels and apartments available.
  • Lazec
    Coordinates 40.9105342  21.373777. First house left
    Fam. Tanchevski Contact Antonio, speeks English. +389 71710712 Email: tanchevskiantonio@gmail.com
  • Meliti (not sure yet please inform us about your experience )
    Mr. Koutilis, Tel. +30 6936219552. May let room if available
    Or ask in café: Kostas Mitropolis. Tel. 0030 6981807967.
  • Vevi
  • Small Hotel Coordinates: 40.7651169  21.6120554Tel. +30 2385081005 Email: smallhotel@hotmail.com.
  • Kella
    Stavroula apartments, Coordinates: 40.7841078, 21.68847822 apartments each for max. 5 persons, with kitchen.
    Tel. 0030 6988623188 stravroulamandalia@gmail.com
  • Agios Panteleimon
    Hotel Limni, Hotel Panorama, Hotel Bella Toumpa Agios.
  • Arnissa
    Guesthouse 4 Seasons, Karipidis Hotel.
  • Agras
    To Khani tou Agra. Guest house. Only Greek spoken. Coordinates: 40.805392 22.003889. The corner house with the chimney pipe.
  • Edessa
    Hotel Varosi, Hagiati Hotel, Alfa Hotel, Hotel Elena, Olympia Hotel.
  • Aravissos
    The Cozy Garden Villa, a holyday home. +306938543094. Try to negotiate one of the rooms for one night if not occupied.
  • Giannitsa
    Hotel Pella, Hotel Alexandros.
  • Pella
    Alexanderland, House of Arts.
  • Chalkidona
    Filippos Hotel, Maison Hotel.
  • Oraiokastro
    Galaxy Art Hotel, Hotel Prestige.
  • Thessaloniki
    A large array of hotels and apartments available.
  • Loutra Volvi
    After the Covid epidemic the accommodations did not reopen immediately. Today the situation is a lot better. Check Google maps for updated. information.
  • Stavros, Asprovalta
    12 km of beach resort with plenty of accommodation.
  • Rodolivos
    Livithra Roses.
  • Kormista
    Orfeas Land.
  • Krinides (ancient Philppi)
    Philippeio Hotel, Joges Apartment, Apartment “Next to the Theatre”, Melina Studio.
  • Amygdaleonas
    Mm Home, Ivi’s house, Lotos, Kavala Luxury House.
  • Kavala
    A large array of hotels and apartments available.
  • Nea Karvali
    Seaside resort with several accommodations.
  • Akontisma (Karvali)
    A holyday park in old style. (check if it has already reopened).
  • Chrysoupoli
    Drosini House, Kiriakos Kiriakidis, Goldtown House, Despina’s House, Emily Apartments, Afrodite Apartment, Third Floor Apartment.
  • Toxotes
    Nefeles tou Nestou, Kokkimelon.
  • Iasmos
    See Guidebook, Please report us about the availability.
  • Komotini
    Quite a few hotels and apartments available.
  • Sapes
    Dentraki Hotel. A detour stop not on the VE hiking trail that you may need because there is a large accommodation gap between Komitini and Makri. There is a bus service from Komotini via Aratos.
  • Makri
    Klio Hotel.
  • Alexandroupolis
    Many hotels.
  • Loutra Traianoupolis
    Hotel Isidora (maybe other hotels have reopened too; please tell us).
  • Feres
    Hotel Anthi.
  • Ipsala
    Senkol Mola Hotel, Ipsala Park Hotel.
  • Tychero
    Thrassa Hotel, Hotel la Strada.
  • Soufli
    Hotel Koukouli, Hotel Orpheus (closed down?).
  • Didimotycho
  • Hotel Plotini, Hotel Paschales, Hotel Ermis.
  • Orestiada
    5 or more hotels at different prices.
  • Kastanies
    Ardas Studio (closed?).
  • Edirne
    A large array of hotels and apartments available.