About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Risto's Guest House in Ohrid offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or lake views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a work desk, and a wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi, a lounge, and a minimarket. Additional amenities include an outdoor play area, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 20 km from Ohrid Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Bay of Bones (7 km), Early Christian Basilica (14 km), and Church of St. John at Kaneo (14 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its lakes, host, and breakfast provided by the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 large double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
3 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marcelo
Brazil“We arrived quite late after a long journey that started in Sarandë in the morning, included a stop in Berat, and ended with crossing the border into North Macedonia all in one day. Even though it was late, we were warmly welcomed by Risto, a...” - Gherman
Romania“Very nice place, friendly staff, good location if you want to visit Ohrid.” - Yasin
Turkey“Everything was perfect — the location, the spotless room, the host’s warm and helpful attitude, and the delicious breakfast. I felt so comfortable here, and if I ever come back, this will be my first choice again!” - Debeljak
Slovenia“Very hospitable couple, nice hause, breakfast was very delicious.” 
Jacek_rak
Poland“Great place for visiting Lake Ohrid. The road up there might be a bit complicated the first time but you won't regret it once you get there. Great breakfast, very nice owners and some crazy Balkans stories you can hear from them :)”- Beverley
United Kingdom“On arrival we were warmly welcomed by Anita and promptly presented with glasses and a carafe of their delicious homemade red wine ..... very smooth and delicious. Risto took our bags upstairs to one of their family suites with balcony overlooking...” - Mifsud
Malta“We were treated like family. Everything was good. Keep it up 👍” - Sonata
Lithuania“We had amazing stay,the owners are very sweet,welcoming people,we felt like at home.The food for breakfast home made,one day we ordered the dinner it was amazing,Anita definetely good cook.The best desicion staying here.” - Ulrich
Germany“Wonderful host, lovely rooms and authentic macedonian meals. Everything you need for a stay in Ohrid. Strongly recommended!” - Jeannette United Kingdom“The accommodation was big and spacious, with a huge private balcony overlooking an amazing view, surrounded by flowers, plants, and wildlife. Anita and Risto are the perfect hosts. They look after you from start to finish without being pushy....”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by riste and anita
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riste and anita
Dear Guests
Our guest house is a small place up in the mountain in the Galichica National park only 20 minutes by car from the city of Ohrid in the village Elshani. What make our village special is you are only 20 minutes from the town and you have totally different rural atmosphere, where you can enjoy the national park and the view on the lake at the same time. You can reach our village by car or use the local buses,they run almost every hour. Staying with us you can learn about our culture, our way of life in the village and in the Balkans in general, since we are always available for nice conversation about many thinks. If you want a real adventure you will get to ride a Donkey along the trails that are use by locals to reach their field. If you like to cook, during our cooking class you will help prepare traditional dishes.You can also try our traditional home made dishes to. We can introduce you to fascinating natural beauties and cultural treasures of the area including many villages, medieval churches and monasteries.We want to thanks all our guests who stayed with us, who share there time with us,now we know about many cultures and have friends from all over the world.
This village is a great place to enjoy walking in the mountain, and it's a perfect starting point for a number of hiking trails for all ages and skill levels.The hikers can follow trails on either the north or south end of the village to the nearby villages Konjsko or Peshtani. The windy, hilly streets of the village also provide an unforgettable place to explore.The winding, steep streets of the village also provide for an unforgettable scenery.
The National Park of Mount Galicica with its flora and fauna, breathtaking views, caves, fresh air and tranquility is the best choice if you want to forget everyday stress.
Visitors who are lucky enough to come in the fall can arrange to experience the preparation of ajvar, rakija and other agricultural activities.The Lake of Ohrid, which is one of the oldest in the world and among the deepest in Europe, has all the things a lake should have: clear water, delicious fish and extraordinary beauty that you can hardly forget
The museum of the water is 6 km from our home and St. Naum Monastery is 17 km from our village.
Languages spoken: Bulgarian,English,Croatian,Macedonian,Serbian
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House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
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There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 11:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 11:00:00.
Legal information
This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.
