Risto`s Guest House is located in the village of Elshani in the Galichitsa National Park. It offers traditional food, panoramic views, various excursions, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Situated half a mile above sea level, 6 miles south of Ohrid and one mile from the Ohrid Lake, you can enjoy panoramic views of the lake and the mountains from your balcony at Risto's Guest House. You can also take part in guided excursions to the National Park, donkey safaris and cooking classes. The hosts serve homemade wine, brandy, bread, traditional Macedonian food. However, this isn't fast food, so be sure to ask the owners about meal options as early as possible. The owners of Risto's Guest House speak English fluently. There are also a few stores in Elshani stocked with basic supplies.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Ohrid
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  • Russ
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is a gem in a small village. We absolutely loved staying here and walking around the village. Sheep being taken to pasture, a small celebration at a neighbors house. It was a bit magical. And Anita is just fantastic!!
  • Uros
    Serbia Serbia
    Best hosts on booking.com 100%. Very friendly, service and Anita's homemade food was amazing. Recommend it to everyone who is visiting lake Ohrid. It has amazing panoramic view of the lake and mountains during sunsets.
  • Alexander
    Israel Israel
    We liked everything. Rich breakfasts, quite surroundings and nature, beautiful view on the lake, clean and comfortable apartments with big balcony. Thanks Anita for the great holiday.

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

Area info

Amenities of Risto's Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    General
    • Convenience store on site
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Bulgarian
    • English
    • Croatian
    • Macedonian
    • Serbian

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 11:00:00.

    FAQs about Risto's Guest House

    • Room options at Risto's Guest House include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Family
      • Triple

    • Risto's Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing

    • Check-in at Risto's Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Risto's Guest House is 6.2 miles from the center of Ohrid. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Risto's Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.