Villa Jovan

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Set in a traditionally decorated house, House Jovan is an authentic gem of Ohrid’s UNESCO-listed city centre. The 19th-century building has been recently renovated and offers free Wi-Fi. Fitted with antique wooden furnishings and hardwood floors, rooms at House Jovan combine a rustic ambience with panoramic views and modern amenities. Each is air conditioned and provides cable TV channels. Guests can discover local specialities from the Lake Ohrid Region at the restaurant of the hotel, or order room service. Laundry and ironing facilities are also available. Ohrid’s focal Main Square is only 30 meters from Villa Jovan and the lake waterfront promenade can be reached with a 5-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ohrid, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Amoghg
Canada Canada
“Ohrid is magical but this place is definitely one of my best stays. Location perfect in steps to lake front. Tons of cafes bars and restaurants. Rooms are located on first and second floors above a jewelry showroom. Checkin was smooth. The lady...”
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous house in a gorgeous location! My single room was tiny but it was fine for one person - a wardrobe to store the suitcase and a good sized shower with great water pressure. The room was very clean and the staff super friendly. The location...”
Olivia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful house. Best in Ohrid. Lovely owner and Maria who helped with everything. It might have been nice to have a kettle to make tea but I think there is one of we ask for it.”
Iva
North Macedonia North Macedonia
“The room and the location! The staff was very nice and helpful. Sure I’ll come again!”
Ceyda
Turkey Turkey
“A charming mansion hotel in the heart of the old town. The room was clean. The owner was friendly and helpful.”
Hristina
North Macedonia North Macedonia
“Excellent location, beautiful rooms in traditional style and very kind host!”
Hal
United States United States
“The staff was excellent and helpful with all of my inquiries. Room had old world charm with great locations.”
Nirvana
France France
“Centrally located in the historic part of Ohrid, Villa Jovan is close to the shops, restaurants, promenade, the cathedral of St Sophia... Good Wi-Fi.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A quirky but interesting place. A contortionist would love the bedroom and bathroom. Actually, loved our stay in the most interesting hotel we have ever stayed in.”
Bllacaku
Kosovo Kosovo
“We stayed one night at Villa Jovan, located in the heart of the old town of Ohrid. The place was very clean and comfortable, and we had three rooms—two of them with terraces offering a wonderful view of the lake. We had a very, very good...”

Managed by Vila Jovan

Company review score: 9.3Based on 213 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Placed on probably the most important area, and set in a traditionally decorated house, Vila Jovan is an authentic gem of Ohrid's UNESCO-listed city center. The Vila is build in 19th-centery ,as it is preserve as it was with many authentic pieces of furniture and details of Macedonian handcraft. Rooms at House Jovan combine a rustic ambience with panoramic views and modern amenities. Our guesthouse has a perfect, centric location to be able to visit the best historic treasures to be able to visit the best historic treasures of Ohrid, taste gastronomy delights and enjoy the nearness of the lake. Only one minute away from the Villa, on the lake Ohrid shore, is our authentic restaurant Cun. For the adventurous type of guests we are offering sailing on the lake, and for the more traditional type we have visit in the filigree studio next to us.

Neighbourhood information

Close by is the church of St. Sophia, one of the most important an best monuments in Macedonia originally build end of 9th century; Samuel's fortress, on the top of the hill, ancient capital from 1018 year; Saint John at Kaneo orthodox situated on cliff over the lake.

Languages spoken

Bulgarian,English,Croatian,Macedonian,Serbian

Property surroundings

House rules

Villa Jovan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 14:00 and 17:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please let Villa Jovan know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 14:00:00 and 17:00:00.