Velania Guesthouse

Pristina


This cheap but adequate guesthouse is spread over two buildings in an affluent part of town, and accommodation standards are quite variable; if possible avoid the rooms in the annex building.

The hike up to the guesthouse is much more fun in a taxi (€1.50) or the No 4 bus – either way, consult the website first as it's hard to find.


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