Travel info
Where to stay
The best areas to stay in Sarajevo, Mostar and the mountains, typical prices and what to book ahead.
Sarajevo
Baščaršija and the old town are best for a first visit: you walk everywhere, but streets can be noisy at night and some are steep. The centre around Ferhadija and Marijin Dvor is quieter and close to trams. Hotels with parking are easier to find outside the old town.
Mostar
Stay in or right next to the old town to see the bridge at its calmest, early and late in the day. Many guesthouses are family-run, with breakfast and parking.
Mountains and countryside
Jahorina and Bjelašnica have hotels and apartments next to the slopes. In the countryside, ethno villages and family farms offer wooden cabins and home-cooked meals. In national parks, book directly with local hosts or through the park.
Prices and booking
- Prices are generally lower than in Croatia or Western Europe. A good double room in a city guesthouse often costs between 40 and 90 euros.
- Book ahead for July and August, the Sarajevo Film Festival in August, ski weekends in winter and the end of Ramadan.
- Many small hosts prefer cash; ask before you arrive.
Foreign visitors must be registered with the police at their address within 72 hours. Hotels and registered guesthouses do this for you; if you stay with friends, ask them to do it.
Last checked: 2026-10-17