Where are the best places to stay in Bosnia for independent travelers? Consider the prices for renting private housing from the owners in the center of Sarajevo, we will find hotels with good conditions and find out the prices for the selected options, which we recommend to rent first of all when traveling to the western part of the Balkan Peninsula.
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a small city located on the mountain slopes. Travelers need to be prepared for up and down the narrow streets of the city. Half of the population of Sarajevo is Muslim, which is reflected in the image of the inhabitants and the traditions of the country as a whole. Traveling to Bosnia on your own doesn't have to be expensive.
You can easily rent inexpensive comfortable accommodation right in the city center following our recommendations. If you rent a room on the day of arrival on the Booking website, you can qualify for an impressive discount. You can get to know the city on a free daily tour (guided tour in English). It starts at 4:30 pm from the city center.
The best areas of the city for recreation
Where to stay in Sarajevo will depend on the purpose of your trip. If you are interested in history and sights, then it is worth looking for accommodation in the Old Town. Markets and shopping centers are located nearby, which may be of interest to shoppers.
If the trip is short, it makes sense to rent accommodation in the area of the international airport. This area is not far from the center, but much quieter.
Many people prefer to rent housing on the outskirts of the city, where you can find a villa or apartment with a garden. And also go on an excursion to the mountains on foot or on horseback, ride a new bobsleigh track, and if you come in winter, then go to hotels near the ski resort. Sarajevo has narrow streets and not many parking spaces. If you are traveling by car, look for a hotel or apartment with its own parking.
Where to stay cheap in Sarajevo?
You can rent an apartment in Sarajevo in different parts of the city and in the suburbs. The choice largely depends on the purpose of your trip. Rental prices in Bosnia are quite low for Europe.
- The minimum price for housing is offered by the owners Haydarpasa inns.
A clean apartment with a bathroom in this hotel will cost 517 rubles per day. The hotel is located in a quiet area of Sarajevo, next to a park and river. It is a house with a garden and free Wi-Fi.
Important! Residents and guests of the city smoke a lot. If you are traveling with children or do not smoke, it is better to check if there are non-smoking rooms.
Low-cost housing options in Sarajevo:
- Jasmina Hotel located next to the Old Town in the historical part.
Triple room "Comfort" will cost 1,107 rubles. The area is ideal for shopping or sightseeing. Spacious bathroom with hydromassage bath for several rooms. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, including a washing machine and a seating area.
There are family rooms. The hotel has internet access and free parking. Visitors love the courtyard seating area and city views. Hospitable hosts Amina and Aldar help to choose excursions.
- Apartments Hanja located near the Sarajevo military tunnel and the international airport on the outskirts of the city.
Cost for two - from 886 rubles. It features a kitchen and private bathroom, free Wi - Fi and free airport transfers. For younger visitors, there is a playroom and an outdoor playground. Babysitting services are provided. It is possible to rent a car. You can bring a pet to the apartment, they will be given a place for free and special dishes will be allocated for the duration of their stay.
Prices for the best hotels in Sarajevo
Consider the hotels in Sarajevo in the center, which can be recommended as the best. Immediately it is worth highlighting an excellent place to stay for an independent trip - the brand new Swissotel Sarajevo, President Sarajevo and the old hotel Europe, which will be discussed below.
- Swissotel Sarajevo Hotel 5*.
The cost of an improved double room with breakfast is 11,219 rubles. A modern hotel within walking distance of the city's shopping and business center. Panoramic windows. The hotel offers a gorgeous view of the mountains and the city itself. The rooms are spacious, everything is new, the hotel opened in 2021. The room has a safe, a bed over 2 meters long, soundproofing.
The hotel has two restaurants with Bosnian and international cuisine, a cafe and a coffee shop. As well as spa - center, indoor pool and view pool with heated water. There are tennis courts and a golf course next to the hotel. There is an electric car charging station in the parking lot.
- Europe hotel 5 * in the very center of the city. The hotel is over 130 years old.
The cost of a standard room for two with breakfast is 7,849 rubles, note that the cost is indicated for a non-smoking room, which is very important when traveling to Bosnia with children for those tourists who do not know where it is better to stay in Bosnia in good conditions. The location of the hotel allows you to observe both the life of the Muslim part of the city and the modern European one. The hotel has an interesting design that combines elements of the past and the present.
Excellent service and excellent cuisine of the restaurant will leave the best memories for the guests. The area includes a fitness and wellness center with modern saunas, hammam and beauty services, as well as a mini market. Wi - Fi service is free, parking and transfer to / from the airport are paid.
Private housing rental prices in Sarajevo
You can rent cheap housing in Sarajevo in the private sector of the city without intermediaries on the spot through the Rumguru application, or by selecting offers on the website in advance.
You can pick up and more expensive options with decent living conditions, fresh renovation in the European style. A good apartment in Sarajevo costs on average from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles per person per day. You can choose an apartment for 4 or more people. The choice is large enough at any time of the year.
Let's dwell on two acceptable offers that have been personally tested and selected according to reviews with high ratings of tourists.
- Deluxe Bellevue Apartment in the center of Sarajevo.
Rent is from 3,120 rubles per day, for two people. The main attractions of the city are located at a distance of 200 - 400 meters from the villa. The apartments are rented in a small new villa with new furniture and fixtures. They are equipped with everything you need, there is free internet, heating, cable TV channels.
The kitchen has toasters and a coffee machine. Panoramic windows overlooking the Old Town and mountains. Please note: non-smoking accommodation. There is also a coffee shop and free parking. Car rental is offered.
- Villa rose.
Luxury villa for 8 people with four bedrooms. The rental price is 43,548 rubles per day. The villa is heated in winter and has its own swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, small gym and garden. The entire area is very clean and has everything you need including a washing machine and clothes dryer. Cozy rooms, perfect cleanliness, comfortable furniture and snow-white linen. The villa is located in a quiet area on the outskirts of Sarajevo. The hospitable host Abu Zainab meets and sees off the guests.
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Discount housing offers:
* In the title photo of the Villa Lavanda publication, the rent will cost an average of 17 thousand days.
