Sarajevo Travel Guide: 3,500+ Hotels and 420+ Tours

About Sarajevo

Mountain ridges frame Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s historic capital in the Dinaric Alps, where Ottoman streets and Balkan food shape its identity.

Sarajevo’s historic center brings together Ottoman courtyards, Austro-Hungarian facades and a resilient cultural life.

Baščaršija centers on the Sebilj Fountain and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, while the Latin Bridge, War Childhood Museum and Tunnel of Hope Museum trace the city’s layered past. June through August suits time outdoors, and three to five days gives room for old-town walks, mountain views and plates of cevapi or burek.

Where to stay

Hotels in Sarajevo

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Swissotel Sarajevo

9.0Superb · 635 Reviews

Vrbanja 1 | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

Swimming poolSpa & wellness

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Apart Hotel Family

9.7Superb · 182 Reviews

Dejzina Bikića 139a | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

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Old Town Hotel

9.4Superb · 501 Reviews

Zelenih Beretki 15 | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

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Hotel Malak Regency

8.9V. good · 678 Reviews

Hrasnička Cesta B.b. Ilidža | Sarajevo, 71210, BA

Swimming poolSpa & wellness

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Saray&App

9.6Superb · 148 Reviews

Republike Bugarske 13 13 | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

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Hotel Colors Inn

9.6Superb · 489 Reviews

Kosevo 8 | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

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ibis Styles Sarajevo

8.6V. good · 477 Reviews

Dzemala Bijedica 169 A | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

Swimming poolSpa & wellness

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Jenny's Place Sarajevo

9.7Superb · 47 Reviews

8 Patriotske Lige | Sarajevo, 71000, BA

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Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 3,566 of 3,967 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 69 hotels qualify

Modern&Cozy Bosnian house with GARDEN+FREE parking9.9/10 · 91 reviews · 4-star
Apartments Museum9.8/10 · 82 reviews · 4-star
Happy House Old Town Luxury9.8/10 · 80 reviews · 4-star
Halvat Guesthouse9.8/10 · 154 reviews · 3-star
Guesthouse Hill9.7/10 · 125 reviews

Best for drivers

Free parking · 105 hotels qualify

Apartman Orhideja9.9/10 · 95 reviews · 4-star
All seasons apartments Sarajevo with free parking9.9/10 · 85 reviews · 4-star
Apartment Nova Otoka9.9/10 · 74 reviews · 3-star
Apartment MG9.9/10 · 54 reviews · 3-star
Chikma Apartments9.8/10 · 173 reviews · 4-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 16 hotels qualify

Villa Magic Sa9.3/10 · 71 reviews · 4-star
Bungalovi Lana9.3/10 · 56 reviews
Apartmani Lana9.1/10 · 77 reviews · 4-star
Swissotel Sarajevo9.0/10 · 635 reviews · 5-star
Hotel Malak Regency8.9/10 · 678 reviews · 5-star

Sarajevo at a glance

Check-in / check-out

2:00 PM / 11:00 AM

Free parking

2,129 of 2,701 hotels (79%)

Pool

123 of 3,566 hotels

Climate

Continental

Languages

Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian

Local currency

BAM (BAM)

Local time

00:45 (GMT+1)

Ideal trip length

3–5 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Baščaršija

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Optional, 5-10% for good service.

History, culture and food in Sarajevo

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 65 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Cevapi Burek Sarajevska Torta Bosanski Lonac

Hotel facts in Sarajevo

Based on 3,566 of 3,967 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that list	Hotels	Share
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking	2,129 of 2,701	79%
Swimming pool	123 of 3,566	3%
24-hour front desk	215 of 3,566	6%
Facilities for disabled guests	87 of 3,566	2%
Family rooms	124 of 3,566	3%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate	3 of 3,566	0%
Kitchen or kitchenette	149 of 3,566	4%
Airport shuttle39 free	1,000 of 3,566	28%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

Stars	Pool	Standard room
2-star	–	18 m²usually 17 m²–30 m² · 3 hotels
3-star	7 of 831	20 m²usually 16 m²–25 m² · 93 hotels
4-star	61 of 1,404	24 m²usually 20 m²–30 m² · 95 hotels
5-star	11 of 22	33 m²usually 27 m²–39 m² · 8 hotels

When to visit Sarajevo

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June Busiest: Jun-Aug

Jan

1

Often avoided: cold weather, possible snow, fog and winter air pollution
Feb

6

Often avoided: cold weather, possible snow, fog and winter air pollution
Mar

26

Cool, thawing, spring begins
Apr

29

Mild, rainy, greening
May

44

Pleasant, green, blooming
Jun

56

Pleasant weather (avg high 24°C)
Jul

22

Often avoided: warm weather and busier visitor period
Aug

32

Often avoided: warm weather and busier visitor period
Sep

44

Mild, crisp, colorful
Oct

24

Cool, colorful, autumn
Nov

26

Cold, damp, quiet
Dec

24

Cold, snowy, festive

Jan Often avoided: cold weather, possible snow, fog and winter air pollution

Feb Often avoided: cold weather, possible snow, fog and winter air pollution

Mar Cool, thawing, spring begins

Apr Mild, rainy, greening

May Pleasant, green, blooming

Jun Pleasant weather (avg high 24°C)

Jul Often avoided: warm weather and busier visitor period

Aug Often avoided: warm weather and busier visitor period

Sep Mild, crisp, colorful

Oct Cool, colorful, autumn

Nov Cold, damp, quiet

Dec Cold, snowy, festive

Things to do in Sarajevo

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque

Baščaršija 1 hour

Visit the stunning 16th-century Ottoman mosque in the heart of the old town.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Tunnel of Hope Museum

Ilidža (near airport) 2 hours

Explore the vital wartime tunnel that saved Sarajevo.

Indoors

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Fall of Yugoslavia, Sarajevo War Tour with Tunnel of Hope Museum and Frontlines

5.0 (924 reviews)4 hours

Tunnel of Hope Museum Tour

4.9 (36 reviews)2 hours

War Childhood Museum

Old Town 1.5 hours

A poignant museum showcasing the impact of war on children.

Indoors

Best in the evening

1 place

Yellow Fortress (Žuta Tabija)

Vratnik 1.5 hours

Enjoy panoramic views of Sarajevo, especially at sunset.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

3 places

Sebilj Fountain

Baščaršija 30 min

Iconic wooden fountain in Baščaršija, a symbol of Sarajevo.

Outdoors Good for children

Baščaršija Old Town

Baščaršija 3 hours

Wander through the historic Ottoman bazaar, shop, and eat.

Outdoors Good for children

Latin Bridge

Old Town 30 min

Site of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination, sparking WWI.

Outdoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Sarajevo — First-Timer Highlights

3 days13 stops

Discover the vibrant soul and poignant history of Europe's most captivating crossroads.

This 3-day itinerary is perfectly crafted for first-time visitors eager to experience Sarajevo's unique blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian heritage, delve into its resilient spirit, and savor its rich culinary scene. From bustling bazaars to breathtaking viewpoints and sobering historical sites, you'll uncover the essential highlights that define this remarkable city.

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