Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(ataxifromtheOldTownshouldcostyouabout10KMround-trip).BustoursaroundSara-
jevo include at least one panoramic viewpoint that offers grand vistas over one of Europe's
most spectacularly set cities.
The city enjoys a wide variety of good accommodations, ranging from budget hostels to
cozyandwarmlyrunlittlepensionstoplushhotels.Allofmylistingsareinorverynearthe
Old Town (Baš
č
aršija) and the start of my self-guided walk. Places that are actually in the
Baš
č
aršija come with some nighttime noise.
$$$ Hotel Central
is a well-located, very plush splurge right in the heart of the Old
Town. The public areas and 15 rooms are done in a very trendy, modern style. Given the
central location, request a quiet room (Sb-€100, Db-€120, junior suite-€150; look online
for cheaper deals—likely Sb-€95, Db-€100-110, junior suite-€110-120; air-con, free Wi-Fi,
Sleep Code
($1 = about 1.40 KM, €1 = about $1.30, country code: 387, area code: 033)
S
=Single,
D
=Double/Twin,
T
=Triple,
Q
=Quad,
b
=bathroom. Unless otherwise
noted,thestaffspeaksEnglish,creditcardsareaccepted,andpricesincludebreakfast.
Sarajevo's hotels quote prices in euros.
To help you sort easily through these listings, I've divided the accommodations
into three categories based on the price for a standard double room with bath in peak
season:
$$$ Higher Priced
—Most rooms €100 or more.
$$ Moderately Priced
—Most rooms between €70-100.
$ Lower Priced
—Most rooms €70 or less.
Prices can change without notice; verify the hotel's current rates online or by
email. For the best prices, always book direct.
$$ Ada Hotel
isasoothingoasiswithacharmingfacadeandbreakfastroom.Itswooden
staircase leads to eight nicely appointed, modern rooms. As it's mostly used to house guests
of various embassies, it tends to book up quickly—reserve ahead. It's a five-minute up-
