Sarajevo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sarajevo
With 696.731 inhabitants, Sarajevo is the most populous city in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Sarajevo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Sarajevo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sarajevo in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sarajevo, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Sarajevo
Plane
When flying to Sarajevo, you’ll arrive at Sarajevo Butmir (SJJ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sarajevo from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 30m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sarajevo, including FlixBus, Globtour and Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Sarajevo takes 507 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,504. From Dubrovnik, the ticket costs about ₹ 6,841 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Sarajevo Central, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Sarajevo. Sarajevo Istočno Sarajevo Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Sarajevo
Where to stay in Sarajevo
From 5-star hotels such as the Radon Plaza to great affordable options like the Hotel Cosmopolit, Sarajevo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,762 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,530 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sarajevo, with prices from ₹ 1,001 to ₹ 18,378 per night. Stari Grad is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sarajevo are about 36% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Stari Grad - In Sarajevo’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel President Sarajevo, Old Town Hotel and Hotel Vip.
Centar - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hecco Deluxe Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Sarajevo and Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo. The average nightly price for a double room in Centar is ₹ 1,173.
Novo Sarajevo - Villa Harmony, Novotel Sarajevo Bristol and Hotel Grand have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Novo Sarajevo will cost you about ₹ 1,938 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sarajevo
Most booked hotels in Sarajevo
Hiring a car in Sarajevo
Hiring a car in Sarajevo costs ₹ 2,709 per day, on average, or ₹ 5,418 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Sarajevo is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.