Should you be looking for a new destination for a short and fast vacation in the heart of Europe, do not hesitate, this is a right destination.

SARAJEVO will charm you with its oriental old town, lively Austro-Hungarian center, modern and contemporary buildings in the new part of the City, but also with untouched nature, thermal spas and beautiful mountains, known as Olympic mountains, around the city.
A walk through Sarajevo is a walk through the past. Come and discover little Ottoman quarters and plunge into the ambient of the Orient in the heart of Europe. Going through the center, you will pass from the Turkish times to Austro-Hungarian times, and suddenly, you will find yourself surrounded with the typical architecture from the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.

Sarajevo is a city with rich history. For several hundred years, mosques and synagogues, Orthodox and Catholic churches, have been built and standing next to each other. Baščaršija, the main square, built like the Arabian trade markets in which specific crafts were developed, is certainly one of the most impressive and charming trade centers in the country. As such, it has always been the centre of culture, science and religion. The mosque of Gazi Husref Beg is a must-see, since it is the biggest Islamic sacral building in this part of the World.

Sarajevo is the city where you will feel like home, the city which will enchant you with the warmth and hospitality of its citizens that you will meet in the streets, in the kebab shops, candy shops, restaurants, museums and theatres. Once you become familiar with Sarajevo, you will wish to come again.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• The easiest way to come to Sarajevo is by airplane. Sarajevo has daily connections to the most of European cities with several flights per day. The airport is located 12 km from the city, there is no regular bus shuttle and the easiest way to the city is by taxi.

• Recommended hotels:

Hotel Radon Plaza ***** newly opened, very modern and luxurious hotel, 7 km from Baščaršija.
www.radonplazahotel.ba

Hotel Holiday Inn **** in the centre of the city, offers the highest standard accommodation combined with the Bosnian hospitality charm.
www.holidayinn.com

Hotel Exclusive **** newly opened, located in Sarajevo settlement Rajlovac, on very entrance into the city. It is wisely dislocated from the city rush and crowd and will provide you peace after an exhausting day.
www.hotel-exclusive.ba

Hotel Astra Garni **** if you wish to stay in the very center of the city, in the pedestrian zone, this will be the right choice.
www.hotel-astra.com.ba

Hotel Terme *** located in a beautiful park on Ilidža on the spring of the thermal waters, an ideal place for vacation and recreation in tehvicinity of urban life.
www.hoteliilidza.ba

Hotel Europa Garni *** right in the center of old town, a modern structure surrounded by Ottoman architecture on one side and Austro-Hungarian on the other.
www.europa-garni.ba

Hotel Bosnia *** located in the very centre of the town, in the vicinity of the old part Baščaršija.
www.bosniahotels.com

Hotel Saraj *** with an ideal location near Baščaršija, above the city, with a splendid view to the whole city of Sarajevo, this is certainly one of the most interesting hotels.
www.hotelsaraj.com

Hotel Palas *** located in a quiet part of the city, in the area called Pofali?i, just 3 km from the city center, ideal for tourists and business people who enjoy peace and quiet after a long day.
www.palas.com.ba

Hotel Grand *** with its modern facilities and pleasant personnel can please all the visitors and business travelers, located in a quiet part of town will meet your needs and requests.
www.hotelgrand.com

Hotel Hollywood *** is situated in the center of Ilidža, a green oasis of Sarajevo, near the main road and very close to the Sarajevo International Airport and the spring of river Bosna, a unique jewel of genuine nature.
www.hotel-hollywood.ba

Hotel Alem *** offers full comfort and nice atmosphere to its guests. Kind staff, pleasant environment and two exclusive restaurants will make your stay pleasant in this hotel.
www.hotelalem.com.ba

• Currency: BH currency is convertible mark which is marked as KM or BAM. Exchange rate EUR to BAM is 1 EUR = 1,95583 BAM
• Local time: Identical as in the Central Europe.
• Traveling documents for BiH: For the EU citizens no visa is required, only a valid passport. For the visitors from the countries outside EU, we suggest obtaining the information with the nearest Consulary Office of BiH.

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