Sarajevo Travel Guide: Old Bazaar, Nature and Bosnia Day Trips

Sarajevo is a welcoming, affordable city where Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian and modern history meet, surrounded by green mountains.

Best time to visit

May to September for pleasant weather and nature trips; December to March for skiing on nearby Jahorina and Bjelašnica.

Top things to do

• Baščaršija: the old Ottoman bazaar, Sebilj fountain and Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque.
• Latin Bridge and Ferhadija Street.
• Trebević cable car for city views.
• Vrelo Bosne park: springs of the Bosna river, ideal for families.
• Day trips: Mostar's Old Bridge, Kravica waterfalls and Jajce.

Where to stay

• Baščaršija / Old Town: walking distance to the main sights.
• Marijin Dvor and the centre: modern hotels and shopping.
• Ilidža: quieter, green area near Vrelo Bosne and the airport.

Practical tips

• The local currency is the convertible mark (BAM); cards are widely accepted in hotels.
• Try ćevapi, burek and Bosnian coffee.
• Renting a car makes day trips much easier.

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