Old Town Sarajevo Travel Guide

Sarajevo

A panoramic view of a city with a mix of historical and modern architecture, surrounded by hills and mountains.
Ancient stone walls with a church spire in the background.
A stone bridge over a river with houses and a mosque in the background.
A mosque with a tall minaret and a dome, surrounded by a market area with stalls and a person standing near a table.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a stone bridge over a river, and a town with red-roofed houses in the background.

Stay near popular Old Town Sarajevo attractions

A public square with pigeons, a mosque, a minaret, and a tree.

Baščaršija Džamija

9.6/10 (79 reviews)
Find out about the history of Sarajevo when you spend time at Baščaršija Džamija. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its cafes.
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Things to do

Sarajevo: Mostar, Blagaj, Kravice Waterfalls and 4 Cities

Sarajevo: Mostar, Blagaj, Kravice Waterfalls and 4 Cities

Rp1.380.552
per adult
Sarajevo: Mostar, Blagaj, Kravice Waterfalls and 4 Cities
Srebrenica Genocide Memorial - Study Tour - Day Tour from Sarajevo

From Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Study Tour

Rp1.628.788
per adult
From Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Study Tour
Photo by Alec

From Sarajevo: Full-Day Hike to Lukomir Village

Rp1.546.318
per adult
From Sarajevo: Full-Day Hike to Lukomir Village
Jajce, Travnik, Pliva lake and Watermills Tour

Jajce, Travnik, Pliva lake and Watermills Tour

Rp1.752.493
per adult
Jajce, Travnik, Pliva lake and Watermills Tour
Jajce Waterfall

From Sarajevo: Travnik, Jajce, Pliva Lakes & Watermills Tour

Rp1.752.493
per adult
From Sarajevo: Travnik, Jajce, Pliva Lakes & Watermills Tour
Mostar, Blagaj Derwish House, Pocitelj, Waterfalls & Brunch

Sarajevo: Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, Waterfall,Konjic (fees incl.)

Rp1.546.318
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sarajevo: Mostar, Blagaj, Pocitelj, Waterfall,Konjic (fees incl.)
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Top hotels in Old Town Sarajevo

Residence Inn by Marriott Sarajevo

Residence Inn by Marriott Sarajevo

4 out of 5
Skenderija 43 Sarajevo
The price is Rp2.545.034 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.545.034
per night
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarajevo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (968 reviews)
"Great location, great hotel. The bed was amazing"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Sarajevo
Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo

Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo

4 out of 5
Skenderija 1 Sarajevo
The price is Rp2.520.357 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.520.357
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarajevo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews)
"Booked the hotel in Jan 26 for stay in Aug 26. The booking team kindly accommodated my request for 2 rooms near each other as we were a family of 5 . Location is great , about 15min from the Old Town , and is right next to the river . Check in was smooth . Kindly assisted by Nudzjema - who was extremely ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo
Hotel President Sarajevo

Hotel President Sarajevo

4 out of 5
Bazardžani 1 Sarajevo
The price is Rp2.493.596 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.493.596
per night
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sarajevo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (582 reviews)
"This hotel is very convenient and the breakfast was very good ."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Hotel President Sarajevo
Europe Hotel

Europe Hotel

5 out of 5
Vladislava Skarica 5 Sarajevo
The price is Rp3.195.431 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp3.195.431
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sarajevo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Europe Hotel
FG Boutique Hostel

FG Boutique Hostel

2 out of 5
8 Mula Mustafe Bašeskije Sarajevo Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine
The price is Rp238.597 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp238.597
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this hostel in Sarajevo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Baščaršija Džamija and Markale are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"The room is a bit dirty and so is the kitchen. The owner (egyptian) does not even bother to show you the properties. He seems to be more interested with the 5 euro key deposit. Make sure you get your key deposit the night before you leave, otherwise good luck to that 5euro deposit. To make my experience ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

FG Boutique Hostel
Hotel Sana

Hotel Sana

3 out of 5
Mula Mustafe Besekije 53 Sarajevo
The price is Rp1.793.564 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.793.564
per night
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Sarajevo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (428 reviews)
"Everything including the staff was excellent. The breakfast was a little less than good."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel Sana
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Where to stay in Old Town Sarajevo

Find the best Old Town Sarajevo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional wooden pavilion with a green dome, a tall minaret, and a bustling street scene with cafes and shops.
Photo by Botak Jon
Open Photo by Botak Jon

Bascarsije

Historical sites, shopping and coffee shops highlight some of the noteworthy features of Bascarsije. Make a stop by Sarajevo 1878–1918 or Latin Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A modern building with a glass facade and a unique roof structure.

Novo Sarajevo

If you're spending some time in Novo Sarajevo, National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Grbavica Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.

Novi Grad Sarajevo

While Novi Grad Sarajevo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ilidza Thermal Riviera and National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A cityscape at night with modern buildings, a parking lot, and a river.

Marijin Dvor

If you're spending some time in Marijin Dvor, National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bosnian Parliament Building are top sights worth seeing.

Grbavica

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grbavica and surrounding area, you can visit National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina and National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Old Town Sarajevo Travel Guide