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

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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

£58
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

£68
per adult
From Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Study Tour
Photo by Alec

From Sarajevo: Full-Day Hike to Lukomir Village

£65
per adult
From Sarajevo: Full-Day Hike to Lukomir Village
Mostar Old Bridge

Herzegovina Tour from Sarajevo - Day Tour

£69
per adult
Herzegovina Tour from Sarajevo - Day Tour
Tour Starts from Sarajevo with amazing view points

Sarajevo – Mostar Herzegovina Adventures Day Tour

£155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sarajevo – Mostar Herzegovina Adventures Day Tour
Watermills Pliva lake

CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)

£56
per adult
CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes)
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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 Sarajevo Tunnel Museum.

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 Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Grbavica Stadium.

Old Town Sarajevo Travel Guide

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