<\/p>\n Getting ready to visit Belgrade, Serbia? How great, welcome to my home country and our vibrant capital! I\u2019m a Serbian local <\/b>and have spent months in Belgrade for work, studies, and leisure. So I know exactly where to stay in Belgrade for the best experience.<\/p>\n In this ultimate guide on the best areas to stay in Belgrade, I pinpoint the 6 top places to stay for a memorable trip! I also cherry-picked top-rated hotels\u00a0in each area and divided them by budget so you can easily book your favorite! <\/p>\n Old Town<\/b>\u00a0is the best area to stay in Belgrade for first-timers, since it\u2019s the heart of the city where the most attractions are. <\/p>\n Before we start, I highly recommend you book your hotel in Belgrade as soon as possible to take advantage of the best deals!<\/p>\n Book the best hotels in Belgrade\u2019s Old Town and get the adventure started now: <\/p>\n \nbudget hotel <\/p>\n \n Best affordable accommodation in the center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I made this map to help you visualize the best areas to stay in Belgrade:\u00a0<\/p>\n Old Town is the very core of Belgrade<\/b>. We call it Stari Grad in Serbian (literally meaning Old City) because this is one of the oldest parts of our capital. Together with Savski Venac and Vracar (read more about them below), Old Town is part of the greater City Center.<\/p>\n Whenever I have guests coming over, I take them to see attractions in this part of the city. The Kalemegdan Fortress and its Victor Monument (map<\/a>) are the symbol of Belgrade and given their uphill location at the confluence of two rivers (Danube and Sava), they make the most beautiful place for catching the sunset in town!<\/p>\n The most popular pedestrian street, Knez Mihailova (map<\/a>), connects Kalemegdan with Terazije on one side and Republic Square on another, both being popular tourist hotspots. <\/p>\n This lovely street is lined with quirky caf\u00e9s, shops, bookstores, institutions, and street musicians, and it\u2019s alive 24\/7! <\/p>\n Old Town is also the very center of Belgrade nightlife! Make sure you visit a kafana<\/i>\u00a0(traditional Serbian restaurant serving local dishes and playing live Serbian music) in Skadarlija to experience what is, for me, the absolute best way to party. The best kafanas here are Tri \u0160e\u0161ira (map<\/a>) and Dva Jelena (map<\/a>)! I\u2019ve been to both and had a blast every time!<\/p>\n In short, whether you\u2019re into sightseeing, culture, shopping, nightlife, or history, you\u2019ll find it all in Stari Grad! The area abounds with accommodation, but I just wanted to tell you to be careful and not book too close to Skadarska Street (Skadarlija), especially if you\u2019re visiting in the summer. It can get too noisy at night! I learned this the hard way\u2026<\/p>\n PRO TIP: Get a Belgrade Card<\/a>\u00a0for free entrance to the city\u2019s museums, discounts, and freebies at restaurants!<\/p>\n Luxury hotel<\/p>\n Square Nine Hotel Belgrade<\/a>\n<\/p>\n This 5-star hotel is adjacent to Knez Mihailo Street, situated in the very Center of the Old Town. It has a lovely indoor pool, a spa and wellness center, 2 on-site restaurants, and a gym. I love the modern and minimalist room d\u00e9cor, too, and would definitely recommend staying here if you want to splurge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mid-Range<\/p>\n Hotel Majestic<\/a>\n<\/p>\n This 4-star hotel has a central location and super clean rooms with wooden furnishings, plus a hearty breakfast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Budget<\/p>\n Hostel Iris<\/a>\n<\/p>\n A lovely hostel with a great location featuring dorms and private rooms, ideal for single travelers and couples<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Airbnb<\/p>\n Skadarlija Loft<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Cozy and modern penthouse ideal for couples looking to stay near the hottest nightlife spots<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n As I already mentioned, Terazije is part of the City Center that begins just as you walk to the end of Knez Mihailo Street toward Terazije Square (map<\/a>). It offers a mix of very urban vibes<\/b>, but it\u2019s also a great place for business travelers and those seeking luxury. <\/p>\n Terazije\u2019s central attraction is the stunning Hotel Moskva (map<\/a>), an old hotel with beautiful architecture that is more like an institution. They have a lovely restaurant on the ground floor with live piano music and delicious food. Sometimes, when I want to spoil myself, I\u2019ll get some desserts and coffee there before or after visiting the Old Town.<\/p>\n You can really feel the big city vibe as you walk down Terazije Street, which is one of the commercial hubs of Belgrade. The vicinity of business and government buildings also means you\u2019ll see more people in suits. In fact, if you\u2019re attending a conference in Belgrade, chances are, it\u2019ll be nearby!<\/p>\n Terazije Square is filled with authentic shops, so if you\u2019re into shopping outside of Knez Mihailova Street, you can have a blast here! Plus, you\u2019ll be just steps away from the beautiful Tasmajdan Park and the St. Mark Orthodox Church (map<\/a>), both of which are some of the favorite places in Belgrade for locals. <\/p>\n Luxury hotel<\/p>\n Hotel Moskva<\/a>\n<\/p>\n This stunning hotel is probably my favorite place in all of Belgrade! Traditional room d\u00e9cor paired with top-class service, a spa and wellness center, and a fabulous daily breakfast make this hotel every traveler\u2019s dream! After all, you\u2019ll be staying in a hotel that\u2019s also an iconic landmark!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mid-Range<\/p>\n Hotel Balkan<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Here\u2019s yet another iconic hotel and building, but at a more reasonable price, just a few steps from Hotel Moskva<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Budget<\/p>\n Vila Terazije<\/a>\n<\/p>\n A top-rated budget stay in the heart of the Old Town, perfect for couples and small families<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Airbnb<\/p>\n Sunset View Apartment<\/a>\n<\/p>\n This brand-new, modern apartment has surreal sunset views and a homey vibe, with a minimum stay of 5 nights<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Vra\u010dar (pronounced as Varchar, can also be written Vracar) is one of my favorite Belgrade neighborhoods! It\u2019s nestled in the City Center, so it\u2019s close to all the hustle and bustle of the capital, and yet it\u2019s so peaceful and quiet<\/b>!<\/p>\n The district is some 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away from the Old Town, and an easy stroll to Vracar takes around 40 minutes. I love walking the picturesque route from Kalemegdan to Saint Sava Temple (map<\/a>), one of the largest Christian Orthodox temples in the world \u2013 located in the heart of Vracar!<\/p>\n Now is the perfect time for a short history lesson (sorry, but it\u2019s really interesting!). Saint Sava was a 12th-century member of a Serbian royal family, and he brought Christian Orthodoxy to Serbia. Today, he\u2019s regarded as one of the holiest and most respected saints in the country. The Ottomans, who ruled over Serbia for almost 500 years, burned St. Sava\u2019s remains at a\u00a0hill in Vracar in 1594 as a punishment to Serbs for rebelling against them. On that very spot now lies the glorious St. Sava Temple with impressive frescoes and a surreal crypt!<\/p>\n PRO TIP: Saint Sava Temple has an observatory at the top where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the whole city! Don\u2019t miss it! Just talk to the temple staff, and they\u2019ll arrange a guide to take you there for a fee (around $10).<\/p>\n Other than important historical moments, Vracar also has many lovely parks where the kids can play, and it\u2019s also known as the gastronomy hub of Belgrade. You\u2019ll find local bakeries serving delicious cheese pastry called burek, which we love to eat for breakfast! I recommend pairing burek with some yogurt (they sell it in all bakeries) \u2013 there\u2019s nothing I love to eat more to start the day!<\/p>\n Apart from St. Sava Temple, a must-visit attraction in Vracar is the\u00a0Nikola Tesla Museum<\/a>. There are plans for this museum to be moved to a bigger building elsewhere, but for now, you can enjoy learning about the life and work of one of the world\u2019s most important scientists in its old location in Vracar!<\/p>\n Luxury hotel<\/p>\n Hilton Belgrade<\/a>\n<\/p>\n A 4-star hotel in the heart of the district with spacious family suites, complimentary (and delicious, according to reviews) breakfast, 2 on-site restaurants, and a spa and wellness center!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mid-Range<\/p>\n MARK Hotel<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Beautiful rooms with wooden walls, on-site parking, and an excellent breakfast included in the price<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Budget<\/p>\n Sun Hostel<\/a>\n<\/p>\n One of Belgrade\u2019s signature hostels with quadruple rooms ideal for families, adjacent to shops and restaurants<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Airbnb<\/p>\n Prime Apartment<\/a>\n<\/p>\n An upscale apartment for 4 guests with a mix of modern and vintage elements, easily accessible on foot<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Savski Venac is a large municipality in Belgrade, with plenty of popular districts like Savamala, Belgrade Waterfront, Autokomanda, Dedinje (the richest district of Belgrade with celebrity villas), and others. <\/p>\n The area starts South of Terazije, and the parts I recommend staying in include\u00a0Savamala and Belgrade Waterfront <\/b>(map<\/a>), which are closer to the City Center (a 20-minute walk from it). <\/p>\n Savamala is where I usually stay in Belgrade. This is where the Central Bus Station (map<\/a>) is, the main point of arrival for buses from across Serbia. Savski Venac also has an excellent bus connection with all other parts of the city, so it\u2019s ideal to stay here without a car.<\/p>\n In Serbia, we mostly use buses to get from one city to another (other than cars, of course), so staying close to the Central Bus Station is a good idea if you plan to explore other cities in the country. Since I always catch a bus to get to Belgrade, it makes sense why Savamala is my first choice for accommodation. <\/p>\n Recently, the Belgrade Waterfront area here has seen a multi-million dollar renovation project with new luxury residential blocks, shopping malls, and restaurants rising at every corner. <\/p>\n You\u2019ll now also find a beautiful promenade by the river with lovely sights of the opposite bank of the Sava River, with plenty of caf\u00e9s from which you can soak in the views. Honestly, it\u2019s hard to pick just one place here, as I\u2019ve been to a bunch of them, and they\u2019re all stunning! You must try coffee at Cafeteria BW (map<\/a>) and sushi at Buddha Bar (map<\/a>)!<\/p>\n TRANSPORT TIP: Taxis in Serbia are known for scamming tourists, especially if you catch one near the Central Bus Station. The only way to make sure you won\u2019t get scammed is to order a taxi ride via phone call. I usually call Pink Taxi (+381 11 6355000<\/a>\u00a0is their number), they\u2019re reliable and let you pay with a credit card. Most of the taxi apps have really poor ratings, so I don\u2019t recommend them.<\/p>\n Luxury hotel<\/p>\n Amsterdam Hotel<\/a>\n<\/p>\n This 4-star hotel has an upscale indoor swimming pool, a lovely spa, and a delicious complimentary breakfast. They recently renovated the reception desk and continuously work on upgrading their services, which makes them one of the most reputable Belgrade hotels! The hotel is also pet-friendly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mid-Range<\/p>\n Nobel Gallery Hotel<\/a>\n<\/p>\n This centrally-located hotel has free breakfast, modern rooms, and a fabulous breakfast<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Budget<\/p>\n Omia<\/a>\n<\/p>\n One of my favorite budget places to stay in Belgrade, with free parking and clean rooms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Airbnb<\/p>\n BW Skyline<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Your home away from home in Belgrade Waterfront with the cutest d\u00e9cor and a perfect rating score on Airbnb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Novi Beograd (New Belgrade in English) is a large area located across the Sava River from Old Town, and it was planned with a typical socialist architecture<\/b>\u00a0in mind that was popular during the times of Yugoslavia. Novi Beograd mostly consists of residential buildings, large open spaces and boulevards, business centers, and some important landmarks. <\/p>\n Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, Bosnia, and Montenegro were part of a single country, Yugoslavia, until 1991. Today, you can see neighborhoods like Novi Beograd in cities across these countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If you want to experience authentic local life while still being close to tourist attractions, Novi Beograd is a perfect spot. Given the distance from Old Town (a 10-20-minute ride) and the wide boulevards that run through it, it makes sense to stay here with a car. There are also plenty of public transportation options that connect Novi Beograd to Stari Grad. <\/p>\n Points of interest here include the iconic U\u0160\u0106E Shopping Center (map<\/a>) and the floating bars and restaurants along the Sava River known as splavovi. Also, the Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a>\u00a0is located here!<\/p>\n I always recommend Novi Beograd to everyone who wants to explore brutalist architecture since this is where you\u2019ll find most of them! In fact, I pinpoint the best photo spots in my article on things to do in Belgrade, and most of them are in Novi Beograd! Check out activity number 14 in this article<\/a>\u00a0to see their locations!<\/p>\n CULTURAL TIP: Serbs are super hospitable toward foreigners. A simple Hvala (Thank you) or Dobar dan (Good day) goes a long way! I even know of stories where foreigners got drinks for free just because they could say a few words in Serbian!<\/p>\n Luxury hotel<\/p>\n Hyatt Regency<\/a>\n<\/p>\n One of Belgrade\u2019s most popular hotels, Hyatt is a perfect place to stay for business travelers and vacationers who want to spoil themselves. The 5-star hotel has a luxurious spa, an inviting restaurant, an indoor pool, and fabulous rooms with super nice views. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mid-Range<\/p>\n IN Hotel Beograd<\/a>\n<\/p>\n Excellent value for money near the river, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the water<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Airbnb<\/p>\n Belgrade Penthouse<\/a>\n<\/p>\n A luxury penthouse with panoramic views of the city, ideal for longer stays, suitable for couples and families<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Zemun is the area furthest from Old Town, it\u2019s basically considered a town of its own. It\u2019s very close to Novi Beograd and 10 km (6.2 miles) away from Old Town. You can drive or use public transport to get here. A bus ride takes around 35 minutes, while the drive takes around 20.<\/p>\n Zemun is known as a bohemian and romantic spot<\/b>\u00a0with cobblestone streets and unique architecture. The architecture here was actually influenced by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which ruled over Northern Serbia for hundreds of years. <\/p>\n I wholeheartedly recommend Zemun to couples since it\u2019s so romantic, but also filled with tons of opportunities for spending time in nature. Zemunski Kej (map<\/a>) is a long promenade along the Danube River and is a signature spot of Zemun! <\/p>\n Another popular landmark here is the Gardo\u0161 Tower (map<\/a>), also known as the Millennium Tower. It was built by Austro-Hungarians in 1896 to celebrate the 1,000-year anniversary of the settlement of Hungarians in the area. Today, you can climb the tower and appreciate the lovely panoramic views of the Belgrade Fortress. <\/p>\n PRO TIP: In Zemun, you\u2019ll find the most unique ice cream shop in Serbia. Poslasticarnica sa Stavom (![\"Aerial](\"https:\/\/misstourist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Where-to-stay-in-Belgrade.jpg\"\/)
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\nVila Terazije <\/a>\n<\/p>\n1. Old Town (Stari Grad) \u2013 where to stay in Belgrade, Serbia, for the first time<\/span><\/h2>\n
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2. Terazije \u2013 an urban place to stay in Belgrade, Serbia<\/span><\/h2>\n
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3. Vracar \u2013 where to stay in Belgrade for families<\/span><\/h2>\n
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4. Savski Venac \u2013 the trendiest place to stay in Belgrade<\/span><\/h2>\n
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5. Novi Beograd \u2013 where to stay in Belgrade like a local<\/span><\/h2>\n
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6. Zemun \u2013 the most charming place to stay in Belgrade<\/span><\/h2>\n
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