The Best Boutique and Cultural Hotels to Book in Sarajevo
Nestled in a valley and surrounded by mountains that were once home to the 1984 Winter Olympics, the Bosnian capital Sarajevo boasts a sublime setting and boutique hotels, all bookable with Culture Trip.
Sarajevo is perfect for a weekend break or even a relaxing week-long holiday, given the wealth of cultural attractions that the city has to offer. Highlights include Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Latin Bridge, the Kovači Memorial Cemetery, and the Pijaca Markale, one of the city’s biggest local bazaars. The metropolis has an excellent range of hotels catering towards visitors looking for modern luxury or traditional comfort. Here are some of our suggestions for the best boutique hotels in the city.
1. Hotel Ovo Malo Duše
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This charming property in the old district of Sarajevo features six individually designed rooms, with interiors crafted by local designers and artists. Despite the traditional influences, the place has a hip feel, with exposed brick walls and naked light bulbs. This place makes for an authentic place to explore the surrounding area, where you’ll find a hotchpotch of galleries, designer boutiques, restaurants, clubs and cafés. Start your day with a spread of Bosnian treats at the onsite restaurant, Čaršija.
2. Hotel Sana
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Hotel Sana is a superb place to stay if you’re craving a little modernity while exploring Sarajevo’s old town. There are 17 rooms and one apartment, and all have slick and functional interiors, with bold pops of blue being a running theme. Rates include breakfast in the lobby restaurant and, if you want to escape the bustle of the city, the outdoor terrace on the first floor is a welcome retreat.
4. Hotel Aziza
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Delve into some true culinary history with a stay at the family-run Hotel Aziza in the Baščaršija part of Sarajevo old town. This special venue began life in 1923 as a bakery owned by Muharem Poričanin, and the same family still runs it today. Despite the history, the rooms are fresh and modern with plenty of space to play with. The hotel overlooks the Kovači district, with the Vratnik Gates, the Ottoman-era Saburina House and the Museum Alija Izetbegović (named after Bosnia-Herzegovina’s first president) on the doorstep.
5. Pino Nature Hotel
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When it comes to cutting-edge architectural design, Pino Nature Hotel does a splendid job. This striking property in the countryside just outside of Sarajevo, features natural colours and triangular roof designs so it blends in with the verdant landscape. Rooms all have their own character; some are named after animals, so you can drift to sleep in Rabbit or Wolf. This is a fantastic place for outdoor types, with a mountainous landscape on its doorstep. To indulge after a day of exploring, the hotel has a spa and a restaurant serving traditional Bosnian specialities and international classics.
6. Hotel Old Town
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7. Hotel Europe
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8. City Boutique Hotel
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9. Hotel Central Sarajevo
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10. Garni Hotel Konak
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11. Hotel Lula
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12. Hotel Michele
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13. Exclusive Apartments Bistrick
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14. Hotel Boutique 36
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Jonny Blair contributed additional reporting to this article.
For more great hotel options, check out our pick of the best boutique hotels in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, bookable on Culture Trip.
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