The Best Hotels to Book in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina

This is one of the few hotels in the city centre of Medjugorje providing special services for pilgrims, including a prayer room furnished as a small chapel. Drop your bag in one of the 99 comfortably furnished rooms and make your way down to the wellness centre, complete with whirlpools, a sauna, a Turkish bath and massages on request. The Ai Dogi restaurant is a highlight with Mediterranean specialities from Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Dalmatia, as well as pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven.

This hotel complex was designed to mimic a traditional Herzegovinian village with stone houses dotted around a tranquil pond, just a few kilometres from the famous shrine of Medjugorje. Handmade furniture crafted from oak, stone walls and parquet floors add to the homely feel. Opt for an apartment if your group requires more space – they have their own fireplace. On-site, there’s also a rustic restaurant, chapel, museum, large outdoor pool, playground and a stable with farm animals.

If you are looking for classical elegance and modern comfort, you will find it in this hotel, located right in the heart of Medjugorje. Unfussy rooms painted in bright colours await you. On the ground floor, the hotel restaurant serves traditional and creative dishes paired with local wine. Don’t miss the wine and cheese bar on the roof terrace – with an unbeatable view of the town and its surroundings.

Just 250m (820ft) from St James Church, Hotel Luna will offer a memorable stay during your pilgrimage. Inside the contemporary building, you’ll find a glass staircase leading to luxuriously furnished rooms, decked out in neutral colours. Options include singles, doubles, triples and quads. The casual on-site restaurant serves international and regional cuisine – make sure you try a glass of Žilavka or Blatina wine while you are there.

Just as close to St James Church, Hotel Leone sits at the centre of Medjugorje. The glass facade leads you into a sleek, contemporary four-star hotel. Large groups should book the family room, which sleeps four and includes extra-long beds for tall travellers. All rooms are soundproofed to ensure a good night’s sleep. Make the most of the free on-site parking and sumptuous breakfast buffet.

There’s a reason it’s called Wine Hotel Cesarica. The Grge Vasilj family has been making its own high-quality wine for over 170 years. Book a tasting at the Carska Vina alongside visiting nearby Cross Mountain and Apparition Hill. Rooms are simple, ranging from singles to triples. As well as a separate wine bar, there is a chapel for pilgrim gatherings or personal prayer.

For the best panoramic views of Apparition Hill, book Hotel Ivona. While the hotel is situated outside Medjugorje, you can unwind in a quiet rural setting, just 20 minutes’ walk from the main church. Rooms are simple and pared back. The real highlight is the outdoor pool and patio, perfect for scorching Bosnian summer days.

Villa Flowers is close to the city centre, yet still tucked away in a serene corner of Medjugorje. Expect simple, modern rooms in single, double or triple configurations, overlooking green fields and hills. Owners Niko and Jelena will whip you up an excellent breakfast each morning with a cup of hot coffee. They can also arrange transfers to and from the airport and are ready to share plenty of local recommendations.