The Best Hotels in Zemun, Serbia

On a tree-lined street within walking distance of the Danube river, the classic Hotel Zlatnik is decorated with fine paintings. This laid-back hotel has unfussy rooms with well-stocked minibars and seating areas with sofas. Suites come with separate living rooms. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and typical Balkan dishes or Italian pasta for lunch and dinner. The chicken fillet with spinach and tagliatelle is a particular favourite.

Only a few hundred metres from the Danube, Contact is a small, romantic hotel with a comfortable lobby and clean, modern rooms. Ask for a room with a jacuzzi and a balcony if you want a romantic evening with your other half. The hotel restaurant is on the main road and offers a selection of high-quality food. Breakfast is generous and includes eggs, sausages, salad and traditional ajvar (red pepper relish) – what’s more, you can eat it until noon.

A few minutes’ walk from the Danube, Hotel Lav is family-run and features singles, doubles, triples and cosily furnished suites. A buffet breakfast is served in the garden hall and comprises cold and hot meals, fresh fruits, salads, tea and coffee. Dine at the on-site Dunavski Val, offering barbecue specialities and traditional Serbian dishes – you’ll love the small, spicy kebapci (grilled mincemeat sausages). CCTV-monitored parking is available in the hotel yard.

This modern hotel with a glass facade sits close to travel connections that allow you to get around the city easily. The brightly coloured rooms include mini fridges, double beds and safe lockers with a personalised code, while family units feature convenient connecting bedrooms. The parking lot is in front of the night reception and you can get a free car wash. Breakfast is included and there’s a lobby bar where you can unwind with a drink.

Only 6km (4mi) from the city centre, Tulip Inn Putnik stands in the Blok 9A neighbourhood, a lively area with communist-era buildings and riverboat nightclubs. Rooms have a Zen-like vibe, minibars and safes, while suites add separate living areas. Dine at the airy, classically furnished restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, where options range from meat and fish dishes to vegetarian menu plates. Taste snacks and pastries at the low-key lobby bar before enjoying the spa centre with a fitness room.

With its futuristic facade, Falkensteiner Hotel stands out in the lively commercial area, Blok 11B. The 170 eclectic rooms and suites feature silk curtains, lively carpet designs and tea and coffee facilities. Suites add separate living rooms with sofa beds and access to a complimentary club lounge. The on-site restaurant offers fine-dining options in Belgrade – plump for Serbian veal soup and you won’t regret it. Don’t miss the Acquapura City SPA wellness area on the ninth floor with expansive city views, a Finnish sauna and a steam room.

This boutique hotel is located in a quiet and peaceful part of Zemun with old streets and small mansions near the Danube. Here, 13 modern rooms in warm, bright colours feature a comfortable environment for guests. If you want an upgrade, one suite includes a jacuzzi tub and the other a kitchen. You’ll be impressed by the crepes, jams, savoury croissants and home-made banana cake.

A quintessential example of communist-era architecture, Hotel Jugoslavija has been renovated with both taste and glamour in mind. Overlooking the Danube, the hotel’s classy rooms have balconies with ample views. Upgrades include living rooms, while suites have three bedrooms and even extra bathrooms. On-site you’ll find four restaurants with different themes: a ’70s-style pancake house, Mexican cuisine, American-style burgers and a hookah bar. The hotel also has complimentary private parking.