The Best Neigbourhoods In Belgrade For Young Professionals

Serbia might have one of the oldest populations in the world, but there is plenty of youth and vigour plying its trade in the capital. Young professionals are swarming into Belgrade, and a number of neighbourhoods have put their hands up as ideal places for the ambitious to set up shop, literally and figuratively.

Kosančićev Venac

Belgrade’s flagship neighbourhood is an idyllic place at the worst of times, so you can only imagine how majestic Kosančićev Venac is as its best. Cobblestoned streets lined with trees abound, although much of the architecture on the capital’s oldest neighbourhood received a facelift following the violence of World War II. Cafes and bars are all over the place, offering entertainment to go along with the aesthetics.

If it’s good enough for Princess Ljubica, it is good enough for young professionals

Dorćol

Dedinje

We don’t wish to make any presumptions about the wealth of the generic young professional, but we feel safe assuming that most will be able to live somewhere a little more expansive than a tiny room way out in Bežanija. Dedinje is way off in the distance at the other end of the scale, the capital’s wealthiest neighbourhood and its most comfortable as a result. If you’re looking to live in some Serbian splendour, Dedinje awaits.

Vračar

Vračar is Belgrade’s smallest neighbourhood, but it undoubtedly ranks high when it comes to facilities per square metre. A fine array of restaurants, cafes and bars can be found, along with low rent and plenty of attractions. Vračar’s proximity to the city centre (many consider it a part of that centre) adds to the pull.

The Church of Saint Sava photobombing the man himself

Zemun

It might not be entirely accurate to refer to Zemun as a ‘neighbourhood’, but the enthusiastically independent district demands to be referred to as a unique whole. Once an Austrian garrison town, Zemun offers the energetic atmosphere of the city proper with a fraction of the people at a fraction of the price. The Danube riverside also just so happens to be the perfect place to clear the mind, making space for a renewed mindset and all the rest.

New Belgrade

Much like Zemun, New Belgrade is very much an entity in itself within Belgrade. The old town is where people fall in love with the capital, but its biggest neighbourhood is where the everyday people live their lives. It is Belgrade’s modern centre, full of fantastic restaurants and a metronomic way of life that perfectly caters to the lives of young professionals.

A perfect place for getting some work done

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.