About Banja Luka
Banja Luka is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's major cities, home to around 221,106 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Banja Luka
1
Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
2
Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
3
Monastery of Gomionica
4
Mariastern Abbey
5
Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
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Market
Budget travel
Free things to do in Banja Luka
Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
- Visit Monastery of Gomionica
- Eat at Pite pod sačem
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mariastern Abbey
- Visit Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
- Visit Market
- Eat at Tihe noći
Where to eat
Local favourites
Pite pod sačem
Where the Albanian cooks prepare pita in the traditional way, under the Sač, a steel lid covered with burning cinders. They make real tradit
Tihe noći
Unique restaurant that offers cheap, delicious, homemade food. Large selection of local dishes, including fish. Seating is possible on the t
Cap Cap (Obilićevo / Mejdan)
Very tasty the cevapi. Burgers to die for. Good service and pleasant workers.
Ćevabdžinica Mrvica 1
Good kebabs and shish kebabs. Who wants to eat cevap, try this. Excellent grill master, delicious dishes and friendly relationship with gues
Restoran Obala
Jesenjinova 26 on the River Vrbas, good local food, very nice location.
MCB – The Master Craft Brewery
Mexican food.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Cezar Banja Luka
Mladena Stojanovića 123.
Hotel Palace
Hotel Bosna
Karađorđevića 97.
Hotel Atina
Hotel Grand
Subotička bb.
Shopping
- Agencija Neobas
Museums & culture
- Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
- Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
- Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
In pictures
Banja Luka gallery
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