About Niš
Niš is one of Serbia's major cities, home to around 250,000 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 Niš
1
Skull Tower
2
Rusalia Church
3
Holocaust memorial on Bubanj hill
Budget travel
Free things to do in Niš
Rusalia Church
Holocaust memorial on Bubanj hill
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 Skull Tower
- Visit Rusalia Church
- Visit Holocaust memorial on Bubanj hill
- Eat at Underground passage
Where to eat
Local favourites
Underground passage
Another trademark of Niš, virtually an entire street under the central city promenade. It throngs with small shops of all kinds. They can be
Etno Ćumurko
Ekspres Mali Vikend
Pasta Bar 2x2
Pekara TVRĐAVA
Pekara Mićko
Small bakery specialising in burek. One of the better burek shops in Niš. The burek is less greasy than in some other bakeries.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
The Ambassador Hotel
The tallest building on the central square, dominates the downtown area, and is one of the few options for visitors on a budget. The rooms a
Regent Club Hotel
Entrance is via Gorca shopping mall in the city's main promenade street
- $
Aleksandar Palace
A hotel on the hills overlooking the city from the southern side with a small pool.
New City Hotel and Restaurant
Accommodation, coffee bar and a restaurant with international cuisine, conference rooms with simultaneous translation. The hotel has 48 room
- $
My Place
In a quiet quarter in the downtown area, a couple of minutes from the central square on foot
Shopping
- Market
- Forum shopping mall
- Roda Centar
Nightlife
- Feedback
- Vavilon
- Simphony club
- Cubo klub
- Diamond
Museums & culture
- Rusalia Church
In pictures
Niš gallery
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