About Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, home to around 696,731 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 Sarajevo
1
Avaz Twist Tower
2
Sacred Heart Cathedral
3
Clock Tower
4
Skakavac Waterfall
5
Sarajevo Zoo
Budget travel
Free things to do in Sarajevo
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Skakavac Waterfall
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 Avaz Twist Tower
- Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Visit Clock Tower
- Eat at Buregdžinica Bosna
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Skakavac Waterfall
- Visit Sarajevo Zoo
- Eat at Fan Ferhatović
Where to eat
Local favourites
Buregdžinica Bosna
Pita & burek café, sandwiched between Mrkva and Bosnian House.
Fan Ferhatović
Pleasant ambience in the bazaar, good local food, friendly staff.
Ćevabdžinica Željo 3
Traditional Bosnian barbecue food. The atmosphere is great.
Sač
Authentic Bosnian cuisine with yummy burek and excellent pies.
Teraza
Pizzas and Bosnian sandwiches. Excellent location just heart of the city center with unique retro design makes you feel calm and relax. The
The Epicentrum
Excellent homemade food, paradise tomato soup.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Hayat
Motel Jasmin
Singles, doubles, triples with separate bathrooms and TV. Cleanliness very variable.
Pansion Sebilj
Most of the staff speak English fluently. An internet-cafe is downstairs in the same house, a restaurant in the atrium. The restaurants in t
Shopping
- Markale Market
- Pijaca "Ciglane"
- Gazi-Husrev Beg's Bezistan
- Isfahan Gallery
- Sahinpasic
- Baklava Shop Sarajevo
Nightlife
- Cafe Slastičarna "Palma"
- Ministry of Ćejf
- Miris Dunja
- Mrvica
- Mrvica Old Town
- Opera Bar/Café
Museums & culture
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
In pictures
Sarajevo gallery
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