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Sarajevo is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include Yellow Fortress (Zuta Tabija), Bascarsija and Latin Bridge. Food lovers should not miss Kino Bosna and Cevabdzinica Zeljo. Below you will find 12 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Sarajevo at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: spring and autumn
Highlights: Yellow Fortress (Zuta Tabija) and Bascarsija
Where to stay: Old Town and Vratnik
Local picks: 12 hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

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Old Town

Pink Houdini Jazz Bar

★ 4.6

Various (Kovačići / Marijin Dvor)

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Old Town

Sarajevo Grand Walking Tour

★ 4.8

Sarajevo

Sarajevo Siege Tour with War Veteran

★ 4.9

Various

Sarajevo War and Siege Tour

A moving guided tour of the 1990s siege sites and their stories.

★ 4.7

Butmir

Tunnel of Hope

The wartime siege tunnel that kept Sarajevo alive, now a museum.

★ 4.7

Butmir

Tunnel of Hope War Museum

★ 4.8

Ilidza

Vrelo Bosne

A tranquil park around the springs of the river Bosna.

★ 4.6

Stari Grad

War Childhood Museum

Why it matters: an independent, non-profit museum founded by Jasminko Halilovic, who was four when the siege began – it started in 2010 as an online call for memories, drew over 1,000 responses, and opened on Logavina in 2017. It won the Council of Europe Museum Prize in 2018, and it is not government-funded. The collection is everyday objects donated by people who were children in the war – a diary, a pair of ballet shoes, a toy – each shown with the owner’s own words. Give it 90 minutes; it is small but you will read every card. Free entry the last Thursday of the month, 5-7pm.

Vratnik

Yellow Fortress

A hilltop bastion with the best sunset view over the city.

★ 4.6

Centar

Zlatna Ribica

★ 4.6

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Sarajevo travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Sarajevo?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Sarajevo at a relaxed pace.

Where is the best area to stay in Sarajevo?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit.

What are the best things to do in Sarajevo?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay. Or read our best things to do in Sarajevo guide.

What is the best time to visit Sarajevo?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Sarajevo is worth visiting year-round.