Must-see hotels in Serbia

  • Hotel Panorama Lux

    Niš

    Set in a grand home on a hill overlooking Niš, five minutes from the town centre, this hotel is a friendly, intimate place; there are just six rooms and…

  • Hotel Stara Planina

    Serbia

    Completely at odds with the rustic appeal of Stara Planina, this massive four-star hotel with modern, spacious rooms ('superior' doubles are split-level)…

  • Hotel Zelengora

    Serbia

    One of Serbia's oldest hotels, Zelengora occupies a strategic corner in the town's pedestrian zone (it can get noisy at night). The 19th-century building…

  • Aurora Hostel

    Niš

    Set within a 19th-century former Turkish consulate, Aurora offers charm and comfort by the ladle-load. Though the building has been renovated, its wood…

  • Eter Hotel

    Niš

    The only way you could be more on top of the action in Niš is to pass out for the night in the bars on Kopitareva itself (not recommended!). This newer,…

  • Mountain Lodge Stražilovo

    Fruška Gora National Park

    Set in the woods on the northeastern edge of the national park (about 6km from Sremski Karlovci), this lodge is open year-round and has four- and six…

  • Premier Prezident

    Serbia

    Opulent and perhaps a tad overblown on the baroque theme, this five-star hotel is nevertheless a great choice if you're overnighting in Karlovci. Despite…

  • Camping Asin

    Serbia

    Located halfway between Golubac and Lepenski Vir, this is a convenient stop for those cycling EuroVelo 6. There are pitches for tents and caravans, two…

  • Vila Drina

    Tara National Park

    This cute hotel sits beside the tiny Vrelo River (365m long) and the mighty Drina; it's a good base for Tara activities or for simply escaping from the…

  • Downtown Hostel

    Novi Sad

    Super-friendly staff and an 'in the thick of it' location off Trg Slobode make this rambunctious, slightly ramshackle hostel a classic Novi Sad experience…

  • Hotel Sin-Kom

    Serbia

    If transport from Pirot is not an issue, Sin-Kom is a solid choice for visiting Stara Planina, with friendly staff and a convenient location around the…

  • Babin Zub Mountain Lodge

    Serbia

    With Babin Zub peak looming above it, this tidy and welcoming mountain lodge is the perfect base for those planning a hike to Midžor peak. The older…

  • Hotel Skala

    Belgrade

    This characterful 19-room mid-range hotel is homely, welcoming and comfortably equipped. The Zemun location means it's a longish bus or taxi ride from the…

  • Hotel Niški Cvet

    Niš

    Top views over the Nišava River and fortress from slick surrounds are the calling at this friendly and well-equipped modern midrange. Its 23 rooms share…

  • Pansion Mali Hotel

    Subotica

    A great choice for a no-fuss stay, this comfortable, modern guesthouse with friendly staff is located in a quiet street near the town centre. The rooms…

  • Hotel Galleria

    Subotica

    These four-star rooms resemble a 'gentleman's den', with warm mahogany-looking fittings and beds lined with bookshelves. The hotel also houses a gigantic…

  • Hotel Tadž

    Novi Pazar

    This relatively modern, upmarket hotel just minutes away from the town centre has friendly staff, reliable wi-fi and a high-quality restaurant that serves…

  • Hotel Zlatibor Mona

    Zlatibor

    This well-groomed hotel opposite the bus station does its best to keep you indoors with two pools, two saunas, two restaurants, a kids playground and a…

  • Feel Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Has a whopping list of Belgrade-wide apartments available for short- or long-term stays.

  • Skadarlija Sunrise hostel on Skadarlija quarter's main strip

    Skadarlija Sunrise

    Belgrade

    Somewhat surprisingly, this is one of the few hostels on Skadarlija's main strip. But that doesn't mean this jolly place rests on its laurels. It's as…

  • Arka Barka floating hostel on the Danube

    Arka Barka

    Belgrade

    Bobbing off Ušće Park, a mere stagger from the Danube barges, this 'floating house' offers ageing rooms, sex-separated dorms in 'wake-up!' colours, plus…

  • Hotel Omorika

    Tara National Park

    High up in the hills (1059m), this huge hotel sits right in the heart of the national park. Run by the Serbian army and with a fantastic Yugoslav-retro…

  • Lepenski Vir Hotel

    Serbia

    The interior has an eery 1960s Yugoslavia vibe and the wi-fi doesn't reach past the lobby, but this is your best bet as a base for exploring Đerdap…

  • Hotel Norcev

    Fruška Gora National Park

    Hidden away in the forest, this hotel has an enviable location and a long list of offerings, including an indoor pool, sauna, spa centre, nature walks and…

  • Forester's Hut

    Tara National Park

    Run by the national park offices, this place is less a hut than a quaint lodge. Accommodation is clean and comfortable, and there are self-catering…

  • Hostel Sova

    Novi Sad

    This cute spot is akin to a mini Novi Sad: attractive and given to laid-back socialising – and the odd rakija (fruit brandy) or two. It's perched above a…

  • Hotel Vrbak

    Novi Pazar

    The Vrbak, a motley mash-up of socialist-modernist and Oriental architectural styles, is an unmissable landmark in the centre of town. Though the lofty…

  • Hotel Vojvodina

    Novi Sad

    Reeking of communist-era retro, Novi Sad's oldest hotel (1854) isn't as slick as others, but its location overlooking the town square is unbeatable, as is…

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