Must-see hotels in Serbia

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…

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

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…