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Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo travel guide
30 things to do in Sarajevo, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Sarajevo
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque — Mosque in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Latin Bridge — Ottoman stone-arch bridge over Miljacka in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Cathedral of Jesus' Heart — cathedral in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 35 min)
- National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina — national museum in Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Emperor's Mosque — mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo — Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 35 min)
- War Childhood Museum — museum in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Sarajevo City Hall — city hall in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Sarajevo Synagogue — architectural structure (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ali Pasha's Mosque — mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sarajevo National Theatre — theatre in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Ferhadija Mosque — mosque in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 30 min)
- King Fahd Mosque — mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sebilj — particular drinking water fountain style in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Čobanija Mosque — mosque in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church — church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina — museum in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Istiqlal Mosque (Sarajevo) — mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Despić House — historic home and museum in Sarajevo, Bosnia (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Eternal Flame Memorial — Memorial in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Museum of Sarajevo 1878–1918 — Museum in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Saint Joseph's Church — church in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Old Synagogue in Sarajevo — synagogue and museum in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, Sarajevo — Franciscan church in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Bijela Tabija — fortress in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Vraca Memorial Park — park dedicated to the World War II victims in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Church of the Holy Transfiguration — church building in Novo Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Svrzo's House — old house in Sarajevo (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Hadžijska Mosque — Mosque in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Baitus Salam, Sarajevo — mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
1-day Sarajevo walking itinerary
Starting point: Baščaršija. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 7.2 km · 9,710 steps · 1 h 36 min on the way): Sarajevo City Hall → Emperor's Mosque → Latin Bridge → Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Sarajevo → National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina → Cathedral of Jesus' Heart → War Childhood Museum → Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Sarajevo
- Morića Han — 16th-century Ottoman caravanserai in Baščaršija with a courtyard and wooden galleries. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Kazandžiluk Street — Historic craft lane where coppersmiths hammer out coffee sets and trays. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Brusa Bezistan — Former silk market hall, now the city-history branch of the Museum of Sarajevo. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sarajevo War Tunnel — Preserved section and museum of the tunnel that linked the besieged city to the outside world. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Gallery 11/07/95 — Moving memorial gallery on the Srebrenica genocide through photos and testimony. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Trebević Cable Car — Cable car from the city up Mount Trebević, near the ruins of the Olympic bobsleigh track. (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Avaz Twist Tower — Panoramic view over the Sarajevo valley from the city's tallest building. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Velika Aleja — Long avenue shaded by old plane and chestnut trees, from Ilidža to the Vrelo Bosne spring. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Taşlıhan — Open-air remains of a 16th-century stone caravanserai in Baščaršija. (visit ≈ 15 min)
Where to stay in Sarajevo
- Baščaršija: The heart of the Ottoman bazaar; mosques, coffee and ćevapi on every corner.
- Ferhadija / Centre: Pedestrian street where Ottoman and Austrian architecture meet.
- Bistrik: A quiet hillside across the river, walking distance to the old town.
- Marijin Dvor: A more modern area on the tram line.
Getting from the airport to Sarajevo
- Sarajevo (SJJ): Airport bus or taxi ≈ 25 min
Getting around
The old town and centre are walkable; the tram runs east-west along the river.
Classic places to eat
- Ćevabdžinica Željo: One of the best-known spots for Sarajevo ćevapi.
- Ćevabdžinica Hodžić: A long-standing family place serving ćevapi with kajmak.
- Buregdžinica Sač: Burek baked under a sač lid; it sells out quickly.
- Inat Kuća: Bosnian dishes in a historic house with a curious story.
- Čajdžinica Džirlo: A tiny tea house in the bazaar; many herbal teas.
- Baklava Ducan: Many kinds of baklava and Bosnian sweets.
Romantic views
- Yellow Fortress (Sunset): The valley city and its minarets turn golden at sunset.
- Latin Bridge (Evening): The old stone bridge over the Miljacka.
- Baščaršija (Evening): An evening walk among coppersmiths and coffee scents.
- Vrelo Bosne (Early morning): A green park with little bridges at the source of the Bosna River.
Football stadiums in Sarajevo
- Asim Ferhatović Hase Stadium: Home of FK Sarajevo
- Stadion Grbavica: Home of FK Željezničar Sarajevo
- Otoka Stadium: Home of FK Olimpik
Day trips
- stechak — 26 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Sarajevo
- Fine: Photographing military sites is prohibited.
- Fine: On Sarajevo's trams validate your ticket on boarding; inspectors fine.
- Warning: Stay on marked paths in rural and mountain areas: wartime landmines remain. Avoid abandoned buildings.
- Warning: Jumping off Mostar's bridge should only be done through the divers' club.
- Warning: Foreigners must be registered with police where they stay; hotels do it, check if in private lodging.
- Warning: Carry your passport.
- Emergency: 112 (police 122, ambulance 124, fire 123)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap and fountain water in Sarajevo is drinkable.
- Tipping: Rounding up by about 10% is usual.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wikivoyage — Bosnia and Herzegovina, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Sarajevo travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Sarajevo?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (stechak).
- What are the top things to do in Sarajevo?
- Highlights: Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, Latin Bridge, Cathedral of Jesus' Heart, National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Emperor's Mosque. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Sarajevo?
- Baščaršija: The heart of the Ottoman bazaar; mosques, coffee and ćevapi on every corner. Other options: Ferhadija / Centre, Bistrik and Marijin Dvor.
- How do you get from the airport to Sarajevo city centre?
- Sarajevo (SJJ): Airport bus or taxi ≈ 25 min
- How do you get around Sarajevo?
- The old town and centre are walkable; the tram runs east-west along the river.
- What is the emergency number in Sarajevo?
- Emergency: 112 (police 122, ambulance 124, fire 123).
- Do you tip in Sarajevo?
- Rounding up by about 10% is usual.
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