Belgrade Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Belgrade Zoo featuring flowers and a house
Learn about the intriguing history surrounding this once war-torn city. Explore its fascinating monuments within the walls of the Belgrade Fortress.

As the capital city of Serbia, Belgrade is the country’s hub of commerce, culture and history. It is the site of one of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe, the Vinča of 5000 B.C. Since these ancient times, Belgrade has passed through many hands, including the Ottoman Empire and, more recently, Yugoslavia. Many of the historical attractions of the city are found within the walls of an immense fortress.

Visit the well-preserved sixth-century Belgrade Fortress near the city center. Enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline, an island and the convergence of two rivers. Stroll around the ancient walls and learn about their history containing the entire city. See a concert at the historic landmark. In recent years Simply Red, Amy Winehouse and Moby have performed.

Peruse more than 3,000 historical items at the Belgrade Military Museum inside Belgrade Fortress. Relics dating back to the Roman occupancy of the city include swords and shields. The Ružica Church, sitting within the walls, features paintings by a Russian artist. Admire the quaint moss-covered exterior.

Explore Kalemegdan Park, which surrounds the fortress. The large park is perched atop a cliff. Its name translates to “Fortress Plaza.” Amble among the trees and relax on the grass.

Examine some of the more than 400,000 works of art from Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Monet and others at the National Museum of Serbia. Visit the museum at night to see it covered in a majestic purple-and-white glow. See works from Hockney and Warhol at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

The rivers of the Danube and Sava converge at Belgrade. Parts of the city are hilly. Two mountain ranges sit just to the south. Temperatures fall below freezing in winter, with some snow flurries, while summer is often very hot. Serbian is the language of Belgrade as well as the neighboring countries of Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

After a day of sightseeing, make the most of Belgrade’s famous nightlife at one of the bars or discos.

Where to stay in Belgrade

Knez Mihailova Street which includes heritage architecture and a city

Stari Grad

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Unique features of Stari Grad include the live music and art galleries. Make a stop by National Museum or Republic Square while you're exploring the area.

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Novi Beograd

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Novi Beograd include the river views and spas. Make a stop by Kombank Arena or UŠĆE Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.

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Savski Venac

Savski Venac is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rajko Mitić Stadium and Belgrade Fair.

Savski Venac
Cathedral of Saint Sava which includes a church or cathedral, a fountain and heritage architecture

Vracar

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Vracar. You might want to make time for a stop at Saint Sava Cathedral or Nikola Tesla Museum.

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Skadarlija

Though Skadarlija may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Skadarska and National Museum.

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Zemun

Zemun is noteworthy for its river views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Danube River and Millenary Monument.

Zemun
Sky hotel
Sky hotel
4 out of 5
28 Lomina, Belgrade
The price is AU$193 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$193
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Belgrade. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
Recent stay
"Very convenient location. Very difficult to park/get out of the parking lot. The room is small, the bathroom great, and there is no place to put a laptop and work. There is a table and a chair squeezed between the bed and the table, but, unless one is below 1.60 meters it is impossible. The breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2024

Sky hotel
Metropol Palace Belgrade
Metropol Palace Belgrade
5 out of 5
Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 69, Belgrade
The price is AU$216 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$216
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Belgrade. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (593 reviews)
"it was very affordable"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2024

Metropol Palace Belgrade
Hotel Moskva
Hotel Moskva
4 out of 5
Terazije 20, Belgrade
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$249 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$249
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Belgrade. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Great stay
"Great stay, the hotel is in an amazing location in the centre of town and the staff were great, very quick check in and check out and they even put in an extra bed for 3 adults to share a room."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2024

Hotel Moskva
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Feel Belgrade Aparthotel
Feel Belgrade Aparthotel
4 out of 5
Lomina 44, Belgrade
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Belgrade. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Knez Mihailova Street ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"Feel Belgrade Aparthotel is a great place to stay. Nice and clean apartments with everything you need to feel comfortable. Modern looking, plenty of furniture to sit, lie down, lots of shelves to keep your stuff organized, full kitchen to cook whatever you want. A few balconies with beautiful city ..."

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2023

Feel Belgrade Aparthotel
#1 Luxury House with indoor Swimming Pool,  Gameroom, Movie Room, Spa, Zen Yard,
#1 Luxury House with indoor Swimming Pool, Gameroom, Movie Room, Spa, Zen Yard,
BG
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Belgrade. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Knez Mihailova Street and Aleksandar Nikolic ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful Villa in a great location!
"Ivan has a beautifull home which feels comfortable in every way. I felt very much at home and we definitely enjoyed the pool on the property. Ivan was awesome in every aspect . He made sure that nobady took advantage of us and with him we felt extremely safe in Belgrade. Wonderful experience and ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2017

#1 Luxury House with indoor Swimming Pool, Gameroom, Movie Room, Spa, Zen Yard,
Belgrade Waterfront Tower View
Belgrade Waterfront Tower View
3 out of 5
Bulevar Vudroa Vilsona, 4a, Belgrade, Serbia
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Belgrade. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a kitchen. Popular attractions Manak's House (Manakova kuca) and Belgrade Waterfront ...
Belgrade Waterfront Tower View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Belgrade

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020

Busy city, but loved the overall trip. Found staff around most places to not be the happiest and most helpful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
28 Aug 2019

A great first-time trip to a nice city (and country). There is plenty to keep one busy and we wish we had of had more time to see more.

4/5 - Good

George
22 Aug 2019

Very fashionable cosmopolitan city

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
11 Aug 2019

We enjoyed our visit to Belgrade.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
19 Jul 2019

Belgrade is a beautiful cosmopolitan city rich in culture. This would have to be one of my favorite cities in the world.

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