Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina: A Short Travel Guide

The beautiful city of Mostar is located in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rich in history and stunning architecture, this is the most popular place to visit in the entire country. Beyond that, Mostar enjoys spectacular natural surroundings and year-round sunny weather. In this travel guide, we share our top things to do in Mostar as well as great places to stay, eat, and drink.

View of Mostar Bosnia & Herzegovina from main mosque — View of Mostar from main mosque

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Best Things To Do In Mostar

Explore The Old Town & Old Bridge (Go on a free walking tour!)
Find the crooked bridge
See the infamous Sniper Tower
Visit the Kravica Waterfall
Visit the Museum of War and Genocide Victims
Indulge in the Bosnian Cuisine (try ćevapi, sarma, dolma, or a Bosnian coffee)
Walk around historic Počitelj
Ascend Fortica Park
Get the best views of the Old Town (beach below bridge, Kujundžiluk, Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque)
Relax In Blagaj

Day Tour to Kravica, Blagaj & Počitelj

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best view of mostar from minaret — View from minaret of Koski Mehmed-Pasha Mosque

Places To Stay In Mostar

Apartman Mostar 2024 (where we stayed - $): small but clean and modern apartment in the heart of Mostar, nearby all attractions
Apartments Villa Mike ($$): beautiful apartment that features a spacious garden and terrace overlooking the mountains as well as an outdoor swimming pool, near the Old Town
Villa Cardak ($$): guesthouse with clean rooms very close to the Old Bridge

crooked bridge mostar bosnia and herzegovina — Crooked Bridge

Places To Eat And Drink In Mostar

Crveni Han: family-run restaurant with good food at a great price
Food House Mostar: cozy restaurant with great local food options
Mostar Gelato: great ice cream shop with lots of flavors
Restaurant Bella Vista: come for the best view (a bit pricier but good food)
The Spirit of Herzegovina: locally produced wines and souvenirs
Vrata Orijenta: traditional restaurant seving local dishes like dolma and sarma

local meal in mostar bosnia and herzegovina — Food House Mostar

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