Where to Stay in Mostar: Best Areas
Verified · July 4, 2026Where to stay in Mostar by area: the atmospheric east-bank Old Town, quieter Donja Mahala, the modern west bank, the station area and Blagaj for drivers.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cities each tell their own story: lively, layered Sarajevo where East meets West, the Ottoman riverside town of Mostar, sunny Trebinje in the south, and the waterfall town of Jajce. This section has city guides: what to see, where to eat honestly, how to get there, and where to stay.
Cities are a handy starting point for planning: routes branch out from them, attractions are nearby, and this is where you book accommodation, pick up a car, and sort out connectivity. That’s why in the city guides we link to related sections - food, routes, and rental - to put your whole trip in one place.
Where to stay in Mostar by area: the atmospheric east-bank Old Town, quieter Donja Mahala, the modern west bank, the station area and Blagaj for drivers.
Where to stay in Sarajevo by area: atmospheric Baščaršija, central Ferhadija, modern Marijin Dvor and the green spa suburb of Ilidža, and who each suits.
Jajce, central Bosnia: the waterfall in the town centre, the medieval fortress and last royal capital, the catacombs, Mithras temple and Pliva watermills.
What to do in Mostar: the Old Bridge and its divers, the bazaar, Blagaj and Kravice day trips, where to eat and stay, and how to get there.
What to do in Sarajevo: Baščaršija, the mosque, the assassination corner, the Tunnel of Hope, Mount Trebević, where to eat and stay, and how long you need.
Trebinje, sunny southern Herzegovina: the Ottoman old town, Arslanagić bridge, hilltop Gračanica, wine at Tvrdoš, and a 30 km hop from Dubrovnik.
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