Mostar travel guide

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Herzegovina's Old Bridge city, where Hostel Backpackers' rooftop beers meet Hostel Savat's pub crawls and BBQ nights.

Mostar — TL;DR

Herzegovina's Old Bridge city, where Hostel Backpackers' rooftop beers meet Hostel Savat's pub crawls and BBQ nights.

April to June and September to October offer mild weather ideal for walking the Old Town and Old Bridge without peak summer crowds.
Old Bridge Mostar (Stari Most) and the Old Town anchor the compact centre, with most hostels within a 2-5 minute walk of both the bridge and the bus/train station.
Convertible Mark (KM)
Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. English is widely spoken by younger locals.
CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Mostar's hostel scene continues to cluster tightly around Old Bridge Mostar, with Hostel Backpackers' rooftop beer spot and Hostel Savat's pub crawls and BBQ nights defining the social backpacker circuit, while cheaper Bosnian-owned eateries just outside the Old Town offer a more affordable alternative to the tourist-priced riverside restaurants.

Old Bridge district Home to Hostel Backpackers, located 3 minutes' walk from Old Bridge Mostar, and Hostel Savat, two minutes from the Old Bridge.
Old Town Home to many of the best local restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, five minutes from Hostel Lovely Home and Hostel Miran.
Bus and train station district Home to Hostel Miran, just 2 minutes' walk from the bus and train station.

Getting around in Mostar? Old Bridge Mostar (Stari Most) and the Old Town anchor the compact centre, with most hostels within a 2-5 minute walk of both the bridge and the bus/train station.
When to go in Mostar? April to June and September to October offer mild weather ideal for walking the Old Town and Old Bridge without peak summer crowds.
What's changing now in Mostar? Mostar's hostel scene continues to cluster tightly around Old Bridge Mostar, with Hostel Backpackers' rooftop beer spot and Hostel Savat's pub crawls and BBQ nights defining the social backpacker circuit, while cheaper Bosnian-owned eaterie
Seek out Bosnian-owned eateries beyond the Old Town in Mostar? Smaller, Bosnian-owned eateries nearby that are less expensive than restaurants in the Old Town, favoured by budget-conscious travellers.
Base yourself in Old Bridge district in Mostar? Home to Hostel Backpackers, located 3 minutes' walk from Old Bridge Mostar, and Hostel Savat, two minutes from the Old Bridge. Known for iconic stari most bridge.