Old Town

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home to many of the best local restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, five minutes from Hostel Lovely Home and Hostel Miran.

Places in Old Town

Old Town traditional Bosnian restaurants Within a 5-minute walk, guests can find restaurants serving traditional Bosnian cuisine.
Smaller Bosnian-owned eateries Many smaller, Bosnian-owned eateries nearby that are less expensive than restaurants in the Old Town.
Old Town riverside dining Restaurants, shops, bars, cafes near the Old Bridge and Old Town.
Old Town bazaar cafes Cafes among the many local restaurants, shops, bars and cafes near the Old Bridge.
Mostar Old Town bazaar heritage The historic Old Town, home to many of the best local restaurants, bars, cafes and shops around the Old Bridge.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October offer mild weather ideal for walking the Old Town and Old Bridge without peak summer crowds.
Getting around: 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.
Currency: Convertible Mark (KM)
Language: Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. English is widely spoken by younger locals.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: 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.
Bus and train station district — Home to Hostel Miran, just 2 minutes' walk from the bus and train station.