Note on accommodation:
Participants are kindly asked to book their accommodation as early as possible. July is a busy period in Sarajevo, and hotels can fill up quickly.
There are many hotels and apartments available in the city centre and nearby neighborhoods. We recommend staying in the Old Town (Baščaršija) or the Marijin Dvor / city centre area, which are convenient for reaching the workshop venue and exploring the city.
Booking platforms such as Booking.com or Airbnb offer a wide range of options.
Flying to Sarajevo:
Sarajevo is served by Sarajevo International Airport, located about 12 km from the city centre. The trip to downtown Sarajevo typically takes around 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Taxi:
Taxis are available directly outside the arrivals terminal. Typical taxi tariffs in Sarajevo are:
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Start: 2.50 BAM (~1.25 EUR)
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Per kilometre: 1.50 BAM (~0.75 EUR)
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Luggage (per piece): 5.00 BAM (~2.5 EUR)
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Waiting (1 hour): 15.00 BAM (~7.5 EUR)
The total price for a ride to the city centre is usually around 20–30 BAM (~ 10–15 EUR), depending on the exact destination and traffic.
Airport Bus:
A shuttle bus connects the airport with the city centre (Baščaršija). The journey takes about 30 minutes, and tickets cost around 5 BAM (~2.5 EUR).
The current timetable (as of March 2026) is attached below.
Currency and Payments
The official currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM), often written as KM. The currency is fixed to the euro at approximately 1 EUR ≈ 1.95 BAM, which means prices are relatively easy to convert for visitors from the euro area.
Cash and Cards:
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Cash is still widely used, especially in small cafés, bakeries, taxis, and local shops.
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Credit and debit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are commonly accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets.
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American Express is accepted less frequently.
ATMs:
ATMs are widely available throughout Sarajevo and usually offer withdrawals directly in BAM. Most international cards work without problems.
Recommendations by locals
Restaurants:
Ćevapi: Petica Ferhatović, Željo, Kastel (ćevapi as prepared in Banja Luka)
Bosnian pies: Sač (https://maps.app.goo.gl/DcXk1WU7JbWWLaZU7); Buregdžinica MM https://maps.app.goo.gl/6bv2k1FwQcMWzoXQ9 (Caution: not MM2, near the Faculty of Science)
Traditional Bosnian food: Inat kuća
Roasted lamb: Sjaj
Pizzeria: Kod Mahira
Other: Nostra cucina (Italian), Avlija, Kibe
Restaurant with mountain view: Restoran Žuč
Sights:
Tabija (view of Sarajevo, near pizzeria Kod Mahira)
Vrelo Bosne (take the tram to Ilidža, then a 4 km walk through the park to the source of the river Bosna) then possibility of going to Stojčevac (https://maps.app.goo.gl/R1zmsR6DKxXGDhQDA)
Cable car to Mount Trebević: https://maps.app.goo.gl/82MrxQQcDN5eAXaD8
Possibility from there of hiking SPD Jure Franko
Vijećnica (town hall)
Gazi-Husrev beg Mosque
Pavillion-park At Mejdan
Buildings to pass by: Papagajka (architecture), Despića Kuća, Svrzo's House
Desert:
Slatko ćoše (traditional sweets)
Marshall's Gelato (cake, ice cream)
Coffee (traditional): Divan
Cafe: Kawa
Pubs:
Đulagin dvor
Taverna
Taylor's pub
Blind tiger
Museums:
National museum (it is right next to us)
War Childhood Museum
Olympic Museum (1984 nostalgia)
Film museum (filmski muzej Valter brani Sarajevo)
Art:
National Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Manifesto, Gallery of Contemporary Arts
Bosniak Institute (paintings)