Blagaj Tekke 12 kilometres from Mostar is a 16th-century Dervish monastery built into the sheer cliff face at the source of the Buna River — one of the fastest-flowing rivers in Europe — where the turquoise water emerges from a massive cave at the base of a 200-metre cliff. The combination of the riverside tekke architecture, the cliff face, and the crystal-clear spring source creates one of the most beautiful natural settings in the Balkans. Hotels in Mostar arrange day trips to Blagaj Tekke combined with visits to Pocitelj fortress and the Kravice Waterfalls.
Our Picks — Mostar
Old Town — Kujundžiluk
A lovingly run boutique guesthouse in the heart of the Kujundžiluk bazaar, Villa Anri has stone rooms with hand-carved details, a terrace with direct views of Stari Most, and a level of personal hospitality that makes guests feel like house guests rather than customers. It regularly tops traveler rankings as the best small hotel in the city.
Crooked Bridge Area
Named after the Crooked Bridge — Stari Most's smaller cousin just upstream — this historic guesthouse sits directly on the Radobolja River with terraces that seem to float on the water. The converted Ottoman mill buildings, the sound of the rushing river, and the fireplace-lit dining room create an atmosphere unlike anything else in Bosnia.
Old Town
A thoughtfully restored stone guesthouse steps from Stari Most, Pellegrino has rooms with original limestone walls, wooden-beamed ceilings, and views from the upper floors directly onto the bridge's arch. The owner's collection of Ottoman antiques fills every corner, and the roof terrace at sunset is one of the great Balkan experiences.
New Town
The most business-oriented hotel in Mostar, Hotel City offers modern, well-equipped rooms in the new part of the city, making it the top choice for conference delegates and travelers who need reliability over atmosphere. The rooftop pool and panoramic bar with views back toward the minaret-dotted skyline of the Old Town are genuine highlights.
Old Town
One of the best-preserved 18th-century Ottoman houses in the Balkans, now operating as an extraordinary heritage guesthouse. The ornate musandera wooden screens, the central courtyard with its carved fountain, and the antique-furnished rooms create a time-travel experience that no modern hotel could replicate. A genuinely singular place to sleep in Europe.
Old Town
An intimate family-run guesthouse that offers excellent value in a prime Old Town location, with simple but well-appointed rooms, a terrace with partial bridge views, and the warmth of Bosnian hospitality that makes every guest feel genuinely welcome. The traditional Bosnian breakfast is a fine introduction to the country's food culture.
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