Hotel Almira

Hotel Almira is a mid-range hotel at Radnička bb in Mostar, a city in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina famed for the Stari Most bridge over the Neretva river. The hotel is about ten minutes on foot from Stari Most and the Old Town, whose cobbled lanes, Ottoman-era mosques and stone houses form a UNESCO World Heritage site. The location is in the central part of the city, outside the immediate tourist crush, and the walk to the bridge passes local streets, shops and cafes. The Mostar bus and railway stations are within reach by taxi, and the hotel is a practical stop for travellers on day-trip routes to Blagaj, Počitelj, the Kravice waterfalls and Međugorje. The building is modern rather than historic, and the atmosphere is that of a straightforward city hotel. Rooms are doubles, twins and suites, and amenities include free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking and air conditioning. Air conditioning is a real benefit in Mostar, where summer temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celsius, among the hottest in the country. Breakfast is served on site, and lunch and dinner are easy to find in the Old Town, where restaurants serve grilled meats, trout, Herzegovinian dishes such as japrak, sogan-dolma and local Žilavka white wine. There is no spa, pool or fitness room listed. Service is practical and friendly, with staff able to help with parking, taxi bookings and day-trip suggestions. Low-season prices are around BAM 95 to 150 per night, and high-season prices around BAM 150 to 207. The hotel suits couples, families and drivers who want parking and a short walk to the Old Town rather than a position inside the tourist area. Visitors should expect the walk back from the Old Town in the heat to be hot in July and August, so early morning and evening sightseeing are more comfortable.