Hotel Old Town Sarajevo

Hotel Old Town Sarajevo is a small mid-range hotel at Kundurdžiluk 5, in the middle of Baščaršija, the Ottoman-era bazaar district of Sarajevo, capital of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kundurdžiluk is the old shoemakers' and later coppersmiths' street, and today it is lined with craft shops, cafes and restaurants. The hotel is within a minute or two on foot of the Sebilj fountain, Gazi Husrev-beg's Mosque, the Brusa Bezistan and the Morica Han caravanserai, which makes it one of the most central locations available. Trams run along the Miljacka river a few minutes away, and the Latin Bridge and the Eternal Flame are within a ten-minute walk. The property is small and personal in scale, with a quiet, traditional atmosphere rather than a corporate feel. Rooms are doubles, twins and suites, and amenities include free Wi-Fi, breakfast and air conditioning, which is useful during the hot summer months. Breakfast is typically served on site, while lunches and dinners are easily found in the surrounding lanes, with Bosnian classics such as ćevapi, burek, pita, begova čorba and baklava on offer within a few steps. There is no pool, spa or fitness room, so the appeal lies in location and atmosphere. Service is friendly and informal, with staff able to advise on walking routes, day trips to Mostar or the Tunnel of Hope, and bookings for local guides. Low-season rates fall roughly between BAM 100 and 157 per night, rising to BAM 157 to 216 in high season. The setting is best for couples and independent travellers who prefer to step straight into the old town in the morning. Because Baščaršija is lively into the evening, some rooms can be noisy on weekends and in summer, and visitors who need quiet may ask for an upper-floor room or one facing away from the street. Luggage can be an issue on cobbled lanes, so travellers often arrive by taxi at the nearest vehicle access point.