Where to Stay in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Budget to Luxury

July 4, 2026
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Mostar, with its famous Old Bridge and picturesque cobbled streets, is a must-visit for anyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina. By staying a night in this beautiful city, you get to experience a whole new side to it, away from the tourist madness of the day. Here are my favourite accommodations right in the Old City centre.

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Where to stay in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina for any traveller:

Mostar is a very walkable city, with even the train station just a 20-minute walk from the Old Bridge.

For tourist purposes, I’d recommend staying in the Old Town near the Old Bridge (Stari Most), as that is where Mostar’s beauty really shines.

Mostar is incredibly budget-friendly, with hostel rooms at around 20€ per night and hotels from 35€ upwards.

Affordable hostels in Mostar

Hostel David – super lovely, great location and help you organise tours.
Hostel Miran Mostar – central, lovely hosts and super affordable.
Hostel FM – cheap private rooms, central, lovely
Amrita Guesthouse – female dormitory room available, super lovely

Hotels at different price points in Mostar:

$ Guest House Vanja – big rooms, good location, affordable

$ Hotel Patria – budget-friendly, nice rooms, central

$$ Villa Sonata – kind staff, good location, great value

$$ Shangri La Mansion – stunning rooftop terrace, lovely rooms

$$$ Hotel-Restaurant Kriva Ćuprija – super gorgeous in a heritage building, right in the heart of Mostar

$$$ Hotel Sinan Han – super hospitable, panoramic views, really nice rooms

How many days do I need in Mostar?

While one day is enough to see the highlights of Mostar, there are a lot of daytrips you can take from the city that would make a 2-3 day stay worth it.

In addition, accommodation in Mostar is amazing value for money, plus you get to see the city outside of the masses of tourists that come throughout the day. If you explore before 10am and after 6pm, you’ll get such a different experience and a much better feel for the local culture, lifestyle and people.

Here are some of my highlight tours from Mostar:

Is Mostar safe for tourists and solo, female travellers?

Yes, I felt super safe when visiting Mostar. Bosnia in general felt very safe, including at night in the capital Sarajevo.

Everyone in Mostar was very respectful, there were always other tourists around and I felt very safe.

Can you use Euros in Mostar?

The official currency in Bosnia and hence Mostar is the Bosnian Convertible Mark (BAM). However, in most touristy places you can actually pay with Euros, especially in cash.

In Mostar, I found myself mostly paying with card in the local currency or cash in € for those places not accepting card. Just be aware that by paying in Euros, you are agreeing to the conversion rate of that place, so best to check before sitting down what that is.

Is there a dress code for Mostar?

Mostar, like much of Bosnia, has a complex history and is home to a mix of religions. Two major ones in the city are Muslim and Catholic. As a tourist, there is no real dress code (though I’d highly recommend shoes with a good sole as the bridge is slippery and cobblestones everywhere).

That being said, to enter any mosque you need to cover your shoulders and knees. I also always carried a light scarf that I could tie around my hair to be respectful.