Sarajevo on a backpacker budget
Sarajevo costs a backpacker about €30 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Baščaršija, tunnel museum, siege history walks.
Eating
Ćevapi €4.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Ferijalac | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Hostel Balkan Han | hostel | 0.8 km |
| Đulić Jasmina i Amira | guest house | 0.1 km |
| Hotel Union | hotel | 0.5 km |
| Swissôtel SCC | hotel | 0.6 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Pijaca Grbavica | market | 1.6 km |
| Halikarnas | turkish | 0.2 km |
| Dervoz Buregdžinica | regional | 0.3 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Opća bolnica Prim. dr. Abdulah Nakaš | emergency | 0.3 km |
Routes through Sarajevo
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Sarajevo cost per day?
Budget about €30 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €13, a twin room about €35, and a small guesthouse room about €47. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Sarajevo?
Baščaršija, tunnel museum, siege history walks.
Where do you eat cheaply in Sarajevo?
Ćevapi €4.
Build a route that runs through Sarajevo, costed end to end.
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