Hotels in Mostar: prices, timing and areas
Mostar is a Herzegovinian town on the Neretva river, its hallmark the Old Bridge (Stari Most), a 16th-century Ottoman structure listed by UNESCO, from which divers leap into the river in summer. The historic old town with its cobbled Kujundžiluk bazaar is small and easy to walk, and from here it is close to Blagaj and the Kravice Falls. It is one of the hottest corners of Europe, yet very affordable, and guests usually stay two nights. This list has 1 006 properties, from a hostel to a hotel with a view of the bridge. Below is what really drives the price of a stay: the season, the standard of the property and the area.
When to book a stay in Mostar for less
The price is driven by the tourist season. It is dearest in full season, roughly from late spring into summer, peaking in June, when rates can climb to as much as double the quiet months. That is when crowds pour in to see the Old Bridge, even though the temperature tops thirty degrees in July and August. It is cheapest and quietest out of season, in autumn and winter, when tourist traffic eases. As Mostar is usually seen in two days, many travellers pair it with a longer Balkan route, and the stay here is short. For summer dates, book ahead, as the old-town properties fill the fastest.
What a stay costs by property type
Mostar is among the cheaper cities in this part of Europe, so even higher-class properties are affordable here. The cheapest sleep is in hostels and rented apartments; you pay the most for a hotel by the Old Bridge or a place with a spa. Below are indicative nightly rates. The local currency is the convertible mark, in practice roughly two marks to a euro, and it is worth carrying cash in town.
| Property type | Indicative price per night (from) |
|---|
| Hostel or bed in a dorm | from approx. EUR 40 |
| Apartment or rented room | from approx. EUR 50 |
| Three-star hotel | from approx. EUR 63 |
| Four-star hotel or one with a spa | from approx. EUR 95 |
| Upper-class hotel or one by the Old Bridge | from approx. EUR 150 |
Indicative rates for two people, outside the summer peak. In Mostar the gap between a quiet winter and the June season can be marked, so check the real price for your dates in the search above.
Where a stay is cheaper and where it costs more
The handiest and most atmospheric area is the old town around the Old Bridge, with the Kujundžiluk bazaar, restaurants and a view of the Neretva right at the door. Here the properties are the most sought-after and fill the fastest, and a hotel by the bridge itself, such as Kriva Ćuprija, costs the most. Slightly cheaper and quieter is away from the historic core, in the newer part of town, from where the bridge is still walkable, as Mostar is small and flat. The cheapest stays are in hostels and apartments away from the old town. Near the airport suits those who arrive or move on early in the morning.
Which stay in Mostar suits whom
- First time in town. The old town near the Old Bridge and the bazaar is the easiest base. From here you can walk to every sight and stay in the heart of the city in the evening.
- For couples. Boutique properties in traditional houses, such as Muslibegović House, and hotels with a view of the bridge. Close to Bosnian restaurants and an evening stroll by the river.
- For families. Apartments with a kitchenette and hotels with family rooms, handy for a trip to the Kravice Falls or Blagaj. Easy to mix sightseeing with a day by the water.
- On a budget. Hostels and rented rooms deeper in town, cheap and near the stops. Good for a short two-day stop on a Balkan route.
- With breakfast. Many hotels in the centre include breakfast in the rate. Handy before a full day out around the area.
- With a spa. Hotels with a pool and wellness area, such as Hotel Spa Olive, offer a rest after a hot day in town.
Example hotels in Mostar with prices
From a hostel to a hotel by the Old Bridge, a few Mostar names with a from price. Just a starting point, as rates can climb noticeably in the summer peak.
| Property | Category | Price per night (from) |
|---|
| Hostel Dino | Hostel, budget | from approx. EUR 40 |
| Pansion Villa Nur | Guesthouse, highly rated | from approx. EUR 58 |
| Hotel - Villa Lejla | Hotel in the old town | from approx. EUR 63 |
| City Hotel Mostar | Mid-range hotel | from approx. EUR 85 |
| Hotel Villa Milas | Three-star hotel | from approx. EUR 93 |
| Hotel Spa Olive | Hotel with a spa | from approx. EUR 95 |
| Hotel Mepas | Five-star hotel | from approx. EUR 152 |
| Hotel-Restaurant Kriva Ćuprija | Hotel by the Old Bridge | from approx. EUR 165 |
From prices for two people. In Mostar the same hotel can differ a lot between the season and the off-season, so check your exact dates in the search.
When Mostar costs more
Late spring and summer are the priciest, peaking in June, when the town sees a rush of visitors to the Old Bridge. Prices also climb around events: the summer Mostar Summer Festival with concerts and shows from June to September, and the July Old Bridge diving competition, which draws crowds to the Neretva. On these dates the old-town properties go up and fill the fastest. The quietest and cheapest time is autumn and winter, when tourist traffic eases and the town belongs to its residents.
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