Metropol Palace is Belgrade's big-scale luxury address, a 236-room property in the business district beside Tašmajdan Park. It is a different proposition from the intimate old-town hotels: a grand lobby with a fireplace, a long list of room categories from Premium and Deluxe rooms up through Junior, Executive, Family and Park Suites to the Presidential and Belgrade Suites, and a facilities list that covers nearly everything a long stay might need. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across nearly a thousand reviews, and staff and service score highest at 9.0. The wellness side is the draw. There is an indoor pool with loungers, a spa offering massage, body scrubs and reflexology, a steam room and a gym that runs fitness and yoga classes. Two restaurants, a coffee shop, a bar and a terrace cover food and drink, rooms have rainfall showers, bathrobes and coffee and tea makers, and 24-hour room service is available. The hotel also has an arcade and game room, which sets it apart for families.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 69, a broad avenue east of the centre. Tašmajdan Park is a two-minute walk, the Nikola Tesla Museum about three minutes, Slavija Square about ten and Knez Mihailova roughly eighteen, so you can walk into the old town but it is not on its doorstep. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are cheap and quick. Nikola Tesla Airport is about 22 minutes by car, and the hotel runs a paid shuttle on request.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, desks and bathrobes, and several categories are suited to families, including connecting rooms. The pool is open from early morning until late evening, and the business centre, banquet hall and an on-site convention centre make this a natural base for conferences. Breakfast buffet, valet parking and airport transfers cost extra, there is an electric car charging station, and pets are accepted for a fee.
Who it suits
Travellers who want a pool and spa after a day of sightseeing, families who need space and activities, and business visitors with a meeting at the neighbouring convention centre. It is less suited to those who want to step straight out onto Knez Mihailova at night, or who want a small boutique feel. Book a room on a higher floor for a quieter stay, and compare breakfast-included rates, since the buffet adds a noticeable amount if bought separately.
Around the hotel
Tašmajdan Park is a pleasant place for a morning jog or walk, and the Historical Museum of Serbia and the Jevremovac Botanical Garden are close enough for an easy afternoon. For dinner, look at the small restaurants and bars on the streets around the park, where prices are lower than in the hotel, and use the hotel's own restaurants for a quiet night in. Families should ask about the arcade and game room, and early risers will find the pool open from the morning.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa with massage and reflexology
- ✓Steam room
- ✓Gym with yoga classes
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Does Metropol Palace have a pool?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool with sun loungers, open from early morning until late evening, plus a spa, steam room and gym.
How far is Metropol Palace from the old town?+
Knez Mihailova is about eighteen minutes on foot, while Tašmajdan Park and the Nikola Tesla Museum are within a few minutes. A taxi to the old town is short and inexpensive.
Is breakfast included?+
The buffet breakfast is charged separately unless your rate includes it. Valet parking and airport shuttles are also paid extras.
