Europe Hotel sits at Vladislava Skarića 5 in the old town and is one of the few places that combines a true historic-centre address with an indoor pool and spa. The Expedia listing counts about 160 rooms and describes an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, a full-service spa and gym, a restaurant, two bars, a rooftop terrace and a garden, so it works as a base whether you want to sightsee all day or rest in the afternoon.
Location and getting around: you step out into a pedestrian world. The Latin Bridge and the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque are about two minutes away on foot, the Baščaršija mosque is three minutes and the Sarajevo City Hall about seven. Most of the sights covered in this guide start within a short walk, and restaurants for cevapi, burek and coffee are on every corner. The airport is about a 27-minute drive, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a fee. Because the streets are pedestrian, arriving by car takes a little planning, but secured covered parking is on site for a daily charge.
Rooms and facilities: the hotel is large, so rooms vary in size and outlook, and it is worth asking for a quiet room away from the lively streets if you are a light sleeper. After a day on cobbles, the sauna, steam room and indoor pool are a real asset, and the rooftop terrace is a pleasant place for a drink at sunset. Breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant, though whether it is included depends on the rate you book. Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk help on early and late days.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, families and first-time visitors who want to be inside the old town without giving up modern comforts. It will be less intimate than a small guesthouse, and the old town is busy and sometimes noisy on summer weekend nights, so ask for a higher floor. It is also a good base for the siege history tour and the Mostar day trip, since many tours start or collect in the old town. Rates are generally in the upper-mid to upper range and move with the season.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa, sauna and steam room
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Restaurant and two bars
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Secured covered parking (paid)
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Europe Hotel in Sarajevo?+
It is at Vladislava Skarića 5 in the Old Town, about two minutes on foot from the Latin Bridge and the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, the listing describes an indoor pool plus a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Check the spa hours before you arrive.
Is parking available?+
Secured covered parking is on site for a daily charge according to the listing. Since the streets around are pedestrian, confirm access in advance.
