Hecco Deluxe Hotel is at Ferhadija 2, at the point where the Ottoman old town meets the Austro-Hungarian centre, so the address is hard to beat. It is classed as an upscale four-star on Expedia, with a restaurant, a bar, a rooftop terrace, a concierge, a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. It suits travellers who want to walk out of the front door into everything, with a comfortable, well-kept room to return to.
Location and getting around: the Eternal Flame and the pedestrian Ferhadija Street are a minute's walk away, the Sarajevo Synagogue five minutes, the Latin Bridge about eight and the Baščaršija mosque about ten, so the entire old town is on your doorstep. This is the place to stay if you prefer to leave the car or taxi behind. The airport is about a 21-minute drive, and a round-trip shuttle is available for a per-person surcharge. There is no on-site parking, though a paid car park is reported about five minutes away.
Rooms and facilities: rooms have air conditioning, free WiFi, safes, desks and daily housekeeping, and the hotel has a rooftop terrace for a drink after sightseeing. The location means some street noise on busy evenings, so request a room on an upper floor or at the back if you are sensitive to sound. The amenity list does not mention breakfast, and guest reviews describe it as good or acceptable, so confirm whether it is included in your rate and, if not, treat the bakeries and cafes nearby as an alternative.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, solo travellers and anyone staying two or three nights who wants to maximise time on foot. It is a good mid-range choice compared with the large five-star hotels, and its smaller scale feels personal. Families can find it workable, but check room configurations when you book. Because the hotel is in the middle of the pedestrian zone, luggage logistics are simple but taxis may need to drop you at the edge of the car-free area. It is a convenient base for the walking tour, the siege tour and the Mostar day trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Room safes
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Good questions
Where is Hecco Deluxe Hotel?+
It is at Ferhadija 2 in Sarajevo's centre, about a minute from the Eternal Flame and a few minutes from the Latin Bridge.
Does the hotel have parking?+
No on-site parking is offered, according to the listing, though a paid car park is reportedly about five minutes away.
Is breakfast included?+
The listing's amenities do not confirm breakfast, so check your rate when you book.
