Hostel Miran Mostar

Hostel Miran Mostar is at Pere Lazetića 13, a modest guesthouse-style hostel that offers a queen double room, a twin room and beds in a shared dormitory. Expedia shows free WiFi, air conditioning, heating, laundry, communal kitchens, a garden and a library, and it lists free parking. The guest score is 9.4 out of 10 but based on only three reviews, so treat it as promising rather than proven.

Location and getting around: the Old Bridge is about a 15-minute walk, the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque about ten and the ruins of the Hotel Neretva about three, so you stay slightly outside the busiest tourist lanes and gain quieter evenings. The airport is a 15-minute drive. Many day-trip operators pick up from central addresses, so ask the hostel about meeting points for Blagaj and Kravice trips, and the staff can usually help with tour and ticket arrangements, which the listing mentions.

Rooms and facilities: choose between a private double with a queen bed, a twin room or a bed in the dormitory, with shared showers and communal kitchens that let you cook your own breakfast. There is a garden for evening relaxation, a small library, laundry and luggage storage, and free self parking and valet parking are listed. The listing does not mention breakfast, so plan on buying your own from a bakery. Rooms are small, so pack light.

Who it suits and what to know: budget travellers, backpackers and anyone passing through Mostar on the way between Sarajevo and the coast. It is a good value option if you care more about location and a friendly atmosphere than facilities. Because the property is small and reviews are limited, read recent reviews before booking and confirm details directly. Expect a simple, social stay rather than a hotel experience. The walk to the Old Bridge is easy, but the old town cobbles are rough, so wear sturdy shoes, and consider a taxi if you arrive late at night with heavy bags.