Hotel Hills Congress & Termal Spa Resort is a large, resort-style hotel in Ilidža, the green western suburb of Sarajevo known for its thermal waters, parks and the Vrelo Bosne springs. It is built around wellness and meetings, with a spa and thermal pool area, several restaurants and bars, a fitness centre and extensive conference space. The setting is calmer than the old town, with wide pavements, trees and mountain views, and the hotel works best for travellers who want to relax between sightseeing outings, as well as for conference delegates and families who want space. It is also a convenient first or last night near the airport.
Location and getting around
Ilidža is about a twenty-minute drive from the old town, depending on traffic, and trams run regularly between Ilidža and the city centre, which makes it possible to stay here without a car. The airport is very close, roughly ten minutes by road, and the Vrelo Bosne park is a short drive or taxi ride away, which makes this the natural base if the springs and the Olympic mountain sites are high on your list. Expect to spend some time commuting if your focus is Baščaršija, so weigh that against the quieter setting and the extra comfort.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are spacious and modern, and the hotel has a thermal spa, a pool area, a fitness centre, restaurants and bars and large conference halls. Wellness treatments, massages and saunas are the main draw, and after a day on foot in the old town the thermal pool is a real treat.
Because the hotel hosts conferences, weekdays can be busy and breakfast rooms crowded at peak times, so go early. Parking is generally easier here than in the old town, which is a plus if you have a rental car, and the quieter surroundings make early nights and slow mornings easy.
Who it suits and what to know: couples who want a spa weekend, families who value space and a pool, travellers on an early flight and anyone planning day trips to Mostar or the mountains by car. It is less suitable if you want to step out into the bazaar at midnight. Check spa opening hours and any extra charges for treatments and thermal access when you book, and confirm whether breakfast and airport transfers are included in your rate.
Rates tend to rise during festivals and conference peaks, so book early, and consider combining a few nights here with a few nights in the old town to enjoy both sides of Sarajevo.
Why stay here
- ✓Thermal spa and pool area
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Conference facilities
- ✓Parking
- ✓Airport transfers on request
Good questions
How far is Hotel Hills from the old town?+
Ilidža is roughly twenty minutes by car from the old town, and trams run between Ilidža and the city centre.
Is it close to the airport?+
Yes, the airport is only a short drive away, about ten minutes by road, which makes it handy for early or late flights.
Does it have a spa?+
Yes, the hotel is built around a thermal spa and pool area. Check opening hours and any charges for treatments when you book.
