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Voykit pocket guide · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar
Мостар
Give Mostar 2 nights: one full day for Stari Most and the old town, one for Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravice. A rushed half-day misses Herzegovina.
Mostar is the hub of Herzegovina and the country's second stop after Sarajevo, 2.5 hours away by bus or train. The old town around Stari Most is small and walkable in a few hours, but the surrounding Neretva valley — Blagaj, Počitelj, Kravice falls — is what fills a second day. Most visitors come for one night and regret it; two nights is the honest minimum, three if you want a slow Herzegovina base.
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Local name
- Мостар
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (40°C heat, crowds), Dec–Feb (cold, many places shut)Jul–Aug (104°F heat, crowds), Dec–Feb (cold, many places shut)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BAM
- Money
- Currency is the convertible mark (BAM, KM). Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants; bakeries, markets, taxis and guesthouses often want cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget 60–90 KM excl. bed · Mid 100–160 KM excl. bed · High 200 KM+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BH Telecom, m:tel and HT Eronet sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks and shops; passport needed.
- Emergency
- Emergency (all services) 112 · Police 122 · Fire 123 · Ambulance 124
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10% for good service.; Taxi: Round up.; Guide: 10–20 KM per person for a day tour.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in cities; Sarajevo's public fountains (česma) are drinkable. Ask in rural areas.
- Toilets
- Cafés for customers; mosque ablution areas are not public toilets. Bring coins (0.50–1 KM) for bus station toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bosnian coffee in the old town | 2–4 KM |
| Ćevapi portion | 6–10 KM |
| Sit-down meal in a konoba | 15–30 KM |
| Draught beer | 3–5 KM |
| Taxi across town | 10–15 KM |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 15–30 KM |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OMO · Mostar International Airport
- 7.5 km south of the centre at Ortiješ; limited seasonal flights, check schedules before booking.4.7 mi south of the centre at Ortiješ; limited seasonal flights, check schedules before booking.
- SJJ · Sarajevo Airport
- About 2.5–3 h by bus or car via the Neretva valley.
- DBV · Dubrovnik Airport
- About 2.5–3 h by car; a common arrival point from Croatia.
Typical fares
- Bus Mostar → Sarajevo
- about 17–20 KM, 2.5 h (check)
- Train Mostar → Sarajevo
- about 16 KM, twice daily (check)
- Taxi old town → bus station
- 10–15 KM
Get around
The old town is pedestrian and walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. Taxis cover the west bank and stations cheaply; local buses run but are rarely needed by visitors. For Blagaj, Počitelj and Kravice you need a car, a tour, or a bus plus taxi combination.
See and do
Known for
- Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- UNESCO-listed old town
- Neretva river and divers
- Herzegovina day trips
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blagaj (Buna spring and tekke) | Car or taxi about 15 min; local bus also runs | About 30–40 min |
| Počitelj | Car or bus toward Čapljina, about 30 min | About 40 min |
| Kravice Waterfalls | Car about 45 min; tours run from Mostar | About 1 h |
| Međugorje | Bus or car about 40 min | About 50 min |
| Sarajevo | Bus or train, 2.5 h | About 3 h |
Sleep
- Old Town (Stari Grad), east bank
- Steps from Stari Most, Kujundžiluk bazaar and most sights; noisy in summer, book early.
- West bank / Bulevar area
- Modern Mostar, cheaper hotels, 10–15 min walk to the old town across the bridge.
- Near the bus and train station
- Practical for one-night stops and early departures; 15–20 min walk to Stari Most.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | ZdravoZDRAH-voh |
| Thank you | HvalaHVAH-lah |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta?KOH-lee-koh KOHSH-tah |
| The bill, please | Račun, molimRAH-choon MOH-leem |
| Can I pay by card? | Mogu li platiti karticom?MOH-goo lee PLAH-tee-tee KAR-tee-tsom |
| Where is the toilet? | Gdje je WC?gdyeh yeh veh-tseh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'dobar dan', 'merhaba' or 'selam' in Sarajevo; avoid: Assuming everyone is Muslim or everyone is Serb
- Coffee invitation: Accept and sit; it is hospitality; avoid: Rushing off after one sip
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring sweets or coffee; avoid: Refusing all food
- Mosques: Cover up, shoes off, quiet; avoid: Walking in front of people praying
- Politics: Ask about daily life and let people lead; avoid: Declaring who was right in the war
Scams and watch-outs
- Old-town restaurants and cafés near Stari Most charge tourist prices; walk 5 minutes inland for cheaper food.
- Summer heat is severe: 35–40°C in Jul–Aug, so sightsee before 11:00 and after 17:00.
- Some buildings outside the old town still show war damage; the former front line along Bulevar Revolucije is a sobering walk, not a sight to photograph casually.
- Do not attempt to jump from Stari Most; the Neretva runs at about 12°C year-round and the dive is for trained club members only.
- Card acceptance is patchy outside the old town; carry some KM in cash.
Mostar is generally safe for tourists; the real risks are summer heat, uneven old-town steps, and pickpockets in the crowded bazaar in peak season. Landmine warnings apply only to unmarked rural areas far from the city — stay on paths and roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mostar yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Stari Most (Old Bridge)
- UNESCO-listed old town
- Neretva river and divers
- Herzegovina day trips
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Mostar official site: www.mostar.ba/
- Wikivoyage: Mostar, revision 5296250 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296250
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
MostarМостар
Na ovu adresu, molim
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
Mostar has no embassies; the nearest are in Sarajevo. Consular help for most countries is handled from Sarajevo.
Carry some KM in cash; card acceptance is patchy outside the old town.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/mostar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.