Where to stay: Ilidža or the old city?
Choose around your daily plans: old-city walks, work, study or more time in an apartment.
Stay in Baščaršija if you want to step out into the old town and are travelling light for a night or two. Stay in Ilidža if you want an apartment with a kitchen, free parking and green space, about 6 minutes from the airport, and are happy to take tram line 3 into the old town.
From River Walk in Ilidža
Baščaršija12 km
TramLine 3 to BaščaršijaIlidža tram stopThe last stop of tram line 3, which runs between Ilidža and Baščaršija in Sarajevo’s old town.600 m · about 7 min on foot, about 7 min on foot from River Walk
Car or taxiabout 17 min
The Ilidža tram terminal is about 7 minutes (600 m) away on foot via Trg Sabita Hadžića. Line 3 goes towards BaščaršijaSarajevo’s Ottoman-era bazaar and old town, with craft shops, cafés and restaurants around the Sebilj fountain. Tram line 3 from Ilidža runs here.12 km · tram line 3 · about 17 min by car. Check current service and your return before travelling.
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Baščaršija and the old city
Choose Baščaršija if you want to step out into the old streets and visit several sights on foot. Most lanes around the bazaar are for pedestrians and street parking in the centre is paid by zone, so check the exact address, stairs, noise and parking before booking.
Ilidža and River Walk
River Walk is an apartment base in Ilidža, about 12 km west of the old town. Apartments run from 48 m² to 137 m², for up to 7 guests, each with a kitchen and a washing machine. Parking is free, restaurants and a small market are on the ground floor, and Vrelo BosneThe springs where the Bosna River begins. Paths and small bridges cross the channels under the trees, with benches and a children’s playground.3.8 km · about 51 min on foot · about 9 min by car is about 3.8 km away on foot.
Getting into Sarajevo
River Walk is at Butmirska cesta 16A and 16B. The Ilidža tram terminal is about 7 minutes away on foot; line 3 runs to Baščaršija, and a single ticket costs 2.20 KM. By taxi the old town is about 17 minutes away outside rush hour. Check current service and your return journey with GRAS.
Before you book
For work or study, check the journey to your destination. Before booking, confirm the total stay price, arrival arrangements, parking and cancellation terms. Ask about step-free access if you need it.
Questions
Which area of Sarajevo is best for a first visit?
Baščaršija for a short stay spent mostly on foot in the old town; Ilidža for families, groups, drivers and longer stays who want space and are happy to ride the tram in.
Where should I stay in Sarajevo with a car?
In Ilidža. Parking at River Walk is free, with an underground garage, while street parking in the centre is paid by zone.
How long does it take to get from Ilidža to the old town?
About 17 minutes by taxi outside rush hour. Tram line 3 runs the whole way from Ilidža to Baščaršija.
Is Ilidža close to the airport?
Yes. River Walk is about 3.5 km from the terminal, about 6 minutes by car.
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