City in Herzegovina-Neretva, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar
A small, photogenic Neretva town built around the Old Bridge, with Ottoman lanes and day trips to waterfalls. Hot summers, crowds of day-trippers and a split post-war history are the trade-offs.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$920–1,320Comfortable, one person · KM1,600–2,300Details
- Value for money82/100Better value than 81% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 34°CDetails
- Air quality13 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · ModerateDetails
- Internet37 MbpsFixed broadband, Bosnia and Herzegovina medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe; locals drink it.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$23–52Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundWalkingVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards accepted in most restaurants and hotels; cash for small cafés, markets, taxis and some guesthouses.Details
Where to stay in Mostar
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Old Town (Stari Grad) | Short stays: bridge, bazaar lanes, atmospheric guesthouses |
| Rondo–Bulevar | Long stays: supermarkets, cafés, apartments, local pace |
| Zalik | Quieter residential area near the east-bank old town |
Apps that work in Mostar
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Korpa | Local restaurants delivered in the centre |
| Glovo | Takeaway in the main town area |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Viber, WhatsApp
- Taxis: No ride-hailing app to rely on. Use metered taxis or ask your guesthouse to call one.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards accepted in most restaurants and hotels; cash for small cafés, markets, taxis and some guesthouses.
- Currency: Marka (BAM). US$1 ≈ KM1.74 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Plenty of ATMs in towns; some banks charge foreign cards a fee. Use bank ATMs and decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: Round up in cafés and taxis; about 10% in sit-down restaurants for good service.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work on contactless terminals in cities; carry cash for markets, bakeries and villages.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Outside Schengen: Bosnia's own 90-days-in-180 rule applies. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit.
- Register with police or the Service for Foreigners' Affairs within 2–3 days of arrival; hotels and most hostels do it for you.
- EHIC and UK GHIC aren't valid here, so arrive with travel insurance.
Emergency numbers
Police 122 · Ambulance 124 · Fire 123
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Bring your passport. BH Telecom is strongest in Sarajevo, m:tel in Republika Srpska, HT Eronet in Herzegovina. Data is cheap; EU SIMs pay roaming. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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