City in Vojvodina, Serbia
Novi Sad
Relaxed Danube city of cafés, baroque streets and the Petrovaradin Fortress, an easy 80 minutes from Belgrade by train. Suits calm long stays; nightlife is small outside festival weeks.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,250–1,820Comfortable, one person · din130,000–190,000Details
- Value for money68/100Better value than 67% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, SepWarmest: Aug, 31°CDetails
- Internet110 MbpsFixed broadband, Serbia medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilWater is treated but some parts of Vojvodina have high mineral content; many locals buy bottled.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$34–77Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundCarGoVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards accepted nearly everywhere; keep small dinar notes for markets, kiosks and some taxis.Details
Where to stay in Novi Sad
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Stari Grad (Old Town) | Walkable core with cafés, galleries and the main square |
| Liman | Residential, near the Danube beach and park |
| Podbara–Petrovaradin | Quiet, character stays under the fortress |
Apps that work in Novi Sad
Ride-hailing
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| CarGo | Local app operating in the city |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Viber, WhatsApp
- Taxis: Taxis are cheap but check the meter; ordering by phone or app avoids tourist pricing, especially from the station.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Serbia.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards accepted nearly everywhere; keep small dinar notes for markets, kiosks and some taxis.
- Currency: Dinar (RSD). US$1 ≈ din104.21 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Many ATMs charge foreign cards a fee; decline conversion. Euros swapped at a menjačnica often work out cheaper.
- Tipping: Round up in cafés and taxis; about 10% in restaurants for good service.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work on contactless terminals; local IPS QR payments need a Serbian bank account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Outside Schengen: 90 days in any 180 under Serbia's own count. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry.
- Register with police within 24 hours; hotels do it and give you a white card. Keep it until you leave.
- If you entered Kosovo from another country, don't exit into Serbia; you'll likely be refused. Route via North Macedonia or Montenegro.
Emergency numbers
Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs from operator shops, kiosks and the airport; large data packs are cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't. eSIMs work for visitors.
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