If you want to get the very most out of your time in Belgrade then you need to read our Belgrade Guide. Without a doubt, Belgrade is bouncing back from troubled times with enthusiasm and optimism. Every Belgradian is happy to see new faces and is always glad to welcome visitors to this Balkan gem! We have put together an in-depth guide for you which will help you discover all you need to know about where to find the bestBelgrade Hotels, which are the leading Belgrade Attractions, and tips from expert locals on which are the best Bars and clubs in the Serbian capital.
Belgrade, 'the white city', is the capital of Serbia and one of the largest cities in all of Europe. The Serbian capital famously lies on the banks of the river Danube, but it also has the river Sava for shaping its history and the geographical layout of the city.
War and conflict savaged the city in previous years but today Belgrade is a vibrant, peaceful place where the population are more interested in partying and having a good time.
With a population of almost 2 million, Belgrade is ranked as the 14th biggest city in all of Europe, with Bucharest the only city in the whole region with a comparable population. Larger than Barcelona, Munich, Prague and Stockholm, Belgrade can also claim to be one of the oldest cities on the continent, with historical records dating the city's founding to 300 years before Christ.
Sadly, more than 100 wars have been fought over Belgrade during its rich history and the city has been significantly damaged on more than 40 occasions.
Today, though, many Serbs see their future as an integral part of Europe and with a young, upwardly-mobile well-educated population the coming years for Belgrade seem certain to be as a regional powerhouse, transport hub and tourism hot spot.
We believe that Belgrade is set to become the hottest new tourist destination in Europe in the coming years - let us at Out There be your Belgrade guide and source of Belgrade Tourist Information as you set off on your Serbian voyage of discovery. Please take the time to explore this site where you will discover all the information you need about the Serbian language andmoney, the weather you can expect in Belgrade, as well as a Belgrade map, the low down on the top attractions and the very latest on where are the very latest Belgrade nightlife hotspots.
Probably the best place to begin reading our Belgrade Guide is with our Out Thereoverview of Belgrade. This will give you a few insights into the history of Belgrade and a vision of where this exciting city is heading in the future.
Our Belgrade Guide also includes vital information about the weather in Belgrade you can expect during your time here, the basic all-you-need-to-know about Serbian money, and a brief look at the Serbian language and its origins. Of course, we have also thrown in some useful Serbian phrases that you will be able to learn at home before you come to Belgrade - a sure fire guarantee for impressing locals and quickly making friends in Serbia!
We have also added a map of Belgrade, which will enable all future visitors to get a good sense and feel for the layout of the city and where your hotel and leading Belgrade attractions are located before you fly out to the city.
Once you've read all these pages all that is left is for you to do is to start planning which exciting tours & activities and insightful cultural activities you wish to experience, and to book your airport transfers to and from Belgrade Airport to your hotel.
We look forward to seeing you in hedonistic Belgrade very soon!
The range and quality of Hotels in Belgrade has vastly improved during the past decade. If you are searching for a hotel in Belgrade then you should have no problem finding one that suits your pocket, tastes or desired location.
Accommodation in Belgrade varies from the basic cheap-but-cheerful river boat hotel, boasting a superb location but rather basic on the amenities, to top of the range five star offerings, such as the luxurious Hyatt Regency, that attract top business people, touring pop stars and the local elite on a daily basis.
Some of the older 3-star Belgrade hotels have changed little since the time of Tito, but these are the places where you will truly experience the 'warts and all, keeping it real' vibe that so epitomises the Serbian capital.
As well as the Hyatt Regency, Belgrade's best hotels include the super plush Crystaland the classy Villa Jelena. Other top class Belgrade Hotels tend to be located a few kilometres outside the city centre, with the best of these including Zlatnik and the palatial sounding President.
Hoteli u Belgradu - as they are known in the Serbian language - used to have a rather poor reputation in the 1990s, but as Belgrade Tourism has begun to take off, and the city re-establishes itself as a regional cultural and business centre, competition in the hotel sector has greatly improved. There are, for example, at least 20 accommodation options that can be classed as upmarket Belgrade hotels. Amongst their number are several recognisable international hotel brands including the Holiday Inn Belgradeand two hotels belonging to Best Western, while others deserving mention includeMajestic, Europa and the centrally located Balkan Hotel.
Decent mid-range Belgrade hotels with good central locations include the Park Hoteland Kasina. Neither is exactly luxurious, but both are clean, close to all the main tourist sites and have a certain Serbian charm.
If budget hotels are your thing then consider overnighting in Belgrade at The Bristol,BG City Hotel, or the 80-year-old Prag.
We can also offer you hotels close to Belgrade Airport if you have flights to Belgrade arriving very late at night or departing at the crack of dawn. Remember, however, that we are here to ensure that you get the very best out of your time in Belgrade and also offer inbound and outbound airport transfers, should you wish to base yourself in and around the city centre for the entirity of your stay.
