Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $24-77 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Accommodation
$8-25 per night
Dorm beds in hostels, basic guesthouses, budget private rooms with shared bathrooms
Food & Dining
$8-20 per day
Local bakeries, traditional burek stands, market food, self-catering with groceries, basic local restaurants
Transportation
$3-12 per day
Public buses, walking, occasional shared taxis between cities
Activities
$5-20 per day
Free walking tours, hiking trails, basic museum entries, self-guided sightseeing
Currency: BAM (Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark) - approximately 1.8 BAM = 1 USD
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local bakeries and burek shops instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)
Use intercity buses rather than private transfers (usually 70-85% savings on long-distance travel)
Stay in apartments with kitchens for self-catering some meals (can reduce food costs by 40-60%)
Visit during shoulder seasons for accommodation discounts of 25-45%
Take advantage of free hiking trails and natural attractions instead of paid tours
Buy groceries at local markets rather than tourist areas (typically 40-60% less expensive)
Use public transportation within cities instead of taxis (generally 80-90% cheaper)
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Only eating in tourist-centered areas of Sarajevo and Bosnia (typically 100-200% markup over local establishments)
Relying exclusively on taxis for transportation (can cost 4-6x more than public buses)
Booking accommodation last-minute during peak summer months (often 50-100% higher rates)
Purchasing souvenirs in major tourist sites instead of local markets (usually 150-300% markup)