Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: €25-55 ($27-59) per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Accommodation
€12-25 ($13-27) per night
Dorm beds in hostels around Baščaršija and Ferhadija Street, basic private rooms in guesthouses
Browse budget/backpacker accommodation →Food & Dining
€8-15 ($8.50-16) per day
Ćevapi from street stalls, burek from pekara bakeries, supermarket groceries
Transportation
€1.60-4 ($1.70-4.30) per day
Sarajevo tram system, local buses, occasional tramvaj rides
Activities
€2-8 ($2.15-8.50) per day
Free walking tours, mosques and churches, hiking trails on Trebević mountain
Currency: € Euro or KM (Bosnian Convertible Marka)
Money-Saving Tips
Eat lunch at pekara bakeries instead of restaurants - typically 60-70% cheaper
Use Sarajevo tram system instead of taxis - saves roughly 80% on transport
Stay slightly outside Old Town for 30-50% cheaper accommodation
Shop at outdoor markets like Markale for groceries - 40% less than convenience stores
Visit museums on first Sunday of month when many offer free entry
Book accommodation 2+ months ahead during summer for 25-40% discounts
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Eating only on Ferhadija tourist street - typically 100-150% markup from local areas
Taking airport taxis instead of airport bus - costs 3-4 times more
Booking tours through hotel concierges - usually 50-80% more expensive than direct booking