Belgrade Travel Forum

I was reading horror stories on the "bootsnall" site about the train from Sofia to Belgrade of drunks, thugs,con men, and hassles. a nightmare journey is this true? also they mention the prices advertised for Hostels were for locals only and foreighners must pay 5 times the posted price.

Hi,

I've got fed up with the scare-mongering on Eurovision fan forums and thought I'd come and ask here in the hope that any Serbians can provide me with a bit of clarity!

There are rumours circulating that there are Neo-nazi groups who are going to try to cause problems in Belgrade during the Eurovision week, some rumours even going as far as echoing death-threats. I'm also aware of the guarantee of safety that the Serbian President has issued.

I believe that most of these rumours have been started by groups in Serbia that have something to gain from the fear that some people have due to the rumours. However, what is the feeling like in Serbia itself? Have these threats actually been made and what is the feeling of Serbian's towards this?

I'm really looking forward to visiting Belgrade in just under three weeks and will be wary of my safety as with all foreign cities I visit, but it would just be nice to have a local view on the subject.

I just wish people would give Belgrade and Serbia a fair chance to impress Europe, without putting hurdles in your way all the time!

Also, I am due to stay in Hotel Slavija A, which I am led to believe has recently been renovated. Can anyone tell me what this hotel is like now and if the renovations have made much of a difference.

Thanks in advance for any replies you can give,

Colin

hello,
me and my two friends are planning to visit Belgrade on Eurosong weekend, althoug we don't have ticket for the show, we want to experience the thrill of the event...
We are now looking for best ways of accommodation, hostels and private accommodation. Can you recommend anything up to 20 euros per night? Generally, what about hostels in Belgrade, any recommendations?
Other thing is that we want to plan our staying from friday afternoon to sunday afternoon, so tell us what to do, where to go friday night to have the most fun possible??
Thank u, I will be waiting for your tips:)

Does anyone have any experience of this company? Are they reliable?

I ask because I will be in Belgrade next month on a Friday for a meeting, but my flight home is from Budapest the next morning (10 am). I have found an overnight bus that is due to arrive in Budapest at 5am - do you think I will be safe getting this bus, or is there a chance of long delays/cancellations etc?

I know that there are airport shuttle buses from Belgrade to Budapest, however I have a friend in Budapest and if I get the regular Orangeways service we were planning to meet for breakfast in the city before she would take me to the airport for my departure.

Does anyone know this Slavija Hotel . It fits better in our budget . Can you tell us if it is in a good location ?
Thanks

Hi
Just wondering if anyone has stayed in the Hotel Mosow. Its a little more than we want to pay but it seems to be well located.
Thanks for your help!

My wife is working in Slovenia and I'm planning to visit in late April.We always wanted to visit Belgrade,but as Americans we are concerned that this may not be an appropriate time,given the situation in Kosovo.I would appreciate any Belgrade VT advice about our going to Belgrade at this time.

Please recommend some local Website(s) that list prices for renting long term Room, flat in Serbia.

Further to recent queries about this train has anyone used the overnight sleeper service and if so what were their impressions?

I'm off to Belgrade with my wife and daughter in 3 weeks. We have booked an apartment right in the centre (Obilicev Venac) and are going for 4 nights.

Things are a bit tense over there (which is understandable after the various western countries have gone against international law to chop Serbia up) so does anyone have any advice for Brits over there? Can we expect any hassle?

Also, where are good places to go and to eat with a baby?

I want to go and see the Red Star and Partizan stadiums (not when a match is on!) and Tito's mausoleum. Is this wise and what is the best way to get there from the centre?

Thanks in advance.

i planned to fly to belgrade in 2 weeks for a few days to meet my serbian friends and to learn more of the serbian language. i definitely want to do this trip but i'm a little bit afraid of getting in danger because of my nationality (germany already accepted kosovo as a state). what do you think, especially the locals, if i'm not politically involved in anything concerning the status of kosovo, will i have a great time in belgrade as i used to have it last year or could it be dangerous if some people realize that i'm german? i'm only asking because of violent demonstrations that happened some days ago. i really can't believe that i will get in danger cause i remember the serbs as very friendly and open people. well, it would be great to hear what you think about my worries!

hvala lijepa!

I'm planning to visit Belgrade on 31 Dec 08 by bus. I would like to comfortable night buses with AC are available. From where and how I can take the bus? I also want to know about the duration, cost and safety. I do not speak the local language. Will it be difficult to communicate in English?

Thank you.

anil

I've been trying to find out about getting from Belgrade to Pecs, Hungary. It's not far on the map, but so far all my research has told me that I'll have to go all the way to Budapest, and then backtrack to Pecs. Does anyone know of a bus that might make a more direct journey?

Maybe it's wishful thinking, but I have a friend that lives in Pecs...and I'd love to stop in and see her as part of my journey.

Matt

I plan on visiting both Belgrade and Sarajevo next year and was wondering if there is a regular train between the two cities?

Hello folks,
I'm heading to Belgrade this month, for the first time.
What is the best train/ bus from Belgrade to Skopje, and where in Belgrade are the stations??

Thanx in advance,
Avi

Hi! I am now planning to visit to Beograde on January.
I always look for some good art bookstore to buy art photograph books of the local artist on my travel.
So, I am looking forward to visit it at Beograde too!
If you know some good one, please tell me the adress of it!

I am planning to travel by train from Belgrade to Podgorica on the 4th November. The train leaves belgrade at 1010 and arrives at Podgorica at 1740.
I understand the scenery is very beautiful on this journey, however, I am worried because of the lack of daylight we will miss much of it.
Is this the case and would I be better off catching an overnight train?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Planning on coming to Belgrade for 4 days in December 11-14th had some questions… If you could help! Lol

1) Taking train on the 11th from Budapest – How hard is it to get a round trip ticket in Budapest – Belgrade? Can I do it on the 7th when I arrive in Budapest? How much is it?
2) What hotel would you suggest staying in? I want to be very close to the discos and have my belonging secure in my room – medium price?
3) How much do thing cost – BEER – Dinner – Coffee ? Is pricing comparable to Budapest?
4) Do they have like a Christmas bizarre? How expensive are gifts?
5) Are there any good Trance concerts at this time? Or what about symphony?
6) How do you dress for the clubs here? And are they in full swing in December?
7) How cold should I expect it to be?
8) If I wanted to bring some gifts from the usa, what would be appreciated?
9) What are must do things to do in the winter there?
10) SNOWBOARDING anywhere near?

Thank you so much,

DJ MINK

Hi, we are a rock band and need to get from London to Belgrade as cheaply as possible in January 2008. It seems that flights to Belgrade are quite expensive. Are there any cheap/low fare airlines that go to other airports/cities that are in reasonable distance from Belgrade (about 4 hours drive)?

Thanks!
Zuri

Hi,

Just wondering how I can book trains online for Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria? I looked at the Serbian railways site but can't see any way to book online (maybe I've missed it) and I've found 2 e-mail addresses where people say you can e-mail about train tickets but I've got no reply from either.

The tickets I'd like to book are

Belgrade - Bar (sleeper)
Podgorica - Belgrade - Sofia (sleeper to Sofia)

thanks

Welys

I will be in Belgrade on Sept 20, staying at the "Intercontinental" Hotel (Vladimira Popovia 10). I will be able to see some sights of the city as part of a tour but I was wondering if there are any good places near this hotel to get a drink, meal, or coffee. I have not been able to find much travel info on this part of my trip and I'll only be there a short time and I do not expect to be too adventurous because I only speak English and tend to get lost, but I would like to at least explore a bit on my own. Thanks.

How to get from cıty to Zemun, FK Zemun Stadium? By train, bus or taxi? How much taxi would cost? Thanks...

Hi Everyone,

Im coming over with several friends for a football match involving Crvena Zvezda (Red Star) v Rangers.

just wondering where to go for beers (pubs/clubs etc??) Also, being as football fan, my most important question is............ how much for a beer?!!

I arrive around midnight (only staying 2 nights) on the first night. Is there anywhere still open at that time on a Monday?

there is a mixture of friends coming over with various ages (21-60) so we would like to go to places where there is a good mix. i.e preferably pubs rather than clubs.

Having never been to Serbia, i understand that the Dinar is the local currency but that is unavailable to exchange in the UK, so would Euros do until i reached an ATM or exchanged my pounds in Dinars?

Also, how much for a taxi from Airport to city centre?.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

I understood it would be wise to use taxies instead of buses, so what does it cost from airport to city by taxi? How long it takes? Should I negotiate about the price, or do they use taxi-meters there?

Hello everyone! I am planning a trip to Belgrade in December, and will then be heading by train to Zagreb. I was wondering a.) how much does a train ticket cost...I found the timetables, but no cost! b.) I am looking for a nice hotel that is not too overpriced and c.)recommendations for restaurants. I was good serbian food, not 'americanized or westernized' food.
Thank You!

Hi,

I have some doubts whether to go to those two places that are somewhat distant from the city centre of Belgrade. How are they like? I suppose the Beli Dvor residence cannot be visited inside, but can one walk around the gardens or so, or is it all private grounds? And what about Kuca Cveca? I read somewhere that it is open only in the morning, but I could not see any actual opening hours.

Any information will be highly appreciated.

Best,
Venelin

Coming to Belgrade by the end of august for the first time, I would like to know some good tips. Obvious without stepping in tourist traps. So what are the best Clubs and bars (night life) with the coolest music, niscest people and prettiest Girls? I am the tye of person who wants to make the best out of his holiday, day and night. Can anyone supply me with information web links on night clubs and day trips.

Thanks for your time,

Rich

To who replies, I'm saying thank you in advance aswell!!!

I too would love to know prices but more so where abouts can I purchase a ticket from Budapest to Belgrade???? is there an actual website for train tickets? is this train station far from Budapest airport?

Hi

Im going to be in Belgrade this weekend alone, was keen to go out and check out some bars or clubs. Are there many other travellers in Belgrade going out at night? Is is safe to go out alone? Anyone else looking for other tourists to explore with this weekend?

Natalie

Hello. I am Lawrence from Malta. Probably i will be visiting Belgrade in the first part of September. I would like to know about nightlife in Belgrade. Where are the best places to go? Can I communicate in English? And how are the prices? I would like to know also the best way to travel from Sofia to Belgrade. I was thinking about buses. Thank you