The capital of the young nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo as a city population of just over 300,000 people and is located quite centrally in the country. Despite the city experiencing four years of war in the 90s, Sarajevo has an impressive history and is returning to its former glory once again. Tourists are returning to Sarajevo in their droves, and the city has a comprehensive selection of accommodation to choose from, including Sarajevo holiday apartments.

The city lies in the Sarajevo Valley and is surrounded by the Dinaric Alps. The city itself is not flat, and has a rather hilly terrain, although this can be dealt with easily using the city’s tram system. The Miljacka River runs through the city and is a popular geographic feature. The best time of the year to book a Sarajevo serviced apartment is May through September, when the temperatures tend to be between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Sarajevo has been a melting pot of various cultures and religions for almost as long as the city has existed. So much so in fact that the city has often been called the "Jerusalem of Europe". This is evident in the number of impressive religious buildings in the city such as the Ferhadija Mosque, Serb Orthodox Cathedral and Roman Catholic Cathedral of Jesus' Heart. There are many others to visit from your Sarajevo holiday rental, pleasing those with an interest in religion, history and architecture equally.

The nearby mountains are another reason to visit Sarajevo if you are a ski enthusiast. The city is surrounded by five major mountains (Bjelašnica, Igman, Jahorina, Trebević, and Treskavica), all of which have excellent skiing facilities. The skiing outside of Sarajevo is so good in fact that it was the location of the 1984 Winter Olympics. If you intend to make use of these facilities during your stay, you can either stay in a Sarajevo city centre (center) apartment and travel out to the slopes, or book a holiday letting closer to the mountains themselves.

The city also has an impressive array of museums to visit from your Sarajevo serviced apartment. These include the Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Museum of Sarajevo, the Ars Aevi Museum of Contemporary Art and National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The latter may be of particular interest as it is home to the Sarajevo Haggadah, an ancient manuscript and the oldest Sephardic Jewish document in the world.

It is wonderful to see this city being rejuvenated after the 90s conflict; Sarajevo -- is returning to its position as one of the most fantastic tourist destinations in Europe.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Sarajevo city centre.

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