Holiday Inn Sarajevo

Holiday Inn

Someone else was paying for my stay. I don't know who would actually pay the inflated prices to stay here. Although the outside of the Hotel was rebuilt after the war, the rooms appear to have been untouched since the 80's. The restaurant is expensive (obviously), but the Sunday brunch is worth attending.

Facilities are lacking. Exercise equipment is free to use, but the tiny pool costs around $7 to use.

People smoke pretty much everywhere in Sarajevo. Even if you get a non-smoking room, smoke from the lobby will inevidently drift up to your room.

If you have the cash I would stay at the modern Hotel Astra (http://www.hotel-astra.com.ba), or if you're on budget travel there are a few hostels east of the turkish area (also trainstop).

i can't find the english version, but here's an interactive map with all the hotel locations and contact info... http://www.navigator.ba/maps/sarajevo/index.php (select smjestaj and then hoteli)

Unique Quality: The Holiday Inn is where the first shot of the war was fired. A sniper from the 7th floor fired onto protesters in the street, which eventually obtained the nick-name "Sniper's Alley".

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Historical Travel, Budget Travel, Rafting

Holiday Inn Sarajevo Photo: Sarajevo, view from 7th floor of the Holiday Inn

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The Holiday Inn is mostly famous for surviving the war due to its jounralistic and beauracratic population. You definitely can't miss it-it's bright yellow and can nearly be seen from the bus station. It has 3 Restaurants, 2 bars, Meeting rooms for 450 people, 24 hours room service a gift shop, and an art gallery. It's about a ten minute walk (or more) to the old town and the eternal flame. While it's probably more modern and convienent to stay at the hotel, you'll miss out on some of the local charm by not staying at a pension or private room. Inside, it's pretty much a standard hotel that could be anywhere.

Unique Quality: A/C Public Areas
Beauty Salon
Foreign Currency Exchange
Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry
Newsstand
Porter/Bellman
Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk
Shoe Shine
206 Guest Rooms
16 Suites
146 Non-Smoking Rooms
206 Double-Bedded Rooms
52 Single-Bedded Rooms
8 Floors
3 Restaurants
Rental Car Desk: HERTZ
Sauna
Kids Eat Free
Health/Fitness Center On-Site

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This is probably the hotel most tourists stay in. It's got a great view and you can spot it from anywhere :)

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The best Hotel in Sarajevo

Holiday Inn Hotel is a must in Sarajevo by their beautiful bright yellow color. During the seige it was the only functioning hotel in the city. It is surround by shelled buildings but it sufferer least by was frecuented by foreing press. It is a very good hotel but expensive.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive

Holiday Inn Sarajevo

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One of the best in Sarajevo

Very good.

Unique Quality: Great

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A truly ugly hotel.........

This is your typical Holiday Inn.

Unique Quality: The building is the one very unique point of the hotel. It is bright yellow and brown in colour and stands out. Despite the fact that I think the Holiday Inn building in Sarajevo is an ugly duckling it is one of the landmarks of the city, plus with it's unique design it is hard to miss it.

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