Cheap city break Belgrade
Belgrade is raw, welcoming and very cheap, with a fortress above two rivers and a nightlife that runs until sunrise. Cheap direct flights from Eindhoven, 3 days from €260 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Belgrade →When is the best time to go?
May, June, September and October are ideal: pleasant around 18 to 27 degrees, perfect for walking along the rivers and sitting on terraces. July and August are hot, but that is the season of the splavovi, the floating clubs on the water. Winter is cold but atmospheric and cheap. If you want the cheapest flights, January is often the best-value month.
The best areas in Belgrade
- Stari Grad The old town around the Knez Mihailova shopping street and the Kalemegdan fortress: central, atmospheric and the best choice for a first visit.
- Skadarlija The bohemian cobbled lane full of kafanas with live Balkan music, grilled meat and rakija, the romantic heart of the city.
- Savamala Former warehouses along the Sava turned into hip bars, clubs and galleries: the go-to nightlife district.
- Dorćol A trendy, relaxed neighbourhood with specialty coffee, wine bars and good restaurants.
- Zemun A former Austro-Hungarian town on the Danube with fish restaurants and the Gardoš Tower, 15 minutes from the centre.
Top 5 things to do in Belgrade
- Kalemegdan fortress The old fortress in a large park with the Victor monument and sweeping views over the confluence of the Sava and the Danube; free and at its best at sunset.
- St Sava temple The largest Orthodox church in the Balkans with a stunning gold mosaic in the dome; free to visit.
- Knez Mihailova + Stari Grad The lively pedestrian street full of cafés, shops and street musicians that leads to the fortress.
- Skadarlija Eat ćevapi with rakija in a traditional kafana in the evening while a band plays Balkan songs.
- Nikola Tesla Museum The museum about the world’s most famous Serb, with live demonstrations of his inventions; entry around 800 dinars (€7).
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Eindhoven you fly direct to Belgrade (BEG) with Wizz Air, a few times a week, in about 2 hours 20, from around €40 one-way. From Schiphol you fly direct with Air Serbia or KLM in about 2 hours 45. From Nikola Tesla airport the A1 minibus takes you to the centre for around 400 dinars (€3.50), or take a taxi for about €15 (order via the TaxiGo app for a fair price). In the compact centre you walk most places, and buses and trams are very cheap at around 90 dinars (€0.80).
What does a trip to Belgrade cost?
Hostels from €12 to 15, mid-range hotels €45 to 75, apartments around €55 per night. Belgrade is wonderfully cheap: a portion of ćevapi €4 to 6, a dinner with a beer €12 to 18, a rakija €2 and a coffee €1.50. Budget from €260 per person for 3 days including a direct flight. Insider tip: head to the splavovi in the evening, the floating clubs and bars on the Sava and the Danube, where you can dance until sunrise for a few euros.
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Frequently asked questions about Belgrade
When is the best time to visit Belgrade?
May, June, September and October: pleasant around 18 to 27 degrees, ideal for walking along the rivers without the summer heat.
Which area is best to stay in Belgrade?
The old town Stari Grad around Knez Mihailova and Kalemegdan: central, atmospheric and everything within walking distance.
How do I get to Belgrade from the Netherlands?
Direct from Eindhoven with Wizz Air in about 2 hours 20, or from Schiphol with Air Serbia or KLM in about 2 hours 45.
What does a Belgrade city break cost?
From €260 per person for 3 days including a direct flight; hostels from €12 and mid-range hotels €45 to 75 per night.
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