Halvat Guesthouse

Highly recommend We had a wonderful stay at this guesthouse in Sarajevo. The place was very clean and cozy — it truly felt like home. The host was incredibly welcoming and made us feel very comfortable throughout our stay. We were traveling with our 3-year-old child, and everything was perfectly suited for a family. The location is also excellent — within walking distance to the Old Town, which made exploring the city very convenient.

I have just returned from a 4 night stay and it was excellent. Everything is perfect, and Valida makes sure all her guests have the best experience. Just a 5 minute walk from the old town, the guesthouse is clean, warm and very welcoming. I had room number 1 and it was everything I needed, as a solo traveller. Comfy bed, clean bathroom, good shower, storage space, big TV and complementary tea/coffee. The first time I met Valida she invited me for coffee and we talked for a while about how she had the guesthouse, a little about Sarajevo, and she was very warm, friendly and courteous. Many hotels can make you feel like a customer, but Valida makes you feel like a friend, and that is what makes this place so good. Sarajevo is a great city, and I will definitely come back, and when I do, I will certainly stay at Halvat Guesthouse. There was only 1 other guest on Saturday, and when I left, he very kindly gave me a lift to the airport, and that just sums up the whole experience with this guesthouse - kindness and hospitality.

Valida is an excellent property manager and host. Made for a heart warming stay. Wifi was good enough to take video calls for work and accessible equally well from all parts of the room

10/10 family-run business! Had a trip around Bosnia and this hotel was by far the best quality-price deal. It’s in the heart of Sarajevo, and it has all the essentials. It’s a family business run by Valida: she’s kind, friendly and helped us with tips and or advices for the city and beyond.

Finding yourself in Sarajevo is your first correct decision. Wonderful place. Your next best decision is to stay at Hotel Halvat. Firstly, the location is perfect being in close walking proximity to all the sights but far enough away from any possible street noise allowing for extremely peaceful nights. The real winner in Valida. A perfect hostess presenting her accommodation in a pleasant welcoming manner and rewarding you a breakfast fitting of a restaurant. Having traveled extensively throughout Europe I can without any hesitation thoroughly recommend Valida and Hotel Halvat for your next choice of accommodation when next in Sarajevo. Rdgs, Two Aussie travellers

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at the beautiful Halvat Guesthouse. From the moment we arrived we received a lovely warm welcome from our landlady Valida - she was so friendly and full of advice about the local area that she made us feel right at home. Our room had every amenity, was beautifully decorated and the bed was really comfy. The guest house was right in the old town and in easy walking distance from all the local sites, restaurants and transport. Valida's breakfasts were absolutely amazing, with so much choice including homemade baked goods, omelettes and pancakes, fruit salads and rice pudding (our favourite) - and lots of good Bosnian coffee. Finally, the cherry on the cake was Valida herself. We really felt that we arrived as strangers and left as friends. She is genuinely passionate about her guest house and making sure her guests have a wonderful stay. We can't wait to be back in Sarajevo and to stay here again. Hvala Valida!