Bosnia & Herzegovina

Mostar travel guide

The Ottoman bridge town where divers leap 24 m into the Neretva.

Mostar's reconstructed Stari Most (Old Bridge) is the most photographed spot in Bosnia. Stay overnight — the day-trip buses leave at 17:00 and the bazaar transforms.

Best time
April–June, September–October. July/August is brutally hot.
Currency
BAM. Euros accepted in tourist core (bad rate).
Language
Bosnian / Croatian. English in tourist core.
Plug
Type C/F, 230V.

How to get to Mostar

  • · Bus / train from Sarajevo (2.5h).
  • · Bus from Dubrovnik (3h) — via the Croatian border.
  • · Bus from Split (4h) and Kotor (5h).

Top routes from Mostar

What to see

  • Stari MostBest photographed from Lucki Bridge 200 m downstream
  • Kravica Waterfalls40 min south — swimmable, €10 in summer
  • Blagaj TekkeDervish house at the source of the Buna river
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Mostar travel — FAQ

Can I day-trip Mostar from Dubrovnik?+

Yes — 3h each way by bus, or join an organised tour adding Kravica and Pocitelj.

Do the bridge divers actually jump?+

Yes, in summer, when the tip box reaches ~€25–€30. They're certified members of the Mostari club.