Banja Luka
Banja Luka is the Republika Srpska's largest city, with tree-lined streets, a riverside fortress, and prices that are low even by Bosnian standards.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
5 cities and towns
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe’s most affordable countries, where a full restaurant meal with drinks rarely tops five euros. The country’s Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian heritage, dramatic river valleys, and warm hospitality make it a standout for travelers seeking depth without the spend. Most of the headline sights cost nothing: the old bazaars of Sarajevo and the rebuilt bridge and cobbled lanes of Mostar are free to wander. Intercity buses are cheap and reach even the smaller mountain towns. Late spring and early autumn bring comfortable weather and thinner crowds than the high summer.
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Cities and towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Each one with what it costs to spend a day there.
Jajce
Jajce is a small medieval town in Bosnia built around a waterfall that plunges right through the city center, free to view and unforgettable.
Mostar
Mostar's iconic bridge and turquoise river are free to admire, and the old town serves excellent Bosnian food at rock-bottom prices.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is where East meets West, with Ottoman bazaars flowing into Austro-Hungarian boulevards, all explorable on foot for free, and some of the cheapest cafe culture in Europe.
Trebinje
Trebinje is a sun-drenched southern Bosnian town with a Mediterranean feel, local wine for next to nothing, and almost no tourist crowds.
Coverage of Bosnia and Herzegovina is still thin. The full list is here.
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