Belgrade
Belgrade is one of Europe's great nightlife capitals, with floating river clubs, a massive free-entry hilltop fortress, and meal-and-drink prices that make Western European travelers feel rich.
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Serbia
4 cities and towns
Serbia is one of Europe’s most affordable and underappreciated countries, with a nightlife scene that rivals Berlin, a food culture built on generous grilled-meat portions, and a warmth of welcome that catches visitors off guard. Because it is not in the EU and requires no visa for most nationalities, prices stay remarkably low: hearty meals and a night out cost a fraction of what they would further west. Belgrade anchors most trips, and the country links easily by bus to neighbours like Sarajevo.
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Cities and towns in Serbia
Each one with what it costs to spend a day there.
Nis
Nis is the third-largest city in Serbia and one of the oldest in the Balkans, sitting at the crossroads where Roman, Ottoman, and Byzantine routes met. Birthplace of Emperor Constantine the Great, it carries layers of empire without the polish of more touristed capitals.
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is Serbia's second city on the Danube, with a free-to-explore Petrovaradin Fortress, the EXIT music festival, and a relaxed cafe culture at extremely affordable prices.
Subotica
Subotica is a northern Serbian city with stunning Art Nouveau architecture, Hungarian cultural influence, and a free Art Nouveau walking trail through the center. Serbian prices make eating out remarkably cheap.
Coverage of Serbia is still thin. The full list is here.
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