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Sarajevo Prices — What Things Cost in 2026
Twenty things travellers pay for, with the current price in BAM and EUR.
Every price on this page has been verified against the operator’s own website, ticket office, or menu as of mid-2026. Where a range is given, it reflects normal variation across venues — not a guess. The Bosnian convertible mark (BAM) is pegged to the euro at 1.95583:1; the EUR column rounds for convenience.
One thing to know first: Uber, Bolt, and Yandex Go do not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The local taxi dispatch app is Moj Taxi.
By Nedim Hadzimahmutovic · last updated 14 July 2026
Transport
| Item | Price (BAM) | ~EUR | Last verified | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable car return (foreign visitors) | 30 | ~€15 | July 2026 | Price rose from 20 BAM in December 2023. One-way is 20 BAM. |
| Cable car return (BiH ID holders) | 6 | ~€3 | July 2026 | Must show BiH ID card at the ticket window. |
| Tram single ticket (from driver) | 1.80 | ~€0.90 | July 2026 | Cheaper if bought at a kiosk beforehand. |
| Airport taxi to city centre | 25–35 | ~€13–18 | July 2026 | Use Moj Taxi or agree on price before departure. No Uber or Bolt. |
| Moj Taxi app minimum fare | ~5 | ~€2.50 | July 2026 | The only ride-hailing app operating in BiH. |
| Sarajevo–Mostar train (one-way) | 14.10 | ~€7 | July 2026 | Twice daily, 1h58 journey. Runs via Konjic. |
| Sarajevo–Mostar bus (one-way) | ~25 | ~€13 | July 2026 | Multiple daily departures, ~2.5 hours. |
Food and drink
| Item | Price (BAM) | ~EUR | Last verified | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnian coffee (bosanska kafa) at a café | 2–4 | ~€1–2 | July 2026 | Served in a džezva with a fildžan. Comes with lokum or a sugar cube. |
| Espresso or flat white (specialty café) | 4–6 | ~€2–3 | July 2026 | At places like Ministry of Ćejf or Dibek. |
| Ćevapi (10 pieces, full portion with somun) | 8–12 | ~€4–6 | July 2026 | Price varies by venue. Željo and Petica are in this range. |
| Somun (flatbread, single) | 1 | ~€0.50 | July 2026 | The round bread served with ćevapi. Also sold at bakeries. |
| Burek (one portion) | 3–5 | ~€1.50–2.50 | July 2026 | Sold by weight at most buregdžinicas. Comes with yoghurt. |
Museums and attractions
| Item | Price (BAM) | ~EUR | Last verified | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijećnica entry | ~10 | ~€5 | July 2026 | The restored City Hall. Exhibition on the upper floors. |
| Tunnel of Hope | 20 | ~€10 | July 2026 | Includes the 25 m section of the original tunnel and the museum. |
| National Museum of BiH | 20 (10 BiH citizens) | ~€10 (~€5) | July 2026 | Houses the Sarajevo Haggadah. Reduced rate for BiH citizens. |
| War Childhood Museum | 10 | ~€5 | July 2026 | Council of Europe Museum Prize 2018. |
| Galerija 11/07/95 | 12 | ~€6 | July 2026 | Tarik Samarah's memorial exhibition. |
| History Museum of BiH | 4 | ~€2 | July 2026 | The city's principal siege-era exhibition. One of the cheapest museums in the city. |
Accommodation
| Item | Price (BAM) | ~EUR | Last verified | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel (double room, summer) | 120–180 | ~€60–90 | July 2026 | Central Baščaršija or Ferhadija area. Prices peak during SFF in August. |
| Hostel bed (dorm) | 25–50 | ~€13–25 | July 2026 | Several options in the old town and near Ferhadija. |
A note on currency
The Bosnian convertible mark (BAM, also written KM locally) is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate of 1 EUR = 1.95583 BAM. This peg has held since the currency was introduced in 1998. Most restaurants and hotels accept euros informally, but change will come in BAM. ATMs are widespread in the centre; cards are accepted at most sit-down restaurants and all museums, though some smaller bakeries and kiosks remain cash-only.
Sources
- Cable car prices: zicara.ba (December 2023 price update)
- Train schedule and fares: Željeznice Federacije BiH (ŽFBH)
- Museum ticket prices: verified at venue ticket offices, July 2026
- Accommodation ranges: Booking.com and direct hotel websites, July 2026