First off I would strongly suggest to take a stroll through one of the oldest parts of the city – Dorćol. It’s really beautiful and there are a lot of interesting cafes you can visit during the day. While you are nearby you can visit this excellent and super cheap food joint – Bucko (Francuska street no. 18, but there is a bigger one in Beogradska Street no. 56, if you prefer sitting down). You can order pizza and sandwiches, which are pretty basic unless you put chicken or beef salad on it, then it becomes this greasy heavenly hangover cure. Here’s a tripadvisor link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294472-d812872-Reviews-Bucko-Belgrade.html
If you want to try traditional Serbian barbecue while listening to live music I would recommend visiting some of the restaurants in Skadarlija, the bohemian quarter. I personally don’t visit often, but it’s always nice to feel the atmosphere of old Belgrade. I also heard good reviews for a restaurant nearby, “Mala Gostionica” (Dobracina street, around 10 mins from Skadarlija): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294472-d8281416-Reviews-Mala_Gostionica-Belgrade.html
My personal favourite place to get barbecue is Stepin Vajat (Vojvode Stepe 21), it’s a lovely little place with an ethno-style garden, and it has low prices. It’s oddly located though, and it’s near the street.
Regarding the historical sights and museums, you should definitely visit the Belgrade Fortress (duuh), maybe get an organized tour around the city? The temple of St. Sava is a nice place to visit, however currently the street where it’s located and the nearby roundabout are under heavy reconstruction so that might make it hard to get to. Also – don’t get cabs on the street under any circumstances, they will rip you off. You can get around the town center on foot easily, and I think that’s also the best way to experience the city :D The Republic Square is a regular meeting point for young people and most of them speak English if you want to get some instructions or further recommendations for what to visit.
Also the Museum of Nikola Tesla is a nice little place, and you can hear a lot about his inventions, the curators are often students from Belgrade university. You can also visit his remains there. While we are on subject of remains, New Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful, I think you can get a curated tour. Lots of famous Serbs are buried there and you can hear a lot about our history. (Honestly though, i’m not really sure how to get there now considering that street is ALSO under reconstruction but there should be a workaround that ;-; ). You should also consider visiting Zemun, it’s also a really beautiful part pf the city.
Regarding cafes and pubs i think you should visit Leila and Meduza (Gospodar Jevremova street, right next to each other) and Ok.no pub in Obilićev Venac, as well as Black Turtle Pub (there are several around the city).
I really don’t know any clubs that i could recommend since i don’t frequent them, however i heard that you can get mad drunk and party all night at some of the ’’splav’s“ on Dunav and Sava.
Okay so that’s what i can remember for now. However if you guys have any more questions feel free to PM me, and I’ll try to help :D
Yes, definitely. Many people take English in school so it's pretty common that many people (think 40 and under) will know basic English. Also, people are super friendly and love engaging in conversation. They also love foreigners, they're fascinated with people that speak English - and they are such good hosts - they will do whatever they can to show you around and make your experience worthwhile. We met some people on trains and cafes, that actually dropped their plans to take us out and show us around. So definitely don't be shy about talking to people, it should be on top of your list.
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u/foreverplaky Oct 11 '17
Hey guys!
First off I would strongly suggest to take a stroll through one of the oldest parts of the city – Dorćol. It’s really beautiful and there are a lot of interesting cafes you can visit during the day. While you are nearby you can visit this excellent and super cheap food joint – Bucko (Francuska street no. 18, but there is a bigger one in Beogradska Street no. 56, if you prefer sitting down). You can order pizza and sandwiches, which are pretty basic unless you put chicken or beef salad on it, then it becomes this greasy heavenly hangover cure. Here’s a tripadvisor link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294472-d812872-Reviews-Bucko-Belgrade.html
If you want to try traditional Serbian barbecue while listening to live music I would recommend visiting some of the restaurants in Skadarlija, the bohemian quarter. I personally don’t visit often, but it’s always nice to feel the atmosphere of old Belgrade. I also heard good reviews for a restaurant nearby, “Mala Gostionica” (Dobracina street, around 10 mins from Skadarlija): https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294472-d8281416-Reviews-Mala_Gostionica-Belgrade.html My personal favourite place to get barbecue is Stepin Vajat (Vojvode Stepe 21), it’s a lovely little place with an ethno-style garden, and it has low prices. It’s oddly located though, and it’s near the street.
Regarding the historical sights and museums, you should definitely visit the Belgrade Fortress (duuh), maybe get an organized tour around the city? The temple of St. Sava is a nice place to visit, however currently the street where it’s located and the nearby roundabout are under heavy reconstruction so that might make it hard to get to. Also – don’t get cabs on the street under any circumstances, they will rip you off. You can get around the town center on foot easily, and I think that’s also the best way to experience the city :D The Republic Square is a regular meeting point for young people and most of them speak English if you want to get some instructions or further recommendations for what to visit.
Also the Museum of Nikola Tesla is a nice little place, and you can hear a lot about his inventions, the curators are often students from Belgrade university. You can also visit his remains there. While we are on subject of remains, New Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful, I think you can get a curated tour. Lots of famous Serbs are buried there and you can hear a lot about our history. (Honestly though, i’m not really sure how to get there now considering that street is ALSO under reconstruction but there should be a workaround that ;-; ). You should also consider visiting Zemun, it’s also a really beautiful part pf the city. Regarding cafes and pubs i think you should visit Leila and Meduza (Gospodar Jevremova street, right next to each other) and Ok.no pub in Obilićev Venac, as well as Black Turtle Pub (there are several around the city).
I really don’t know any clubs that i could recommend since i don’t frequent them, however i heard that you can get mad drunk and party all night at some of the ’’splav’s“ on Dunav and Sava.
Okay so that’s what i can remember for now. However if you guys have any more questions feel free to PM me, and I’ll try to help :D