New Year's Belgrade Fever

New Year's Eve is always an exceptional event, no matter where you plan to celebrate it and the New Year celebration in Belgrade is always a true spectacle. You can welcome the New Year in the best clubs, bars and coffee shops in Belgrade, in restaurants in Skadarlija, and of course the celebration in public squares in Belgrade will certainly be magnificent with fireworks and music.

Knez Mihajlova Street - Apartment City Zen, Apartment Palace 29

New Year's Eve in Belgrade clubs always brings a rich choice that can satisfy every taste, from folk music, through the old music, to house rhythms.

Since all City Break Belgrade Apartments are located in the heart of Belgrade, our guest will be in the center of all city events.

For the New Year’s Eve, visitors will have the opportunity enjoy performances by DJs, rock, pop and folk performers on three stages. 

The main concert stage will be located in front of the National Parliament Building, where
visitors can enjoy great music concerts with pop-folk music on 30^th and 31^st of December! 

The other stage will be placed at the Republic Square, and will be dedicated to rock & roll music. 

The third stage will be set on the Student Square for all those who want to spend a crazy night with a DJ and enjoy dancing beats.

If you haven’t chosen yet where to welcome 2015, you still have time to decide.

Whether you celebrate New Year's Eve in a Belgrade restaurant, cafe, bar or club ... it will certainly be a special night to remember!

We wish to all the guests of City Break Apartments to have a magnificent time this holiday season and we hope to be your host next time you visit Belgrade!

Happy Holidays!!!

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Winter Holidays in Belgrade

December is here and except from the cold weather, it also means the beginning of the holiday season which fills these cold and dark winter days with lights and joy.

It’s the end of the year and despite the fact that we are occupied with various thoughts and wishes, we also have to make a plan for celebration of the upcoming holidays.

If you are still thinking where to spend your New Year and Christmas holidays, Belgrade is definitely the right place for You!

If you are traveling to Belgrade, make sure that you have booked your accommodation in time, since this period of the year is high season. City Break Belgrade Apartments can arrange your stay in Belgrade in one of our apartments in the city center.



Holidays officially start in mid December with the ceremony of lightning of the 12 meters high Christmas Tree in the center of the city. As a great warm up, the Christmas Market called „Square of Open Heart“ will be set in the Republic Square. It is a special setting of wooden houses with traditional New Year products – coffee, cookies, hot chocolate, boiled wine and rakija, tea, sweets and rich everyday program for children. If you want to meet Santa, this is the place to be!

The most popular event in December offers you possibility to have an amusement park indoors. New Year Fair at Belgrade Fair is an exciting and relaxing opportunity to celebrate, shop and have fun, offering thousands of visitors a unique experience. Roller coaster, rides for young children, all sorts of candies, shopping for New Year’s presents, museums exhibitions, amateur sport competitions, ice skating ring-what else do you need when you imagine perfect Holiday day in Serbia.

Every winter outdoor ice skating rinks appear all over Belgrade. Most are open late in the evening and many have special events happening throughout the season.

During holidays don’t miss shopping in Belgrade shopping centers where New Year sales offer good discounts. You should also visit some of Belgrade galleries, enjoy in theaters and exhibitions, or attend some of the numerous traditional events in Belgrade.

Depending on your preferences you can spend New Year's Eve in a club, restaurant, splav, bar etc. Expect to have a great time no matter where you go. A large number of clubs organize parties with more then one stage so during one evening you can enjoy different kinds of music. Bars are usually thematically oriented.

The City of Belgrade has prepared an exciting program for visitors who will have the opportunity to choose the perfect ambience with several music stages on different locations, and a lot of concerts of great music performers. The main concert stage will be located in front of the National Parliament Building, where visitors can enjoy great music concerts on 30th and 31st of December! The other stage will be placed at the Republic Square, and will be dedicated to rock & roll music. The third stage will be set for all those who want to spend a crazy night with a DJ and enjoy dancing beats.

The New Year celebration usually starts in one of the Belgrade cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs with a rich selection that can satisfy every taste, from folk music, through the old music, to house rhythms and lasts till the early morning hours.

The party continues on the 1st of January at noon in Svetogorska Street which turns into the Open Heart Street.

This traditional event became a recognizable brand of Belgrade, which promotes Belgrade generosity and hospitality. In a carnival atmosphere adults drink boiled wine and rakija, while children enjoy the numerous entertainment programs. Actors, singers, jugglers, circus performers, orchestras, Serbian folklore ensembles and other artists take part in the program. Besides the street performances, puppet shows and New Year carriage and sleigh rides are laid on for the children. Off course New Year can’t go by without Santa Clause.

If you are interested to rent apartment exactly in this area, then our apartments Klishe Zen and Radio Funky, located in Hilandarska Street will be perfect for you.

If you still didn’t have enough of party, many Belgrade clubs organize repetition of the celbration, so the party goes on…

And, of course, that’s not all. Do not forget that you are in Serbia and that Serbs are very well known as party people, so we have to celebrate the New Year twice! Serbian New Year is celebrated on 13th January, and on this day You should make a reservation at one of many inns with traditional cuisine, live music and an atmosphere to remember.

For more information, please visit our website City Break Apartments and follow our Facebook page.

Advantages of renting serviced apartments

Privacy, intimacy, peace, space, efficiency, this is what describes advantages of serviced apartments.

Serviced apartments are fully equipped apartments that can be rented for both short-term and long-term periods. Whether you travel for fun or business, serviced apartments are

a great alternative for hotels and hostels. And this is why:

1. Space

Serviced apartments generally provide much more space than an average hotel room. You can choose the size of the apartments that best suits your needs. This is especially convenient for those who wish a separate living room and kitchen. City Break Apartments offer a wide range of apartments from studio to one, two or three bedroom apartments. Spacious accommodation provides more comfort and better impact on efficiency, especially if you have to work as well.

Photo credit: http://www.apartmanibeograd.rs/apartman-marshal/

2. Privacy

Definition of privacy according to Google - a state in which one is not observed or disturbed by other people.

The advantage of serviced apartments is that you will by all means have privacy. You do not have to share the kitchen with other people, like in hostels for example, or to put a ‘do not disturb’ sign. Also, you can enjoy your time with friends and guests without any additional charges or restrictions as is the case in hotels.

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3. Price

When you compare prices and services, apartments are generally less expensive than hotels. There are no additional charges such as drinks from the mini bar or housekeeping and if you are staying more than 7 nights you might get a discount. Also, if you decide to do your own cooking in the apartment, it can save you money as well.

Photo credit: http://www.city-break.rs/en/apartment-cityzen-belgrade/

4. Flexibility

One good option is that you can choose whether you want to eat at home or out whenever you like. Also, you can wash your laundry by yourself at no additional charge.

Photo credit: http://www.city-break.rs/en/apartment-center/

5. Quality

In the serviced apartments you can expect to find everything like in a hotel and even more

• Fully equipped kitchen with dishes and utensils
• Washing machine, clean linen, towels, iron and hair dryer
• HD TV and Wireless Internet

Photo credit: http://www.city-break.rs/en/apartment-downtown/

You will also have a host that will wait for you and make sure you have everything you need at all times.

Do you have experience with a serviced apartment?

Share your experience with comments and visit our web site to see our offer www.city-break.rs/en/

or follow us on Facebook https://sr-rs.facebook.com/citybreakbelgrade

NIKOLA TESLA MUSEUM

Vračar is known as a very nice neighborhood. It is one of the three municipalities that constitute the central area of the city, the other two being Savski Venac and Stari Grad. This is one of the prettiest areas in Belgrade. One of the most important city sights is The church of St. Sava, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Other important objects in this area are National library of Serbia, National history museum, Belgrade Drama Theatre etc. It is close to Tašmajdan (public park) and Trg Republike (main square).

In Vračar there is something for everybody - bars, restaurants, parks, libraries, theathers, sport centers, parks, museums and galleries. In this blog post we focused on one important Belgrade museum - Nikola Tesla musem.

Most of you probably know who Nikola Tesla is. But in case you have not heard about this exceptional Serbian American scientist, take a look at his biography here and here.

"He gave his greatest contribution to science and technological progress of the world as the inventor of the rotating magnetic field and of the complete system of production and distribution of electrical energy (motors, generators) based on the use of alternate currents." 

                                                                                                 -  Nikola Tesla Museum 

Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade was founded in 1952. Thanks to Mr. Sava Kovačević, Tesla's nephew who was his only rightful heir, we are now able to enjoy a large collection of documents on life and work of Nikola Tesla.

"It is the only museum in the world which preserves the original and personal inheritance of Nikola Tesla. It possesses several exceptionally valuable collections: 

over  160 000 original documents,

over  2000 books and journals,

over  1200 historical technical exhibits,

over 1500 photographs and photo plates of original, technical objects, instruments and apparatus,

over 1000 plans and drawings." -  Nikola Tesla Museum

The museum also presents Tesla's inventions, for example the Tesla transformer.  Click on the video below to see how it works. 

Or if you wish to participate in demonstration of Tesla's coil it will look like this

What is more interesting about how great Tesla was is a story about Wardenclyffe Tower or Tesla Tower. It was a  tower in New York, designed by Nikola Tesla and it was intended for wireless transmission across Atlantic. He invested a lot of effort into this project but faced severe financial difficulties due to lack of understanding from the investors. Sadly, the tower was destroyed in 1917.

But in 2012 this amazing fellow Matthew Inman, the founder of very popular internet comic The Oatmeal . launched a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit organization Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe  so they could purchase the Wardenclyffe Tower property and develop a science and technology center. For more details please visit their website. You can find out more about the fundraising here . 

Matthew also wrote a great comic called "Why Nikola Tesla was the greatest geek who ever lived" to show his appreciation for the scientist. We strongly recommend reading this interesting peace of work. And his other comics as well!

The Nikola Tesla museum in Belgade is located downtown in a beautiful, residential area of Vračar, at 51 Krunska street. Visit the official website for info about exhibitions, working hours, pricing and the museum map.

If you are interested to rent an apartment in this area, known for many important facilities of cultural significance, we recommend you take a look at these five that are closest to the museum: Madera, Tash, Cream, Slavija, Panorama. 

For more information please visit our website City Break Apartments and follow our Facebook page

Fast food in Belgrade

Let's be honest – not everyone likes to cook, especially on holidays.  Although our apartments are equipped with kitchens and all necessary utensils that will help you prepare your favorite dish, sometimes you are just not in the mood for cooking. Vacation is the perfect time to relax and not think about duties that could additionally occupy your time. If you prefer to grab a quick bite or have takeout food and enjoy it privately, we suggest you try some of the popular fast food places in Belgrade that are near our apartments.

1.  For those who are staying in the apartments Times, Mint, Downtown or Belgrade Sky we suggest visiting Bucko pizza place, one of the most popular fast food joints that works until 02:00 am.They serve pizza and sandwiches. This place is special because you can choose the salad you wish on your pizza and they include beef, chicken, cheese etc. It is usually packed after hours and on weekends since everyone likes to visit this place after parties.  It is located at Francuska street number 18, exactly across the Times and Mint apartments and just a couple of minutes from Downtown and Belgrade Sky.

If you are more into Greek food, a short walk will take you to the Skadarlija open market at Džordža Vašingotna street and to Goldy's Gyros. Apart from gyros, they also serve different meals with meat, hot dogs, pancakes, pasta and salads. They claim that their food does not contain artificial additives and that their employees have undergone a training in Greece.

2. If you chose to stay in the Klishe zen, Radio Funky or Oaza apartments, you have a 24hour option to visit Orao pizza  at Bulevar Despota Stefana 28 street. They have a restaurant that works after hours, but you can also choose to buy food from their take away counter. Pizza, sandwiches according to your choice, pasta and salads are some of the snacks in their offer, but you can also try Serbian typical deep fried Karadjordjeva steak or other deep fried specialties such as chicken, cheese, pancakes or Vienna steak.

Photo credit: http://bit.ly/RzaG8

 Komša is just a minute or two from the apartments at Hilandarska street number 8. It is not exactly a fast food place because they offer cooked meals but you can also have a sandwich or a pie or some pastries. It is very convenient if you want to eat something healthy like a soup or vegetables. It is a typical  local place and they don't have a website, but it is very close to your apartment so if you are passing by do visit them and see their menu in person.

Bobo pasta Chef is a fast food restaurant specialized in Italian pasta. They offer a wide range of different pasta dishes and you can choose what type of pasta and sauce you want in your meal. If you are on a feast they will provide special pasta.  Bobo is located at Kondina street number 16, so if you like pasta this is a perfect choice for delicious and quick taste of Italy.

3. If your place of residence in Belgrade is our apartment CityZen, then you can visit one of Belgrade’s favorite barbeque places – LOKI. It is a traditional and typical local venue where most of people like to drop by for some pljeskavica. It works 24h so you don't have to worry about the time of your visit. They offer a large variety of meat which you can spice up with salads and spreads. It is located just a couple of minutes from the apartment, at Gospodar Jovanova number 27.

PACMAN  represent them as the finest fast food in the city. They are just a minute or two by foot at Kralja Petra number 43.  It is a relatively new place opened in 2012. You can choose between sandwiches, salads, pasta, risotto and soup of the day and finish your meal with something sweet (upon request).

We hope you fill find something to your liking. If you are more into bars, then we suggest you  look at our previous post about places nearby where you can drink or eat and still feel like a local. You can read about it on this link .

If you want to check other Belgrade apartments please visit our website www.city-break.rs/en for more information. 

8 tips that will help you rent an apartment in Belgrade

Renting an apartment seems to be an easy and simple matter that could be done with two mouse clicks. Basically it is, but there are always few more details that you should keep in mind in order to be completely prepared for the procedure that is required for the check-in. This will help not only the agencies to provide better service but also travelers to complete everything quick and easy. 

Having had a lot of experience in work with our clients, we would like to highlight some of the points that we think should be additionally checked. 

1. General information

Whether you are renting an apartment through the website of the agency or some other booking platform, please always check every information regarding the place that you wish to rent. Consider any aspect that you might find important such as location, size, price, conveniences, amenities etc. Study the photographs that represent a certain place. Before clicking please double check, so you don’t get stressed out when you arrive. Sometimes people are not sure whether they have seen the right photograph, they might have forgotten the correct price or perhaps they booked one apartment when they actually wanted another one. This can be very frustrating for them as well as for the agency that wishes to provide best service to their guests. 

2. Payment method

When booking an apartment please make sure that you are familiar with payment options. Some platforms will ask for your credit card number only because of the reservation, but that does not necessarily mean that you have paid your accommodation to the agency. Some agencies do not accept credit cards and will ask you to pay in cash upon your arrival. Always look for that information when booking a place to stay. If you are not sure, you can always contact the agency to find out the exact form of payment. 

3.    Tourist tax

In some cities you will be obliged to pay an additional fee such as tourist tax and its amount varies from place to place. In Belgrade, it is charged per person per day. We have had many situations when our guests were not expecting this, although they were explicitly informed about it. This guides us to our next tip. 

4. Contact with agency 

After booking an apartment via third parties such as booking platforms you should expect an e-mail from the agency that rents apartments. It will provide you with confirmation of registration and additional information about your stay. Please make sure to read it all carefully. If you are in doubt or have any questions at all do not hesitate to write and ask for more details. Discussion and further clarification will help both parties to better organize everything. In this way, unpredictable situations will be minimized and that will result in better quality of your time on holiday. 

5. Arrival

After booking a place to stay and correspondence with your host agency, you will have to set a date and time of your arrival. Usually someone will wait for you in front of the apartment. It is of great importance to make an agreement about the time and to appropriately inform your hosts about any changes or postponement that might occur. Please have in mind that some agencies are very busy and that time is precious. There are other guests that are arriving and departing all the time so you probably wouldn’t like to wait for your check-in. Finally, if you expect other people to respect your time, please make sure to do the same. Please exchange contact numbers with the agency or host so that potential changes could be quickly adjusted. 


6. Apartment

Upon your arrival, please look at the apartment and check if everything is like you have required: space, size, linen, towels and other things that are at your disposal. You are not obliged to pay if you decide that it is not something that you want although some agencies will require deposit when making reservation and it is not refundable in case of cancellation. If you find everything ok then it is time for the check-in procedure. 

7. Checking in

This should be very quick and easy if you read everything that agency has informed you about. It includes payment (if you are paying in cash) and registration. You will be asked to provide your personal documents for registration just like in a hotel, hostel or any other place of residence. As 
a tourist, you are obliged to register your residence in Belgrade and to pay tourist tax.

Before you arrive, check the currency in which you have to pay so that you could complete the procedure quickly. It would also help prepare the exact amount, so you don’t have to wait for any change.  

After this, you will set up the departure time so that your host could come and check the apartment and pick the keys up. Exchange telephone numbers in case you wish to change your time. 

8. Unpredictable situations

After all, people are just people and anything could happen. Sometimes, a previous guest has broken or damaged an item in the apartment you have booked. In that case, you will be probably transferred to another one. Also, some people might decide to change the arrival or departure time without giving information about this in advance so everything changes in the schedule and might cause a confusion and overlap. In any case, both parties should be patient and reasonable so that everything could be resolved as quickly as possible. 

Please keep in mind these tips when traveling and renting apartments so that you can enjoy your time to the fullest. We hope we have helped you a little to know what you can expect. Keep calm and enjoy whenever you go :) 

Importance of cultural heritage and architecture around our apartments in Belgrade.

At City Break Belgrade Apartments we always try to provide you with the best service and the best information concerning our apartments. As we are also travelers, we know how important it is to be informed about the place you are visiting and staying in. We mean not only the most important cultural monuments, but also the smaller ones like spatial cultural and historic ensembles that are equally important.

We are proud to offer you accommodation in Belgrade in exactly such an important locations.

We have already written about bars in Belgrade that will make you feel like a local. In this post we will try to update you with the historical importance of Belgrade neighborhood where you might sleep:)

Houses in Đure Daničića street. Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1i8CEgO

Kopitareva gradina is a small square in the city center located between the streets of Džordž Vašington, Šafarikova, Jelena Ćetković, Đura Daničić and Hilandarska. It was first shaped in the early twentieth century in the garden of archbishop Mihailo.

The partitioning of garden began around 1900 and family and ground-floor houses began to be built on those plots. Taking into account the period in which they were made, houses were designed in the spirit of classicism and secessionist architecture which was characteristic for the development of Belgrade at that time. The memorial qualities of Kopitareva gradina are materialized in the preserved architectural and city planning concept of this small-town ambience and cultural-historic importance of the houses.  What is most interesting is that Kopitareva gradina has preserved the authentic atmosphere of Belgrade at the beginning of XX century. It has been declared a cultural property and protected by law in 1968. * 

Houses on the corner of Kopitareva gradina and Jelene Ćetković street, 1966. House on the right is Jovan Cvijić museum. Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1rfcEWy

Many important people of that time lived in this area, including Jovan Cvijić, famous geographer. His family house is now a museum, which is not very much advertised, but it is very close to our apartments Klishe zen and Radio Funky located in Hilandarska street numbers 4 and 5. Click here to see a map of this area.
Hilandarska is also an important part of this neighborhood. At the beginning of the street, the corner with Svetogorska, there is a building of former Artisans Club. It was built around 1931 to unite all artisan institutions . Since 1947, it has been the home of Radio Belgrade, first radio station in former Yugoslavia.

Artisan Club now Radio Belgrade, around 1933. Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1hhb4xZ

 If you look to the left, you will probably notice a lot of high school students in the street. That is because they attend the secondary commercial school, the building  of which is the legacy of Evgenija Naumović - Kiki dedicated to her parents Nikola and Marija Naumović, the wealthy merchant family. This was highly regarded school after WWII.

House of Laza K. Lazarević, Hilandarska 7. Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1njTUYo

Next to the building of Radio Funky apartment, there is a house of Laza K. Lazarević, famous Serbian writer and psychiatrist. Today, his house is Children's Department of Belgrade City Library.

As you walk along Hilandarska, at the corner with Đura Daničić street, there are two interesting buildings. One is  almost a century old and is now the residence of the Brazilian Embassy and across is the former house of Serbian architect Milan Antonović, who was involved with the architecture of houses in Kopitareva gradina.  

Residence of the Brazilian Embassy, Hilandarska 9. Photo credit:http://bit.ly/1hhnJRp

Residence of the Brazilian Embassy. Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1gNf8ql

House of architect Milan Antonović. Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1nCAqvA

Talking about this important cultural heritage, one can only conclude that every building, every house, every neighborhood, every street, every corner and every space has a story to tell. We our proud to present you with one and host you in such important surrounding. 

Always keep your eyes wide open when exploring the vicinity of the place you are staying at.

Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1gNgAsK

* Note: Most of the information was taken from various web sites which are listed at the end of the text, although you can find additional information on linked words. Some are only adapted for the purposes of this article. Please keep in mind that these are not checked by the author of this article nor does the author take credit for them. The purpose of this article is to provide general overview of the cultural and historical heritage of a part of the Old town municipality in Belgrade. There are a lot of other important buildings in nearby which we didn't mention, such as theater Atelje 212 for example. We strongly encourage any individual to independently engage in deeper studies and research if they find it interesting.  


Reference: 

http://beogradskonasledje.rs/kd/zavod/stari_grad/kopitareva_gradina.html, visited multiple times in April 2014. 
http://beogradskonasledje.rs/kd/zavod/stari_grad/zanatski_dom.html, visited multiple times in April 2014.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopitareva_Gradina, visited multiple times in 2014.
http://arhiva.scd-lunjina.org/dobrotvori/index.html, visited multiple times in 2014.

City Break Apartments interview with Akiko Maeda Jordanović

Belgrade can be very inspiring, especially in the spring. You can find and discover amazing people that live here. That is why City Break Apartments decided to surprise you and introduce you with interesting people that decided to come and live in Belgrade. 

This time we present you Akiko Maeda Jordanović

Can you tell us something about yourself?

I am Akiko Maeda Jordanović. I am from Japan, married to Serbian. We met through the Internet. I came here about seven years ago to live with him. I am working as a web designer, mostly for Japanese companies as a freelancer. Now I am making my web site to write about Serbia, especially Belgrade, for travelers from Japan.

Are they interested in visiting Belgrade?

First of all, Japanese have a prejudice with Serbian image. They have an impression that this is a dangerous country and always ask is it dangerous. They get this connotation from TV because they see news about hooligans or gay parade incidents. They only have this impression and no other information so they feel that it is a dangerous country. That’s why I wanted to describe that it is really not.

Are you satisfied with your life in Belgrade?

Yeah, it is totally different from Japan. It is very interesting because every single thing I have been doing in Japan and here is different.

How satisfied are you with the representation of Japanese culture in Serbia? Admirers of Japanese culture organize various events every year and also Kendo is very popular sport. Do you take participation in this things?

I visited “kendo”, “judo”,  “ninjutsu” “karate”, “aikido” and “sumo” clubs in Belgrade to write about their activities.
Especially, “ninjutsu” club was interesting for me, because I have never seen ninjutsu club in my town.
It is good to see that foreign people are interested in some of our culture and try to continue it by their own.

What is your favorite street in Belgrade?  

I like Kosančićev Venac. It is nice. Zemun also, totally different than rest of Belgrade. I like Dorćol, Vračar and here Stari Grad. I like to visit each block and walk in narrow streets because it is interesting to take pictures here. I want to describe each block and remember each name. This is Hilandarska right? From Hilandar...

Street names are interesting because some have many names in it like “Vojvode Mišića”, “Cara Dušana” or someone’s name. It is interesting - many names. It is different from my country.

Where do you mostly spend you free time in Belgrade?

I am mostly walking by the river. I live near Sava Centar. I start from there and pass Brankov bridge and go to Zemun. It takes 1.5 hour and for this season it is very nice to walk. I see that many Serbians are walking. They care very much for their health.

What would you recommend to all the people who are visiting Belgrade?

First general things like Trg Republike and to walk through Knez Mihailova to Kalemegdan. St. Sava Temple, Zemun...

Last time I went to the football stadium with Japanese guest because he wanted to see some match. I liked it very much. It was a nice day and its not the same when you watch it on TV. It’s very nice, I think I will go again. There is a Japanese player in “Sloboda”. I saw him for the first time and it makes me more curious. Japanese have many interest in football in Belgrade so they want to visit some places and some want to visit Đoković restaurant.

Belgrade bars and restaurants that will make you feel like a local

As a tourist you will easily find the most popular and most visited sights to see. But if you want to feel like a local, it would require more research. Therefore, inspired by our guests, we have prepared a small review of some of the local bars and restaurants located in the city center that are definitely worth visiting In Belgrade.If you plan to spend time in our neighborhood, we think you deserve to know and experience some of the city's sweetest gems. You can also check out a list of our City Break Belgrade Apartments located near these places. Enjoy!

1. Smokvica

You know that feeling when you walk around all day in a strange city? Sometimes you just crave a short brake. Tucked away in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city, Smokvica is a perfect place where you can refresh and have a quick bite from their diverse menu. Or as they state nicely on their website: “The fusion of different nationalities of the owners is carried into its menu…”

If you take a stroll through the main pedestrian street Knez Mihailova, stop for a break at Smokvica and choose whether to sit inside or in the garden.

Street: Kralja Petra 73

Phone: +381 69 44 64 056

Smoking: Yes

Pet friendly: Yes

Credit Cards: Yes

Apartments nearby: CityZen

Photo credit: http://www.smokvica.rs/img/kralja-petra/slider-03.jpg

2. Café Bar Cliché

The term "local bar" was created because of places like this. When you walk into a place dominated by natural materials and art details, you will instantly feel at home.If you arrive in the morning, you will have the opportunity to peacefully enjoy freshly squeezed juice, which they are rightly proud of. 

If you decide to stop by in the afternoon, you can talk over coffee or beer with the locals always ready for a cheerful conversation. They even have a bar seating outside so feel free to visit. You will hardly resist charming staff.

Street: Hilandarska 8

Phone: +381 11 33 45 476

Smoking: Yes

Pet friendly: Yes

Credit Cards: Yes
Apartments nearby: Radio Funky, Klishe Zen, Oaza

Photo credit: 4sq.com/1h8lFvs

3. KGB Caffe

Dim light and vinyl are some of the characteristics of this city pub.For coffee lovers this is a haven during the day where you can try golden espresso, as they call it. At night, this place turns into a bar crowded with young people who are ready to hit the dance floor. Often, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a drink while the DJ plays music.

If you prefer to try something atypical in bars, they serve homemade tomato juice. For those who want to get out in the fresh air there is seating outdoors.

Street: Vlajkoviceva 28

Phone: +381 64 61 16 871

Smoking: Yes

Pet friendly: Yes

Credit Cards: No

Apartments nearby: Radio Funky, Klishe Zen, Oaza

Photo credit: http://on.fb.me/NDHwTs

4. Leila Records and Books

Feel like trying something different? Leila is peaceful, cozy, warm and inspiring place. It is a conceptual record, book and art store where at the same time you can enjoy coffee or have a glass of good wine while watching a movie. Their program is very diverse, so if you plan to visit Leila do not be surprised if you find yourself in the middle of a jewelry or cat exhibition.

There might be one or two tables outside, but once you go inside this lovely place you will not wish to go out!

Street: Kralja Petra 41

Phone: +381 11 32 47 258

Smoking: Yes

Pet friendly: Yes

Credit cards: Yes

Apartments nearby: CityZen

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5. Tezga Bar 

This place is always swarming with people and you can hear that extra seat is wanted whether inside or outside! And with a good reason. Food is great, people are great and energy is great. Good for lunch with friends or a warm up before party or even meeting new people. If you stick around longer, you will definitely meet locals who like to chat and have fun. 

If you are up for dessert, don’t miss a chance to try their Indian Halva that is something very unique in the city. 

Street: Strahinjica Bana 82

Phone: +381 11 33 46 598

Smoking: Yes

Pet friendly: Yes

Credit cards: Yes
Apartments nearby: Downtown, Times, Mint, Belgrade Sky

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6. Bajloni

If you get kicked out from other bars don’t worry because this place works until 04:00 AM. Located on the site of the former brewery, Bajloni represents a jazz tavern. You can listen to live jazz music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and choose something from wide selection of wines and other drinks. You can choose a snack as well.
It opened last winter so this is first time they are opening their garden for guests. Don’t feel like listening to the music? Drop by during the day for a coffee - it is as equally lovely as in the evening.

Street: Cetinjska 15
Phone: +381 65 66 77 567
Smoking: Yes
Pet friendly: Yes
Credit cards: No
Apartments nearby: Downtown, Klishe Zen, Radio Funky

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