The Guesthouse Kandilj is one of the most popular hotels in Sarajevo, offering modern accommodation with authentic Bosnian flair. It has the perfect location for exploring Sarajevo. The Hotel Kandilj has tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood, just a 5-minute walk from Bascarsija, the Old Town of Sarajevo and its many must-see sights such as Latin Bridge, Sebilj, Emperor’s Mosque, Tomb of the Seven Brothers, City Hall, House of Spite.

This charming authentic Bosnian guesthouse next to Sarajevo Old Town offers accommodation in ten private rooms with breakfast, 24-hour reception and secured private parking next to the hotel.

B&B Kandilj has retained all the charm of the Orient and is fully adapted to the modern requirements of today's guests, allowing them to experience the traditional Bosnian atmosphere. There is a small, charming courtyard with a little fountain.

The breakfast is a combination of eastern and western food. It is served downstairs, in a cosy breakfast and communal room decorated in traditional Bosnian textiles and furniture. Here you can also watch TV, read, or just have tea and coffee any time. The added value of the Guesthouse Kandilj is the traditional Bosnian coffee and a great range of Turkish tea, which are free of charge during your stay. You can enjoy them in the small garden.

The staff and the owners are very hospitable and welcoming. They make an effort to accommodate the needs of their guests. Upon request, they provide laundry services, arrange transport to any destination in the city and wide Bosnia and Herzegovina and organise guided tours and rent-a-car.

Baščaršija in the Old Town is a historic centre of Sarajevo and the most visited part of Sarajevo. The fantastic old craft bazaar gives Sarajevo that Oriental touch. The formation construction started in 1462 on the banks of the Miljacka River. It has retained its authenticity for more than 500 years.

Gazi Husrev-bey’s Mosque is one of the most important monuments of Islamic architecture, found in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was designed by Adzem Esir Ali from Tibris, one of the greatest architects of Istanbul, and built-in 1531 by masters from Dubrovnik. At that time the mosque represented an object of great importance for the urban development of Sarajevo. It is the first mosque in the world that received electric lighting in 1898. 

The Emperor’s Mosque is the first mosque built in 1457 after the Ottoman conquest of Bosnia. The Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church, built in the 16th century, is one of the oldest and most valuable cultural and historical monuments of Sarajevo. The Sacred Heart Cathedral from the 19th century is commonly referred to as the Sarajevo Cathedral.

Sebilj fountain is one of the symbols of the city. The legend says that those who drink water from Sebilj return to Sarajevo. The Sebilj is an Arabic word that means 'the way'; however, the term also defines a very old charitable institution whereby water was given to thirsty passengers. The original Sarajevo’s Sebilj was built in 1753.

Latin Bridge - the first mention of the bridge was in 1541. It took its name from the neighbourhood on the left bank of the river Miljacka, where Sarajevo’s Catholics resided. In June 1914, Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife a few metres from the bridge. That incident, known as the Sarajevo Assassination, led to the beginning of the First World War.

Tunnel Museum -  Between 1992-1995 Sarajevo was a city cut off from the outside world. The „Tunnel of hope“, constructed in 1993 under the airport, was used to supply food, fuel, and munitions to a city under siege.  It kept people in Sarajevo alive in wartime. These days you can see only a very small section of the tunnel (25 meters). The Sarajevo War Tunnel is definitely worth a visit to experience the determination of the Sarajevo people to survive.

Gallery 11/07/95  is a memorial gallery/museum dedicated to the memory of the Srebrenica tragedy and 8372 persons who tragically lost their lives during the genocide.

More sights: City Hall, House of Spite, the Yellow Fortress, Sarajevo's Brewery, …

Price information & additional costs:

• Prices are per room/night.
• Included in room price:  breakfast, 17 % VAT, bed linen, towels, and tourist tax.
• The New Year is on request.

Discounts:

• children till 2 years in child's cot: free of charge
• children till 5 years in parents' bed: free of charge

Additional costs:

• Laundry & ironing service.
• Transfer from/to the airport, train or bus station.
• Transfer within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Parking place next to the hotel (reservation required).
• Services of rent-a-car.

Methods of payment on the spot: credit cards and cash are accepted. Credit cards: VISA and MasterCard.

Check-in: 14:00 - 23:30         Languages spoken by the host:

Check-out: 5:00 - 11:00         English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Service:  bed & breakfast

Accommodation - 10x private rooms (30 beds) in Guesthouse Kandilj:

• 2x double rooms (double bed/2 single beds; 23 m² , 1^st and 2^nd floor);
• 3x three-bedrooms (double bed + single bed; 23 m² , 1^st and 2^nd floor)
• 3x three-bedrooms (3 single beds; 23 m² , 2^nd floor)
• 2x four-bed / family rooms (double bed + 2 single beds; 25 m² , 2^nd floor)

Standard room equipment: private bathroom with shower and toilet; air conditioning, SAT-TV, telephone, a mix of old and new furniture - traditional and modern with old objects from the past that provide a unique oriental atmosphere.

• Children's cot (on request).
• Wi-Fi Internet in all units (free of charge).
• SAT-TV is also available in a communal room.
• Laundry: changing of towels every day.
• Reception 24 hours.
• Safe at reception.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Transfer from/to airport Sarajevo, train or bus station.
• Private parking place under video surveillance is available nearby (extra payment).

Breakfast:

• continental and local self-service buffet;
• includes: homemade Bosnian coffee, juices, fresh fruit and vegetables, yoghurt, milk, tea, cereals, bread, doughnuts, various local specialities of cured meats and cheeses, scrambled eggs, omelettes, olives, butter, jam;
• the cook makes a delicious cheese omelette upon request;
• for all guests, Bosnian fresh coffee and tea are free of charge.

SECURITY AND SAFETY:
Particular attention is paid to the safety and security of hotel guests. The building is equipped with video surveillance and modern fire-alarm system protection.

Bosnia’s vibrant capital Sarajevo, set deep within a mountain valley, is one of the most interesting cities in Europe!

• Skakavac Waterfall (15 km) – one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a real tourist attraction. The waterfall is 98 meters high, located in the southwest part of Ozren Mountain in the landscape of extraordinary beauty, southeast of the Bukovik peak, 1.532 metres above sea level. The journey isn't so easy, but worth it! The walk takes about 4 hours through a beautiful natural environment, over seven small bridges, and crossing seven streams. And the view from the top is breathtaking. LOOK & BOOK OUR AMAZING SKAKAVAC EXCURSION!

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Another inspiring hiking trips around Sarajevo bookable by INLANDIA.COM: 

• Bijela Tabija / White bastion (2 km from the B&B Kandilj) is a tower on the road Dariva - Moscanica, on the eastern peak elevation of Sarajevo valley. It was built on the site of a medieval fortress around 1550. The upper part of the bastion, in huge stone blocks, was built in the Austro-Hungarian period. The tower plaid a significant role in the defence against the Austrian Prince Eugene of Savoy in the 17th century and the Austro-Hungarian army in 1878. It is about half an hour's walk from the Guesthouse Kandilj.

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• Vrelo Bosne / Spring of the Bosna River (15 km) – a public park and a natural monument, featuring a spring of the Bosna River at the foothills of Mount Igman, located on the outskirts of  Sarajevo city, in the municipality of Ilidža. It covers an area of 603 hectares. This beautiful green park with crystal clear water is one of the Bosnian most popular natural excursion spots. It provides a quiet escape from busy city life. You can walk down the forest paths and wooden bridges, ride a bicycle or take a horse-drawn carriage along the Great Alley. There is also a restaurant where you can find some refreshments, food and drinks, benches to relax on and a playground for kids. Recommendation: the Roman Bridge in another section of the park, built between 1530 and 1550 from the original Roman stones and ruins of the bridge that stood there during the Roman period.

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• Etno Begovo Selo / Ethno Beys Village (40 km) is an authentic Bosnian village near Sarajevo on the Highland Nišići Plateau, 1.040 meters above sea level. It is located in a protected area of the nature reserve Bijambare, between the Nisicka Plateau and Bijambare Caves. The traditional village was built with old techniques using original, authentic materials. Some of them were more than 200 years old. The owner is a passionate collector of the Bosnian cultural heritage, which he presents in an authentic ambience. He has an impressive collection of old crafts and remnants of Bosnian tradition. The authentic Bosnian cuisine prepared traditionally is another highlight of the village. An on-site visit has to be announced. Reservation is needed.