Mostar at a glance
Mostar lies on the Neretva river in Herzegovina, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It grew as an Ottoman frontier town and later took on Austro-Hungarian influence, and you can see both layers in the old town. The best known sight is the Old Bridge, Stari Most, but the streets around it deserve more time than a photo stop.
UNESCO describes the Old Bridge Area as a multicultural urban ensemble. The listing covers a defined area, not every street of today's Mostar. This guide is independent. It is not run by the city, a museum, a mosque or a tour operator, and prices are given with the year they were published.
Things to do in Mostar
Start at the bridge and let the old town set the pace.
Stari Most
The Old Bridge is why most people come. Cross the stone arch, then walk down to the riverbank and look back up at it. The history, the rebuilding and the local bridge jumpers have their own page.
Stari Most guide →Kujundžiluk and the bazaar
Kujundžiluk is the name for the old bazaar lanes by the bridge, with shops on both sides. Treat them as a place to walk and browse. Shop hours vary, so do not count on a fixed closing time.
The Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
You can visit the courtyard and the interior, and the minaret gives a view over the old town. Details on dress and the climb are further down this page.
Museums
The Museum Stari Most and the interpretation center are open daily in the main season, with shorter schedules at other times. A table with hours follows below.
The Neretva
The river runs right through the city. A walk along the water gives you views of the bridge and of the mosques from below, and it is quieter than the bazaar lanes.
The Mostar Pass
The city announced this pass in April 2025. The basic package was listed at 50 KM (about €25.56) plus VAT and named a mosque, a museum, the Peace Bell Tower and the cathedral. Ask at the first sight you visit whether it is on sale now and what it includes in 2026.
Our picks: Mostar
Two old-town walks and a burek class.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Old town walk with Stari Most and a mosque visit
A guided walk with a view of Stari Most, a visit to the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque and the minaret panorama, all included.
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Burek class in Mostar
A class with an instructor, an apron, a welcome rakija or soft drink and the burek you bake yourself. Vegetarian and vegan fillings are possible; extra food and drinks cost more.
Check availability →Mostar old town with a local guide
A local guide and a walk through the old town. Wine tasting and museum visits come only with the matching option; food and tips are extra.
Check availability →Mostar tours and day trips
Old town walks, Kravice and Blagaj day trips and more from Mostar, with live prices and availability.
Visiting the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
The Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque is a working mosque as well as a sight. Cover your shoulders and knees, take your shoes off in the prayer room and stay clear of the building at prayer times. Keep your voice low in the courtyard.
The minaret stairs are narrow and steep. Travel guides describe the climb as tight, and it is not guaranteed to be open every day of the year. Ask at the entrance before you pay or queue. The ticket price is set on site, so bring small change in convertible marks.
Kujundžiluk: how to walk it
The bazaar lanes run down toward the bridge and fill with day trippers in the middle of the day. Early morning and the evening hours are calmer, and the light on the stone is better for photos. Compare a few shops before you buy, and ask for the price before you pick something up.
Cash is useful here. Official travel advice says small shops and markets often prefer it, while Visa and Mastercard are accepted more widely each year. The currency is the convertible mark (KM, ISO code BAM). The central bank rate on 21 October 2026 was 1 euro = 1.95583 KM. More on money, entry rules and safety in our travel tips.
Museums and opening hours
As listed by the museum for 2026. Hours can change, so check on the day.
| Site | Hours | Period and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Stari Most | 10:00–18:00 | Daily from 1 April to 1 November; organized visits outside this period |
| Interpretation center (MuM) | 08:00–16:00 | Daily except Sunday from 1 April to 1 November; organized visits outside this period |
| Džemal Bijedić memorial house | 08:00–16:00 | Weekends as needed |
| Ćorović memorial house | – | Organized visits only |
The museums belong to the Museum of Herzegovina in Mostar, which also runs history, literature and archaeology departments. Do not confuse it with the museum of the same name in Trebinje. The departments do not share the same hours, so check each one.
Plan your day in Mostar
Allow at least half a day for the old town, the bridge and one museum or the mosque. In July and August the average daily high is 32.0 and 33.5 °C (about 90 and 92 °F), and single days are hotter. Walk early, rest in the middle of the day and come back to the river in the evening. September and October are wetter on average than summer, with 137.2 and 151.0 mm of rain compared with 55.9 and 58.1 mm in July and August. Our Mostar weather page has all twelve months.
Pickpocketing happens in busy tourist areas, and official advice also warns of break-ins into rental cars with foreign plates. Do not leave anything visible in a parked car. If you sleep in town, see where to stay for areas near the bridge and in the newer center.
Getting to Mostar: Croatia Airlines lists a year-round flight from Zagreb, three times a week, in about 55 minutes. FlixBus publishes fares from €21.98 on Dubrovnik to Mostar, with a shortest travel time of 3 hours 15 minutes. Check the border time and the date you need. See getting there and from Dubrovnik for the details.
Day trips from Mostar
Several of the region's main sights lie within reach of the city.
Stari Most
History, rebuilding and the bridge jumpers.
Blagaj
A dervish house at the source of the Buna.
Kravice waterfalls
Entry, opening hours and swimming rules.
Počitelj
A walled village on the Neretva.
Medjugorje
The church, the hills and the visitor rules.
Things to do
Twelve experiences across Herzegovina.
Mostar: frequently asked questions
Is Mostar in Bosnia or in Herzegovina?
Both. Mostar is in Herzegovina, which is the southern region of the country Bosnia and Herzegovina. Herzegovina is not a separate state.
How much time do I need in Mostar?
Half a day covers the bridge, the bazaar and one sight. A full day lets you add the museums and the minaret. Many visitors also use Mostar as a base for Blagaj, Počitelj and the Kravice waterfalls.
What does the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque cost?
The ticket price is set on site and can change. Ask at the entrance. Dress rules are covered shoulders and knees, shoes off in the prayer room and respect for prayer times.
Does UNESCO protect the whole city?
No. The listing covers the Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar, a defined zone around the bridge and the old town, not every street of the modern city.
When is the best time to visit Mostar?
May, June and September have lower average highs than July and August, but September is rainier on average. Museum hours also run longer in the main season from 1 April to 1 November. This is our reading of the climate figures, not an official recommendation.
Is visitherzegovina.org an official site?
No. It is an independent guide without a connection to the city of Mostar, to museums, to religious communities or to tour operators.