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Bistrik 12a, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Kandilj Pension
Ranked #4 of 47 Sarajevo B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Could have been wonderful; pity about the smoking...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

We stayed at the Kandilj Pension for 4 nights in October. It's a simple, basic guesthouse tucked away on a quiet street near Sarajevo's old town.

The location can't be beat, really. It's a fairly charming place -- rooms are simply furnished with kilims on the floor and nice bedspreads. The employees are very friendly and kind. Breakfast was pretty good, with lots of bread, jams, cheeses, meats and omelettes, coffee, tea, etc, and was served in a cozy room with English TV blaring overhead. It's pretty clean (though not spic-n-span clean like other places we stayed), but acceptable. Bring your own toiletries. It was mostly quiet, except for 1 or 2 large dogs that barked through the night behind the building. A mosque is a few doors down, so you will hear a faint call to prayer in the morning. But, overall, it was a decent budget choice for Sarajevo.

The thing that spoiled it for us is guests and employees smoking cigarettes. Now, I realize that most folks in Bosnia smoke, but do they really have to do it in a hotel while they're working?

The cleaning lady smoked in the breakfast room, while talking to the omelette lady. She left after a few minutes, but the smoke stayed behind, filling the breakfast room -- not really what we wanted to smell first thing in the morning. Another employee smoked in the reception area behind a closed door. And, either guests or staff were smoking in the hallways, so that it wafted into our room. Gag.

Now, I realize this place isn't an official "non-smoking" hotel. But we've stayed in other places and have never had this problem, because the staff is considerate and doesn't light up in front of guests. But not here.

Too bad, because we really wanted to love this place. The rest of Sarajevo was amazing and we're already planning a return trip.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Wonderful place and great people”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

My first three nights in October were spent at Kandilj in Sarajevo.
I am so glad I came across this place. Adi picked me up at the train station in the morning and guided me on how to go about the city as it was my first time.
The hotel with it's omelette breakfast was great as I was away for 3 weeks and we were craving for a good omelette and thank you to the staff in the breakfast room I did not get her name but she is great.
The rooms and bathrooms are great and very clean.
I Also met Senita and Hamza and I want to thank you for the great hospitality.
I am looking forward when I can come again to Sarajevo.
The hotel's location is very close to the turkish quarters,Bascarsiya.
If you are looking for a nice reasonable place in Sarajevo look no further.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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leganes
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Experience Sarajevo at his best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

They picked me from the train station after a tiring 10 hour trip from Belgrade,and we arrived in 5 minutes.A very friendly and helpful family,you can live almost like a Sarajevan with them because,although you are only 3 minutes walk from the Bascarsija via the Latin Bridge,the neighbourhood is not touristy,you have a market and a bakery and the sights and sounds of the normal city.
I was travelling alone,but my room had 3 beds,a mix of traditional touches with modern fixtures like a/c and wifi.Very good and modern and spotlessly clean bathroom.I enjoyed the quietness and the good sleep.
Traditional breakfast,it´s only a pension,but enough and in the Bosnian way.
Location excellent for visit the city and stroll through the hills too.For me,a special bonus was being near the first stop of the tram that goes all the way to Dobrinja,where the Lukavica bus station is,and where almost all the buses to Serbia and Montenegro start.Riding this line you can reach the train and the main bus stations and also is a very interesting trip through the valley,you can observe the scars of the war in some neighbourhoods and the lines of conflict in them.
Overall,a very good value and enjoyable way to be in this marvelous city.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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“A very pleasant stay, great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

Had a very nice stay for four nights at Kandilj. The free airport pick up service was very helpful following a long journey. The location is excellent, only a 2-3 minute walk from Latin Bridge and the old town, and has a cash point and supermarket a couple of doors away.

Staff were very helpful and friendly - home cooked omelette for breakfast every morning was very welcome! Had an all round excellent time in Sarajevo, would recommend both Kandilj and the city.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Taos, New Mexico
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Comfortable Stay in Historical District”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

Wonderful location within walking distance to many of the impressive monuments and buildings of this truly unique city. The pre-arranged airport transfer was welcome after a long day of travel. The room was cozy and comfortable. The cooked to order breakfast in the morning and Turkish coffee was just perfect. The helpful and informative staff made the stay even more enjoyable.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bistrik 12a, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Price range (per night):* INR2,842 - 5,239

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