Sarajevo. A Muslim-friendly guide.
Halal food, mosques, cafes and a sunset view over the city, from our own trip.
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Quick facts.
Halal food, mosques, cafes and a sunset view over the city, from our own trip.
- Halal food
- Widely available; some places also serve alcohol
- Mosques
- Throughout the city, including Gazi Husrev-beg
- Alcohol
- Served in some restaurants and bars
- Dress
- Relaxed; cover up for mosque visits
- When to go
- Late spring and early autumn
- Suits
- Couples and families
- Pace
- Slow and walkable
- Last checked
- 14 November 2026
Last checked: 14 November 2026
Where to eat
Places we ate on our trip. Check halal status with each place before you go, and ask about cross-contamination if some also serve alcohol.
- ETA Burger: smash burgers
- Klopa: modern, casual dishes
- Ćevabdžinica Željo: for ćevapi
- Buregdžinica Bosna: for burek
- burgrs: smash burgers too
- Pekara Imaret: pizzas and sweet pastries
- Brunch SA: brunch and good coffee
Cafes and desserts
- Caffe Ayna: a must-visit
- Kamarija: views over the city
- Baklava Dućan: traditional Bosnian desserts
- Ramis Pastry: pastries and local sweets
- La Soul Cafe: coffee, with burgers too
- Sweets&Co: pretty desserts
Places to visit
- Baščaršija: the Ottoman old town
- Yellow Fortress: a sunset view over the city
- Latin Bridge: where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914
- Tunnel of Hope Museum: the city's wartime history
- Trebević cable car: views over Sarajevo
Things to do
- Lukomir: a day trip to the mountain village
- Vrelo Bosne: a walk through the park
- Jumu'ah: at Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Neretva: rafting near Konjic
- Ferhadija: a stroll along the old street
Where to pray
- Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Emperor's Mosque
- King Fahd Mosque
- Ali Pasha's Mosque
- Ilidža Central Mosque: very modern
Details change, so check opening times, menus and halal status before you travel.
