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====Other destinations====
[http://www.autobusni-kolodvor.com/en/timetable.aspx Bus timetables are online], but not all connections are listed. Frequent buses run between Mostar and [[Ploče]], [[Dubrovnik]] (2 per day, 3-4 hours, 30 KM), [[Split]] (4 hours,
The stop in Mostar for the bus from [[Podgorica]], which continues to [[Banja Luka]], is several kilometres from the city centre on an expressway. A taxi from there costs 10 KM.
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There is no longer connection between [[Ploče]] and Mostar. There is also no direct connection between [[Zagreb]] and Mostar, so you need to change in Sarajevo.
There
===By car===
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| wikipedia=Mostar Airport | wikidata=Q1432098
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| content=({{IATA|OMO}}) is in the village of Ortiješ, 7.5 km south southeast of Mostar's railway station. There are
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===By bicycle===
The [https://ciro-trail.com/en/ Ćiro Trail] is a 157-km [[cycling]] route from [[Dubrovnik]]. It's a rail trail following the tracks of a decommissioned [[Austria-Hungary|Austro-Hungarian]] narrow gauge railway, and crosses several 19th-century tunnels and bridges.
==Get around==
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| address= | lat=43.33728 | long=17.81528 | directions=next to the Old Bridge
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| wikidata=Q6941108| wikipedia=Museum of the Old Bridge
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| content=Includes exhibits on the history of the bridge, a panoramic view from the top, and entrance into the excavations below, along with a video detailing the reconstruction of the bridge. It opened in 2006, commemorating the second anniversary of the bridge's reconstruction.
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| content=Here, in 1993 the city was divided between Croats on the west and Bosniaks on the eastern side. It is a surreal and sobering experience to see the bombed-out buildings which still stand in this area only 5 m from the division.
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*'''Drink Bosnian coffee'''. Don't let anyone tell you that Bosnian coffee is the same as Turkish coffee. Instead, let the good people of Cafe de Alma (Rade Bitange not far from the bridge) educate you about this distinct way of preparing coffee. They are the only roasters in town and they are passionate about preserving this tradition. The café will serve your coffee in a traditional coffee set, plus a Turkish delight to sweeten your drink, all for €1, 2 KM or 8 Croatian kunas. Before you drink your coffee, the staff will explain to you how it is prepared and how best to enjoy it.▼
| hours= | price=6 KM▼
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| content=Visible wide around the city. Take the elevator up the bell tower next to ''Sveti Petar i Pavao''.
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▲*'''Drink Bosnian coffee'''. Don't let anyone tell you that Bosnian coffee is the same as Turkish coffee. Instead, let the good people of Cafe de Alma (Rade Bitange not far from the bridge) educate you about this distinct way of preparing coffee. They are the only roasters in town and they are passionate about preserving this tradition. The café will serve your coffee in a traditional coffee set, plus a Turkish delight to sweeten your drink, all for
*'''Park Fortica''' With multiple ziplines and a via ferrata. Also offers adventurous activities in the surrounding area.
==Buy==
The Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark ('''KM''' or BAM) is pegged to the euro at a rate of €1 = 1.95583 KM. Shops and restaurants will accept euros at a 1:2 rate with the Bosnian convertible mark
Head over to Old Bazaar Kujundžiluk for handicrafts, carpets and jewelry.
From 2016, fast and free Wi-Fi provided by TGM is available in the vicinity of the Stari Most (Old Bridge).▼
==Eat==
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| address=Onešćukova bb | lat=43.3371939 | long= 17.8140521| directions=Old Town
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| phone=+387 62 322 962 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= | price=From 1 KM
|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=A great place to have cheap and good dishes. Prices range from
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====Around the
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| address=Stjepana Radića 21 | lat= | long= | directions=near Mercator shopping centre, not far from Zrinjski stadium
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| lastedit=2022- | content=Great pizza.
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▲| name=Aleksa | alt=Club Aleksa | url= | email=
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▲| address=Trg 1. maja bb | lat= | long= | directions=
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| content=Highly recommended, although service is slow.
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| content=Great view overlooking the Stari Most.
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| content=Great view overlooking the Stari Most. Part of Hotel Bristol.
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| hours= | price=5-20 KM
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| content=Decent mixed grill.
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| address=M. TITA 187 | lat= | long= | directions=3-min walk from Old Town
| phone=+387 61 523 149 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Free Wi-Fi, tours around Mostar. Free pick up service 24 hr.
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* {{sleep
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| address=45 Mladena Balorde | lat= | long= | directions=From bus/train station intersection, turn left 300 m down Mladena
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| content=Small hostel with a family atmosphere, staffed by the outrageous Stephan, kitchen, parking, Wifi. Thoroughly recommended.
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| phone=+387 61 382940, +387 61 382941 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2016-09-08| content=This is the first hostel in Mostar. The owner, Majda, is very friendly and will bend over backwards to accommodate you, suggest restaurants, bars, sights and day trips. Free internet, TV, kitchen, linen. Homecooked breakfast and coffee for free every morning. A city tour is offered.
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| address=Braće Fejića 67 | lat= | long= | directions=situated on the left bank of river Neretva, 50 m away from the fruit market overlooking the Old Bridge
| phone=+387 61 209 388 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Cool clean hostel in the Old town. Free Wi-Fi, staff speaks very good English.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=near the center
| phone=+387 61 628 933, +387 61 272 525 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Apartment and hostel.
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=close to the old city, 200 m away from the Old Bridge
| phone=+387 61 382 743 or +387 61 817 196 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Clean hostel in the Old town. Free internet, staff speak very good English. Free pick up from the bus/train station can be arranged. In their own bar on the Old bridge you can taste local drinks for local prices; first round is always on the house if you are a guest of the hostel.
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| address=Braće Šehovića 11 | lat=43.3305 | long=17.8165 | directions=close to the Old Town area, 500 m away, on right bank from the river in area called Donja Mahala
| phone=+387 61 218 311 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=In the pedestrian zone of Mostar centre, about 500 m from the Old Town, Hostel Bojo offers air-conditioned rooms with lockers for each bed, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast. Guests can use the shared garden's seating area with free barbecue facilities. Has a common room with cable TV, and guests are welcome to use a shared fully equipped kitchen with dining area. A shared bathroom with shower and hairdryers are available.
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| address=Muje Bjelavca 5 | lat= | long= | directions=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Spotlessly clean.
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| address=Gojka Vukovića 102c | lat= | long= | directions=2 min from bridge on major road
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Rooms are quiet and spacious, equipped with TV and balcony. Bathroom spotless, owner Marijana friendly and with good English.
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| address=Sasarogina br. 4 | lat= | long= | directions=From the station head to the bridge and turn left just before reaching it; continue for about 3 min down the street
| phone=+387 36 55 59 40 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=Nice location, decent beds. Rooms on the second floor have the quickest access to the terrace with a view of the city and the hills.
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| address=Braće Fejića 1 | lat= | long= | directions=10 minutes walking from the Old Bridge
| phone=+387 62 969000 | tollfree= | fax=
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|lastedit=2023-10-22| content=More of an apartment complex than a hotel. Excellent breakfast.
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==Connect==
▲From 2016, fast and free Wi-Fi provided by TGM is available in the vicinity of the Stari Most (Old Bridge).
==Stay safe==
As of 2022, the Mostar Bridge and all with tourists tightly packed places still attract the odd pickpocketers to rip off the unsuspected old lady, but probably not anyone reading this travel guide.
==Go next==
[[Image:Pocitelj Castle.JPG|thumb|Ancient Stjepan-grad fort (Počitelj in Čapljina) near Mostar]]
===Day trips===
Many of these areas are hard to reach with public transport; however,
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q994359|name=Počitelj}} - a well-preserved walled
*{{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q1277723|name=Blagaj}} - a village 12 km southeast of Mostar. It is reachable by public bus 10/11/12 in 20-25 minutes (2.1 KM, stops in Španski trg in front of the Gimnazija). The bus may leave from the road opposite the main station, not the bus station itself, but can be caught at several stops in the city. At Blagaj, a karst river flows out of a mountain. It's very beautiful, with deep blue water. A historic tekke is built into the cliff (entrance 10 KM). Women must wear headscarves to enter the tekke. Trout are farmed in the river, and several excellent restaurants serve trout with seating on the riverbank. There is an impressive ancient fort with amazing views on top of the mountain.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q94950|name=[[Međugorje]]}}, 25 km from Mostar, is exceptionally popular among catholic pilgrims due to an alleged apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to youths in the town. Buses depart from the bus station every few hours.
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q1026587|name=Stolac}} - an old Ottoman town with the medieval cemetery of '''Radimlja''' (Nekropola Radimlja), the Illyrian site of '''Daorson''' and the palaeolithic cave painting at the '''Badanj Cave''' (Pećina Badanj).
* {{marker|type=vicinity|wikidata=Q37472|name=Kravica}} Waterfall gorge, 25
===Further destinations===
* [[Ploče]], [[Croatia]] - is the nearest seaside town to Mostar, and is easily accessible with numerous daily buses and weekend trains
* [[
* [[Međugorje]] - as international pilgrimage for Roman-catholics from all over the world
* [[Jablanica]] - town between Mostar and [[Konjic]], home to Dugopolje necropolis and bridge monument from WW2.
* [[Sarajevo]] - as main and biggest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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