Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-16: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in September 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning estimate for two adults sharing one room, 10–16 November 2026, seven days/six nights. Flights excluded. Actual prices, availability, taxes and transport timing may differ; see the assumptions.
Hotel lines are net rates. VAT at 17% and each property's listed visitor levy replace the supplier's tax figure; they are never both added. The airport bus fare basis is unclear (BAM 5 published, BAM 10 on a booking site).
Budget · Example A
Total for two adults
1,363.66 USD
97.40 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel Holiday — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)
1 × 633 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 633 USD ≈ 633.00 USD
Dated room price for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults. Room type, board and cancellation terms were not fully shown. Not a checkout quote.
Hotel — VAT at 17% of the net room rate (replaces the supplier tax figure)
1 × 107.61 USD (full-stay VAT allowance) = 107.61 USD ≈ 107.61 USD
Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total, assuming 17% of the net room rate. Not added on top.
Hotel — visitor levy as the property lists it (replaces the supplier tax figure)
12 × 2 EUR (adult-night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.25 USD
The amount the property's policy currently lists (EUR 2 or BAM 3 per adult-night), not a certified 2026 legal rate.
Airport bus
4 × 5 BAM (adult one-way journey) = 20 BAM ≈ 11.61 USD
The airport lists BAM 5 while a booking site shows BAM 10; if BAM 10 applies, the four journeys add BAM 20.
City tram and bus rides (starting single fare)
20 × 2.2 BAM (adult ride at advertised starting fare) = 44 BAM ≈ 25.55 USD
Starting single-ride fare (BAM 2.20), not an all-zone unlimited pass.
Duo ticket: Trebević cable car return + City Hall
2 × 35 BAM (nonresident adult combined ticket) = 70 BAM ≈ 40.64 USD
Non-resident Duo offer (BAM 35): Trebević cable car return plus City Hall, counted once; operator offer valid 15 May–31 December 2026.
Breakfast allowance
14 × 6 USD (adult meal) = 84 USD ≈ 84.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Lunch allowance
14 × 9 USD (adult meal) = 126 USD ≈ 126.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Dinner allowance
14 × 17 USD (adult meal) = 238 USD ≈ 238.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Coffee allowance
14 × 5 USD (cup) = 70 USD ≈ 70.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Drinking water
0 × 0 USD (refill owned bottle where potable) = 0 USD ≈ 0.00 USD
Tap-water refills assumed, so no bottled water is bought; adjust for your own needs.
Hotel-led tier with the listed food and transport basket. A dated example, not an annual price range or a live quote; hotel board terms were not shown.
Budget · Example B
Total for two adults
1,741.66 USD
124.40 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel Holiday — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)
1 × 633 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 633 USD ≈ 633.00 USD
Dated room price for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults. Room type, board and cancellation terms were not fully shown. Not a checkout quote.
Hotel — VAT at 17% of the net room rate (replaces the supplier tax figure)
1 × 107.61 USD (full-stay VAT allowance) = 107.61 USD ≈ 107.61 USD
Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total, assuming 17% of the net room rate. Not added on top.
Hotel — visitor levy as the property lists it (replaces the supplier tax figure)
12 × 2 EUR (adult-night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.25 USD
The amount the property's policy currently lists (EUR 2 or BAM 3 per adult-night), not a certified 2026 legal rate.
Airport bus
4 × 5 BAM (adult one-way journey) = 20 BAM ≈ 11.61 USD
The airport lists BAM 5 while a booking site shows BAM 10; if BAM 10 applies, the four journeys add BAM 20.
City tram and bus rides (starting single fare)
20 × 2.2 BAM (adult ride at advertised starting fare) = 44 BAM ≈ 25.55 USD
Starting single-ride fare (BAM 2.20), not an all-zone unlimited pass.
Duo ticket: Trebević cable car return + City Hall
2 × 35 BAM (nonresident adult combined ticket) = 70 BAM ≈ 40.64 USD
Non-resident Duo offer (BAM 35): Trebević cable car return plus City Hall, counted once; operator offer valid 15 May–31 December 2026.
Breakfast allowance
14 × 12 USD (adult meal) = 168 USD ≈ 168.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Lunch allowance
14 × 17 USD (adult meal) = 238 USD ≈ 238.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Dinner allowance
14 × 30 USD (adult meal) = 420 USD ≈ 420.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Coffee allowance
14 × 5 USD (cup) = 70 USD ≈ 70.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Drinking water
0 × 0 USD (refill owned bottle where potable) = 0 USD ≈ 0.00 USD
Tap-water refills assumed, so no bottled water is bought; adjust for your own needs.
Hotel-led tier with the listed food and transport basket. A dated example, not an annual price range or a live quote; hotel board terms were not shown.
Mid-range · Example A
Total for two adults
1,584.62 USD
113.19 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel President Sarajevo — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)
1 × 827.28 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 827.28 USD ≈ 827.28 USD
Dated room price for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults. Room type, board and cancellation terms were not fully shown. Not a checkout quote.
Hotel — VAT at 17% of the net room rate (replaces the supplier tax figure)
1 × 140.64 USD (full-stay VAT allowance) = 140.64 USD ≈ 140.64 USD
Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total, assuming 17% of the net room rate. Not added on top.
Hotel — visitor levy as the property lists it (replaces the supplier tax figure)
12 × 3 BAM (adult-night) = 36 BAM ≈ 20.90 USD
The amount the property's policy currently lists (EUR 2 or BAM 3 per adult-night), not a certified 2026 legal rate.
Airport bus
4 × 5 BAM (adult one-way journey) = 20 BAM ≈ 11.61 USD
The airport lists BAM 5 while a booking site shows BAM 10; if BAM 10 applies, the four journeys add BAM 20.
City tram and bus rides (starting single fare)
20 × 2.2 BAM (adult ride at advertised starting fare) = 44 BAM ≈ 25.55 USD
Starting single-ride fare (BAM 2.20), not an all-zone unlimited pass.
Duo ticket: Trebević cable car return + City Hall
2 × 35 BAM (nonresident adult combined ticket) = 70 BAM ≈ 40.64 USD
Non-resident Duo offer (BAM 35): Trebević cable car return plus City Hall, counted once; operator offer valid 15 May–31 December 2026.
Breakfast allowance
14 × 6 USD (adult meal) = 84 USD ≈ 84.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Lunch allowance
14 × 9 USD (adult meal) = 126 USD ≈ 126.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Dinner allowance
14 × 17 USD (adult meal) = 238 USD ≈ 238.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Coffee allowance
14 × 5 USD (cup) = 70 USD ≈ 70.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Drinking water
0 × 0 USD (refill owned bottle where potable) = 0 USD ≈ 0.00 USD
Tap-water refills assumed, so no bottled water is bought; adjust for your own needs.
Hotel-led tier with the listed food and transport basket. A dated example, not an annual price range or a live quote; hotel board terms were not shown.
Mid-range · Example B
Total for two adults
1,962.62 USD
140.19 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel President Sarajevo — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)
1 × 827.28 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 827.28 USD ≈ 827.28 USD
Dated room price for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults. Room type, board and cancellation terms were not fully shown. Not a checkout quote.
Hotel — VAT at 17% of the net room rate (replaces the supplier tax figure)
1 × 140.64 USD (full-stay VAT allowance) = 140.64 USD ≈ 140.64 USD
Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total, assuming 17% of the net room rate. Not added on top.
Hotel — visitor levy as the property lists it (replaces the supplier tax figure)
12 × 3 BAM (adult-night) = 36 BAM ≈ 20.90 USD
The amount the property's policy currently lists (EUR 2 or BAM 3 per adult-night), not a certified 2026 legal rate.
Airport bus
4 × 5 BAM (adult one-way journey) = 20 BAM ≈ 11.61 USD
The airport lists BAM 5 while a booking site shows BAM 10; if BAM 10 applies, the four journeys add BAM 20.
City tram and bus rides (starting single fare)
20 × 2.2 BAM (adult ride at advertised starting fare) = 44 BAM ≈ 25.55 USD
Starting single-ride fare (BAM 2.20), not an all-zone unlimited pass.
Duo ticket: Trebević cable car return + City Hall
2 × 35 BAM (nonresident adult combined ticket) = 70 BAM ≈ 40.64 USD
Non-resident Duo offer (BAM 35): Trebević cable car return plus City Hall, counted once; operator offer valid 15 May–31 December 2026.
Breakfast allowance
14 × 12 USD (adult meal) = 168 USD ≈ 168.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Lunch allowance
14 × 17 USD (adult meal) = 238 USD ≈ 238.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Dinner allowance
14 × 30 USD (adult meal) = 420 USD ≈ 420.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Coffee allowance
14 × 5 USD (cup) = 70 USD ≈ 70.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Drinking water
0 × 0 USD (refill owned bottle where potable) = 0 USD ≈ 0.00 USD
Tap-water refills assumed, so no bottled water is bought; adjust for your own needs.
Hotel-led tier with the listed food and transport basket. A dated example, not an annual price range or a live quote; hotel board terms were not shown.
Premium · Example A
Total for two adults
2,338.18 USD
167.01 USD per person per ground day
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Swissotel Sarajevo — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)
1 × 1,465.92 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 1,465.92 USD ≈ 1,465.92 USD
Dated room price for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults. Room type, board and cancellation terms were not fully shown. Not a checkout quote.
Hotel — VAT at 17% of the net room rate (replaces the supplier tax figure)
1 × 249.21 USD (full-stay VAT allowance) = 249.21 USD ≈ 249.21 USD
Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total, assuming 17% of the net room rate. Not added on top.
Hotel — visitor levy as the property lists it (replaces the supplier tax figure)
12 × 2 EUR (adult-night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.25 USD
The amount the property's policy currently lists (EUR 2 or BAM 3 per adult-night), not a certified 2026 legal rate.
Airport bus
4 × 5 BAM (adult one-way journey) = 20 BAM ≈ 11.61 USD
The airport lists BAM 5 while a booking site shows BAM 10; if BAM 10 applies, the four journeys add BAM 20.
City tram and bus rides (starting single fare)
20 × 2.2 BAM (adult ride at advertised starting fare) = 44 BAM ≈ 25.55 USD
Starting single-ride fare (BAM 2.20), not an all-zone unlimited pass.
Duo ticket: Trebević cable car return + City Hall
2 × 35 BAM (nonresident adult combined ticket) = 70 BAM ≈ 40.64 USD
Non-resident Duo offer (BAM 35): Trebević cable car return plus City Hall, counted once; operator offer valid 15 May–31 December 2026.
Breakfast allowance
14 × 6 USD (adult meal) = 84 USD ≈ 84.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Lunch allowance
14 × 9 USD (adult meal) = 126 USD ≈ 126.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Dinner allowance
14 × 17 USD (adult meal) = 238 USD ≈ 238.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Coffee allowance
14 × 5 USD (cup) = 70 USD ≈ 70.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Drinking water
0 × 0 USD (refill owned bottle where potable) = 0 USD ≈ 0.00 USD
Tap-water refills assumed, so no bottled water is bought; adjust for your own needs.
Hotel-led tier with the listed food and transport basket. A dated example, not an annual price range or a live quote; hotel board terms were not shown.
Premium · Example B
Total for two adults
2,716.18 USD
194.01 USD per person per ground day
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Swissotel Sarajevo — net room rate for 6 nights (before tax)
1 × 1,465.92 USD (one room for 6 nights) = 1,465.92 USD ≈ 1,465.92 USD
Dated room price for 6 nights, 10–16 November 2026, for two adults. Room type, board and cancellation terms were not fully shown. Not a checkout quote.
Hotel — VAT at 17% of the net room rate (replaces the supplier tax figure)
1 × 249.21 USD (full-stay VAT allowance) = 249.21 USD ≈ 249.21 USD
Replaces the supplier's unexplained tax total, assuming 17% of the net room rate. Not added on top.
Hotel — visitor levy as the property lists it (replaces the supplier tax figure)
12 × 2 EUR (adult-night) = 24 EUR ≈ 27.25 USD
The amount the property's policy currently lists (EUR 2 or BAM 3 per adult-night), not a certified 2026 legal rate.
Airport bus
4 × 5 BAM (adult one-way journey) = 20 BAM ≈ 11.61 USD
The airport lists BAM 5 while a booking site shows BAM 10; if BAM 10 applies, the four journeys add BAM 20.
City tram and bus rides (starting single fare)
20 × 2.2 BAM (adult ride at advertised starting fare) = 44 BAM ≈ 25.55 USD
Starting single-ride fare (BAM 2.20), not an all-zone unlimited pass.
Duo ticket: Trebević cable car return + City Hall
2 × 35 BAM (nonresident adult combined ticket) = 70 BAM ≈ 40.64 USD
Non-resident Duo offer (BAM 35): Trebević cable car return plus City Hall, counted once; operator offer valid 15 May–31 December 2026.
Breakfast allowance
14 × 12 USD (adult meal) = 168 USD ≈ 168.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Lunch allowance
14 × 17 USD (adult meal) = 238 USD ≈ 238.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Dinner allowance
14 × 30 USD (adult meal) = 420 USD ≈ 420.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Coffee allowance
14 × 5 USD (cup) = 70 USD ≈ 70.00 USD
Food bought independently; no hotel meal plan is assumed.
Drinking water
0 × 0 USD (refill owned bottle where potable) = 0 USD ≈ 0.00 USD
Tap-water refills assumed, so no bottled water is bought; adjust for your own needs.
Hotel-led tier with the listed food and transport basket. A dated example, not an annual price range or a live quote; hotel board terms were not shown.
Not included: Travel outside the selected scope, International flights, Automatic contingency buffer (none applied), Visa, optional personal travel insurance and shopping
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-09-29: 1 EUR = 1.1355 USD · 1 USD = 1.72244 BAM. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Rate source as recorded in the research: ECB reference 29 September 2026: EUR 1=USD 1.1355. Dated USD hotel/food observations remain USD; not converted again. Bank/card spreads excluded. BAM pegged at 1.95583 per EUR, CBBH; convert using dated ECB EUR/USD.
Practical notes
The model uses the airport’s published BAM 5 one-way bus fare, plus twenty urban rides budgeted at the GRAS advertised starting fare of BAM 2.20. The airport booking channel also displayed BAM 10 without a clear one-way/return basis: allow BAM 20 more for the two-adult return journey if that is the applicable one-way fare. Buy and validate the correct city ticket. The BAM 35 nonresident Duo ticket combines return cable car and City Hall; neither admission is added again. Hotel taxes are replaced with explicit allowances because supplier fields disagree:17% of net room cost, plus EUR 2 per adult-night for Holiday and Swissôtel, or BAM 3 for President. These property-policy planning allowances are not a certified 2026 tax assessment.
Limits of these examples
Covers Sarajevo city only. Visitor levies are the amounts each property lists, not a certified national rate. The airport bus fare is uncertain (BAM 5 published, BAM 10 on a booking site). Hotel prices are dated search observations for 10–16 November 2026, not checkout quotes: room, bedding, meal and cancellation terms were not fully shown, and the sampled hotel is not necessarily the cheapest available. Food is a planning allowance, not a menu. Flights, visas, optional personal travel insurance and shopping are excluded. Exchange rates are dated references; recheck prices before booking.
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Cost sources (11)
- zicara.ba — checked 2026-09-29
- visitsarajevo.ba — checked 2026-09-29
- budgetyourtrip.com — checked 2026-09-29
- tripadvisor.com — checked 2026-09-29
- tripadvisor.com — checked 2026-09-29
- tripadvisor.com — checked 2026-09-29
- halalbooking.com — checked 2026-09-29
- booking.com — checked 2026-09-29
- centrotrans.com — checked 2026-09-29
- gras.ba — checked 2026-09-29
- booking.com — checked 2026-09-29
