Quick orientation
- River & position: Left bank, across the Sava from the old town
- Getting to the centre: A few minutes by bus or taxi across the river; walkable to the old town via the bridges for the energetic
- Municipality: Novi Beograd
- Best for: business and conference travellers, arena events, modern/chain hotels and architecture fans
What Novi Beograd (New Belgrade) is like
Novi Beograd is the post-war, planned city on the flat left bank: broad avenues, big residential blocks (a magnet for fans of brutalist and socialist-modernist architecture), business districts, shopping malls and the Štark Arena. It's where many international chain hotels and conference venues sit.
It's practical and well-connected rather than picturesque, with the riverside (including the splav nightclubs moored along the banks) and Ada Ciganlija within easy reach.
Who should stay here
A good fit if you want: business and conference travellers, arena events, modern/chain hotels and architecture fans.
Maybe look elsewhere if you're after: visitors wanting historic atmosphere, those who dislike long blocks and big roads.
Getting around
Excellent transport links by free bus across the bridges; taxis are quick. The blocks are large, so walking distances within New Belgrade can be longer than they look.
Where to stay & what's nearby
The city's main cluster of international business hotels, plus modern apartments. Good for conferences, fairs, the arena and airport access; less so for old-town atmosphere.
Nearby: Štark Arena, Sava riverside & splav clubs, Ada Ciganlija, Belgrade Fair / shopping malls.
Common questions
Is New Belgrade a good area to stay?
It's the best base for business travel, trade fairs and arena events, with most of the city's international hotels and good transport across the river. It's modern and practical rather than historic, so leisure visitors who want old-town charm may prefer the right bank.
How far is New Belgrade from the old town?
Just across the Sava — a few minutes by bus or taxi over the bridges, and walkable for the energetic. Transport links are among the best in the city.
