About Banja Luka
Banja Luka is one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's major cities, home to around 221,106 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Banja Luka
1
Kastel Fortress
2
Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
3
Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
4
Banski Dvor
5
Monastery of Gomionica
6
Mariastern Abbey
7
Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
8
Gospodska street
Budget travel
Free things to do in Banja Luka
Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kastel Fortress
- Visit Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
- Eat at Pite pod sačem
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Banski Dvor
- Visit Monastery of Gomionica
- Visit Mariastern Abbey
- Eat at Tihe noći
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
- Visit Gospodska street
- Visit Boom Boom Room
- Eat at Cap Cap (Obilićevo / Mejdan)
Where to eat
Pite pod sačem
Tihe noći
Cap Cap (Obilićevo / Mejdan)
Ćevabdžinica Mrvica 1
Restoran Obala
MCB – The Master Craft Brewery
Restoran Sirano
Lovački restoran
Where to stay
- Hotel Cezar Banja Luka
- Hotel Palace
- Hotel Bosna
- Hotel Atina
- Hotel Grand
Shopping
- Agencija Neobas
Museums & culture
- Ferhat-Pasha Mosque
- Cathedral of Saint Bonaventure
- Monument to the Fallen Krajina Fighters
In pictures
Banja Luka gallery
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