Hotel Planinska Kraljica — Ravna Planina, Pale

At 1,060 metres above sea level, tucked into the evergreen forest of one of the most ozone-rich areas around Sarajevo, stands Hotel Planinska Kraljica (“Mountain Queen”). It does not promise luxury in the traditional sense but something more valuable: complete immersion in nature and a rest you can feel with every breath. Set on Ravna Planina near Pale, just 21 kilometres from Baščaršija and 30 kilometres from Sarajevo International Airport, it is the perfect base for anyone who wants the mountains without going far.

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Four seasons, one address

In winter the hotel offers what skiers value most: direct access to the Ravna Planina ski slope, with Jahorina close by for those who want more. Ski storage and equipment rental on site make every winter stay complete from the first run to the last. In summer Ravna Planina offers hiking trails, fresh mountain air and a silence that is getting harder to find. A restaurant serving local and international dishes made with locally grown ingredients, a bar, a terrace and a garden round off the offer, and a children’s playground shows the hotel thinks about the whole family. The staff speak English, Italian and Serbian, which makes it comfortable for foreign guests combining Sarajevo and Jahorina in one trip.

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Taste & Rate editors’ tip

Book at least two nights: one is not enough for Ravna Planina to work its magic. Morning air with coffee on the terrace and the evening silence of the forest are a combination that changes your rhythm. Reservations: planinskakraljica@gmail.com · +387 65 958 575.

5 reasons to stay at Hotel Planinska Kraljica

1. 1,060 metres above sea level in one of the most ozone-rich areas around Sarajevo.
2. Direct access to the Ravna Planina slopes and close to Jahorina, an ideal base for a winter break.
3. A restaurant with home cooking: the mountain on your plate.
4. 21 kilometres from Sarajevo, nature right next to the city.
5. Couples rate it 8.9, a place especially suited to a romantic escape from everyday life.