Neighbourhood guide · Belgrade, Serbia
Dorćol
Old streets running down from Studentski trg to the Danube, full of cafés, bars and small restaurants.
About Dorćol
Dorćol stretches from Studentski trg down towards the Danube. Its mix of old houses and modern buildings hides many of Belgrade's best cafés, bars and bistros.
Down by the river, the Danube quay is lovely for an evening walk or a bike ride.
Where Dorćol is
Our 22 places in Dorćol
Restaurants in Dorćol
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MICHELIN Guide
Ebisu
A sleek Japanese restaurant on the seventh floor of the Square Nine hotel, with a rooftop terrace and spectacular views over the old city. Sushi, sashimi and maki, all done properly.
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MICHELIN Guide
Homa Central
A modern restaurant in historic Dorćol with a leafy terrace by day and soft lighting at night. Creative, Mediterranean-leaning bistro cooking in a relaxed setting.
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Bib Gourmand
Istok
Generous, modern comfort food from Vietnam, Korea and Thailand in an elegant, minimalist room near the centre. Many dishes come in half portions, so you can try more. The pho is a signature.
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Cafés in Dorćol
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Roastery café
Aviator Coffee Explorer
A specialty coffee café on Gundulićev venac, with a stone facade, a summer terrace and coffee roasted by the Aviator team.
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Belgrade specialty coffee
Kafeterija Dorćol
Kafeterija in Dorćol, one of the cafés of Kafeterija, the Belgrade specialty coffee house that roasts its own beans, open from 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 at weekends.
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Belgrade's first micro-roastery
Pržionica D59B
Belgrade's first micro-roastery, opened in 2012 in a former bus garage on Dobračina. A long communal table, beans roasted on site and some of the best coffee in the city.
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The original
Smokvica Kralja Petra
The original Smokvica, in a leafy Dorćol courtyard under a fig tree: brunch, salads, cakes and good coffee from morning until late.
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Roastery café
Sonder Dorćol
Sonder's Dorćol café, with specialty coffee from its own roastery, brunch and pastries.
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Bars in Dorćol
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Hidden courtyard
Bitters Bar
A thoughtful cocktail bar tucked into a hidden courtyard on Kapetan Mišina, with tiki-inspired drinks, rare bitters and old trees over the patio.
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Creative hub
Dorćol Platz
A creative courtyard and cultural space on Dobračina with a bar, concerts, exhibitions and events, next door to Pržionica.
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Brewed in Belgrade
Gvint Brewery
A Belgrade craft brewery's taproom in Dorćol, pouring its own beers.
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Serbian craft taps
Krafter
A Dorćol craft beer bar rotating taps from Serbian breweries such as Kabinet, Dogma, 3BIR and Majstor Šara.
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100+ rakijas
Rakia Bar
The place to discover rakija, Serbia's fruit brandy: well over a hundred varieties, tasting flights and friendly guidance.
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Hotels in Dorćol
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MICHELIN Guide hotel
Smokvica Dorćol
Boutique rooms from the team behind the much-loved Smokvica cafés, on a quiet Dorćol street close to the bars and cafés of the old town.
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MICHELIN Guide hotel
Square Nine Hotel
A Leading Hotels of the World member on Studentski trg, designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. 45 rooms and suites, an 18-metre lap pool, and Ebisu, the rooftop Japanese restaurant.
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Art & Museums in Dorćol
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Hands-on
Museum of Science and Technology
Serbia's museum of science and technology, in a former power station in Dorćol, with hands-on exhibits that suit families.
See the full list: 11 of the Best Museums & Galleries in Belgrade
Parks & Ada in Dorćol
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Below the fortress
Danube Quay, Dorćol
The Danube quay below Belgrade Fortress and Dorćol, a riverside path for walking, running and cycling, linked by cycle paths to Ušće.
See the full list: 19 of the Best Parks, Cycle Routes & Things to Do on Ada Ciganlija
Fitness + Spa in Dorćol
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Summer pools by the Danube
Milan Gale Muškatirović Sports Centre
The outdoor pools of the '25. maj' sports centre in Donji Dorćol, close to the Danube, reopened in summer 2026 after renovation. The pools open for the summer season only.
See the full list: 13 of the Best Spas, Pools & Studios in Belgrade
Medical in Dorćol
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Eye specialists
Sveti Vid
A specialist eye hospital in Dorćol for eye examinations, laser treatment and eye surgery, with its own optician.
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See the full list: 12 Hospitals, Clinics & Pharmacies in Belgrade
Luxury in Dorćol
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MICHELIN Guide
Ebisu
A sleek Japanese restaurant on the seventh floor of the Square Nine hotel, with a rooftop terrace and spectacular views over the old city. Sushi, sashimi and maki, all done properly.
Studentski trg 9Explore View on map
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MICHELIN Guide hotel
Square Nine Hotel
A Leading Hotels of the World member on Studentski trg, designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. 45 rooms and suites, an 18-metre lap pool, and Ebisu, the rooftop Japanese restaurant.
Studentski trg 9Explore View on map