Belgrade Fortress above the river

Neighbourhood guide · Belgrade, Serbia

Savamala

The old riverside quarter on the Sava, between the fortress, the old town and the Belgrade Waterfront.

About Savamala

Savamala runs along the Sava below the old town, with grand 19th-century buildings on Karađorđeva street and the riverside warehouses of Beton Hala under the fortress.

It leads straight to the Belgrade Waterfront and the Sava Promenade.

Where Savamala is

Our 22 places in Savamala

Restaurants in Savamala

  1. MICHELIN Guide

    Comunale Caffè e Cucina

    Savamala·Italian·€

    A stylish Italian in a whitewashed former customs warehouse at Beton Hala, with a riverside terrace beneath Belgrade Fortress. Traditional recipes such as tagliatelle al ragù, bruschetta and tiramisu, plus pizzas.

    Karađorđeva 2-4, Beton HalaExplore View on map

  2. MICHELIN Guide

    Salon 1905

    Savamala·Modern Balkan·€€€€

    An opulent first-floor dining room in the landmark Geozavod building of 1905, all marble, stucco and gilt. Ambitious modern cooking with Balkan roots and beautiful plating, for a special night out.

    Karađorđeva 48Explore View on map

See the full list: 28 of the Best Restaurants in Belgrade

Bars in Savamala

  1. Savamala classic

    Mladost

    Savamala·Disco bar & club·€€

    Two bars in one in Savamala: disco, funk, jazz and house upstairs, and a basement for deep tech and DJ nights.

    Karađorđeva 44Explore View on map

See the full list: 21 of the Best Bars in Belgrade

Nightlife in Savamala

  1. Savamala landmark

    KC Grad

    Savamala·Cultural centre & club·€

    A cultural centre in an 1884 riverside warehouse in Savamala, with concerts, DJ nights, exhibitions and a bar.

    Braće Krsmanović 4Explore View on map

  2. Summer splav

    Lasta

    Savski Venac·River club (splav)·€€

    A big, glamorous river club moored by the Belgrade Fair on the Sava, busiest in summer.

    Bulevar vojvode Mišića bbExplore View on map

  3. Savamala classic

    Mladost

    Savamala·Disco bar & club·€€

    Disco, funk, jazz and house upstairs, and a basement for deep tech and DJ nights, in the heart of Savamala.

    Karađorđeva 44Explore View on map

  4. Weekend club nights

    Mr Stefan Braun

    Savski Venac·Nightclub·€€€

    A long-running Belgrade nightclub known for big weekend nights; check its website and Instagram for current events.

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  5. VIP club

    The Bank

    Savski Venac·Nightclub·€€€€

    An upmarket club in the centre known for table service and a glamorous crowd; dress smart and book ahead.

    Crnogorska 12Explore View on map

See the full list: 13 of the Best Clubs & Nightlife in Belgrade

Hotels in Savamala

  1. Rooms and apartments

    Jump Inn Hotel

    Savamala·Design hotel·€€

    A design hotel with rooms and apartments near Savamala and the Belgrade Fair, with airport transfers on request.

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  2. Converted landmark

    Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade

    Savski Venac·Design hotel·€€€

    A design hotel in a converted 19th-century mill beside the Belgrade Waterfront, with a spa and a piazza that keeps two of the original mill columns.

    Bulevar vojvode Mišića 15Explore View on map

  3. MICHELIN Guide hotel

    The Bristol Belgrade

    Savamala·Historic hotel·€€€

    A restored historic hotel on Karađorđeva in Savamala, between the old town and the river, close to the Belgrade Waterfront.

    Karađorđeva 50Explore View on map

See the full list: 24 of the Best Hotels in Belgrade

Parks & Ada in Savamala

  1. Prince Miloš’s park

    Topčider Park

    Savski Venac·Historic park·Free

    A green, historic park in the south of the city around the 19th-century residence of Prince Miloš, soon to be linked to New Belgrade by the Linear Park and the new pedestrian bridge.

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See the full list: 19 of the Best Parks, Cycle Routes & Things to Do on Ada Ciganlija

Waterfront in Savamala

  1. At The Bristol

    Elizabeth

    Savamala·Restaurant & cocktail bar·€€€

    The restaurant of the restored Bristol hotel: a refined menu, a sophisticated room and signature cocktails served with real care.

    Karađorđeva 50Explore View on map

  2. Converted landmark

    Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade

    Savski Venac·Design hotel·€€€

    A design hotel in a converted 19th-century mill right next to the Belgrade Waterfront, with a spa and a piazza keeping two of the original mill columns.

    Bulevar vojvode Mišića 15Explore View on map

  3. MICHELIN Guide hotel

    The Bristol Belgrade

    Savamala·Historic hotel·€€€

    A carefully restored historic hotel on Karađorđeva at the edge of the Waterfront, home to the Elizabeth restaurant and cocktail bar.

    Karađorđeva 50Explore View on map

See the full list: Belgrade Waterfront

Medical in Savamala

  1. Main public hospital

    University Clinical Centre of Serbia

    Savski Venac·Public hospital & Emergency Centre·Public

    Serbia's largest public hospital complex, home to the city's Emergency Centre for serious emergencies. Visitors without Serbian health insurance are charged, so check what your travel insurance covers.

    Pasterova 2Explore View on map

See the full list: 19 Hospitals, Clinics & Pharmacies in Belgrade

Luxury in Savamala

  1. MICHELIN Guide

    Salon 1905

    Savamala·Modern Balkan·€€€€

    An opulent first-floor dining room in the landmark Geozavod building of 1905, all marble, stucco and gilt. Ambitious modern cooking with Balkan roots and beautiful plating, for a special night out.

    Karađorđeva 48Explore View on map

  2. MICHELIN Guide hotel

    The Bristol Belgrade

    Savamala·Historic hotel·€€€

    A restored historic hotel on Karađorđeva in Savamala, between the old town and the river, close to the Belgrade Waterfront.

    Karađorđeva 50Explore View on map

See the full list: The Best of Luxury Belgrade

Property in Savamala

  1. Belle-époque Savamala

    Belgrade Cooperative

    Savamala·Serbian-Byzantine style, 1907·Free

    An ornate early 20th-century building in Savamala in the Serbian-Byzantine style, one of the finest of its era in the city.

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See the full list: 28 Property Agencies, Websites & Landmark Buildings in Belgrade

Transport in Savamala

  1. Trains to Novi Sad

    Beograd Centar station (Prokop)

    Savski Venac·Main railway station·€

    Belgrade's main railway station, where the fast Soko trains to Novi Sad and Subotica and international trains depart.

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  2. Trains

    Srbijavoz

    Savski Venac·National railway·€

    Serbia's passenger railway, including the fast trains from Belgrade Centre (Prokop) to Novi Sad.

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See the full list: Getting Around Belgrade: Airport, Free Public Transport, Taxis & Trains

Motoring in Savamala

  1. Volkswagen

    Autokomerc

    Savski Venac·Official dealer: Volkswagen·€€

    Official Volkswagen dealer in Belgrade, with new cars and servicing. Call ahead or check the brand’s Serbian website for opening hours and test drives.

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See the full list: 55 Car Rental Companies, Showrooms & Dealers in Belgrade

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