Belgrade is a city that really surprised me. I went in knowing literally nothing. And realized pretty much immediately upon arriving that it had alot to offer. And it was actually a really nice, livable city. Not only does it have a lot of history and heritage sites, but lots of great restaurants, fun nightlife, and lovely green areas and parks as well- it really has something to offer to anyone visiting.
After traveling in Romania beforehand, I was prepared for most people to not speak English. But I was pleasantly surprised in Belgrade.
I found the level of English there to be very high - and the locals are some of the friendliest people I've ever met as well. Most menus had English translations as well - I only encountered a few stands that only had menus in Serbian.
While it's not easy to have a fully sustainable holiday while in Belgrade, it's definitely possible to make more sustainable choices in terms of where to stay, where to eat, how to travel and so on - so read the guide below if you want to get a nice preview into the Belgrade life before going on the adventure of your lifetime. If you are looking for sustainable accommodation in Belgrade, you may be a bit disappointed, as eco-tourism is not as developed in Serbia as in other European countries.
Still, there are plenty of ways to keep your holiday as environmentally friendly as possible - I recommend staying away from international hotel chains and opting for the locally owned ones or renting a private apartment somewhere near the city centre there are plenty of good options on Airbnb!
