Belgrade, Serbia
Upscale residential area with Saint Sava Temple and the main market. Safe, good restaurants, quieter nights. Better for experiencing local life than staying near tourist spots.
Vračar is the upscale residential area. The massive Saint Sava Temple draws visitors, but otherwise this is where educated locals live, not where tourists usually hang out. Tree-lined streets, Kalenić Market (biggest open-air market in the city), and good restaurants from traditional to international. It's a 20-25 minute walk to the old town. Very safe and gives you a sense of how locals actually live, but less happening at night than the center.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
HighHomelessness Visibility
HighGetting By in English
Good"Saint Sava is worth seeing - felt safe the whole time"
"Kalenić Market in the morning for pastries and fruit"
"Residential so more authentic than tourist areas"
"Good restaurants and eating alone is normal"
"25-minute walk to old town, trams are easy"
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Help other women stay safe in Vračar
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.