They have been in Novi Sad for a while and was originally staying at City Hostel, but had to move out for a couple days as City Hostel got booked out by a school group. They have chosen to move back to City Hostel as they said that the other hostels doesn't allow cooking. I also experienced some physical difficulties the 2nd day and almost needed to see a doctor and Igor was extremely helpful and prompt in providing the assistance required.
It's not the nicest hostel I've stayed in, but for the empathy and concern for their guests, I would strongly recommend them.
Walking into the city centre, I got really good vibes from the city. It's dynamic and lively, and as it was still around Christmas, the city centre was all beautifully decorated with lights. Even rain on the 1st day of my arrival doesn't dampen the spirit of the city as well as Christmas.
I was offering to help a guy who was trying to take a photo of himself next to the fire with the City Hall back drop, and we got to chatting over 2 cups of hot wine in the square. We exchanged travel stories and he shared with me a lot of history about the buildings around the area. I later found out he was a fairly famous opera singer (Bela Mavrak). He seemed somewhat disappointed I didn't know him.
Bishop's Palace
Danube Park - it had been nicely lit up with a huge ice skating rink in the centre. Even rain can't put a dampen on the spirits of those ice skaters
Petrovaradin Fortress which isn't in the city centre is also worth visiting for the views of the city.
I was also recommended to visit Sremski Karlovci for a day trip, which I was planning to do on the 2nd day I was in Novi Sad, but I was indisposed and had to only do it on my last day in Novi Sad, making it a really rush and tight trip.
Meals wise, I ate a meal at Fish & Zeleniš, which is famous for their seafood. Loved the atmosphere of this cafe! I opted for a Mediterranean cream soup with vegetables and fish, as well as a Tuna in Pepper crust, pumpkin puree and broccoli.
Food and menu diversity seems to be more in Serbia as compared to Bosnia and it was much welcomed. I was starting to get tired of fried and grilled stuff.
Tips :
Google maps doesn't work very well in Novi Sad as it doesn't show the bus stops locations and the public transport routes.
Wayna suggested that I download the Moovit app, as it works quite well here. Live data is required, which is easily obtained by buying a Sim card from the mobile stores. I got mine from Telenor, paying only RSD 300 (About €2.50), which comes with 5GB data and last for 7 days, more than sufficient for what I need.
Walking into the city centre, I got really good vibes from the city. It's dynamic and lively, and as it was still around Christmas, the city centre was all beautifully decorated with lights. Even rain on the 1st day of my arrival doesn't dampen the spirit of the city as well as Christmas.
I was offering to help a guy who was trying to take a photo of himself next to the fire with the City Hall back drop, and we got to chatting over 2 cups of hot wine in the square. We exchanged travel stories and he shared with me a lot of history about the buildings around the area. I later found out he was a fairly famous opera singer (Bela Mavrak). He seemed somewhat disappointed I didn't know him.
That chat lasted probably at least 1.5hours. He seemed more keen on showing off about himself and talking about himself, and the apartment he has in town, and he even wanted to invite me to his house to see his antiques in the home. I declined politely since I don't really know him, but also it had been a really long day of travel and with very little sleep the night before, I was quite exhausted.
The key sights in the city centre include
City Hall
The key sights in the city centre include
City Hall
Roman Catholic Church of the Name of Mary
Bishop's Palace
Saint George's Cathedral
Trčika - a tram that had been converted to a restaurant
Danube Park - it had been nicely lit up with a huge ice skating rink in the centre. Even rain can't put a dampen on the spirits of those ice skaters
Petrovaradin Fortress which isn't in the city centre is also worth visiting for the views of the city.
I was also recommended to visit Sremski Karlovci for a day trip, which I was planning to do on the 2nd day I was in Novi Sad, but I was indisposed and had to only do it on my last day in Novi Sad, making it a really rush and tight trip.
Meals wise, I ate a meal at Fish & Zeleniš, which is famous for their seafood. Loved the atmosphere of this cafe! I opted for a Mediterranean cream soup with vegetables and fish, as well as a Tuna in Pepper crust, pumpkin puree and broccoli.
Also at Petrus Cafe Gallery Bar - Petrus is the 1st place on my travels in Balkans where a restaurant was fully packed, and it was 3 storeys high. I was very surprised.
I ordered a cocktail called Boracay - I gathered it was Rum, Pineapple, Lime, Angostura Bitters and a couple of other ingredients. As well as a grilled chicken with extra portion of grilled vegetables.
Food and menu diversity seems to be more in Serbia as compared to Bosnia and it was much welcomed. I was starting to get tired of fried and grilled stuff.
Tips :
Google maps doesn't work very well in Novi Sad as it doesn't show the bus stops locations and the public transport routes.
Wayna suggested that I download the Moovit app, as it works quite well here. Live data is required, which is easily obtained by buying a Sim card from the mobile stores. I got mine from Telenor, paying only RSD 300 (About €2.50), which comes with 5GB data and last for 7 days, more than sufficient for what I need.
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