Sarajevo Dos and Don'ts

Important: Beware of the thieves. I met a band who had a gig there and they got everything stolen from their track. It seems that robbery is very frequent in Sarajevo. People used to tell me that almost everywere in Bosnia. A bad reputation which actually seems to be true.
Accomodation: it's plenty of BBs there. Actually they are like houses with a pair of vacant rooms people tend to transform into "tourists rooms". I suggest you book there rather than a chain hotel (there's a Holiday Inn but hey... they really need us to support local economy!)
Food: quite cheap actually, You can find lovely places to dine exp. in the town center. They usually have an inner garden too. Try the coffee, which is made in quite an "oriental" style.
What to bring: bring... a bag. Place ALL of your money there and then always keep your eyes on that. Don't bring expensive goodies you can't walk with.
Extra tips: The centre is really beautiful since it has been almost completely rebuilted after war. Therefore, it's important you take some time to visit the rest of the city. You'll see houses with bullets signs on the walls and a status of ruin. But you'll figure out a bit better what the was has been to the city. A bit painful and sad but... travel is learning too. Try to find someone to chat with asking about that period and how life and city population has changed. That can be very instructive.

Restaurant Dr. Food, obala Kulina bana 10, best steak around! Good selection of (mostly) Italian wines to go along. Desserts are a must. On every visit I dine there at least once, cannot recommend it enough. Don't expect any local cuisine though, completely different story. I can also recommend restaurant Via Del Corso for fish and shell menu!

One of my favorites! The locals were incredible! Polite, protective of our BMW and wow we could not ask for a better city! It is all about the people in Sarajevo, very safe, NATO troops were out in the city, the locals were lovely, and I await to return with my kids again!

The best bet is to simply withdraw money at any ATM machine and get local currency (konvertible mark).

You will probably read this in every travel guide, if you ever visit Sarajevo you need to have a walk through the old town. It is like stepping into another world. You can find lots of little shops with handicrafts, they make lots of things out of copper like pots and pans and the famous "dzezva", which is something like a little coffee pot for Turkish coffee. Great souvenir if you are into traditional crafts.