Luxury open plan apartment (75 sqm) with one bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen, and a large terrace
Specifically tailored to accommodate the needs of the business traveller, i.e. high-speed internet, printer, fax, scanner, photocopy machine - included at no extra cost
Located in the heart of Belgrade, 10-minute walking distance from the centre of business, entertainment and shopping
Mini-market on the corner of the street and major supermarket within 5 minutes walking distance
Complete shopping and restaurant district nearby
Location / Address: 28, Palmoticeva Street, 11000 Belgrade – 5th floor – Door bell name: Aphrodite
Bedroom
Stylishly decorated with soothing lighting schemes
Welcome basket – on arrival includes coffee, wine, bottled water, wheat energy bar
Complete Information resource guide (Survival kit) including a variety of take-away menus, maps, restaurant and shopping guide, nearby drycleaners details, ATMs / banks in the area
On-line call support
Free use of a local SIM card – you only pay for the credit you spend
Weekly cleaning included, extra / daily cleaning service can be ordered at 30 EUR
As you go down Palmoticeva street, you will come across one of the major streets in Belgrade, called Despota Stefana street. Here you can find grocery stores, bakeries, exchange offices, pharmacy and anything else that you may need.
Mini-market “Visnjica” located on the corner of Despota Stefana street.
Opened 00-24h
Major supermarket “Maxi” is just a 5-minute walk from the apartment, along Despota Stefana street.
Opened: Mon-Sat. 07:30-21:00h, Sun. 07:30-15:00h
Bakery “Nova” – 43, Despota Stefana str.
Opened: Mon-Sat. 06:00-23:00h, Sun. 06:00-16:00h
You can find ATMs all over the centre, but the closest one to the apartment is Societe General bank ATM up Palmoticeva str.
Local currency is dinar (RSD), so you will need an exchange office. There are several in Despota Stefana street: 53a, Despota Stefana str. Inside the “Nina 3” mini market. Opened: Mon-Sat. 06:00-21.00h.
“Tema” exchange office in Makedonska str. and while you are there, be sure to stop next door to cafe Tema and taste the best hot chocolate in town!
Pharmacy “Vitalika” – 59, Despota Stefana str. Go down Palmoticeva street to the corner, look to the left and you will see it! Opened: Mon-Sat. 08:00-21:00h, Sun. 10:00-14.00h
Post office – 8, Despota Stefana str.
Opened: Mon-Fri. 08:00-19:00h
There are 2 Fitness centres in the vicinity of the apartment: Forest fitness club – 45a, Takovska str. tel. 3293-186, www.forestfitness.org.rs
Opened: Mon-Fri. 08:00-22:00h, Sat-Sun. 11:00-18:00h
Daily use of gym is 250 RSD (or 3.1 EUR), while use of sauna is 400.- RSD (or 5 EUR)
Work out with a personal trainer is 10 EUR/training
Tonus – 14, Zdravka Celara str, tel. 3292-699, www.tonus.co.rs
Opened: Mon-Fri. 09:30-23:00h, Sat. 10:00-18:00h, Sun. 14:00-21:00h
Individual training: 5 EUR
Training with a trainer: 10 EUR
If you need a beautician or a nice relaxing massage, visit: “Betty Boop” – 45, Despota Stefana str, tel. 334-09-63
“Adora” - 33, Svetogorska str, just up Palmoticeva str. Tel. 3220-943
Opened: Mon-Fri. 10:00-20:00h, Sat. 09:00-16:00h.
Dry-cleaning and Laundry service (washing and ironing) - call us for more information at 241 58 66
CENTRE Opera: 30, Obilicev venac tel. 303-6200 – try the sun-dried tomato salad, it’s excellent! Kalemegdanska terasa: Kalemegdan fortress, tel. 328-2727 – if you are visiting Belgrade in Spring or Summer, don’t miss the spectacular view of the river and sunset, accompanied by a local cuisine. Madera: 43, Kralja Aleksandra bul. tel. 323-1332 – perfect place for business lunches with excellent service. Casa Nova: 42a, Gospodar Jovanova str. tel. 303-6868 – be sure to try tomato soup with pistachio and enjoy the romantic atmosphere in this classy Italian restaurant Duomo: 66a, Strahinjica Bana str. tel. 3036-076 – yes, another Italian restaurant, but you won’t enjoy anywhere a better Caesar’s salad or the view to the best that Belgrade has to offer! (Intrigued? Check out what Strahinjica Bana street is famous for!) Dorian Gray: 87-89, Kralja Petra str. tel. 2634-151 – excellent place for food and drinks. You’ll be feeling decadent in no time! Langust: 29, Kosancicev venac tel. 3283-680 – if you are in the mood for lobster in a romantic atmosphere with a view to the river, visit this classy restaurant and be sure to bring your gold card.
ZEMUN Saran: 53, Kej Oslobodjenja tel. 2618-235 – try fresh-water fish in this famous traditional restaurant by the river Danube Zlatnik: 26, Slavonska str. tel. 316-7511 – enjoy the specialties of the local cuisine with the soft sounds of evergreen music Balkan Ekspres: 22, Despota Djurdja str. tel. 2615-906 – this train converted into a restaurant offers good food and a spectacular view on the river
NEW BELGRADE Focaccia (Hotel Hyatt) tel. 3011-234 – by far the finest restaurant in Belgrade for those with an acquired taste and deep pockets
DEDINJE Colonial Sun: 32-34, Vojvode Putnika bul. tel. 3692-153 – escape from the city for a game of tennis and some carefully selected international dishes
NIGHTLIFE
Belgrade has a reputation for offering a vibrant nightlife, and many clubs that are open until dawn can be found throughout the city. The most recognizable nightlife feature of Belgrade are the barges (splavovi) spread along the banks of the Sava and Danube Rivers. But don’t miss the famous Strahinjica Bana street down town, with a wide choice of restaurants, cafes, and beautiful women.
For best shopping visit Knez Mihailova street, the pedestrian walk in the centre and the following shopping malls:
Millennium – Knez Mihailova str. City passage – Obilicev venac Plaza – 55, Njegoseva str. Delta City – 16, Jurija Gagarina str, New Belgrade Usce - 4, Bulevar Mihajla Pupina str, New Belgrade Merkator – 4, Bulevar Umetnosti, New Belgrade Immocentar – 21, Gandijeva str, New Belgrade M-Rodic – 35, Djordja Stanojevica str, New Belgrade Sava Centar – 9, Milentija Popovica str, New Belgrade
Belgrade (Serbian: Beograd) is the capital and the largest city of Serbia, with about 1.6 million inhabitants. It is located on the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. With a 7,000 year long history, it is one of the oldest cities in Europe and has been an important traffic focal point since ancient times.
The majority of the population are Orthodox Serbs (90%) and the official language is Serbian.
Belgrade is in the Central European Time (CET) zone (GMT+1 hour). The summer daylight saving time is from the end of March to the end of October (GMT+2 hour).
The official monetary unit is dinar (RSD).
Belgrade area code for domestic calls is 011, and for international calls +381-11.
Electric current – 220V
Tap water is safe and pleasant to drink.
HOLIDAYS
Holidays - non-working days:
1 & 2 January - New Year
7 January - first day of Orthodox Christmas
15 February (Visitation of the Virgin - Sretenje) - Serbian Statehood Day
1 & 2 May - Labour Day
Orthodox Easter - from Good Friday to the second day of Easter
The Serbian Orthodox Church counts its Christian holidays according to the old - Julian calendar, differing from the Gregorian calendar by 14 days.
On non-working holidays only shops and institutions on duty are open. Holidays but working days:
27 January (St Sava) - Spirituality Day
9 May - Victory Day
28 June - St. Vitus Day
WORKING HOURS
Banks and post offices:
Working days 08.00-19.00
Saturdays 08.00-15.00
Sundays only those on duty
Shops in shopping malls:
Working days 09.00-22.00
Saturdays 09.00-21.00
Sundays 09.00-17.00