Overview
Užice sits in a dramatic limestone gorge with red-roofed houses climbing the hillsides, offering a genuinely gritty alternative to Serbia's more polished tourist destinations. The city is famous as the birthplace of lepinja, the round Serbian flatbread that has become a national staple.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature · Nightlife
Before you go
Accommodation
Eko Hostel Republik offers dorm beds from €9-12, a five-minute walk from centre. Hotel Zlatibor provides mid-range options.
Food
Užice claims to have invented lepinja bread; locals favour Šuljaga Milana Laziča. Traditional Serbian cuisine available citywide.
Safety
Standard urban precautions apply. Respiratory caution advised during winter months due to valley smog.
Transport
Taxi rides cost 100-150 RSD within the city; buses to Sarajevo/Bosnia depart at 11ː00 daily (RSD1,200). Bus and train stations are five minutes' walk to centre.
Weather
Winter brings smog to the valley due to wood heating; summers are clearer and better for mountain day trips.
