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Wonderfully located hotel, only steps away from 90% of all attractions in Sarajevo (Bascarsija, Latin Bridge, Sebilj, Museum of Genocide, Museum of the Sarajevo Siege, War Childhood Museum, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bazi Underground Shopping Complex, et al). The National Museum is a 15-minute tram ride via the Katedralni (The Iconic #3 Bascarsija-Ilidza Route) Tram Stop. The Tunnel of Hope is the only attraction that is far away - a 25 minute cab (and they are notoriously difficult to get in Sarajevo, and impossible if you don't have a Bosnian number - if you do, try Zuti Taxi) or a 1.5 hour (but very pleasant) tram ride. The Ilidza Gardens are also far away. The Sarajevo Bus Station is also a 10 minute tram ride away, along with the SCC and Aria Malls (good for a quick visit). Trebevic Mountain Cable car is a quick 11-12 minute walk - all in all, you can't get a better location. The staff is curt, but helpful - although not overly gracious. Do not expect South-East Asian standard service. The basic rooms on the right block are tacky, but very comfortable and the WiFi is superb. The superior rooms in the left block are slightly more compact, but far more modern and less tacky. The hotel has good amenities (a decently stocked gym and a very nice basement pool). The only downside to my experience was the breakfast spread. It was very disappointing. The food was repetitive (Sausages, a weird Zucchini curry, fried potato wedges, half-fried eggs, packaged 'Cappy' juice, watery milk, bad coffee, and the tiniest chunks of fruit you'll see) and tasted bad. I would honestly opt for this property without the Breakfast option and save on the money as Klopa, Sarajevo's best breakfast spot is literally 500 steps away (you can even see it from the reception - to the left of the cathedral). If you're a first time visitor looking to do touristy stuff, it doesn't get better than this. However, if you're a repeat visitor or coming for business and don't mind a steeper price point and a 10-minute tram ride to all the attractions - go for the Swissotel instead. Overall: Solid 4/5