Pristina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Pristina
Listen for the call to prayer, just as worshippers have been invited for many centuries. This old city is a relatively new capital.

Once considered part of Serbia, Pristina is now capital of the self-declared independent country, Republic of Kosovo. Visit Pristina for its history, architecture and outdoor spaces.

One Pristina highlight is the Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik), spread across several early 19th-century buildings. See exhibits regarding birth, life, marriage, death and spiritual heritage of Kosovars from the 15th to 20th century.

As Kosovo is predominantly Muslim, you’ll pass many mosques in Pristina. While the 15th-century Fatih Mosque (Xhamia e Mbretit) is an active place of worship, it frequently allows tourists respectful entry. Step inside to see its painted ceilings and stunning mosaics. Look across the street to the tall 19th-century Clock Tower (Sahat Kulla), which signals times for daily prayers.

Walk south to see Newborn Monument, a fairly basic sculpture of seven letters, but highly symbolic of the birth of the Republic of Kosovo. Continue south to Mother Teresa Cathedral. Ride the elevator to an observation deck for outstanding views across the city.

Turn east to see the National Library of Kosovo Pjeter Bogdani. Its very unusual architecture features white hat-like domes topping cubes covered with latticed wire. Walk a few blocks west on Bulevardi Bill Klinton to see the 11-foot-tall (3.4-meter) Statue of Bill Clinton, honoring the former U.S. president for his help to end the Kosovo War in 1999.

Leave the busy metropolis for the quiet spaces in Gërmia Park, just a few miles east of the city center. Walk, jog or rent a bike to follow endless trails through the large forest. Visit the playgrounds, swimming pool and restaurants.

Travel north of the city to the Tomb of Sultan Murad, which contains partial remains of a sultan who was killed in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Head south to the Marble Cave and arrange a tour of its interesting stalactites and other rock formations.

Fly to Pristina’s international airport from many European cities. Walk or use public buses or taxis to get around the town.

Where to stay in Pristina

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Qyteza Pejton

Qyteza Pejton might not have many top sights, but Fadil Vokrri Stadium and Mother Teresa Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Qyteza Pejton
Nartel Hotel
Nartel Hotel
4 out of 5
Kalabria Bll B2 Llam B, Pristina
The price is ₹7,017 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹7,017
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pristina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)
"Very near to the international bus station. Right in front of 2 super markets. Look up to find the hotel (big sign). Small room, but kind staffs."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024

Nartel Hotel
Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina
Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina
5 out of 5
Sheshi Nena Tereze, Pristina, Kosovo
The price is ₹12,202 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹12,202
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Pristina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (343 reviews)
swiss diamon kosovo
"I didn't like old interior in the room and the view :( But the rest was nice"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Swiss Diamond Hotel Prishtina
Derand Hotel
Derand Hotel
3 out of 5
Tirana 31, Pristina, Kosovo
The price is ₹7,026 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
₹7,026
per night
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pristina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Newborn Monument and Fadil Vokrri Stadium are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Das Hotel hat freundliches Personal! Auf den ersten Blick ist alles super. Teilweise sind noch nicht alle Bereiche fertig. Die Sauberkeit könnte besser sein."

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2024

Derand Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SunnyHill Apartments
SunnyHill Apartments
2.5 out of 5
Qamil Bala, Pristina
Stay at this apartment in Pristina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a kitchen. Popular attractions Skanderbeg statue and National Theatre are located nearby. ...
SunnyHill Apartments
Tringë Smajli 40
Tringë Smajli 40
3 out of 5
Tringë Smajli, 46, Pristina
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Pristina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions National Theatre and Mother Teresa Square are ...
Tringë Smajli 40
Lux Apartments
Lux Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Pjetër Bogdani, Pristina, Kosovo
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Pristina. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and airport pick-up service. Popular attractions Kosovo Government Building ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"The apartment was very clean, easy check-in process, communicative hosts. The mini fridge was a very convenient amenity."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2023

Lux Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Pristina

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
12 Mar 2020

I didn't have any time to explore so cannot comment. Maybe next time.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
27 Dec 2019

Enjoted the city.