Skip to content
APARTHOTEL.com

Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Jahorina

5 stays · 2 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Jahorina suit a mountain resort where many guests visit in groups or families for several days. A kitchenette, a separate sleeping area and room to dry boots and ski clothing are worth more here than a hotel's daily services, and an apartment layout also works for guests who mix skiing with remote work.

5 stays

Where to stay in Jahorina

Poljice

  • ski access
  • families
  • first-time visitors

Poljice is the part of the resort where Wikipedia places night skiing, on the Poljice slope, so evenings can be spent on the snow as well as the day. It suits guests who want to be close to the lifts with ski gear, but check each listing's walking distance to the nearest lift before booking.

Stays in or near Poljice

Olympic Centre and Ogorjelica

  • skiers
  • Olympic history
  • gondola access

The Olympic Centre (Olimpijski centar Jahorina) is the resort operator, with its address at Olimpijska bb, and the Ogorjelica lifts are named after the mountain's highest peak, which Wikipedia puts at 1,916 metres. Staying nearby suits guests focused on the Olympic-designated slalom, giant slalom and downhill runs that the operator lists.

Stays in or near Olympic Centre and Ogorjelica

Skočine

  • skiers
  • lower slopes
  • quieter stays

Skočine is the base of a six-seater lift, and the operator gives 1,300 metres as the lowest point of its lift network, at the Skočine six-seater base. It suits guests who plan to ski the lower runs or have their own transport, so check how each listing connects to the lifts you want.

Pale

  • local services
  • longer stays
  • lower-level base

Pale is the municipal town, with 13,883 residents in the 2013 census, and Wikipedia describes it as lying south-east of inner Sarajevo and as a de facto suburb. Wikipedia puts the ski resort some 15 km from the municipality, so Pale works as a lower-level base with everyday shops and services, but you will need a transfer or a car to reach the lifts.

Getting around Jahorina

Jahorina is 28 km from Sarajevo via Pale on the main road, or 32 km via Trebević, according to Visit Sarajevo. Wikipedia places the resort 15 km from Pale municipality and 30 km from Sarajevo International Airport. The mountain is reached by road, so plan a transfer, taxi or hire car; the Sarajevo hub has more on the capital's airport and city links.

Once you are up the mountain, the resort is organised around its lifts and a network of runs, and the Pale tourist organisation mentions a panoramic gondola. Choose your base by the lift you expect to use most.

Living in Jahorina for longer

For longer stays, treat Jahorina as a mountain resort rather than a town. Check whether a place has its own cooking facilities, and plan where you will buy groceries before you travel up. Pale, the municipal town, is the larger centre for everyday shopping and services.

Visit Sarajevo notes conference rooms and a wellness centre with pools, saunas and steam baths among the mountain's facilities, which suit working breaks and recovery days. Outside the ski season the operator runs summer attractions, so the mountain is not only a winter base.

When to visit Jahorina

Winter is the main season. Visit Sarajevo cites about 170 skiing days a year and winter snowfall of up to 3 metres, and says the ski trails run from 1,200 to 1,890 metres above sea level. The operator's website carries current season information, so check it before booking. Wikipedia describes high season as mid-December to late January.

Summer suits a different kind of trip. Visit Sarajevo lists hiking with berry and herb gathering, mountain biking routes, paragliding and quad biking as summer activities. Wikipedia notes that some off-course areas of the mountain still contain landmines from the Bosnian War, mostly on the southern side, while the resort is on the north side and out-of-bounds areas are marked.

Jahorina is the largest and most popular ski resort in Bosnia and Herzegovina and hosted the women's alpine skiing events of the 1984 Winter Olympics. It sits on the mountain of the same name in the Dinaric Alps, in the municipality of Pale and close to Sarajevo. Visit Sarajevo describes accommodation on the mountain as hotels, guest houses and private accommodation, so check each listing's facilities carefully. For background, read what is an aparthotel, and see the Bosnia and Herzegovina hub and Sarajevo for the capital.

Long-stay tips for Jahorina

Of the 5 properties here, 1 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 53 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Sarajevo, Konjic, Trebinje, Banja Luka, Brčko, Međugorje, Bjelašnica and Livno.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Jahorina?

Poljice is the main base for night skiing and the slopes. The Olympic Centre side suits guests who want the Ogorjelica lifts, and Pale is a lower-level option with more everyday services.

How far is Jahorina from Sarajevo?

Visit Sarajevo gives 28 km via Pale on the main road and 32 km via Trebević. Wikipedia states the resort is 30 km from Sarajevo International Airport.

Is Jahorina only a winter destination?

No. Visit Sarajevo lists summer hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and quad biking, and the operator runs summer attractions as well as the winter ski season.

Is Jahorina good for beginners and families?

The Pale tourist organisation says the slopes accommodate both beginners and advanced skiers, and that ski schools and rental services are provided on the mountain.

How many aparthotels are there in Jahorina?

We currently list 5 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Jahorina.

Do aparthotels in Jahorina have kitchens?

5 of the 5 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Sources

Last updated