While Western European capitals demand high hotel rates and expensive dining, Belgrade offers an electric urban atmosphere at genuine Balkan prices. Sitting at the dramatic confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, Serbia’s capital blends rich military history, brutalist and neoclassical architecture, bohemian café streets, and legendary food markets.
By unbundling direct London Luton flights and booking a modern city-centre apartment directly, you can secure 4 full days away for £114 per person (£228 total for two).
The Cost Breakdown (Based on 2 Sharing)
| Item | Total Cost (2 People) | Cost Per Person | Notes |
| Direct Return Flights | £104.00 | £52.00 | London Luton ➔ Belgrade direct with Wizz Air UK |
| Old Town City Apartment | £124.00 | £62.00 | 3 nights at Natalie’s Royal M in Stari Grad |
| Fixed Baseline Total | £228.00 | £114.00 | Flights + accommodation secured |
| Est. Spending | ~£80.00 | ~£40.00 | Balkan mixed grill platters, craft beers, artisan coffee & bakery visits |
| Realistic Trip Total | ~£308.00 | ~£154.00 | All-in for 4 full days on the ground |
1. The Flights: London Luton to Belgrade
- Airline: Wizz Air UK
- Route: London Luton (LTN) ➔ Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)
- Price: £52 return direct per person (£104 total for two)
- Outbound: 16:00 (LTN) ➔ 19:50 (BEG) – 2h 50m direct
- Inbound: 20:25 (BEG) ➔ 22:30 (LTN) – 3h 05m direct
Why this flight timing works: The return flight doesn’t leave Belgrade until 20:25 on Thursday evening. That gives you four full days of exploring without paying for an extra night of accommodation.
Getting from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to the City Centre
- Minibus A1: Departs directly outside arrivals and drops you at Slavija Square (with stops at Fontana in New Belgrade and the central train area) in roughly 30 minutes for around 400 RSD (~£3).
- Public Bus (Line 72): Runs straight from the airport to Zeleni Venac (right next to your apartment) for around 100 RSD (~75p).
- Taxi: Head to the Taxi Info Desk inside arrivals to get a fixed-fare voucher for Zone 2 (Stari Grad / City Centre), which costs roughly 2,200–2,500 RSD (~£16–£18).
2. The Stay: Natalie’s Royal M Apartment
Skip cramped hotel rooms—this booking secures a full private one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Stari Grad (Old Town).
- Property: Natalie’s Royal M
- Location: Zeleni venac 4, Stari Grad, Belgrade (Rated 9.0 Superb on Booking.com)
- Total Cost: £124 for 3 nights (£62 per person based on two sharing)
- Layout: 377 sq ft private apartment featuring an extra-large double bed, separate living room with a sofa bed, private bathroom, and balcony/terrace with garden and courtyard views.
- Amenities: Full private kitchen with stovetop, microwave, and refrigerator, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, washing machine, soundproofing, and free high-speed Wi-Fi (rated 10/10).
The location puts you directly adjacent to the Zeleni Venac market and transit hub, a 3-minute walk from Knez Mihailova pedestrian street, and minutes from Republic Square.
What to Do in Belgrade
- Belgrade Fortress & Kalemegdan Park: An ancient citadel perched on a high ridge overlooking the exact point where the Sava meets the Danube. It features battlements, historic gates, and sweeping panoramic sunset views.
- Knez Mihailova Street: Belgrade’s vibrant, car-free pedestrian street lined with historic late 19th-century architecture, bookshops, street artists, and bustling open-air café terraces.
- Skadarlija (The Bohemian Quarter): A cobblestone lane preserved from the 19th century, packed with traditional taverns (kafanas) featuring live Balkan acoustic musicians and hearty feasts.
- Temple of Saint Sava: One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, dominated by an immense white marble and granite dome and a jaw-dropping subterranean crypt covered in gold mosaic.
- Incredible Food & Drink Value: Grab fresh flaky cheese or minced meat burek with drinkable yogurt at local bakeries (pekara) for around £1.50–£2. In traditional kafanas, huge platters of ćevapi, pljeskavica (Balkan burger), grilled vegetables, and cold local beer run roughly £7–£10 per person.
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