Belgrade
Unquestionably the Balkans most dynamic city.

The city lies at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers and is famed for its rich history and vibrant nightlife. Post-Yugoslavia, Belgrade has emerged as a captivating regional hub in the heart of the Balkans.
Without a doubt, one of my favorite cities in the Balkans, along with Tirana. Would highly recommend it as a destination for work or for a city break.
Without a doubt, one of my favorite cities in the Balkans, along with Tirana. Would highly recommend it as a destination for work or for a city break.
Without a doubt, one of my favorite cities in the Balkans, along with Tirana. Would highly recommend it as a destination for work or for a city break.
Without a doubt, one of my favorite cities in the Balkans, along with Tirana. Would highly recommend it as a destination for work or for a city break.
I visited Belgrade as part of a tour of the Balkans in the first half 2021 with Belgrade being the undisputed highlight of the trip.
A reasonable range of apartments is available across Airbnb, but the influx of people to the city as a result of the war in Ukraine may have reduced the supply somewhat.
A solid selection of dedicated coworking offices throughout the city, as well as numerous coffee shops suitable to work from.
Belgrade remains great value compared to most other major European cities yet is more on the expensive side compared to other neighbours in the Balkans.
I found Belgrade to be comfortably the most exciting city in the Balkans, on par with some of the larger capitals in Europe. The approximately 300 splavs offer a unique array of nightlife options, with nothing quite like it elsewhere on the continent. The city centre, particularly in the Old Town, is bustling throughout the week, with its bars and restaurants packed on weekends.
New Belgrade, on the other hand, tells a different story. There’s little reason to spend much time there unless you’re living in that area.
Serbia operates on Central European Time (CET), aligning with the rest of Western Europe
To minimise the amount you'd need to take public transport, I'd recommend being close to one of the two areas mentioned below.
One of my favourite destinations of the past couple of years to work from. High ceilinged open plan seating, plenty of natural light and generous desk spaces. There are plenty of phone boots for private calls and areas with beanbags and sofas to relax from. Monitors are available to rent also. The surrounding area of Devojački park provides plenty of greenery and a calm area to unwind during the day.
Situated in the heart of the city centre, the office is easily reachable via public transport and there are a number of great food and coffee options easily reachable on foot.
While Serbia's digital nomad visa is still in development, the country welcomes remote workers. Those earning $3,500 or more per month can apply for an extended stay visa.
Often referred to as "Belgrade's Sea," Ada Ciganlija Lake is a large green recreational hub in the heart of the city. Feautirng sandy beaches, lush parklands, and a wealth of water sports activities. Ideal for escaping the heat in the city during the summer months with bars and restaurants along it's easterly bank.
I arrived in early May and experienced some of the best spring time weather I can recall. All around the city I found the most distinct aroma of Cherry Blossom with the heat of full summer arriving by the end of the month.
I could fully recommend a month in Belgrade with more than enough to do both in the city and outside it to comfortably fill several weekends.
Belgrade felt like it had the most international demographic of any of the Balkan cities which I visited, with a noticeably number of North Americans. The city acts as something of a regional hub, with the coworking spaces populated with neighbours from Bosnia, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
I found the Serbian people to be nothing but warm and welcoming, often showing incredible forms of generosity. One evening an elderly gentleman insisted on paying for my dinner, on the only condition that I shared a glass of Rakia with him afterwards, an offer I all too gladly accepted.
Most of the younger generation speaks English fluently, while it's less prevalent among the older population.