Pansion Sefica-avlija, Mostar

Pansion Sefica-avlija Reviews

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Description

The House

Boarding house ‘Sefića-avlija’ (Sefić’s yard) is situated in one of the oldest neighborhoods in the heart of Mostar, 200 meters far from the Old Bridge and 200 meters far from Karađoz Bey Mosque, in a very calm and peaceful place. Exact data on when it was built weren’t preserved. However, it is clear that this is the first house with high ceilings in Mostar. Such a feature marked the architecture in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the arrival of Austria-Hungary in 1878. This leads to the conclusion that the house was built much earlier (perhaps in the 17th or 18th century) and that it was thoroughly renovated after the arrival of Austria-Hungary. No significant changes on the house have been made since.

Hospitality

Bosniaks are strongly regarded by their beautiful tradition. Local people in Bosnia and Herzegovina will almost always be very friendly. This is common to the region of the Balkans but Bosnian hospitality is something special. Bosnian inhabitants are a much more caring culture and will go out of their way to assist you in finding something and often invite someone to their home for a coffee. It is considered rude to refuse an offer of a drink or a meal when visiting someone in their home. Once you enter someone's home as guest, expect the red carpet treatment. More than likely the host will bring out sweets when one of rules comes out - it is bad if you are in rush, so do not rush ;-)

Bosnian culture still maintains extended family groups, which means that the grandparents live with their adult children or close by and care for the children while the parents are at work. All children are raised with values respecting their older and knowing that they will most likely care for older familly members later on. Hospitality is a very important value and leads to a deepened social exchange between friends and neighbours.

Location and Contact

Location

• Set in the Mostar city centre, just 500 metres from the famous Old Bridge, Pansion Sefića-Avlija offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Free shuttle service from the Mostar Airport and the Main Bus or Train station is available and reservation is needed.
• Sefića-Avlija Pansion is set in one of the oldest city quarters of Mostar. Some of its units are fitted with personal computers. Guests may use the shared living area and the fully equipped shared kitchen. Free public parking is available nearby.
• The nearest bar and a grocery shop are near the property, and a restaurant can be found 100 metres away. The bazaar is close to the Old Bridge and can be reached within 500 metres.
• The town spa from the Austrian-Hungarian times is located 350 metres away. A public pool with a sauna is 550 metres from the property.
• A bus stop is 50 metres away, while the Main Bus and Train Stations are 500 metres from Pansion Sefića-Avlija. Mostar International Airport is 7 km away.

Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Family-Friendly Hostel

Older travelers (+50)

Quiet Rest

Solo Traveller

Airport Pickup

Bedsheets

Breakfast

City Tours

Lockers in Rooms

Luggage Storage

Parking

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Dinner (5)

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Book Collection/Exchange

Cable TV

Clothes Dryer

Food/Restaurant

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Outdoor Seating

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Videogames

Wheelchair Accessible

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Pet-Friendly

Service Animals

Genders: Males & Females

Min. Age without Parent: All Ages

Checkout: Flexible

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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