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Banja Luka is the administrative capital of the Republika Srpska, the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina and by far the largest city in the northwest. The town got connected to the world when the Roman trade route from Salona to Servitium passed through it. To protect this route (and to enjoy the healing water springs they had discovered in the area) the Romans built a fortress here, the walls of which encompassed an entire miniature town. When the Roman Empire collapsed, the Slavs took over. Once the Ottomans finally controlled the town, they gave it a distinct oriental flavor.
The Ottoman governor for Bosnia had his headquarters here for a while, building bridges and mills, and in its Ottoman glory days the town had some 40 mosques. In the course of the Ottoman centuries, Banja Luka was destroyed repeatedly by Ottoman-Austrian warfare (as well as earthquakes and plagues) until eventually the Austrian-Hungarian Empire absorbed Banja Luka peacefully in the 19th century. They rapidly modernized the town, building factories and connecting it to Vienna and other capital cities. The town expanded tremendously in the 20th century. For more information visit http://www.bhtourism.ba/eng/banjaluka.wbsp .

Banja Luka is in the Central European time zone (CET), GMT +1.

Banja Luka has a moderate humid subtropical climate with mild winters, frequent frosts and warm summers. The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 22.8 °C (73.0 °F). The coldest month of the year is January, when temperatures average around 1.7 °C (35.1 °F).

Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka

Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Banja Luka. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel every room is fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka.
For more information, prices and booking, visit:https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnxcy-courtyard-banja-luka/

N&L

Set in Banja Luka, 14 km from Slatina, N&L offers a terrace and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. Each unit is fitted with a patio, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area with a sofa bed, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment.Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
For more information, prices and booking, visit:http://www.booking.com

Hotel Jelena

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Hotel Jelena offers accommodation in Banja Luka, 300 m from the city centre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and a hair dryer.
Slatina is 10 km from Hotel Jelena, while Prijedor is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Banja Luka Airport, 20 km from Hotel Jelena.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
For more information, prices and booking, visit:http://www.hotel-jelenabl.com/sbh/

Hotel Bosna AD

Situated in the centre of Banja Luka, just 100 m from the main square, Hotel Bosna AD is set in a renovated building. It features 2 restaurants with a terrace, 2 cafes, a night club and several kiosks and boutiques. Free Wi-Fi is included.
All rooms at the Bosna are air-conditioned and offer a cable TV, a minibar, and an in-room safe. Private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower and a hairdryer.
There is also a piano bar and a conference and banquet hall on site, while the parking is guarded. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, while rooms service is also available. Laundry and dry cleaning can be arranged for an additional cost.
There is a grocery store 50 m away, while the shopping area can be reached in 100 m. Bus and Train Station is 3 km away, while the airport can be reached in 17 km.
This is our guests’ favourite part of Banja Luka, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
For more information, prices and booking, visit:http://hotelbosna.com/site/

Hotel Vidović

Offering a-la-carte restaurant and bar, Hotel Vidović is located in Banja Luka, just 50 m from the main square. All major sites and shopping streets can be reached in 5 minutes on foot. Free parking can be enjoyed in a private, video-surveilled garage.
Rooms at Vidović Hotel will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a desk and a minibar. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathrooms also come with a bathrobe and towels.
At Hotel Vidović you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered include an ironing service and a laundry. There is a grocery shop and a market 150 m away. Banja Luka Airport is 20 km away.
This is our guests’ favourite part of Banja Luka, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
For more information, prices and booking, visit:https://hotelvidovic.com/

Valid multiple entry visa holders and residents of the European Union and Schengen Area member states and Monaco can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for a maximum stay of 15 days. They must arrive from one of the European Union and Schengen Area member states or Monaco. This is not applicable to holders of Kosovan passport.