Novi Sad is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Novi Sad works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Novi Sad, covering a range of budgets. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Novi Sad, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €58/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Belgrade, 93 km |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Novi Sad starts at around €58 per night, with a typical rate near €93 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Lanterna Rooms City Center, 4-star, guest rating 10 from 888 reviews, from €97 per night
- Pupin Palata business apartman B5, guest rating 9.6 from 38 reviews, from €132 per night
- Corso Rooms City Centre, 4-star, guest rating 9.3 from 1267 reviews, from €104 per night
- Sheraton Novi Sad, 4-star, guest rating 9.3 from 1176 reviews, from €108 per night
- Prezident Hotel Novi Sad - Outdoor Pool & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.3 from 1276 reviews, from €142 per night
Day trips & routes
- Belgrade — about 93 km, 1h 7m drive
- Timisoara (Romania, cross-border) — about 155 km, 2h 29m drive
- Tuzla (Bosnia and Herzegovina, cross-border) — about 189 km, 3h 5m drive
2 of 3 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Getting there and around
Novi Sad has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Novi Sad is around €93, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Novi Sad you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 3 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Serbia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.