Discover

Kraljevo,
taken at your pace.

A medieval monastery, a walkable old center, and the Ibar valley just beyond. Our corner of central Serbia is best discovered slowly.

Žiča Monastery near Kraljevo at sunrise
Žiča Monastery

The red church
in the hills.

Founded in the early 13th century, Žiča is one of the most important Serbian Orthodox monasteries - the place where seven medieval Serbian kings were crowned. Its distinctive red walls, ancient frescoes, and quiet courtyard are a short drive from the hotel.

From the hotel
10 min by car
Best visited
Early morning
Open
Daily
Detail of Žiča Monastery red walls and Orthodox domes
The central square of Kraljevo with the monument and plane trees
In town

A walkable
old center.

Kraljevo's central square - the famous round Trg Srpskih Ratnika - is lined with cafes, plane trees, and the monument that gave the square its name. A short walk around it covers the best of the city's everyday life.

Rolling green hills of the Ibar valley near Kraljevo
Beyond the city

The Ibar valley.

South of Kraljevo, the Ibar river opens into a long green valley - winding roads, small villages, the Maglič fortress on a hilltop, and Studenica Monastery further on. A perfect day trip from the hotel.

An index

A short, opinionated list of what is worth your time around Kraljevo.

  • Žiča Monastery10 min by carThe 13th-century coronation church. Quiet at first light.
  • Trg Srpskih RatnikaOn foot from townKraljevo's famous round central square.
  • Studenica Monastery1 hr by carA UNESCO World Heritage site, deep in the Ibar valley.
  • Maglič Fortress45 min by carMedieval ruin on a dramatic hilltop above the river.
  • National Museum Kraljevo10 min on footLocal history, archaeology, and the city's story.
  • Mataruška Banja20 min by carSpa town set in pine forest along the Ibar.