Centar Forever
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the cheapest sensible base in central Belgrade and will spend most of the day out. Skip it if a good bathroom matters to you, because drain smells and weak showers come up in reviews.
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This is our Budget pick for Belgrade. It suits solo travellers, couples on a tight budget and anyone who sees the room as a place to sleep between days in the old town.
The location is the selling point. Guests rate it 9.6/10, higher than both of our other Belgrade picks.
Skip it if you are sensitive to smells or need a reliable hot shower. Bathroom problems are the main complaint. It also lists few facilities, so it is not a place for spa time or long hotel breakfasts.
Location and getting around
The address is Sremska 6 in Stari Grad. Guests mention Republic Square, pedestrian streets, shops and public transport links close by.
Using straight-line estimates, the National Museum of Serbia is just 0.2 km away, about 3 minutes on foot. Belgrade Fortress is 1.2 km, roughly 15 minutes. The Church of Saint Sava is 2 km, around 25 minutes, still walkable if you like to walk.
We have not verified these routes. Real walking times can be longer, so check a map before you set off.
What guests say
The score is 8.2/10 from 1,381 reviews, a large base. In our sample it placed joint 16th of 17 eligible properties, so it is near the bottom on rating, but cheap and well located.
Praise focuses on two things. First, the central setting near Republic Square. Second, cleanliness: tidy, well-kept rooms with fresh linen and regular housekeeping.
The weak point is the bathroom. Guests report persistent sewer smells from drains, small showers and unstable water pressure or temperature. This is a recurring theme, not a one-off.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €41.72 a night, about €83 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
The sample median was €155.72, so this was about 73% below it.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Skadarlija NB (4 stars, 9.2/10), cost €74.72 a night, about €33 more per night for a clearly higher score and fewer bathroom complaints in its review summary. Our Luxury pick, Prezident Palace (5 stars, 9.6/10), was €247.72.
What you get here is basic: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk are listed. Breakfast details are not given, so do not assume it is available.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 17 eligible properties in Belgrade. After setting aside the upscale pick, this had the lowest eligible reference price.
It earned the Budget slot on price and location, not on its overall score. If the budget allows an extra €30 or so per night, the Best Value pick is the stronger hotel.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them in the listing.
Read the most recent reviews for mentions of the bathroom smell to see whether it has been fixed. If you can, ask for a room where this has not been reported.
Check whether your rate is refundable, since cheap rates often are not.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Centar Forever a good cheap hotel in Belgrade?
For price and location, yes: about €42 a night as a reference and a 9.6 location score. The overall score of 8.2 is lower, mainly because of bathroom complaints.
What do guests complain about at Centar Forever?
Mostly the bathroom: sewer smells from drains, small showers and unsteady water pressure or temperature. Read recent reviews to see if this is still an issue.
Does Centar Forever serve breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in the data we have. Check the listing or ask the property before you book.
How far is Belgrade Fortress from Centar Forever?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, roughly 15 minutes on foot. The National Museum of Serbia is only about 3 minutes away.