There’s no better spot to pick up unique souvenirs than the old bazaar, packed with small shops, stalls, and makeshift galleries. Leave yourself plenty of time to stroll along the main street and its warren of alleyways, where you’ll find everything from patterned rugs and handmade jewelry to embroidered scarves, bags, and shisha pipes, along with more standard souvenirs. Many walking tours of the Old Town include a visit to Kujundziluk, and Mostar is often visited on a day trip from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital, or Dubrovnik, Croatia.
The bazaar has a few restaurants and cafés where you can tuck into some traditional cuisine or sip Turkish-style tea between shopping.
The official currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnian Mark, but some shops in Mostar also accept Euros and Croatian kuna. Feel free to haggle over the prices at Kujundziluk, especially when buying multiple items.
Although Mostar is generally safe for travelers, the busy bazaar area can be targeted by pickpockets, so keep an eye on your belongings.
The main shopping street of Kujundziluk is cobblestoned and can be tricky to access for wheelchairs and strollers. The cobblestones can be slippery, so sturdy footwear is highly recommended.
Kujundziluk is located in the Old Town (Stari Grad), close to Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque on the east bank of the Neretva River. The easiest way to get around the pedestrianized Old Town is on foot, and the market is just a few minutes walk from the Old Bridge.
The bazaar doesn’t have official opening hours, but most shops will be open by 9am (some open as early 6am), and many stay open until around 9pm. It gets busiest at midday and early afternoon, especially when day-trippers are in town. To avoid the crowds, come in the early morning or evening instead. The market is open daily, including Sundays.
Mostar’s star attraction is the 16th-century stone Old Bridge that spans the Neretva River and links the town’s two halves. Once you’ve admired the views from the top, stroll along the riverfront to snap photos of the famous landmark from afar and see the Koski Mehmed Pasha and Cejvan Cehaj mosques. A visit to the Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 is a must to understand more about Mostar’s troubled past and the Croat-Bosniak War, after which you can take a peek inside the nearby Biscevic House.
