Serbia
Belgrade
Away-day guide
Belgrade is cheap, lively and easy to enjoy over a weekend, with free public transport and both major grounds south of the centre. The football atmosphere can be intense, so drink centrally, keep colours covered and follow the visiting club's police and escort instructions rather than wandering around either stadium.
Public transport
Belgrade has buses, trolleybuses, trams and BG Voz suburban trains but no metro. City public transport has been free since January 2025, so there is no single-ticket or day-pass purchase for normal city services. The Beograd Plus app provides live vehicle information and journey planning; Google Maps is also useful, though diversions can appear at short notice. Traffic around Slavija, Autokomanda and the river crossings can be slow, so leave extra time. Central Belgrade is walkable but hilly in places, and both major grounds are roughly 45–55 minutes on foot from Republic Square.
Typical prices
- Beer (0.5L)
- RSD 350
- Coffee
- RSD 250
- Meal, mid-range
- RSD 1,800
- Taxi from airport
- RSD 3,000
✈ Airports & cheaper alternatives
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport BEG primary 18 km City bus 72 runs to Zeleni venac in central Belgrade, while route 600 serves Beograd Centar railway station. Allow roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic; ordinary city transport is free. The main airport and normally the sensible choice for a weekend trip. Use an official taxi voucher or a booked transfer rather than accepting approaches in arrivals.
- Niš Constantine the Great Airport INI alternative 240 km Take local airport bus 34A or 34B towards Niš bus station, then an intercity coach to Belgrade. The coach leg usually takes around three hours, before allowing for the local connection and waiting time. Occasionally much cheaper with low-cost airlines, but the long transfer makes it awkward for a one-night trip.
🍺 Supporters' pubs
Red Star Belgrade
Home fans: Avala, directly opposite Stadion Rajko Mitić, is the traditional home meeting place. Marakana Lounge and Red Café are strongly Red Star-oriented, though access can be restricted on matchdays. Plenty of ordinary home supporters also drink around Republic Square and Knez Mihailova before heading south.
Away fans: Visiting supporters are better staying around Studentski Trg, Republic Square and the central pedestrian streets. The Three Carrots, Gunners Pub, Spasićev Pub and United Football Pub are commonly used as neutral central options. Student Square has previously been the departure point for escorted away buses. Avoid Avala, Marakana Lounge, Red Café and other stadium-side bars in away colours.
Red Star are Belgrade's 2026/27 Champions League entrant. The area around the ground is firmly home territory; sensitive fixtures can involve police cordons, controlled transport and restrictions on alcohol sales nearby.
Partizan Belgrade
Home fans: Home supporters gather around Humska, Trg Oslobođenja and Autokomanda. Named venues include Restoran Partizan at the stadium, Užice, Maratona, Zona, Klub 011 and the basic bar-kiosk operated by Partizan's archery club.
Away fans: Remain around Obilićev venac and Studentski Trg unless the visiting club or police instruct otherwise. Liga Pub at Obilićev venac 29 is a neutral sports pub in that area. Escorted buses have previously left Student Square. Avoid Restoran Partizan and the immediate Humska, Trg Oslobođenja and Autokomanda home-fan area in away colours.
Partizan are Belgrade's 2026/27 Conference League entrant. Visiting fans normally use the segregated North Stand, commonly via Sector H, but the ticket and police instructions for the particular fixture take priority.
Sourced from supporters' forums — always follow your club's and police advice for the fixture.
Nightlife
Cetinjska is the best all-round area for a mixed group, with bars and clubs in a former brewery complex and plenty more within walking distance. Dorćol has craft-beer bars, pubs and late cafés without the full waterfront price tag. Skadarlija is good for a sit-down kafana evening with grilled food and music, though the most prominent restaurants are tourist-priced. Savamala and the riverside clubs stay open late, while Beton Hala is smarter and more expensive. Check the bill before paying in late-night clubs and avoid unlicensed taxis outside venues.
Food & drink
Try ćevapi or pljeskavica with flatbread, onions and kajmak; burek with yoghurt for breakfast; sarma, karađorđeva šnicla and grilled sausages for something heavier. Kafana meals are usually generous and may come with live folk music. Local beers include Jelen, Lav and Zaječarsko; craft-beer bars are concentrated around Dorćol and Cetinjska. Rakija is strong fruit brandy, often poured more generously than expected, so take it steadily before a match.
Cheap eats & beer
For a quick feed in the centre, Bucko near Francuska is known for hefty pizza slices, while the bakeries around Zeleni venac are useful for burek, filled pastries and yoghurt. Pekara Trpković near Slavija is another reliable burek stop and is handy when travelling towards either stadium. Walter has several central branches for ćevapi and other grilled meat without committing to a long kafana meal. Cetinjska and the streets around Studentski Trg generally offer better-value beer than Beton Hala or the waterfront clubs; expect roughly 300–450 for 0.5L in an ordinary pub. Neutral football options in the centre include The Three Carrots, Gunners Pub, Spasićev Pub, United Football Pub and Liga Pub on Obilićev venac. They are not guaranteed away allocations, so check match-specific police advice and keep colours covered. Do not chase cheaper drinks in the stadium districts: Avala and the Marakana venues are Red Star territory, while Restoran Partizan and the Humska–Autokomanda bars are Partizan territory.
Staying safe
Belgrade is generally straightforward in the central areas, but football rivalry is serious. Keep club colours covered on public transport and around Autokomanda, Humska and Ljutice Bogdana, particularly if your colours resemble those of a rival. Do not photograph police lines or argue with officers controlling an escort. Use official airport taxis, an app-booked vehicle or the public bus; ignore drivers soliciting inside the terminal. Watch phones and wallets on crowded buses and around nightlife areas. Carry photo ID, keep a copy separately and make sure your hotel or host registers your stay. Large demonstrations can close central streets and disrupt transport, so check local news on the day.
On matchday
Do not assume you can make your own way to the away gate. For higher-risk European matches, visiting fans may be told to gather around Studentski Trg and travel on escorted buses. Keep colours covered away from the designated gathering point and do not enter home pubs or home sections; ticket names and identification can be checked, followed by a full body search. Away sections are physically segregated and supporters may be held back after full time. Police can close Humska, Ljutice Bogdana, Bulevar oslobođenja and nearby Autokomanda approaches, with buses and trams diverted. Alcohol sales around Stadion Rajko Mitić have previously been restricted within 1 km for three hours before and after matches. Follow the visiting club's final instructions, as the gathering point, permitted items and route to the ground can change by fixture.