Conference Venue

The conference will be held at the Kolarac People’s University Building, also known as Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment. The venue is located in the city centre, where many of Belgrade’s cultural and historical sights are to be found.

Travel

In order to get RSD (Serbian currency) feel free to use cash machines at the airport. There are several options available for getting from the Nikola Tesla Airport to Belgrade city centre.

• Taxi: A counter for issuing fixed price certificates (vouchers) for taxi transport is located in the international arrivals area. Please make sure to obtain a voucher before booking a vehicle. Make sure to only enter in a vehicle that accepts vouchers. The price of a taxi ride from the airport to Belgrade city center is 3.000 RSD (approx. 25 EUR). We recommend using the taxi service as the quickest and easiest way to reach your accommodation.
• Bus: The public transport line 72 from the airport to the Zeleni venac stop in the city centre. Ticket prices for one ride are 89 RSD / 0.75 EUR if purchased at a kiosk, or 150 RSD / 1.30 EUR if purchased on board the bus.
• Minibus: The line A1 from the airport to Slavija Square. The ticket price is 400 RSD / 3.40 EUR and is purchased from the driver. From this square, you can take either line E9 or line 29 to get to the central Republic Square and your accommodation (price is either 89 or 150 RSD).

The approximate travel time from the airport is between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the method. Official information is available here: https://www.beg.aero/eng/parking_access/transport/public_transportation

In Belgrade, you can use the local city bus, tram or taxi to travel. Belgrade does not have a metro.

Accommodation

Three four star hotels on walking distance from the venue, Belgrade Inn, Hotel Sky and Hotel Majestic, offer discounted rates to EPSA participants: 

• Belgrade Inn: 700 meters from the venue; price for an economy room is 80 euros for single use and 120 euros for double use. The rooms are relatively small but new and the location is very good. Higher class rooms are available for 110 euros (single use). Please book via email info@belgradeinn.com mentioning EPSA23;
• Hotel Sky: 1200 meters from the venue; price for a single room is 80 euros, double room is 90 euros. Please book via email office@skyhotel.rs mentioning EPSA23;
• Hotel Majestic: 600 meters from the venue; price for a single room is 90 euros, double room is 120 euros. Please book via email office@majestic.rs mentioning EPSA23.

Please note that September in Belgrade is one of the busiest tourist months. Thus, we recommend booking soon. 

For students and other participants on a tight budget, we recommend Hostel kod Vuka. The address of this hostel is Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 75 and it is 35 minute walking distance from the venue. Single rooms with breakfast are about 35 euros, while double, triple and quadruple rooms are 24, 20, and 18 euros respectively. Still, the availability on the night between 19th and 20th of September is limited (other conference dates are less occupied), therefore we advise booking in advance. Booking can be done via email: konakkraljaleksandar@gmail.com

Another affordable option is the centrally located Hostel Bed&Coffee 360°, on a 450 meter distance from the venue. To get a 10% discount, please book via email: skile@sbb.rs

About Belgrade

Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the borderline of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula. The population of Belgrade numbers around 1.7 million inhabitants. Belgrade has a rich and long history, diverse cultural heritage and a dynamic and urban everyday life.

The conference venue, the Kolarac Endowment building, is conveniently located in the vicinity of some of Belgrade’s most important landmarks. It is just around the corner from the main city promenade, Knez Mihailova Street; it is one block away from the historical city fortress, Kalemegdan, which wraps around a large park while overlooking the confluence of Belgrade’s two rivers. The Republic Square and the National Museum of Serbia are also just down the street from this year’s EPSA venue.

For more information on Belgrade’s sights, culture, entertainment and gastronomy you can visit the Tourist Organization of Belgrade’s webpage: https://www.tob.rs/en

Additional Information

• Language: Serbian; English is widely spoken
• Time zone: Central European Time
• Currency: Serbian Dinar; 1 EUR = approx. 117 RSD
• Average temperature: average temperature in September is around 20 °C
• International dial code: +381; +381 11 for local Belgrade calls