Prishtina (Pristina) Kosovo

What can I expect from Prishtina?

Prishtina (Pristina) is the largest city in the country and the capital of the Republic of Kosovo. The municipality has 205.183 inhabitants (population date 31/12/2012).

The city is situated some 250 kilometres north-east of Tirana, 90 kilometres north of Skopje.

Prishtina (Pristina) is the heart of Kosovo due to its central location and its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, service, research and healthcare.

Don’t miss these places in Prishtina

Janjeva old village

Bakery Lumi (Furra Lumi) traditional food

Papirun sandwich shop

Soma book station - BAR

Taverna Tirona Bar & Food

Renaissance restaurant

Taunita Fish Restaurant

Half & Half Cafe

Typical Costs When Travelling

Accommodation – In Prishtina the price range for one night at a hostel/hotels starts from 15 Euros to 300 Euros per person.

Food – There are a variety of restaurants with something for everyone’s taste. On our guide you find most interesting traditional places to eat.
Daily budget: 10 Euros for backpackers (Hamburger 1 Euro, Coke 0.50 Cent, Small pizza 1.5 Euro). OF course there are a lot expensive and fancy places.

Transportation – Local transportation is very cheap, inside city routes are 0.30 Cent, also taxi is a good choice, price range starts from 1.5 Euros.

Suggested daily budget – 25-45 EUR (Note: This is a suggested budget assuming you’re staying in a hostel, eating out at fast food restaurants, and using local transportation. Using the budget tips below, you can always lower this number. However, if you stay in fancier accommodation or eat out at fancy places, expect this to be higher!)

Don’t miss these places in Prishtina (Pristina)

Janjeva old village is a village or small town in the Lipjan municipality in southeastern Kosovo. The settlement has a long history, having been mentioned for the first time in 1303 as a Catholic parish. The town was prior to the Kosovo War (1998–99) inhabited by a majority of Croats, who since have left massively for Croatia.

Bakery Lumi (Furra Lumi) traditional food In Furra Lumi you can find a wide range of traditional carb-loaded pastries. Some of the options include: gurabija, flija, mantija, leqenik, pite with spinach or pumpkin, burek, bakllasarëm, bakllavë.