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Bosnia & Herzegovina Tourism Statistics: 1.4M Arrivals
Bosnia & Herzegovina recorded 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 78,755 Airbnb stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026, with Sarajevo the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 334,355
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 4.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- over 99%
Key facts
Bosnia & Herzegovina Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Bosnia & Herzegovina at 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina at 78,755 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina added up to 334,355 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bosnia & Herzegovina lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 38 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and September, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Bosnia & Herzegovina ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina in July were booked furthest ahead, about 53 days, against 22 days for November, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates over 99% of Bosnia & Herzegovina Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 14% and Germany at 12%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Bosnia & Herzegovina 34th for Airbnb stays among Europe's 45 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Sarajevo had the most Airbnb stays of the 9 towns it lists in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026, at 23,346, ahead of Mostar and Banja Luka.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bosnia & Herzegovina?
UN Tourism counted 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia & Herzegovina had 4,642 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 78,755 stays and 334,355 nights. A typical stay lasted 4.3 nights and was booked about 38 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 53 towns it tracks in Bosnia & Herzegovina; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,642
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 78,755
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 334,355
- Typical stay
- 4.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 38 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and September. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, September, June, May, October, April, November, March, December, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 12.7% | 51 days |
| July | 11.0% | 53 days |
| September | 10.4% | 33 days |
| June | 9.7% | 37 days |
| May | 9.0% | 37 days |
| October | 8.1% | 28 days |
| April | 8.0% | 31 days |
| November | 7.0% | 22 days |
| March | 6.7% | 29 days |
| December | 6.2% | 35 days |
| February | 6.2% | 23 days |
| January | 5.1% | 26 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Bosnia & Herzegovina Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bosnia & Herzegovina Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (over 99%), led by the United States at 14% and Germany at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, London was the top origin city at 3.3%, ahead of İstanbul at 1.4%. The figures rest on 199,567 reviews, written over many years.
Over 99% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad over 99%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka took 49% of Airbnb stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 8 of the 9 towns, led by Sarajevo, and July in 1, led by Ilidža.
| Sarajevo | 23,346 |
| Mostar | 11,354 |
| Banja Luka | 4,172 |
| MZ "Baščaršija" | 3,698 |
| Trebinje | 1,811 |
| Bihać | 1,455 |
| Ilidža | 1,385 |
| Međugorje | 1,062 |
| Neum | 1,047 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 9 of Bosnia & Herzegovina's 53 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bosnia & Herzegovina
How many tourists visit Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Bosnia & Herzegovina had 1.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 78,755 Airbnb stays in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and September. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Bosnia & Herzegovina in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 26 days ahead, against 53 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bosnia & Herzegovina lasted 4.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 38 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 3.5 nights in September to 4.6 nights in June.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bosnia & Herzegovina come from?
Of Bosnia & Herzegovina Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, over 99% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 14% and Germany at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was London at 3.3%, ahead of İstanbul at 1.4%.
What is the most booked town in Bosnia & Herzegovina on Airbnb?
Sarajevo was the most booked town in Bosnia & Herzegovina on Airbnb, with an estimated 23,346 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Mostar and Banja Luka.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.4 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 78,755 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 53 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 199,567 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.