Going to Belgrade for FISSURE Playground CS - 1? We have prepared for your visit and collected in one text the answers to all the main questions: how to exchange money and buy a sim-card, what to see, where to stay, where to eat and drink the best coffee. Save it to your bookmarks and send it to your friends! 

Ušče Park

Take a walk near Sava Center 

If you want to take a walk before or after the tournament, but don't have time to travel far, the Usce Park is a great option. It's spacious and fresh, and the promenade offers views of the old town and Kalemegdan. Locals come here for jogging, cycling or just lying on the grass with a book. In the center of the park is the building of the Museum of Modern Art - an architectural masterpiece of the 1960s, resembling a crystal, with glass and marble facades. Inside, there are more than 35,000 works of art, from Yugoslav paintings of the 20th century to works by Andy Warhol and Joan Miró. 

Address: New Belgrade, Block 15

Museum of Science and Technology

Get nostalgic for old computers

A great place for history and technology fans. Here you can trace the history of computers from the very first computers to Serbian home computers of the 80s and modern gamers' machines. A huge plus of the museum is its interactivity: you can experiment with the camera obscura, magnetic fields and coils, and solve puzzles. Retro game consoles are sometimes exhibited as part of temporary exhibitions

Address: Skenderbegova 51

Sava Centar

To see cyber sports at the best venue in the Balkans

Let's not forget the original purpose of the trip - to attend FISSURE PLAYGROUND 1 - CS. The tournament will be held in Sava Centar, an international cultural, business and exhibition center. Now this monument of neo-brutalism has been transformed into one of the best venues for public events in the Balkans. Including cyber sports tournaments. And its convenient location will allow you to quickly get to each place in this article, completing your tourist program.

Address: Milentija Popoviћa 9, entrance from Vladimir Popoviћa Street, Blue Hall main stage

Kalemegdan Fortress

Take Instagram photos

This is one of those rare tourist spots that doesn't spoil even too much the number of people who want to make the most beautiful storizas. Kalemegdan is a fortress, a park and a beautiful view of the confluence of two rivers: the Sava and the Danube. It's really worth coming here to see the sunset (or sunrise!), look at the opposite bank of the city, shoot a bunch of photos for Instagram and walk along the walls of the thousand-year-old fortress.

Address: Kalemegdan

Take a boat trip along the rivers of Belgrade 

See the city from the water

Another great way to see Belgrade from a new perspective is on a river trip. Boats and launches depart from the Sava and Danube embankments, passing under the famous bridges and offering unusual perspectives on the city. In Belgrade, bridges are not just crossings, but true city symbols, each with its own character and history. The most famous is the Bridge on Ada, a modern cable-stayed giant that has already become a symbol of the city. 

You can book a walk in advance here.

Go to FISSURE Playground CS - 1 

Don't forget why we are all gathering in Belgrade - to watch 16 top teams fight for the title of Counter Strike 2 champion and $1,000,000 prize pool. Three days at the best venue in the city in an unforgettable cybersport atmosphere - don't miss it! And also - cool merch, game and VR zones and the opportunity to get autographs of your favorite players. 

If you haven't bought it yet, you can buy tickets at the link.

Gardos Tower and Zemun 

Take a stroll through the Austro-Hungarian streets 

Those who love the atmosphere of old Europe should take a stroll through Zemun, a cozy Belgrade neighborhood on the banks of the Danube. Narrow cobblestone streets, tiled houses and traces of the Austro-Hungarian past - Zemun is not like the rest of the city. Be sure to climb up to the Gardos Tower for a great view of the city and the river. You should also take a stroll along the Zemun waterfront and admire the swans swimming in the Danube. 

Address: Zemun, Groblianska 22

National Museum of Serbia

See Roman sarcophagi and Rubens

History buffs and art fans alike should visit the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade's central square, off of which the main pedestrian street, Knez Mihaila Street, leads to the city center

The museum has ancient Byzantine frescoes, Roman sarcophagi found in Serbia, and Renaissance paintings by Italian and French masters. The museum even has original paintings by Rubens and Monet - unexpectedly for Serbia, so if you like painting, stop by! 

Address: Trg Republika 1a

Where to buy a SIM card: stay in touch for a reasonable price

SIM cards in Serbia are sold in newsstands, supermarkets and mobile operators' offices. Only prepaid tariffs are available to foreigners without a residence permit. 

The prices of all operators are about the same: from 300 dinars (about 2.5 euros) for a basic package with 1 GB of Internet and calls, to 2000 dinars (about 17 euros) for unlimited tariff for a month. You can also get an eSIM at the link.

Currency exchange: change money safely

Most stores in Belgrade accept bank cards, but you should have some cash on hand. Places with currency exchanges are called “menjačnica” and they are all over the city, but be careful of the exchange rate. Here are a few places we recommend. 

Currency Exchange Machines

• Address: Nikola Tesla Airport, Belgrade

• Schedule: Round the clock

• Note: International arrivals area next to the baggage claim area.

ALTA menjačnice

• Address: Boulevard Zoran Ђinђiћa 6/B

• Schedule: 07:15 - 20:30

• Note: 2 minutes by car, 10 minutes on foot from Sava Center and Crowne Plaza Belgrade.

 VIP SAVA CENTER

• Address: Arsenija Čarnojejeviћa Boulevard 30a

• Schedule: 07:00 - 22:30

• Note: Located right in Sava Center.

Where to stay: best hotels 

If you haven't chosen where to stay when you come to Belgrade, we recommend a few proven hotels. 

• Holiday Inn Belgrade by IHG — a modern hotel within walking distance of Sava Center. 

• Hyatt Regency Belgrade —  a five-star hotel ten minutes from the tournament venue

• IN Hotel Beograd — another hotel with a convenient location and high quality of service.

Where to drink the best coffee

Belgrade is very much a coffee city, here taking a break for a “caffa” is sacred. So going to a coffee shop is a good opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and feel like a local. 

• Kafeterija Sava Centar — Grab a coffee and a muffin right outside the venue. Kafeterija is a chain of coffee shops all over the city with good coffee and a nice atmosphere. It is located right in Sava Center, but the entrance is on the other side. 

Address: Milentija Popoviћa 9

• Ciklo Bar is a stylish place with delicious coffee, where cyclists gather - the cafe is combined with a repair shop. A great opportunity to immerse yourself in local youth culture. 

Address: Milentija Popoviћa 20

• Rocket Coffee, specialty coffee shop — a minimalistic coffee shop near Brankov Bridge. Large selection of coffee drinks for all tastes - from lavender raff to bambl. 
  

Address: Karaђorђeva 49

• FUKA — small specialty coffee shop in Zemun with a pleasant interior. Be sure to stop by while strolling around the neighborhood. 

Address: Magistratski trg 16

Where to eat: options for all tastes and wallets 

• Iva New Balkan Cuisine —  a bistro of modern Serbian cuisine that has been included in the Michelin Guide in the Bib Gourmand category for four years in a row. Delicious traditional recipes with modern interpretation and excellent service. 

Address: Knegiњe Љubice 11

• Kafana SFRJ — a restaurant with traditional Serbian cuisine and a beautiful view of the city. Old furniture, books and posters turn the place into a small museum

Address: Velike stepenice 1

• Ćirino drvce — street food. Here we recommend you to try real Serbian pleskavica (traditional Balkan dish in the form of a round flat cutlet of minced meat)

Address: Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina 11a

• Comunale Caffe e Cucina — an Italian restaurant on the seafront near Kalemegdan. If you want to dine in a beautiful atmosphere with a glass of wine. 

Address: Beton Hala, Karaђorђeva 2-4

• Stories — small restaurant of Georgian and European cuisine in the city center. In addition to food - delicious cocktails and a good selection of wines. 

Pjarona de Mondesira 28

• NE TA DVER | Wine bar — cosy bar at the heart of Belgrade with an atmosphere of coziness and love for Serbian traditions. High quality selection of bar items is combined with gastronomic appetizers: pâtés, cheeses, prosciutto and desserts. It is an ideal place for a leisurely evening, a romantic meeting or relaxing after a walk.

Address: Milovana Milovanovica 3

• Aigo — a small restaurant of authentic Korean cuisine near the Sava Center. Perfect for a quick lunch on tournament day. 

Address: Boulevard Zoran Ђinђiћa 57 

• Di Napoli — another place near the tournament, it serves different kinds of pizza - you can take a slice and try different flavors. 

Address: Zoran Ђinђiћa Boulevard 12E 

• BreadVenture — a bakery with fresh bread and pastries. You can grab croissants on your way out of a tournament or a walk around the city. 

 Address: Zoran Ђinђiћa Boulevard 67