About us

A short history of the site

The website at this address was launched in 2012. In its early years it combined the listings of one villa with apartments in the centre of the spa, local news and articles about Vrnjačka Banja — its springs, history, day trips and events. Over the years it remained one of the first results for people searching for accommodation in the spa.

In 2026 the site was rebuilt as an independent guide, now published in English for international visitors and the Serbian diaspora. We kept what readers used most — the guides to types of accommodation, prices, springs, history and events — and rewrote all of it with checked and updated information. We did not carry over the old listings of individual apartments or the local news from 2012–2014, because they no longer reflect reality.

What we do, and what we don't

• We explain how to choose accommodation, what it really costs and what to watch for when booking.
• We write about the spa: its springs, history, architecture, day trips and events.
• We don't rent out accommodation or take bookings. You arrange your stay directly with the host or hotel.
• We don't charge for recommendations and don't publish paid advertising dressed up as editorial content.

How we check facts

Facts about the spa — spring temperatures, historical dates, population — come from official and verifiable sources: the Vrnjačka Banja Tourist Organisation, the Municipality of Vrnjačka Banja, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia and regulations published in the Official Gazette. Where sources disagree, we say so in the text rather than picking the figure that suits us.

We publish prices as approximate ranges, always with a date and a source, because they change every season. When we quote prices from earlier years, we say which year they are from. Every page shows the date it was last updated.

Who writes

The pages are written and edited by the SmestajVrnjackaBanja.com editorial team. Serbian names of places, springs and institutions are kept in their original form, with an explanation where a visitor needs one. Health topics, such as treatment with mineral water, are covered for information only and always point you to a doctor — this site does not give medical advice.

Mistakes and corrections

If you have spotted an incorrect fact, a closed venue or a change we haven't recorded, write to us via the contact page. We make corrections as quickly as we can and update the date on the page. Observations from hosts and people who live in the spa are especially valuable, because they see changes before anyone else.