First Impressions
Walking up to Aries Apartment on Borska Street, you immediately get the sense that this place is something special — and honestly, the 9.6 rating starts to make perfect sense before you even step inside.
First Impressions
Walking up to Aries Apartment on Borska Street, you immediately get the sense that this place is something special — and honestly, the 9.6 rating starts to make perfect sense before you even step inside. It’s tucked into the Rakovica district, which I’ll admit isn’t the first neighborhood most tourists think of when planning a Belgrade stay, but that’s actually part of what makes this spot so appealing. The building has that solid, understated Belgrade charm without any pretense, and you can tell right away that someone really cares about maintaining this property.
Location & Neighborhood
Here’s what I love about staying in Rakovica — you’re getting an authentic slice of Belgrade life without the tourist crowds, but you’re not stranded in the middle of nowhere either. The area feels genuinely residential, which means you’ll find proper local bakeries, neighborhood cafes where people actually live and work, and that relaxed pace that’s hard to find in city centers. Couples seem to absolutely love it here (they’ve rated the location 9.7, which is pretty remarkable), and I think it’s because there’s something romantic about discovering a neighborhood that feels like a well-kept secret. You’re still connected to central Belgrade, but you get to experience the city like someone who actually lives here.
The Space
The apartment itself strikes that perfect balance between homey and polished — you know what I mean, where everything works properly and looks thoughtfully arranged, but it doesn’t feel sterile or overly designed. There’s enough space to actually spread out your things, which is refreshing after staying in cramped hotel rooms. The kitchen setup is genuinely functional if you want to grab groceries from the local market and cook something simple, though honestly, with Belgrade’s food scene, you might not end up using it much. What really impressed me was how quiet everything stays, even with windows open — Rakovica has this peaceful quality that you don’t expect from a major city.
Practical Considerations
Getting around from here is actually easier than you’d think, and the host clearly knows their stuff when it comes to helping guests navigate the city. You’re not in the thick of the tourist zone, which means you’ll need to plan your transportation a bit, but that also means you’re paying Belgrade prices for food and drinks instead of inflated tourist rates. The apartment comes with all those little details that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night or two — proper hangers, decent wifi, and a shower that actually has good water pressure. I mean, these things shouldn’t be remarkable, but anyone who’s traveled enough knows they often are.
Why Guests Love It
There’s something refreshing about finding a place that’s earned such high ratings (9.6 is genuinely impressive) without trying to be flashy or over-the-top. Aries Apartment delivers on the fundamentals really well — it’s clean, comfortable, thoughtfully maintained, and located in a neighborhood that gives you a real taste of Belgrade beyond the main tourist circuit. For couples especially, there’s something appealing about having your own peaceful corner of the city to return to after exploring. You get the independence of an apartment with the reliability of a well-run accommodation, and honestly, that combination is harder to find than it should be.
