I took an afternoon flight on Ryanair from Bratislava, Slovakia to Nis, Serbia.
At the airport, I exchanged some currency for use in the city. As I will be staying a night in Nis, I will certainly need some cash to pay for food and transport. The helpful airport security guard pointed me to the exchange office which can be accessed from outside the airport building.
After that, I took the airport bus into the city. The airport bus stop is to the far right of the small airport terminal building. The bus stand is not too obvious. But then I saw a bus coming along and stopping over there, so I guess that must be it. The only public bus operating from the airport is bus 34A and 34B, operating in opposite directions, looping in the city and terminating at the airport. The bus ride itself is not crowded. Nis is not exactly a big city, and certainly not too many tourists too.
With the help of google map, I alighted at the nearest stop to my guesthouse. This particular guesthouse proved difficult to find. Google map isn't really showing the accurate location. I had to seek the help of a friendly hair salon owner to call the guesthouse owner and gave me directions by pointing. English isn't widely spoken in Nis, I guess.
Turns out, the guesthouse is located in an apartment building in a residential area, shared by local residents. So there is no label at all on the street level. The only label is right at the doorstep.
The owner is a kind lady, who informed me that I'm the first Singaporean she has hosted in the guesthouse, haha!
Note that payment is by cash in the local currency only, so I was informed.
I have booked myself a one-night stay in a single room. This is the room, the first room to the right from the entrance.
There is a shared toilet just beside my room.
There is a shared kitchen as well though I didn't make use of it. The only other guest I came across was another asian as well, whom I met on checking out of the guesthouse the second day.
There is a convenience store located across the street to stock up on supplies. Prices were helpfully labeled.
Yup, by the time I checked into the guesthouse, it was turning dark. So I explored the city only on the second morning.
In conclusion, B&B Sweet Home is a nice guesthouse to stay. That single room reminds me very much of home.
Locating this guesthouse can be a challenge. Fortunately, friendly locals help me out on this one, just like in other countries. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have located it. But I'm not sure how else this can be improved. Maybe the owner could provide an airport pick up for a fee.
For the price I paid, I highly recommend it!
At the airport, I exchanged some currency for use in the city. As I will be staying a night in Nis, I will certainly need some cash to pay for food and transport. The helpful airport security guard pointed me to the exchange office which can be accessed from outside the airport building.
After that, I took the airport bus into the city. The airport bus stop is to the far right of the small airport terminal building. The bus stand is not too obvious. But then I saw a bus coming along and stopping over there, so I guess that must be it. The only public bus operating from the airport is bus 34A and 34B, operating in opposite directions, looping in the city and terminating at the airport. The bus ride itself is not crowded. Nis is not exactly a big city, and certainly not too many tourists too.
With the help of google map, I alighted at the nearest stop to my guesthouse. This particular guesthouse proved difficult to find. Google map isn't really showing the accurate location. I had to seek the help of a friendly hair salon owner to call the guesthouse owner and gave me directions by pointing. English isn't widely spoken in Nis, I guess.
Turns out, the guesthouse is located in an apartment building in a residential area, shared by local residents. So there is no label at all on the street level. The only label is right at the doorstep.
The owner is a kind lady, who informed me that I'm the first Singaporean she has hosted in the guesthouse, haha!
Note that payment is by cash in the local currency only, so I was informed.
I have booked myself a one-night stay in a single room. This is the room, the first room to the right from the entrance.
The room is kept very clean, almost like a home. The single bed is very comfortable, reminds me of home. A desk and chair is provided. On the desk is a travel brochure of what Nis has to offer to the tourists.
From the top of the wall, there is a window that can be pushed out using a stick, giving me this view during daytime.
There is a shared toilet just beside my room.
There is a shared kitchen as well though I didn't make use of it. The only other guest I came across was another asian as well, whom I met on checking out of the guesthouse the second day.
There is a convenience store located across the street to stock up on supplies. Prices were helpfully labeled.
Yup, by the time I checked into the guesthouse, it was turning dark. So I explored the city only on the second morning.
In conclusion, B&B Sweet Home is a nice guesthouse to stay. That single room reminds me very much of home.
Locating this guesthouse can be a challenge. Fortunately, friendly locals help me out on this one, just like in other countries. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have located it. But I'm not sure how else this can be improved. Maybe the owner could provide an airport pick up for a fee.
For the price I paid, I highly recommend it!
