THE EVERGREEN ICON OF BELGRADE

Let us tell you the urban fairytale! There are places that define a city — and then there are places that become its soul.
Rising proudly at the crossroads of Terazije and Balkanska Street, Hotel Moskva is not merely a landmark of Belgrade; it is its eternal signature, wrapped in sophisticated & well known emerald green and layered with more than a century of stories.

Since its grand opening in 1908, inaugurated by King Petar I Karađorđević himself, Hotel Moskva has stood as a symbol of elegance, resilience, and cultural continuity. Protected as a cultural monument since 1968, this architectural jewel of Russian Secession style has witnessed the evolution of the city while remaining timeless — a rare balance of heritage and contemporary refinement.

Inside, time seems to move differently. The legendary Tchaikovsky Restaurant, once known as Kafana Moskva, hums with quiet sophistication. The soft echo of classical music from its historic piano blends seamlessly with the rhythm of modern Belgrade, creating a setting where art, gastronomy, and memory coexist. Each dish is composed like a symphony — rooted in Serbian culinary tradition, elevated through curiosity, craftsmanship, and subtle innovation.

Hotel Moskva has always attracted those who leave a mark. Over the decades, its guestbook has read like a cultural hall of fame: Albert Einstein, Indira Gandhi, Ray Charles, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Bernardo Bertolucci, Milla Jovovich, and many more have all passed through its iconic doors. Yet, what makes Moskva truly remarkable is its ability to remain intimate and warm, despite its grandeur.

As the holiday season approaches, the hotel transforms into a stage of refined celebration. A long-standing tradition, the New Year’s Eve brunch on December 31st, is one of the city’s most anticipated rituals — a lavish, elegant affair that honors both ritual and indulgence. It is a moment where Belgrade gathers to celebrate the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another, surrounded by beauty, history, and impeccable service.

This season, Hotel Moskva also presents a curated collection of luxury gifts, thoughtfully designed for those who appreciate meaning behind every detail. From signature chocolate boxes and the iconic Moskva šnit cake, to silk scarves, collectible prints, spa experiences, and overnight stays — each piece reflects the spirit of the hotel: refined, timeless, and unmistakably iconic.

To gift something from Hotel Moskva is to offer more than an object; it is to offer a fragment of Belgrade’s soul.

As the city glows under winter lights and the year draws to a close, Hotel Moskva remains what it has always been — a symbol of elegance, endurance, and quiet grandeur. A place where history breathes, where tradition evolves, and where Belgrade, in all its charm, continues to shine.

Whenever I catch a glimpse of its emerald-green roof rising above the city, I am reminded of why Belgrade feels the way it does: layered, resilient, unapologetically elegant. That iconic silhouette, visible from so many corners of the city, feels almost like a promise — a constant that endures while everything else evolves.

Hotel Moskva, with its dignified spirit and deep-rooted tradition, embodies everything I admire about hospitality, culture, and continuity. To be within its walls is to be part of something larger — a living narrative shaped by artists, travelers, visionaries, and dreamers across generations.

And perhaps that is why it feels so personal — because being there is not just about staying or visiting, but about belonging, even briefly, to a story that began long before us and will continue long after.

That, to me, is the true luxury of Hotel Moskva