06 — Essentials
Everything you would rather not have to ask.
Money, power, cards, weather, language, emergency numbers and the pharmacy that stays open all night. Short, no footnotes.
If something is not on this page, call the HairHub team: +381 62 800 2922.
Money
Dinar, not euro.
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (RSD), roughly 117 to the euro. You cannot spend euros in a shop.
- Cards
- Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere — restaurants, taxis, pharmacies, parking. American Express rarely.
- Exchange
- Exchange offices in the centre beat hotels and the airport. Banks close at 17:00, Saturdays at noon.
- ATMs
- Everywhere. If an ATM offers conversion, choose dinars, not “your currency”.
Connectivity
Internet and phones.
- SIM card
- Tourist SIMs are sold by mts, Yettel and A1 — at the airport, in malls and in their shops. Around ten euros buys a week of data.
- eSIM
- If your phone supports eSIM, buy one online before you travel and activate it on landing.
- Wi-Fi
- Hotels, cafés and restaurants have free Wi-Fi. At Madlenianum, ask the staff for the network.
- Power
- 230 V, type C and F plugs — European. UK and US guests need an adapter.
Weather
Late November in Belgrade.
- Temperature
- Usually 8–12 °C by day, 3–5 °C in the morning. It feels colder with the wind off the Danube.
- Rain
- Possible, rarely all day. Bring a coat and one extra layer; leave the umbrella at the hotel.
- Daylight
- Sunset is around 16:00. If you want Gardoš, go before the programme or straight after.
Language
Serbian, and plenty of English.
- English
- Younger staff in hospitality and hotels speak English. Taxi drivers — not always; show the address on your phone.
- Greetings
- “Dobar dan” on entering, “hvala” and “doviđenja” on leaving. That is enough.
- Script
- Street signs use both Cyrillic and Latin. Place names in apps are usually Latin.
Safety and health
If something goes wrong.
Belgrade is a safe city for visitors; watch your pockets in crowds and on night transport, as in any large city. For a pharmacy, the on-duty Apoteka Zemun is at Glavna 34 — twenty metres from the theatre, open 24/7.
Nearest hospital: KBC Zemun, Vukova 9 (about 1.5 km, 5 minutes by car). For serious cases, the Emergency Centre at Pasterova 2.
Emergency numbers
Police
Fire brigade
Ambulance
Accessibility
If you need help at the entrance. Madlenianum has its main entrance on Glavna with steps into the lobby. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, contact the organiser before the event on +381 62 800 2922 so the entrance and a seat can be prepared.
Three more things
Time
Serbia is on Central European Time (CET), the same as Vienna and Berlin.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink throughout Belgrade.
Smoking
Banned in restaurants and indoor public spaces; still common in some cafés. If it bothers you, ask for a non-smoking table.
The event
A reminder for 26 November.
| Date | Thursday, 26 November 2026 |
| Doors | 09:00, Madlenianum lobby |
| Programme | 10:00–16:00 (may vary) |
| HairHub Cafe | Upstairs — open during breaks and after the programme; drinks are paid at the bar |
| Address | Glavna 32, 11080 Zemun |
| Tickets | tickets.rs · from 15,000 RSD |
| Translation | Simultaneous translation provided |
Frequently asked
Do I need a public transport ticket?
No. Since 1 January 2025 public transport in Belgrade is free, including BG Voz and night lines.
Can I park outside Madlenianum?
Briefly, yes — Glavna is a green zone at 55 dinars per hour with a 180-minute limit. For the whole day, use the Pinki garage.
Is lunch included?
Yes, the lunch package is included in every ticket. Coffee and dinner are yours to plan.
How do I pay a taxi by card?
Say so when ordering. At the airport, pay the voucher at the kiosk by card or cash.
Where can I leave luggage?
At your hotel, before check-in and after check-out. For other options, ask the HairHub team.
Is the event in Serbian or English?
The programme is in English, with translation into Serbian.
What should I wear?
Business casual. The hall is warm, the street is cold — layer.
Can I stay after the programme?
Yes. The HairHub Cafe upstairs is open for conversation during breaks and after the programme.
Where is the coffee?
The HairHub Cafe is upstairs, above the hall. Drinks are ordered and paid at the bar, according to the price list.
Download
The guide as a PDF.
The original guest guide, the same one sent with your invitation. For printing, or for forwarding to a colleague.
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The HairHub team.
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