Staying with a pet
Pets are welcome at Petra’s Loft. Add your pet when you book on Airbnb, keep pets off the beds and sofa, and do not leave them alone for long periods. The loft is on two levels connected by a spiral staircase, so think about whether that suits an older or very small dog.
Walks on the fortress
Petrovaradin Fortress is about five minutes on foot. The upper plateau, the ramparts and the paths around the walls make an easy morning loop of 30 to 60 minutes, with views over the Danube. Keep dogs on a lead near the edges and in busy areas around the Clock Tower. Early mornings are the quietest time.
The Danube bank
Below Gradić the river path is good for a flat walk. Dogs are generally not allowed on the main Štrand beach during bathing season, but quieter stretches of the bank are popular with local dog owners. Watch out for strong currents if your dog likes to swim.
Fruška Gora
Fruška Gora National Park is about 25 minutes by car. It has forest trails, viewpoints and wine villages. Bring water, check your dog for ticks after each walk, and keep it on a lead near monasteries and grazing animals.
From the host
Eating out with a dog
Many restaurants in Gradić and on the fortress have terraces where well-behaved dogs are welcome. Ask before you sit down, and expect dogs to stay outside rather than indoors. See our restaurant guide for places within a short walk of the loft.
Vets and supplies
Two vets we recommend:
- Bilja Vet — Drage Spasić 2A, Liman I (near Štrand). +381 21 511 206. Mon–Fri 09–20, Sat 09–13, Sun 10–12.
- Centralvet — Vladana Desnice 56, Petrovaradin. +381 69 2727 007.
Pet shops are easy to find in Novi Sad. Carry your pet’s EU pet passport or vaccination record.
Practical information
Beach rules and restaurant policies can change. Follow local signs and ask staff.
Driving here with your dog? Read Parking in Petrovaradin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Petra’s Loft pet friendly?
Yes. Pets are welcome. Add your pet when you book on Airbnb and follow the house rules on pets.
Where can I walk a dog in Novi Sad?
Petrovaradin Fortress and its paths are five minutes from the loft. The Danube bank and Fruška Gora National Park are other good options.
Are dogs allowed on Novi Sad beaches?
Dogs are generally not allowed on the main Štrand beach in bathing season. Quieter stretches of the river bank are better for dogs; follow local signs.
Can I take my dog into restaurants?
Many restaurants with terraces welcome well-behaved dogs outside. Ask staff before sitting down, especially indoors.
Is there a vet near Petrovaradin?
Yes. Centralvet is at Vladana Desnice 56 in Petrovaradin (+381 69 2727 007). Bilja Vet is at Drage Spasić 2A, Liman I, near Štrand (+381 21 511 206; Mon–Fri 09–20, Sat 09–13, Sun 10–12).
Petrovaradin
Walking Routes from Petra’s Loft to Petrovaradin Fortress
Three practical walking routes from Petra’s Loft through Gradić and up to Petrovaradin Fortress, from a quick viewpoint walk to a half-day visit.
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Getting here
Parking in Petrovaradin and Novi Sad
Free on-street parking in Gradić, how the paid zones in Novi Sad work, which bridges to use and practical tips for arriving by car at Petra’s Loft.
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Food & drink
Restaurants under Petrovaradin Fortress
Eight restaurants within a short walk of Petra’s Loft — on the fortress, in Gradić and on the Danube — with what each is best for and how far it is on foot.
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Stay in the heart of Petrovaradin
Petra's Loft places you just below the fortress, with Gradić outside the door and Novi Sad across the Danube.
