— The hotel
El Paso City, Zlatibor – Unique Wooden Cottages, Treehouse, Wild West Rooms, accommodation 1-6 people
First Impressions
Walking into El Paso City, Zlatibor – Unique Wooden Cottages, Treehouse, Wild West Rooms, accommodation 1-6 people honestly feels like stepping onto a movie set. I mean, where else in Serbia can you sleep in an actual treehouse or wake up in a cowboy-themed room complete with saloon doors? The whole place has this wonderfully quirky Wild West theme that could easily feel gimmicky, but somehow it just works.
The Accommodations
The wooden cottages are probably the most popular choice — and I get why. They’re cozy without feeling cramped, and the craftsmanship is actually impressive for a three-star property. But honestly? Go for the treehouse if it’s available. Yes, you’ll hear every bird in Zlatibor at dawn, but there’s something magical about falling asleep among the branches. The Wild West rooms are perfect if you’re traveling with kids (or if you’re secretly a big kid yourself).
Location and Setting
You’re right in the heart of Zlatibor’s nature, but not so remote that you’ll struggle to find a decent meal nearby. The property sits on Vodice bb, which means you’re close enough to the main tourist areas but far enough to actually hear the forest instead of traffic. What I really appreciate is how they’ve managed to create this themed experience without destroying the natural beauty of the area — the cottages blend into the landscape rather than fighting it.
The Experience
This isn’t your typical hotel experience, and that’s entirely the point. There’s no formal restaurant, but each cottage has basic facilities, and honestly, half the fun is grilling outside or heading into town for authentic Serbian food. The staff clearly care about maintaining the theme — they’ll greet you with cowboy hats and everything, which sounds cheesy but somehow feels genuine. The 9.2 rating makes perfect sense once you realize they’re not trying to be a standard hotel.
Why Guests Love It
Look, if you want marble bathrooms and room service, this isn’t your place. But if you want to create actual memories — whether you’re on a romantic getaway in a treehouse or watching your kids’ faces light up in a cowboy room — then El Paso City delivers something you won’t find anywhere else in the region. The combination of Zlatibor’s natural beauty with this playful Wild West concept creates an experience that’s both relaxing and genuinely fun. Plus, with accommodations for 1-6 people, it works whether you’re solo, a couple, or a whole family looking for something different.
To book hotel in Zlatibor for the Šargan Eight railway season, travelers reserve early to pair pine-forest hikes with evening kajmak tastings.
