Must-see hotels in Montenegro

  • Villa Montenegro

    Sveti Stefan

    Hidden amongst the rental apartments in the new part of Sveti Stefan, this discreet boutique hotel offers luxurious rooms and indulgent suites. The view…

  • Per Astra

    Perast

    Located right at the top of the town (the stairs will get you fit, but they can be difficult at night), this old stone complex offers 11 suites with…

  • Hotel Splendid

    Adriatic Coast

    The rooms are luxurious, but the real star of this mammoth resort is the pool complex. Three outdoor pools (there's another one inside) swirl around palm…

  • Eko Selo Meadows

    Northern Montenegro

    Set on a flat plain edged by hills, this complex consists of a large restaurant serving local specialities (nettle soup, lamb in milk, cicvara – a creamy…

  • Jovičević Apartments

    Virpazar

    The Jovičević family rents a couple of atmospheric apartments right in the centre of town. The Cave Apartment (sleeping four) is built into a natural rock…

  • Royal Square Apartment

    Central Montenegro

    Get in quick if you want to snag yourself these cheap, central and colourful digs right in the heart of Cetinje's historic pedestrian zone. It's a popular…

  • Apartments Kalaja

    Ulcinj

    The views are expansive, but expensive this friendly place is not. Perched up in Ulcinj's Stari Grad, Kalaja's nine decent – if unthrillingly furnished –…

  • Aqua

    Northern Montenegro

    Hugging Lake Plav’s western shore near the beginning of the road to Gusinje, this complex has simple free-standing bungalows (sleeping up to four people)…

  • Duga

    Northern Montenegro

    Duga’s dark wooden trim and flower boxes give it an old-fashioned homely ambience, a feeling only enhanced by the friendly staff. The aging rooms are…

  • Igalo Spa

    Bay of Kotor

    More than just a Yugoslavia-era behemoth, this is also a health clinic, where guests can take advantage of the curative powers of Igalo's famous…

  • Saki Apartmani

    Budva

    Not quite a hostel and not quite an apartment hotel, this friendly family-run block on the outskirts of town offers elements of both. Individual beds are…

  • Palace Jelena

    Perast

    This quaint, family-run hotel isn't suffering from delusions of grandeur; its four atmospheric rooms and lovely restaurant are actually located within a…

  • Hotel Dolcino

    Ulcinj

    You can’t quibble over the exceptionally reasonable prices of this modern business-orientated minihotel in the centre of town. The quieter rooms at the…

  • Athos

    Podgorica

    Enormous, easy on the eye and close to everything, these exceptional apartments are the best of Podgorica's private pads. All are supremely well equipped …

  • Montenegro Hostel

    Podgorica

    Tucked behind an old stone gate in Stara Varoš, this welcoming place feels more like a home than a hostel, with an enticing common room (and flop-worthy…

  • Vila Balkan

    Budva

    The five apartments of this historic Stari Grad house have a bit of peeling paint here and there but you’ll soon forget about it when you see the sea…

  • Hotel Hippocampus

    Kotor

    The hippocampus is the part of the brain responsible for memories, and you'll have plenty of those after a stay at this gorgeous hotel. The owner is an…

  • Hotel Conte

    Perast

    Conte is not so much a hotel as a series of deluxe studio to two-bedroom apartments in historic buildings scattered around St Nicholas’ Church. The sense…

  • Apartments Dijana

    Sveti Stefan

    Be sure to book far, far ahead if you want to snag one of these comfortable, extremely clean apartments; word of Dijana's warm welcomes has got around,…

  • Hotel Splendido

    Bay of Kotor

    Splendido is magnifico. Completely gutted and fitted with comfortable modern rooms, this large stone palazzo still surveys the bay as solidly as it’s ever…

  • Hotel Poseidon

    Budva

    This glorious seaside hotel has been sitting by the sands of Jaz Beach since 1967, and while the clean, spacious rooms don't show their age, the excellent…

  • Hotel Aurel

    Podgorica

    First impressions aren't great: Aurel is set above a car dealership in a charmless building, on a busy road, on the wrong side of the railway tracks…

  • Apartmani Risan

    Bay of Kotor

    Perched up a precarious hill, the two great-value apartments here offer majestic views over the sea and to the brooding mountains beyond. Both apartments…

  • Hotel Rožaje

    Northern Montenegro

    This wonky, mirrored M-shaped hotel is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. Only limited services are offered, but the rooms are excellent, with…

  • Vila Panonija

    Bay of Kotor

    Set back from the waterfront in Dobrota, this old stone house has been converted into a small hotel – or is it a large guesthouse? The stained glass in…

  • Draga's

    Virpazar

    Above a family home, these four rooms are simply furnished but clean and very reasonably priced. Two share a bathroom but compensate by having their own…

  • Hotel Kerber

    Podgorica

    It's an odd set-up, with the hotel accessed from the rear of a central city shopping centre draped in fake ivy. However, the rooms are good, clean and…

  • Hotel Perla

    Herceg Novi

    It’s a 15-minute stroll from the centre but if it’s beach you’re after, Perla’s position is perfect. The helpful staff speak excellent English and the…

  • Hotel Budva

    Budva

    Bang between Stari Grad and the marina, this schmick new hotel has a location that's tough to beat; its flawless rooms, first-class service and picture…

  • Montenegro Hostel 4U

    Bay of Kotor

    This buzzy hostel may be away from the clamour of the Old Town, but that doesn't mean sleep will come easy. If drinking games, nightly knees-ups and beach…

  • Apartments Briv

    Bay of Kotor

    Step down from the sun deck of this modern block and straight into the water. There are 24 attractive apartments of differing sizes and configurations on…

  • Hotel Max Prestige

    Budva

    If you hadn’t guessed from the name, this shiny minihotel has slight delusions of grandeur. The exterior is a hodgepodge of pretentious turrets and…

  • Hotel Rosi

    Northern Montenegro

    On top of a supermarket and right by the bus stop, the family-run Rosi isn't big on glamour, but it is convenient, clean and comfortable. Its good…

  • Haus Freiburg

    Ulcinj

    High on the slopes above the town, this family-run hotel has well-kitted-out apartments and rooms, and a particularly attractive roof terrace with sea…

  • Hotel Grand

    Central Montenegro

    Step back into an era of brass trim, dark wood, parquet floors and keys dangling behind disinterested reception staff. While its name may have rung true…

  • Ski Hotel

    Durmitor National Park

    While the interiors don't live up to the promise of the Swiss chalet–style building, the rooms are clean and certainly liveable. A sauna, a small gym, an…

  • Hotel Mogren

    Budva

    A bit like an elderly aunt you’ve become fond of, the Mogren has seen better days but traces of a glamorous youth occasionally peek through. The rooms are…

  • Aria

    Podgorica

    An oasis of green lawns in the scorched field surrounding the airport, this stylish hotel offers better value than its city equivalents and is a great…

  • MB Dvori

    Northern Montenegro

    Southwest of town, this highway hotel has an old-fashioned ambience with little gables, wooden shutters and terracotta tiling. Needless to say, the rooms…

  • Autocamp Naluka

    Bay of Kotor

    Pitch your tent under the mandarin and olive trees and next to the stream that bubbles out of a spring at a constant 10°C – the water's too cold for…

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