Must-see hotels in Montenegro

  • Hotel Pljevlja

    Northern Montenegro

    This old state-run hotel may not be posh, but it's smack bang in the middle of town, and you won't find cheaper. All rooms have balconies, and there's a…

  • Hotel Vizantija

    Bay of Kotor

    Vizantija’s 12 suites and apartments are simply furnished but sparkling. There’s access to the water at the bottom of the property. Make sure your hire…

  • Hotel Monte Cristo

    Kotor

    It's not going to win any hip design awards, but this old stone place offers a cheerful welcome and clean, brightly tiled rooms in a supremely central…

  • Hotel Villa Royal

    Tivat

    It's not a villa and it's not exactly fit for a king, but this minihotel on the seafront has clean, bright rooms, friendly staff and a private pebble…

  • Freedom Hostel

    Budva

    In a quieter section of the Old Town, this beloved, sociable hostel has tidy little rooms scattered between three buildings. The terraces and small…

  • Dom Branko Kotlajić

    Northern Montenegro

    This mountain hut is a good – if basic – place to stay on your way up or down the looming Prokletije range. There are 20 dorm beds and space for camping…

  • Montenegro Hostel

    Kotor

    It couldn't be more centrally located, but that comes at a price – pack earplugs if you're not a heavy sleeper. Otherwise this hostel is a perfectly fine…

  • Hotel Mediteran

    Adriatic Coast

    Sprawling resort best known for its attached waterpark. Rooms are clean and large and the level of service is superb. The weak wi-fi signal can make…

  • Hotel Evropa

    Podgorica

    The Evropa is handy to the train and bus stations and offers good clean rooms with comfortable beds, writing desks and decent showers. Despite its…

  • Hotel Pelikan

    Virpazar

    The owner can be a little pushy when it comes to touting tours, but let that slide and you'll find the Pelikan to be a quaint, cute little hotel with good…

  • Apartmani Kažanegra

    Adriatic Coast

    This stone villa is as close as you can get to the beach without ending up with sandy toes. It houses a range of tidy one- and two-bedroom apartments with…

  • Hotel Ðurić

    Petrovac

    There’s a vaguely Spanish Mission feel to this smart boutique hotel. All rooms have kitchen facilities and there’s a restaurant at the back under a canopy…

  • Boka Bay B&B

    Perast

    There are only two cosy sloped-ceiling apartments here – a studio and a one-bedroom – but they both have water views, en suites and kitchenettes. Bookings…

  • Hotel Franca

    Northern Montenegro

    This clean, modern hotel is right in the middle of town. Rooms are spacious, staff are helpful and there's a very good restaurant attached. It's the best…

  • Hotel Vir

    Virpazar

    Don't be put off by the ghosts of Yugoslavia past in the reception; the rooms at this former state hotel are clean and fairly modern. Some have terraces…

  • Hotel Čile

    Northern Montenegro

    Friendly minihotel near the centre of town. The 'superior doubles' (€70) have a little more space than the standard doubles and are fitted out with…

  • Mornar Travel Agency

    Petrovac

    An excellent local agency offering private accommodation in and around Petrovac.

  • 7 Hills Bed & Bike

    Podgorica

    Geared towards cyclists – but welcoming everyone – this B&B is professionally run, spotless and very central. Self-caterers will appreciate the well…

  • Palata Venezia

    Ulcinj

    Situated within a centuries-old palazzo with ridiculously good views of Mala Plaža and out to sea, this gorgeously renovated place is the best choice for…

  • Plavnica Eco Resort

    Lake Skadar National Park

    Day trippers from Podgorica escape the summer heat at this unusual resort, where there's an impressive pool set within an amphitheatre and a cavernous…

  • Stanica Hotel Aurora

    Herceg Novi

    Famous (and famously quirky) Serbian director Emir Kusturica is to thank for converting Herceg Novi's former train station into this seaside inn. The…

  • Etno Selo Šljeme

    Durmitor National Park

    Šljeme's two-bedroom A-frame cabins are more swish than some of the other 'etno' (rustic and vaguely traditional) offerings in the vicinity, and much…

  • Hotel Cattaro

    Kotor

    Perched up in the town walls, Cattaro looks down over the bay and Old Town, offering a vista that's tough to beat. The rooms are spacious and elegant but…

  • Hotel Astoria

    Budva

    Water shimmers down the corridor wall as you enter this chic boutique hotel hidden in the Old Town’s fortifications. The rooms are on the small side but…

  • Levantin

    Sveti Stefan

    Modern and nicely finished, with red stone walls, blue-tiled bathrooms and an attractive plunge pool on the terrace, Levantin has a variety of rooms and…

  • Vila Aleksandar

    Herceg Novi

    The decor's rather dated at this terracotta-roofed hotel but almost all of the rooms have balconies with sea views, and the blue-tiled pool on the sunny…

  • Montenegro Hostel

    Budva

    With a right-in-the-thick-of-it Old Town location (pack earplugs), this colourful little hostel provides the perfect base for hitting the bars and beaches…

  • Crvena Glavica Auto Kamp

    Sveti Stefan

    You don’t need to be a movie star or oligarch to enjoy those million-dollar views. Pitch your tent under the olive trees and stroll past the roving…

  • Tianis

    Kotor

    Well located without being in the midst of the melee, this friendly establishment has a clutch of clean, comfortable apartments of varying sizes, some of…

  • Hostel Anton

    Tivat

    This hilltop backpackers is a hostel of the old-school: family-run, oddball art on the walls, instruments waiting to be picked up, and a communal vibe. If…

  • Pansion 22

    Central Montenegro

    They may not be great at speaking English, but the family who run this central guesthouse offer a warm welcome nonetheless. The rooms are simply decorated…

  • Bogišić Rooms & Apartments

    Perast

    This welcoming place offers great value for money and a big serve of genuine Montenegrin hospitality. The rooms aren't massive, but they're comfortable,…

  • Hotel Dulović

    Northern Montenegro

    Hidden in the corner of the square behind the park, this midsize hotel is a strictly perfunctory affair that’s characterless but clean. There’s a…

  • Hotel Palma

    Tivat

    The Palma ticks all the seaside-holiday boxes: it's got a private beach, a restaurant, ocean views, comfortable beds and amiable staff. It's not quite…

  • Guesthouse

    Central Montenegro

    This simple guesthouse near Ostrog's Lower Monastery offers tidy single-sex dorm rooms.

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