One of the best places to visit in Montenegro is its majesty Kotor. With the ideal combination of dramatic nature, mountains, the sea, and envious historical heritage, Kotor Old Town is the number one place to stay and plan the rest of your trip from.
Accommodation for renting is widely available inside the Old Town and along Kotor Bay (Booking.com, Airbnb…), depending on your mobility and preference – staying inside of a medieval settlement is surely a unique experience, but do mind that Old Town is always busier, and if you seek some peace and rest on your holiday, maybe it’s better to stay somewhere outside the Old Town. There are plenty of options along the Bay of Kotor with a fairytale sea view. Our top recommendations:
Old Town Hostel Kotor ( hostel-kotor.me ) – for all those wishing to save money and are traveling on a budget
Palazzo Drusko Deluxe Rooms ( www.palazzodrusko.me ) – for anyone who wants to be taken back in time and enjoy the charms of this 600-year-old Palazzo.
Top restaurant recommendation for healthy eating:
RestoBar Taraca:
One of the things to do in Kotor is to get lost in the narrow streets (you will get lost for real, always have a city map with you) and to learn more about its monumental buildings. Do not miss taking a guided walking tour with a mandatory visit to Maritime Museum.
Another “must do” when visiting this settlement is to conquer the Walls of Kotor, walk up 1350 stairs, and capture some of the most iconic photos of the Old Town Kotor from San Giovanni fortress at the top.
Cozy bars with wandering cats that will easily hop into your lap, baroque palaces from Venetian times that are dominating the town with their size and beauty, and charming restaurants with delicious local seafood – are only add ups for your experience, embroidering Kotor under your skin directly! Once you’re here, you’ll always crave to come back.
Traffic connections to reach Kotor are super easy, the closest airport is in Tivat, only 20 minutes away by a taxi, or direct bus lines from Dubrovnik, Belgrade and Tirana.
To explore small villages outside the Old Town of Kotor, you can wait for local bus, or manage your way with a taxi, as the prices are convenient.
If you plan to stay somewhere along the Boka Bay, consider taking a rent a car, as the “hub of everything” is in the Old Town, especially in the evening (dinner time) and night (party time). Kotor is the perfect base from where you can explore the best things to do in Montenegro!
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