Must-see hotels in Montenegro

  • Klinci Village Resort

    Bay of Kotor

    Tucked away on a 300-year-old olive farm with views to the Adriatic, this gorgeous B&B is one of Montenegro's most romantic getaways. The spick-and-span…

  • Avala Resort & Villas

    Budva

    Stunning, breathtaking, luxurious: and that's just the views from the sea-facing rooms. This modern resort is a decadent delight, with a prime location…

  • Eko-Oaza Tear of Europe

    Durmitor National Park

    Consisting of a handful of comfortable wooden cottages with bathrooms (each sleeping five people), small cabins without bathrooms, well-equipped…

  • CUE Podgorica

    Podgorica

    The elegant rooms displaying prints of the New York skyline only emphasise how un-Podgorica-like this slick design hotel actually is. The impression…

  • Rakočević Apartments

    Petrovac

    These apartments offer possibly the best high-season value in Petrovac. The 10 apartments in two locations (in the centre beside the promenade, or by the…

  • Drago

    Sveti Stefan

    The only problem with Drago is that you may never want to leave your terrace; the views are that sublime. The super-comfy pillows and fully stocked…

  • Hostel Pirate

    Ulcinj

    Just because it's Ulcinj's only hostel doesn't mean this jolly Pirate rests on its laurels. This is an immaculate, friendly, comfortable and flat-out…

  • Palazzo Radomiri

    Bay of Kotor

    This honey-coloured early-18th-century palazzo on the Dobrota waterfront, 4km north of Kotor's Old Town, has been transformed into a first-rate boutique…

  • Old Town Hostel

    Kotor

    If the ghosts of the Bisanti family had any concerns when their 13th-century palazzo was converted into a hostel, they must be overjoyed now. Sympathetic…

  • Le Petit Chateau

    Adriatic Coast

    This pretty little hotel is as cute – and almost as twee – as the name might suggest. Located in a beautifully restored, former royal residence within the…

  • Bianca Resort & Spa

    Northern Montenegro

    Take one large angular hotel with quirky hexagonal windows, completely gut it, add a heap of rakish, rustic touches, and voila! You get this atmospheric,…

  • Hotel Trebjesa

    Central Montenegro

    Overlooking Nikšić from its forested perch in Trebjesa park, this sparkling hotel offers a literal breath of fresh air. All rooms are clean, comfortable…

  • Hikers Den

    Durmitor National Park

    Split between three neighbouring houses, this laid-back and sociable place is by far the best hostel in the north. If you're keen on rafting, canyoning or…

  • Palazzo Drusko

    Kotor

    Loaded with character and filled with antiques, this venerable 600-year-old palazzo is a memorable place to stay, right in the heart of the Old Town…

  • La Vecchia Casa

    Central Montenegro

    With its gorgeous rear garden and pervading sense of tranquillity, this period house captures the essence of old Cetinje. The clean, antique-strewn rooms…

  • Villa M Palace

    Budva

    There's a seductive glamour to this modern block, hemmed in within a rash of new developments near the Old Town. A chandelier glistens in the lift and the…

  • Hotel Slovenska Plaža

    Budva

    With more than a thousand rooms, two pools, 11 tennis courts, four restaurants, salons, a cinema, galleries and markets on-site, this recently renovated…

  • Sunshine of Montenegro

    Bay of Kotor

    Never mind the sunshine (of which there is plenty): the mountain and sea views from these huge, spic-and-span modern apartments (not to mention the pool)…

  • Hotel & Resort Gacka

    Northern Montenegro

    Less than 5km from Mojkovac's centre but a million miles from its (relative) bustle, this lovely spot is dotted with pristine wooden cabins enjoying…

  • Apartments Life

    Northern Montenegro

    Centrally located and very welcoming, this cosy place offers the choice of a one-bedroom apartment, a private cottage or an entire house; all are cosy,…

  • Hotel Aleksandar

    Adriatic Coast

    Elegant and surprisingly understated, this new designer hotel is a delight. It's already winning die-hard devotees, thanks to an exceptionally…

  • Camp Full Monte

    Bay of Kotor

    Hidden in the mountains near the Croatian border (check online for driving instructions), this campground offers solar-generated hot water, odourless…

  • Polar Star

    Durmitor National Park

    A quick 4km drive from Žabljak, this recently renovated hotel is a clean, comfy and comradely option for those who want to be near town but not in it…

  • Palmon Bay Hotel and Spa

    Bay of Kotor

    This sparkling new upscale resort is gorgeous inside and out. Looming from manicured grounds over a pretty pebbled beach, the hotel houses modern, clean…

  • Za Vratlom Mountain Hut

    Bay of Kotor

    Situated at an altitude of 1160m, this large stone lodge is a four-hour hike (or quicker drive by 4WD) from Herceg Novi. Though 'mountain hut' may invoke…

  • Vile Olivia

    Petrovac

    Set on a large olive grove and just metres from the beach, Petrovac's largest hotel complex is a favourite with families for its kids club, shady…

  • Aman Sveti Stefan

    Sveti Stefan

    This superlatives-defying resort is one-of-a-kind. Occupying the entire Sveti Stefan Island, it offers 50 luxurious suites that showcase the stone walls…

  • Hotel Astoria

    Kotor

    Straddling an awkward line between fantastic and fantastical, the Astoria seems to have been designed by someone with a bulging budget and a Lord of the…

  • Regent Porto Montenegro

    Tivat

    Divided into the Italianate 'Venezia' wing and the more contemporary-looking 'Aqua' wing, the Regent is a luxurious place for a splurge. The room decor is…

  • Forte Rose

    Bay of Kotor

    This charming old stone fortress still serves a protective purpose; a stay here guards against the intrusion of rude reality. It's a world unto itself…

  • Komnenovo Etno-Selo

    Northern Montenegro

    Located on the south shore of the lake (reached by the back road from Plav), this large complex conjures up an 'ethno' ambience with its wood and stone…

  • Hotel Hemera

    Podgorica

    Exceedingly atmospheric and gorgeously designed, Hemera is a top choice for those who like a bit of chic in their shelter. Rooms and suites have eclectic…

  • Hotel Marija

    Kotor

    This charming little hotel occupies a beautiful palazzo in the centre of the Old Town and although the decor of the rooms is a little old-fashioned, it’s…

  • Olive Tree Holiday Park

    Ulcinj

    The tents and bungalows may be new, but they're dotted across a centuries-old olive grove that produces some of Montenegro's finest oil. It's an…

  • Hotel Azimut

    Sveti Stefan

    As befits a small luxury hotel in this small, luxurious village, the Azimut has drop-dead scrumptious sea views, spacious rooms with leather furniture,…

  • GudCo Apartments

    Perast

    There are only two spacious, stone-walled apartments available here, positioned directly above the extremely welcoming owners' house. Wake up to…

  • Hotel Residence Miločer

    Adriatic Coast

    Maybe it's because it's linked to an award-winning hospitality school that this hotel ticks all the right boxes. The decor's fresh and modern, there's…

  • Zvono

    Northern Montenegro

    Plužine's surprisingly cosmopolitan Zvono ('Bell') offers characterful cottage accommodation, fresh trout lunches and homemade medovina (honey wine), best…

  • Hotel Vardar

    Kotor

    Right on the main square, this lovely old place offers glamour without the mega-glitz (a rarity in many upmarket Montenegrin hotels), with modern,…

  • Camping Maslina

    Petrovac

    As Montenegrin campsites go, this is one of the best, with more than 100 camping spots under centuries-old olive trees, working wi-fi and a tidy ablutions…

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