Best Hotels in Budva 2026: Beach Resorts, Boutique & Budget

Budva’s hotel market ranges from large Slovenska Beach resort hotels to boutique stays in and around the old town, with Aman Sveti Stefan as the headline luxury property nearby. All prices in euros (€); July–August rates run 30–50% higher than shoulder season.

Luxury hotels

Aman Sveti Stefan (6 km south of Budva)

The most prestigious property in the wider Budva area — an exclusive resort occupying the historic island village of Sveti Stefan, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Private beaches on both sides of the isthmus, Aman’s signature spa (treatments from approximately €120 as of 2026), and one of the most dramatic locations on the Adriatic. The 50 suites and cottages are built into the restored 15th-century village houses, maintaining original stone walls and timber ceilings. Not a city hotel; island access is for guests only. Two restaurants on-site: Piazza (casual Mediterranean) and the Queen’s Chair (formal dining, tasting menus from approximately €80).

• Price: From approximately €800/night (low season from approximately €500)
• Check-in: 3pm; private transfers from Tivat Airport (20 minutes) included for most bookings
• Best for: A once-only luxury experience at one of the most photographed spots in the Mediterranean

Merit Starlit Hotel & Spa

One of the strongest full-service hotels on the Slovenska Beach strip. The spa includes an indoor pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and treatment rooms (massage from approximately €45). Sea-facing rooms on the upper floors have balconies overlooking the bay. The breakfast buffet is consistently well-reviewed. An outdoor pool operates from June through September.

• Price: approximately €110–240/night (high season); approximately €70–130 in shoulder season
• Rooms: 155 rooms including family suites
• Facilities: Spa, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, restaurant, beach access
• Best for: Couples and families wanting spa, beach, and a central Budva location

Hotel Splendid Conference & Spa Resort (Bečići)

A large 5-star resort approximately 2 km from Budva centre in the Bečići beach area. Full resort facilities including multiple pools, extensive spa, conference facilities, and direct beach access. The scale is more corporate than boutique but the facilities are comprehensive.

• Price: approximately €130–280/night (high season)
• Best for: Those wanting full resort infrastructure; conferences; larger groups

Mid-range hotels

Hotel Avala Resort & Villas

Well-located near the old town and Slovenska Beach. The hotel has a pool, bay-view rooms (request upper floors for the best perspective), and a good mid-to-upper range feel. The restaurant serves both Montenegrin and international menus. One of the more consistent options in Budva for the price.

• Price: approximately €90–130/night (high season); approximately €55–85 in shoulder season
• Rooms: 80+ rooms and villa-style suites
• Facilities: Pool, restaurant, bar, beach access (2-minute walk)
• Best for: Guests wanting bay views, a pool, and proximity to both beach and old town

Hotel Mogren

Named after the nearby Mogren Beach (a 10-minute walk through a coastal tunnel), Hotel Mogren offers a quieter position than the main Slovenska Beach hotels while remaining close to the old town. Modern rooms, many with sea views.

• Price: approximately €70–110/night
• Best for: Guests wanting a slightly quieter setting than the main strip with beach access nearby

Budva Old Town boutique hotels and apartments

Several boutique guesthouses and apartments are available in and around the old town walls. Variable quality — the best offer solid mid-range stays with direct old town access. Notable options include Hotel Astoria Budva (approximately €80–120/night, restored stone building) and several apartment-style stays bookable through standard platforms.

• Price: €60–120/night
• Best for: Atmosphere, walking to everything, a more characterful stay than the beach strip hotels

Budget hotels and apartments

Bečići and Rafailovići apartments

Self-catering apartments in the resort villages 2–4 km north of Budva. Good value compared to central Budva, with beach access (Bečići Beach is consistently rated among Montenegro’s best) and easy bus connections (approximately €1, every 15 minutes in summer).

• Price: €35–70/night (shoulder season from approximately €30)
• Kitchen access: Most apartments include kitchenette, reducing daily food costs significantly
• Best for: Families and longer stays wanting budget-friendliness without sacrificing beach access

Budget hostels and private rooms (Old Town adjacent)

A handful of budget guesthouses and private room rentals operate near the old town and on the streets behind Slovenska Beach. Freedom Hostel Budva (dorms from approximately €15, private rooms from approximately €40) is the most consistently reviewed backpacker option.

• Price: Dorms from €15–25; private rooms from €35–55
• Best for: Backpackers and solo travellers

Hotels by best views

Hotel	Location	Approx. nightly rate	Pool
Aman Sveti Stefan	Sveti Stefan island	€800+	Yes (private beach)
Hotel Splendid	Bečići	€130–280	Yes (multiple)
Merit Starlit	Slovenska Beach	€110–240	Yes (indoor + outdoor)
Hotel Avala	Near Old Town	€90–130	Yes
Hotel Mogren	Near Mogren Beach	€70–110	No
Old Town boutique	Old Town peninsula	€60–120	No
Bečići apartments	Bečići/Rafailovići	€35–70	Varies

Booking tips

• Book 2–3 months ahead for July–August at the better properties; Aman requires even longer lead times
• Shoulder season (May–June, September) offers the best value — prices drop 30–50% and beaches are quieter
• Airport transfers: Tivat Airport is 20 minutes from Budva (taxi approximately €25); Podgorica Airport is 1.5 hours (taxi approximately €50–60)
• Parking: Most resort hotels include parking; old town properties often do not — check before booking if driving