Best Hotels in Kotor 2026: Boutique, Luxury & Budget Picks

Kotor’s hotel market divides between boutique properties inside the medieval walls and villa-style stays along the bay in Dobrota and Prcanj. Prices are in euros (€); high-season rates (July–August) run 30–50% above the ranges shown here. Booking 2–3 months ahead for summer is recommended for the better properties.

Luxury hotels

Hotel Astoria — best inside the old town

The most frequently recommended hotel inside the Kotor Old Town. A boutique property with 14 rooms, a rooftop terrace overlooking the bay and fortress walls, central position near the main square (Trg od Oruzja), and consistently strong reviews for both breakfast and service quality. The best rooms (Superior with Bay View) face directly over the water — request these when booking. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace with views toward the bay and mountains. One of the few options inside the walls with genuine luxury touches.

• Price: approximately €260–380/night (high season); approximately €150–220 in shoulder season
• Rooms: 14 rooms; Superior Bay View rooms are the standout
• Breakfast: Included; served on rooftop terrace
• Wi-Fi: Available throughout; adequate for standard use
• Best for: Couples wanting an upscale stay inside the walls with the best in-town views

Forza Mare (Dobrota) — best for pool and beach

A short drive (approximately 5 minutes) or 20-minute waterfront walk from the old town in the waterside village of Dobrota. Private beach, outdoor pool (open June–September), bay-facing terrace restaurant, and attentive service. The 16 rooms include suites with private balconies over the bay. Widely considered the strongest all-round luxury property within easy reach of Kotor. The restaurant serves Montenegrin and Mediterranean cuisine; dinner for two with wine costs approximately €70–100.

• Price: approximately €150–220/night (high season); approximately €100–150 in shoulder season
• Rooms: 16 rooms and suites; bay-facing suites are the best category
• Facilities: Private beach, outdoor pool, spa treatments (massage from approximately €50), restaurant, bar
• Parking: Available on-site (free for guests)
• Best for: Guests who prioritise a pool, beach access, and quiet over being inside the old town

Palazzo Radomiri (Dobrota)

A restored 18th-century palazzo on the Dobrota waterfront, approximately 10 minutes by car from the old town. The building retains original stone and timber details while offering contemporary room standards. The waterside terrace is the strongest feature — breakfast here with morning light on the bay is the best start to a day in the Kotor area.

• Price: approximately €130–200/night
• Rooms: Individually styled rooms in the historic palazzo
• Best for: Heritage-conscious travellers wanting a palazzo stay with bay views

Mid-range hotels

Hippocampus Hotel — best for atmosphere

Historic palazzo hotel inside the Kotor walls, occupying a 16th-century building with stone arches and exposed timber. Praised for character, stone-and-timber aesthetics, and a central location near the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. The rooms vary in size; the best have bay-facing windows. Breakfast is served in a vaulted stone room. A reliable mid-range choice inside the walls.

• Price: approximately €130–190/night (high season); approximately €80–120 in shoulder season
• Rooms: 10 rooms; varying sizes — ask for a room with natural light and a window
• Breakfast: Included; continental style in the stone dining room
• Best for: Mid-range guests wanting an atmospheric old-town stay in a converted historic building

Hotel Vardar — best for central convenience

Located directly on the main square, Hotel Vardar is one of the most centrally positioned options in the old town. Modern refurbishment inside a historic shell. The square-facing rooms can be noisy on summer evenings; request a room facing the interior courtyard for quieter sleep.

• Price: approximately €100–160/night
• Best for: Those wanting the most central location possible; easy access to restaurants and the Sea Gate

Old Town boutique guesthouses

Several well-rated boutique guesthouses and small hotels operate inside or just outside the walls. Variable quality — check recent reviews carefully — but the best offer good value with direct access to the old town. Notable options include Montenegro Hostel Kotor Old Town (private rooms from approximately €60) and several apartment-style stays.

• Price: €60–120/night
• Best for: Mid-budget travellers who want to stay within or adjacent to the walls

Budget stays

Private apartments and guesthouses (Old Town and Dobrota)

A large number of private apartments and family-run guesthouses are available in and around the old town, and along the Dobrota bay road. The best value options along the Dobrota waterfront often have bay views at mid-budget prices — a better deal than equivalent rooms inside the walls. Many include kitchen access, which reduces daily food costs.

• Price: €40–80/night for private apartments
• Kitchen access: Most apartments include basic kitchen facilities
• Best for: Budget-conscious travellers, longer stays, those wanting kitchen access

Hostel Old Town Kotor

The main backpacker-oriented hostel inside the walls. Dorms and private rooms available. Social atmosphere, communal kitchen, and a location that puts you in the middle of the old town.

• Price: Dorms from approximately €18–25; private rooms from approximately €50–70
• Best for: Solo travellers and backpackers wanting a social base

Hotels by best views

Hotel	Location	Approx. nightly rate	Pool
Hotel Astoria	Kotor Old Town (rooftop)	€260–380	No
Forza Mare	Dobrota waterfront	€150–220	Yes
Palazzo Radomiri	Dobrota waterfront	€130–200	No
Hippocampus Hotel	Kotor Old Town	€130–190	No
Hotel Vardar	Kotor main square	€100–160	No
Dobrota bay apartments	Bay road frontage	€50–100	Varies

Practical booking notes

• Parking: The old town is car-free. Public parking near the walls costs approximately €1–2/hour in summer. Dobrota hotels generally include free parking.
• Airport access: Tivat Airport is 8 km from Kotor (approximately 15 minutes by taxi, approximately €15–20). Podgorica Airport is 90 km (approximately 1.5 hours, taxi approximately €50–60).
• Cruise ship days: The old town and main square hotels can be very noisy on cruise days. If quiet is important, Dobrota properties offer a better experience. Check the Kotor cruise schedule before booking specific dates.
• Shoulder season advantage: May–June and September–October offer 30–50% lower rates, fewer cruise ships, and more availability at the boutique properties that sell out in summer.