Our 6 best hostels in Kotor
These are the six hostels we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with a homely hostel in Dobrota, a seafront hostel, three hostels inside the Old Town and a small hostel just outside the walls.
Budget pickSmall hostel · Dobrota
Golden Bay Apartment
A small, homely hostel in Dobrota, along the bay from the Old Town, with a big terrace looking out over the water and the mountains. There is a cosy lounge full of books, a well-equipped shared kitchen and air conditioning, and guests rate the staff 9.6.
- Terrace with views over the bay and the mountains
- Cosy lounge, shared kitchen and staff rated 9.6
- Best for travellers who want a calm, homely base by the water
Budget pickHostel · Kotor
Hostel Pupa
An adults-only hostel in a renovated historic building on the seafront, a short walk from the Old Town gates. The dorms have air conditioning, bed linen and towels are included, and there is a terrace and a shared lounge. Guests rate the location 9.8 and the staff 9.6.
- Adults only, on the seafront near the Old Town
- Location rated 9.8 from more than 2,500 reviews
- Best for budget travellers who want a central, tidy dorm
Mid-range pickHostel · Old Town
Centrum Hostel
An adults-only hostel inside the Old Town walls, with bright, soundproofed rooms under the eaves, a lounge and a shared kitchen. Film nights and themed dinners make it easy to meet people, and guests rate the staff 9.8 and the location 9.9.
- Inside the Old Town, with location rated 9.9
- Film nights, themed dinners and staff rated 9.8
- Best for solo travellers who want a social base in the Old Town
Mid-range pickHostel · Old Town
Old Town Homestel
A relaxed hostel in the heart of the Old Town, with dorms and private rooms, a lounge and a shared kitchen. The hosts run film nights and walking tours and can point you to the best hikes, and guests rate the location 9.7 and the staff 9.2.
- Right in the Old Town, with location rated 9.7
- Film nights, walking tours and a shared kitchen
- Best for travellers who want an easy-going stay inside the walls
Premium pickHostel · Old Town
Old Town Youth Hostel
A hostel in a 13th-century building inside the Old Town walls, with stone walls, wooden furniture and a cafe bar with a lounge. There are dorms, private rooms and studios with their own kitchen, a library and lockers, and the hostel organises cycling, hiking and other trips. Guests rate the staff 9.6.
- Historic 13th-century building in the Old Town
- Cafe bar, library and organised trips
- Best for travellers who want character and a social side
Premium pickHostel · Kotor, just outside the walls
KotorHostelito
A friendly, small hostel just outside the Old Town walls, a four-minute walk from the water, with a lounge and a shared kitchen. The rooms have air conditioning, shops are close by, and guests rate the location 9.4.
- Just outside the walls, close to the water
- Lounge and shared kitchen
- Best for travellers who want a quieter night near the Old Town
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Where to base yourself in Kotor
Stay inside the Old Town walls if you want to walk out of the door into the lanes and squares, and just outside them, or in Dobrota along the bay, for a quieter night and more space. Kotor is small, so nowhere on this list is more than a short walk or bus ride from the Old Town.
If you want a private room, an apartment or a hotel, our guide to where to stay in Kotor covers each area in more detail, with places for every budget.
Getting to and around Kotor
Tivat airport is the closest, around 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi. Podgorica airport is about 90 minutes away, and many backpackers arrive by bus from Dubrovnik, Budva or Podgorica. The bus station is a short walk from the Old Town.
The Old Town is car-free and easy to explore on foot, and the climb to St John's Fortress takes around an hour up and down. Local buses run along the bay to Dobrota, Perast and Budva, and boat tours and water taxis go to Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks.
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Still deciding?
Kotor's hostels fill up fast in summer. Check availability for our top budget pick, Golden Bay Apartment, on Booking.com.
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