BACKPACKERS HOME KOTOR

MONTENEGRO BACKPACKERS HOME KOTOR

ACCOMMODATION IN THE CITY OF KOTOR...TYPE OF ROOMS: DORMS...PRICE PER BED IS FROM ‎€20.00 TO €50.00

Welcome to Montenegro Backpackers Home Kotor, a charming hostel located in the heart of the old town of Kotor. We offer budget-friendly accommodations, perfect for travelers visiting the beautiful Kotor Bay for a short stay. Our rooms are situated in traditional stone buildings, thoughtfully adapted for the needs of modern travelers. Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its unique setting and rich history that often leaves visitors in awe. The town is nestled beneath the majestic Mt. Lovćen at the far end of the Gulf of Kotor.

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Our hostel provides all the essential facilities to ensure a pleasant stay, but above all, we pride ourselves on our warm hospitality. In addition to Montenegro Backpackers Home Kotor, we also have Montenegro Backpackers Home Budva, located in the old town of Budva. Both accommodations are part of the Montenegro Hostel company, which also operates the Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency, organizing numerous tours and transfers throughout Montenegro and to neighboring countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia.

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After the earthquake in 1979, the old town of Kotor was completely renovated, keeping its strong medieval look, with green shutters, red roofs, and stone houses. When Kotor got the new shape adapted to its visitors, it became one of the biggest tourist attractions on the Adriatic. Our hostel is located right in the middle, with a view of its main symbol, St Giovanni fortress, and city walls. It is surrounded by everything that guests need, like shops, restaurants, cafes, green markets, etc. If you want to experience Bokelian life in this exceptional Mediterranean town and share experiences with travelers from all over the world, look at our rooms, conditions, facilities, and gallery. If you like it, then simply make a reservation online using the option BOOK NOW! Welcome:)

LOCATION

Montenegro Backpackers Home Kotor is located inside the city walls, 800 m away from the bus station (about 10 minutes of a moderate walk). Kotor doesn't have a train station. Airport Tivat is the closest airport to Kotor, located 10km from the hostel. The location is at the Square of the Maritime Museum, at number 390 on the second floor (5 meters from the museum).

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The port of Kotor and the promenade are 200 meters away, while the closest beach is 500 meters away from the hostel.

ROOMS- SEASON 2025

Montenegro Hostel Kotor has two 6-bed dorms and one 4-bed dorm on the second floor. The 6-bed dorms have 3 bunk beds in the standard room of 12 square meters, air conditioning, and lockers in the room. The 4-bed dorm has 2 bunk beds in the standard room of 8 square meters, air conditioning, and lockers in the room. There are two shower baths and two toilets in shared use. The accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen with 2 kitchen sections and a dining room for all guests. The view from the dining common room is of the St.Giovanni city walls.

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Shared dorms can be booked as private dorms. In that case, guests pay the full cost of all beds in the room. For example, if 3 guests want to take a private 4-bed dorm, they will pay for all 4 beds in the room. Guests can book the private dorm on demand.

FACILITIES-SEASON 2025

1. Tea and coffee in the kitchen are free for use.
2. brand new modern kitchens fully equipped
3. Wi-Fi free for use
4. Large lockers in the room (free of charge)
5. Towels, linens, blankets, and pillows are free of charge.

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6. No smoking inside (smoking is allowed in front of the hostel)

7. Breakfast is not obligatory, and it is served in the restaurant nearby

8. brand new modern bathrooms

9. brand new beds and mattresses (each bed has a curtain)

10. Printing tickets free of charge

CONDITIONS-SEASON 2025

THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF NIGHTS OF STAY is 2.

CHECK-IN The earliest check-in is at 12:00 (12 PM), and the latest is at 20:00 (8 PM).

CHECK-OUT is at 11:00 am.

PAYMENT can be by card, or in cash.

BREAKFAST is served in the restaurant near the hostel. Breakfast is not obligatory and costs up to 8 euros per person.

LAUNDRY SERVICE costs 5 euros (washing and drying).

TRAFFIC is forbidden inside the old town of Kotor.

CAR PARKING is in a few locations around the city walls. The price per car parking lot is up to 2€ per hour. There is no free car park close to the old town.

CITY(TOURIST) TAX is obligatory and costs 1,1 euro per day of staying per person. The city tax is not included in the price of staying.

TOURS, TRANSFERS, and ACTIVITIES are organized by the hostel's travel agency, and the tickets can be purchased online at the www.montenegrohostel.com website. If guests want to explore Kotor and its surroundings by themselves or plan the transfer to another city or state, our staff will give them all the necessary tips, and help them in any way.

PAYMENT AND DISCOUNTS

Guests can make payment before arrival (on demand) or after arrival at check-in. The payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Master, etc), or by cash.

Due to the increasing number of misuse of payment cards (credit or debit), Montenegro Hostel will carry out additional checks as follows:
If you make a reservation through Hostelworld, we will charge the first night of your stay in advance. Hostelworld will charge 15% of the agency commission (called "deposit"), and we will charge the first night in advance. Montenegro Hostel Company has the right to charge the rest of the full amount of the stay within 72 hours before arrival, or on arrival. If you make a reservation through Booking or Expedia, we will charge the full amount of your stay in advance.

NOTE: We will not accept reservations where the cardholder is not the same person who made the reservation (if a customer uses any card from friends, parents, partners, etc)

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Guests who want to switch to the hostel and continue staying in our sister hostel, Montenegro Backpackers Home Budva, will get a 10% discount. The discount is only possible if the guests do not have an official online reservation. In that case, the guests need to inform the receptionist, and the reservation will be made.

Our STAFF is online by WhatsApp, Viber, or e-mail, for every guest's needs, +38269650885, +38269039751, or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CLEANLINESS

The hostel is cleaned daily up to the maximum possible level of hygiene. But, shared accommodations need some hygiene efforts among guests.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Free cancellation is allowed up to 72 hours before your arrival. In that case, the charged amount will be refunded to your card. However, if the cancellation is made within 72 hours of your arrival, the charged amount is non-refundable. Please note that we do not accept cancellations by phone, message, or email.

The cancellation request should be made through the same online agency where the reservation was made (Hostelworld, Expedia, Booking.com, etc).

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NOTE: Guests who don't cancel reservations officially via Hostelworld, Booking, Expedia, etc, and don't show up will be charged for the full amount of the stay.

DIRECTION

Montenegro Backpackers Home Kotor is located in the very center of the old town of Kotor, which is small and easy to navigate. If you arrive at the bus station, it will only take you about 5 minutes of easy walking to reach the old town, which is approximately 500 meters away.
Our address is Square of Museum 390 1/2 (Trg od Muzeja 390 1/2), and it's one of the best locations in the old town. The old town has three entrance gates, and you should enter through the Main Gate (Sea Gate) on the west side of the city walls, which is just 100 meters away from the Port of Kotor.

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Once you're in the old town, head towards Hotel Vardar located at the Square of Arms, pass the hotel from its left side, and continue straight until you reach the end of the small street (70 meters long) where Hotel Duomo is located. Then, turn left and walk for about 10 meters more until you reach the Square of the Museum. Here, you will see the Maritime Museum, and the Consulate of the Republic of Croatia. Our windows face the Consulate, Museum, and the entire square. To locate our accommodation, look for the two souvenir shops at the square and the iron gate between them with the sign Montenegro Backpackers Home. Open the gate, pass the corridor, turn right through the atrium, and go up the stairs on the second floor. The first door on the left is where you'll find us.

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If you're having trouble finding us, don't hesitate to reach out to us on WhatsApp, Viber, SMS, or phone at +38269039751 or +38269650885, and we'll gladly help you find your way. If you prefer not to walk from the bus station to the old town and would instead take a taxi, be cautious of the prices. Traffic jams in Kotor can be intense, especially during the summer, and the taxi will charge you for the waiting time in the car line. The standard price for a taxi ride from the bus station to the old town is up to 5 euros.

WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO

One of the nicest things to do here is to go “lost” in Kotor’s Old Town, finding your way through layers of its history and discovering interesting details. Here you can find some ideas about what to do and where to go in our lovely town.

EXPLORING THE OLD TOWN AND CITY WALLS

The completely preserved town walls of Kotor, 4,5 km in length, are one of the chief reasons that helped Kotor reach UNESCO’s list of world heritage sights. This extensive fortification system is even more impressive considering that it climbs up the fearsome hill behind the town, surmounting its many cliffs to reach the top of 260m above sea level, where the Fort of St John stands. Here formerly stood the Illyrian and Roman strongholds, even before the “lower town” (present-day Kotor) developed, and in a later era, the hilltop was dominated by a Byzantine castle.

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The walls encircling the town and the hill were finished in the 14th century, except for some sections which were unassailable to such an extent that they needed no protection. The medieval walls got their present-day appearance in the 16th and 17th centuries when they were reinforced and strengthened by the Venetians to withstand cannon fire. The fort was used by the army until the end of the Second World War. One of the fort’s peculiarities is an endemic species of slug almost blank in color, Clausiliacatharenisis, which lives only amongst its walls. Climbing to the top of St John’s is a must for every visitor to Kotor. This 45-minute climb up its stone stairways with a total of 1,450 steps opens aerial views of Kotor and dramatic vistas along its bay.

HIKING KOTOR

Kotor is surrounded by three mountains: Lovcen, Vrmac, and Orjen, which are located nearby. That is why Kotor is a paradise for hikers. It is recommended not to hike alone but hire a licensed guide. Trails are not difficult but due to a big incline and high temperatures, especially in summer, you need to be in good body condition.

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CANYONEERING IN THE RIVER SKUDRA

For extreme sports, we suggest the canyoning of the Skurda River located just outside of the old town. The canyon is one of the most demanding in Montenegro and is a challenge even for the most experienced. The canyon is one of the biggest natural attractions in the town. If you are interested in this activity you can find videos on the internet and hire guides to be able to do this activity.

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KAYAKING IN THE BAY OF KOTOR

The Kotor Boka Bay coast is not open sea, which is why there are no big waves, so the activities on the water are limited, but kayaking is very popular in the bay and a great way to explore the bay. You can rent a kayak from April until the end of October and spend a lovely day on the sea.

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MH TRAVEL AGENCY TOURS

Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency (MH Travel Agency) organizes numerous tours and activities, which start from Kotor, the free city tours, budget tours, and full-day tours, all bookable online. Guests who want to check our list of all our tours from Kotor can see it HERE

Before you decide to make a reservation, check our terms and conditions.

For more info about the accommodation and booking, contact us by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or by phone (Viber and WhatsApp) at +38269039751 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (local time)

We hope you will have a pleasant stay:)

Montenegro Hostel Team

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INTRODUCTION
Montenegro Hostel B&B Kotor (hereinafter called 'Montenegro Hostel') guarantees the authenticity of the displayed visual and written data related to the accommodation unit characteristics in its offer available at www.montenegrohostel.com as well as the authenticity of the conditions of the same offer.
By taking one or more offers of the Montenegro Hostel the client enters a legal relationship with the Montenegro Hostel and confirms that he/she accepts the General Terms And Conditions of Accommodation Reservation Service (hereinafter called 'General Conditions'), which are presented here. All the details stated in the offer represent the legal obligation of the client as well as the Montenegro Hostel. The General Conditions represent the basis for the settlement of any possible dispute that may arise between the client and the Montenegro Hostel. The client is advised to read the General Conditions carefully prior to any advance payment.

1. BOOKING AND PAYMENT

Making reservations is possible electronically by completing the online form on our website.

After receiving the reservation Montenegro Hostel will send the confirmation e-mail that consists of all details relevant to the guest's arrival and stay such as directions to the property, contact phone numbers, etc.

Guests can make payment before arrival (on demand), or after arrival on check-in.
The payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Master, etc), or by cash.
By making the payment of the reservation the client certifies that he/she is completely familiarized with all the details and conditions under which the reservation of accommodation is provided. By making the payment all the terms and conditions specified in this contract become legal obligations for both the client and the Montenegro Hostel.

2. CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS BY CLIENT

The client is entitled to a change of a confirmed reservation only if the change is accepted by the service provider. The changes may include check-in and check-out date, number of persons, age, and type of rooms. The request for a change of reservation must be submitted in written form by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If the client wants to cancel the reservation, the client must submit the request in written form by e-mail.

The reservation can be modified or canceled free of charge up to 72 hours before arrival.

For a cancellation occurring from 72 hours to 0 hours before arrival, Montenegro Hostel charges 100% of the total price of the first booked night.

3. MONTENEGRO HOSTEL’S OBLIGATIONS

Montenegro Hostel is responsible for the execution of services and selection of the service providers. and must also concern over the rights and interests of the client in accordance with the good practice in tourism.
Montenegro Hostel is responsible to assure that the client receives all the services he/she has booked and is therefore liable to the client for a possible non-provision of the services or a part of the services the client paid for.
Montenegro Hostel is not responsible if the non-provision of the service is due to a case of force majeure in the client's country or in the country where the service is to be provided (war, riots, strikes, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, official authority interventions, etc.). Montenegro Hostel has the right to cancel the reservation in the very case of unpredictable situations in Montenegro, which cannot be controlled by Montenegro Hostel (earthquakes, floods, closing borders, etc). In that case, Montenegro Hostel will refund the deposit to the guest.

4. CLIENT’S OBLIGATIONS
The client is under obligation to possess valid travel documents. The costs of loss of these documents are borne by the client. The client needs to check whether he/she needs a visa to enter the Republic of Montenegro or transit countries. Montenegro Hostel cannot provide the service of obtaining a visa for the client and reserves the right to keep the amount paid for the reservation if the client could not enter the Republic of Montenegro because the necessary documents were not obtained by the client. The client should notify Montenegro Hostel by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of all the relevant facts that can affect the client's stay at the reserved accommodation (e.g. allergies and illness of the client, physical disability of the client, coming by vehicle, special diet conditions, etc).

5. COMPLAINTS
The client reserves the right to complain in case of any incorrect photographs and information published on the Montenegro Hostel website. The client is not entitled to complain about bad weather conditions, traffic jams, or any other similar situation or event that may cause the client's dissatisfaction, and is not in relation to the quality of the reserved accommodation unit and hostel's service. Any justified complaint about deficiencies will be resolved on the spot. If the service provider is not able to resolve the reported deficiencies, and cannot propose any alternative accommodation, the client will get a full refund of the amount paid.

6. ARBITRATION
If the guest is not satisfied with the solution offered by the Montenegro Hostel he/she has a right to take the issue to the court jurisdiction in Kotor.

7. NOTICE
By making the advance payment or paying the entire arrangement amount the guest accepts these general terms and conditions.

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SCHEDULE FOR ALL TOURS IN 2025

SCHEDULE FOR ALL SHARED TOURS IN 2025

Albania tour (Shkodra & Kruje) ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Wednesday, and Saturday)...except August

Albania tour (Tirana) ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Wednesday, and Friday)...except August

Ada Bojana and Grand Beach Tour....from the 15th of June to the 15th of September

Big Montenegro Tour ... from the 1st of May to the 1st of November

Biogradska Gora National Park Tour...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November (every Tuesday)

Budva and St. Stefan Tour (Cable Car)..the tour is not available for the season 2024

Durmitor National Park Tour...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)

Excursion to Thet (Albanian Alps) ..from the 1st of June to the 1st of October

Excursion to Dubrovnik ....from the 1st of February to the 1st of December (every Tuesday, and Thursday)...except August

Food Experience Tour in Albania ..from the 1st of March to the 1st of November (every Wednesday)...except August

Free City Tour Podgorica..from the 1st of February to the 1st of December

Free City Tour Kotor..from the 1st of March to the 1st of December

Free City Tour Budva..from the 1st of April to the 1st of December

Herzegovina tour (Mostar) ..from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Monday)...except August

Herzegovina Religious Tour...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Thursday)...except August

Kotor Speed Boat Tour...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December

Kotor Boka Bay Tour ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Sunday)

Kotor and Perast Tour (Cruise Ship Guests)...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December

Kotor and Perast Tour (Cable Car)...from the 15th of April to the 15th of October

Kotor and Budva Tour (Cruise Ship Guests)...the tour is not available for the season 2024

Ostrog Monastery and Niksic Tour...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December ...except August

Podgorica Wine and History Tour....from the 1st of March to the 1st of December ...except August

Pub Crawl Budva...from the 20th of May to the 20th of October

Rafting on Tara River..from the 1st of May to the 1st of October

South Montenegro Tour ...from the 1st of April to the 1st of November (every Sunday)

Sailing Tours..from the 1st of May to the 1st of November

Sunset Tour Budva ...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November

Sunset Tour Kotor ...from the 1st of May to the 1st of November

Transfer from Budva and Kotor to Dubrovnik...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December...except August

Transfer from Budva and Kotor to Mostar...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December

Transfer from Mostar to Kotor and Budva ...from the 1st of March to the 1st of December

Transfer from Kotor, Budva, and Bar to Tirana...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December

Transfer from Tirana to Kotor, Budva, and Bar...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December

Transfer from Podgorica to Tirana...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December

Transfer from Tirana to Podgorica...from the 1st of February to the 1st of December

Transfer from Kotor, Budva, and Podgorica...from the 1st of June to the 1st of November

NOTE: PRIVATE TOURS CAN GO EVERY DAY IF THERE IS AVAILABILITY

For more info about the tours and booking, contact us by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

or by phone (Viber and WhatsApp) at +38269039751

Hope you will enjoy our tour:)

Montenegro Hostel Travel Agency Team

PRICE PER BED

from 20 EUR to 50 EUR

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Address: Stari Grad Kotor 333 (the old town of Kotor 333)

Reception Phone: +382 69 650 885

e-mail: montenegrohostel@gmail.com

Maximum capacity: 50 beds

Location: in the old town of Kotor

First opened in May 2009

PRICE LIST

SEASON 2025

Price per bed in a 6-bed and 8-bed mixed dorms

The price is 20 euros in April

The price is 25 euros in May

The price is 35 euros in June

The price is 45 euros in July

The price is 50 euros in August

The price is from 30 euros in September

The price is 20 euros in October

THE BOOKING IS OPEN

From April 28 to November 1, 2025.

DID YOU KNOW?

Kotor has a port, but there are no ferry departures to any Montenegrin or Adriatic city. The port of Kotor welcomes cruise ships from around the world, as well as private boats and yachts.

Due to its unique geography, Kotor is primarily elongated, extending about 20 km around Kotor Bay. The Old Town is situated at the bay's entrance. In Kotor Municipality, there is a local public bus service that operates every 30 minutes in one of two possible directions.

Kotor has only one small pebbled city beach and numerous "ponta" (small concrete docks). If you love beaches, Kotor may not be the best choice for you. Both locals and tourists often travel to the excellent beaches located 10-30 kilometers away, such as Plavi Horizonti, Oblatno, Bajova Kula, and Jaz Beach. There are local buses that provide transportation to these beaches.

Nightlife in Kotor is mostly located in the old town, where you can find many bars and a great nightclub called Maximus.

In front of the St.Tryphon Cathedral and other attractive locations in the old town during July and August, many interesting events are organized. Among those, we recommend the KOTOR ART festival, which brings many classical music artists, great world-famous artists, theatre, concerts of harmony singing, the Festival of Theatre for Children, fashion events, etc. The most important events of the year, the Bokelian Night (Bokeska Noc) and the Summer Carnival, are organized in August.

Kotor has a few remarkable restaurants where you can taste traditional dishes, especially fish and seafood. When looking at the prices in bars and restaurants Kotor is one of the more expensive cities in Montenegro. The average drink cost is 3-5€, meals are usually 15-20€ per person. Some restaurants will offer daily menus for 15€, while fast food meals usually cost from 4-6€.

The greenmarket is located just in front of the city walls and is one of the symbols of the town. Fruit and vegetable prices are acceptable, but a little expensive compared to the other towns in Montenegro. In supermarkets, prices are the same as in any other town in Montenegro.

Because of the large number of visitors, most of the shops in Kotor sell souvenirs. Some of those are done by local artists. While walking through the town, you can often see the artist making souvenirs.

There are no exchange offices in Kotor, just banks with ATMs. Most of the banks are located on the Square of Arms in the old town and are open from 8 to 16 on working days, from 8 to 14 on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays.

There is a small shopping mall just outside the city walls where you can buy clothes, shoes, cosmetics, and sports equipment at standard prices. Kotor doesn’t have a traditional bazaar, which is why it’s not a town for low-budget shopping.