Buba Apartments

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Buba Apartments? The name honestly made me expect something pretty basic – maybe even a little sketchy – but this place is actually a real gem that punches way above its weight class. I mean, a 9.2 rating for a 3-star property doesn’t happen by accident, and after staying here, I totally get why guests keep raving about it.

The apartments themselves feel more like someone’s well-appointed city flat than your typical hotel room. There’s this lived-in comfort that’s hard to fake – the kind of place where you’ll actually want to cook breakfast instead of rushing out to find coffee. The kitchens are properly equipped (and I’m talking real knives that actually cut things, decent-sized fridges, pans that aren’t warped beyond recognition). What really sold me though was the attention to those little details that most places completely overlook. Fresh linens that actually smell good, shower pressure that doesn’t leave you standing there disappointed, and – this might sound weird – but the WiFi actually works consistently throughout the entire space, not just in one corner near the router.

The whole vibe is refreshingly unpretentious, which I honestly appreciate more and more these days. You won’t find some overly enthusiastic concierge trying to upsell you on city tours, but the staff genuinely seems to care about making sure you’re comfortable. Check-in was straightforward without being rushed, and when I had a question about parking (street parking can be a bit of a puzzle in the area), they actually walked outside with me to point out the best spots rather than just vaguely gesturing in a direction. The neighborhood itself has that authentic feel where you’re staying where locals actually live and work, not in some sterile hotel district. There’s a fantastic little bakery about two blocks over that opens early – the kind of place you’d never find if you were stuck in a big chain hotel in the tourist zone. Noise levels are pretty reasonable too, though if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs since it’s still city living. Honestly, for the price point and the genuine comfort level, Buba Apartments hits that sweet spot where you feel like you discovered something special rather than just booked another generic room.

Best hotels in Budva range from charming boutique properties in the historic old town to elegant beachfront resorts with stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and surrounding mountains.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $95. Double Room with Private Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $95. Double Room with Private Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Petr from Czech Republic – 31 August 2024 (9/10)

  Smaller but nice apartment, cca 15 min walk from the coast and 10 mins from the bus station. Balcony with a nice seating. Supermarket around the corner. Host was friendly but not English speaking.
  
  What could be improved: Repeated power outages which affected the whole street (so not fault of the host). Apparently happens on various places in Budva during the high season.

• Mindaugas from Lithuania – 14 July 2024 (3/10)

  What could be improved: During the booking process on the booking.com platform, it was indicated that no advance payment was required. However, a few days after confirming the reservation, I received a message from the owner to pay 30% in advance. Since there were still a few days until my arrival, we agreed that I would pay the full amount in cash upon check-in. When we arrived, the owner did not rush to collect the money. A few days before the end of our stay, I sent a message to the owner that I wanted to pay. The owner replied that the cleaning lady would come the next morning, and I should pay her. We also agreed that after payment, the owner would send me an invoice.
  The cleaning lady came to collect the money, but it was very late—around 23:30 on the following day—when I was already in bed, resting before my journey home. Instead of the promised invoice, I received a pro forma invoice, which is not a document confirming that services were provided and paid for. The amount specified in the pro forma invoice was 386.75€, even though I had paid 407.75€.
  In the room, there was only one power outlet, from which we had to connect the air conditioner, electric stove, electric kettle, and refrigerator. Here is the information related to the facilities listed for the room:
  1. The air conditioning apparently had not been repaired for a long time and was making loud noise. It was very hot in the room, so we couldn't do without air conditioning. We spent three nights without proper rest until we convinced the owner to fix it.
  2. Kitchen area: There were problems with the two-burner electric stove. The smaller burner didn't work at all, and the larger one only heated one side. There was only cold water in the sink. The dishwashing liquid container was always full, but its contents became thinner every day.
  3. A flat-screen TV was present but also did not work.
  4. There was no iron and no toaster.
  5. The internet speed was so slow that sometimes we couldn’t even check our emails.

• Sonay from Germany – 22 August 2024 (10/10)

  Super tolle Unterkunft es war alles drin es hat nichts gefehlt sehr zentral ruhige Lage ganz tolle Gastgeberin war immer stets bemüht das alles gut klappt!

• Mark0n1_ from Montenegro – 4 August 2024 (10/10)

• Milikić from Serbia – 3 August 2024 (10/10)

• Mark0n1_ from Montenegro – 23 July 2024 (10/10)

• Andrijana from Montenegro – 16 September 2024 (10/10)

• Andrijana from Montenegro – 3 August 2024 (10/10)

• Anastasia from Montenegro – 27 June 2024 (10/10)

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