13. Jula, Budva, Montenegro
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? Actually finding a decent hotel in Budva’s old town that comes with its own parking – I mean, that’s basically winning the lottery during summer season. Most places around here will have you circling the narrow cobblestone streets for ages or paying through the nose for some sketchy lot halfway up the hillside.

The thing is, Budva Center gets absolutely mad during peak season (we’re talking July-August when the whole Balkans seems to descend on Montenegro), but this spot somehow manages to feel like a little sanctuary from all that chaos. The building itself has this authentic Montenegrin charm – not the fake rustic stuff you see at chain hotels, but the real deal with thick stone walls that actually keep things cool when it’s blazing hot outside. I honestly loved how quiet it was at night, especially considering you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from Slovenska Obala where all the beach bars and restaurants are going until late. The rooms have this solid, well-built feel – you know, proper shutters that block out light completely (trust me, you’ll appreciate this when the sun comes up at 5:30 AM), and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine, which is more than I can say for half the places I’ve stayed along the Adriatic coast.

What really sells this place though is how the locals who run it actually know their stuff about the area. They’ll tell you which beaches to hit before 10 AM to avoid the crowds, or where to grab the best burek in town (there’s this tiny bakery on Njegoševa that tourists never find). The 9.7 rating isn’t just fluff – it’s because they pay attention to the details that matter. Like, they’ll warn you when there’s some festival happening that might make certain streets impassable, or they know exactly when the last bus runs to Kotor if you’re planning a day trip. The parking situation alone probably saves you 15-20 euros a day compared to public lots, and honestly, the peace of mind knowing your rental car isn’t getting dinged by some massive tour bus on those impossibly narrow streets? Priceless. Sure, it’s not some flashy resort with infinity pools and spa treatments, but if you want to actually experience Budva like someone who knows what they’re doing – walking to Stari Grad for morning coffee, hitting Mogren Beach before it turns into a sardine can, maybe catching the sunset from the Citadela without fighting through crowds – this is exactly the kind of base camp you need.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $163. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

  • Julianna from Faroe Islands – 1 August 2024 (8/10)

    The location was very good. And the apartment was also very nice

    What could be improved: No hot water, so we had to take cold showers

  • Alperen from Turkey – 26 June 2024 (10/10)

    Harika bir konumdaydı. Zoran ve eşi çok tatlılardı. Her konuda bize yardımcı oldular. Misafirperverlikleri için teşekkür ederiz.

  • Igor from Canada – 9 September 2024 (10/10)

  • Balša from Luxembourg – 20 August 2024 (10/10)

  • Gronjak from Croatia – 13 September 2024 (10/10)

  • Levent from Montenegro – 22 June 2024 (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Igralište: 1.6 km
  • Mogren Fort: 1.8 km
  • Budva Citadel: 700 m
  • Plaža Lučice: 19 km
  • Slovenska Plaža: 1.3 km
  • Lovcen National Park: 19 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Miami: 500 m
  • Cafe/bar Marco Polo: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar MJ Night Bar: 600 m

Ski lift:

  • Ivanova Korita Lift: 16 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Hawaii Beach: 750 m
  • Mogren Beach: 1 km
  • Pizana Beach: 700 m
  • Slovenska Beach: 450 m
  • Ricardova Glava Beach: 500 m

Public transport:

  • Bus Budva Main Bus Station: 950 m

Closest airports:

  • Tivat Airport: 17 km
  • Dubrovnik Airport: 68 km
  • Podgorica Airport: 59 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Beach

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Mountain view

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Montenegrin
  • English
  • Serbian

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free parking
  • Beach
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Parking garage

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 17:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10

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