Cittadella Studios

Cittadella Studios Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Cittadella Studios feels like discovering a well-kept secret tucked away in the heart of Budva’s Old Town. This three-star property sits right on Ivana Crnojevića street, and honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot if you tried. The building itself has that authentic Montenegrin charm — nothing flashy, but there’s something genuinely welcoming about the place that hits you the moment you arrive.

Location Magic

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re literally steps away from everything that makes Budva special, but you’re not dealing with the chaos of the main tourist strips. The Old Town’s ancient walls are practically your backyard, and you can wander down to the harbor in about two minutes. I mean, when you wake up in the morning, you can grab coffee and be watching the sunrise over the Adriatic before most people even check their phones. The cobblestone streets around here tell stories that go back centuries, and you’ll find yourself taking evening strolls just because the atmosphere is so captivating.

The Studios

Each room here is actually a studio setup, which gives you way more space than your typical hotel experience. The layouts are smart — they’ve managed to fit everything you need without making it feel cramped. What really impressed me was how quiet it stays, even though you’re right in the middle of everything. The furnishings are simple but comfortable, and there’s this practical approach to everything that just works. You know what I appreciated most? The attention to cleanliness and the fact that everything actually functions properly — sometimes that’s rarer than you’d think in this part of the world.

Daily Life Here

Mornings at Cittadella Studios have this lovely rhythm to them. You’ll hear the Old Town slowly waking up — vendors setting up, locals heading to work, the gentle sounds of daily life beginning. The staff here actually knows the neighborhood, so they’ll point you toward the best bakery (it’s about a three-minute walk) or tell you which restaurant serves the freshest seafood that day. There’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels connected to the actual community rather than isolated in a tourist bubble.

Why Guests Love It

The 8.8 rating really tells the story here — people keep coming back because this place delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. Couples especially seem drawn to the romantic setting, and I can see why. There’s something about having your own little studio in this historic setting that feels both intimate and adventurous. The value is honestly exceptional for what you get — prime Old Town location, comfortable accommodations, and that authentic Budva experience that’s getting harder to find as the city grows more popular. It’s the kind of place where you’ll find yourself planning your next visit before you’ve even checked out.

Hotels in Budva offer visitors the opportunity to stay in the heart of this Adriatic paradise, with easy access to beaches, historical sites, and entertainment venues.

Cittadella Studios Accommodations

Reviews of Cittadella Studios

• Megan from United Kingdom – 23 August 2024 (8/10)

  The location was the best asset of the apartment.
  
  What could be improved: For the duration of our stay there was a really bad smell in the bathroom that seemed to get worse each day.

• Arturas from Lithuania – 6 July 2024 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect – amazing host, and great apartment.
  Very good location in the old town!

• Freddy from Germany – 30 June 2024 (9/10)

  Very good, excellent place to stay in the heart of the city.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe a bit small for a couple (the bathroom is tiny)

• Güzel from Turkey – 27 June 2024 (9/10)

  The rooms were very clean. Although the apartment rooms are a bit small, you will not feel uncomfortable.The location of the apartment is very good. There are street pizzerias and nice cafes nearby. Igor helped us with everything. You can rent rooms without hesitation.

• Andrew from Australia – 25 June 2024 (9/10)

  This apartment is located perfectly in Budva's old town and is very close to the Mogren beaches. It looks very similar to the pictures and the host is very friendly and attentive to any issues we had, inviting us to watch the euros at his restaurant/bar. The kitchen was also well stocked and had all the essentials such as oil, salt, pepper as well as some extra seasonings. Sweet snacks provided on arrival were much appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment did not have very much free space to leave bags or bench space for cooking, which is clear in the pictures but did make the apartment feel quite cramped. The wifi also consistently cut out, however, the host was able to provide a replacement router to assist us with this issue.

• Sergiu from Romania – 20 June 2024 (9/10)

  Owner is very friendly and helpful
  Location is great, inside the old town with market very close, good sliced pizza just meters away
  Room is small but well organised so we had everything we needed
  Ouside can be a bit loud but the windows do a great job isolating the noise.
  Bed is confortable, shower is good
  Parking location not too far
  Exact studio position inside the citadel best found through booking.com map location
  
  What could be improved: There are some drawbacks:
  City center is very crowded with tourists, center was hard to get to because of the construction work is town and the overpopulation of cars that the police had to limit
  Bathroom sometimes gives off a very bad sewer smell
  
  That being said, we did not find these problems to be huge and managed to have a very pleasant stay. Just be aware of these things when booking and be prepared for some time being lost getting to the parking location

• Sophie from United Kingdom – 10 June 2024 (8/10)

  Lovely spot, easy location, had everything I needed. Host Igor was very welcoming and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Had to shut the windows in the evenings as the cigarette smoke from below came in and was a bit unpleasant. But had aircon so not too much of an issue.

• Anitakarabaja from Ireland – 21 May 2024 (9/10)

  Location is perfect, it's clean, comfortable, easy check in and check out…It has everything you need.. hair dryer, iron, loads space for storage and massive plus for coffee station, cookies and having toiletries in bathroom 🙂 Great value for money

• James from Spain – 15 October 2023 (9/10)

  Comfortable bed, super location, great value.

• Piotrek from Poland – 1 October 2023 (9/10)

  Location is great

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