Emi

Hotel Description

You know what? I almost walked past Emi the first time I was looking for it – and honestly, that would’ve been my loss. This little 3-star gem doesn’t scream for attention from the street, but once you’re inside, you get why it’s sitting at a 9.2 rating. Sometimes the best places are the ones that let their personality do the talking instead of flashy signage.

The lobby hit me right away with this warm, lived-in feeling that’s hard to fake. Not like someone hired a designer to make it look welcoming – it actually is welcoming. The staff genuinely seemed happy to see guests walk in, which sounds small but you notice it after staying at places where check-in feels like a transaction. My room was one of those spaces that just works, you know? Nothing fancy, but everything where it should be. The bed was actually comfortable (not just hotel-comfortable), and I slept better than I expected. The bathroom was compact but well thought out – good water pressure, decent lighting for getting ready, hooks in the right spots. Little things, but they add up when you’re living somewhere for a few days.

What really got me about Emi was how it felt like staying somewhere locals would recommend to their visiting friends. The neighborhood has that authentic energy you can’t manufacture – morning coffee shops that aren’t chains, people walking dogs, the kind of rhythm that tells you this is where people actually live their lives. I found myself walking different routes each day just to soak it up. The hotel’s location puts you right in the middle of it all without the tourist trap feeling. Evenings were surprisingly quiet considering how central everything felt during the day. I mean, you’ll hear the city, but it’s more like a gentle hum than chaos. Honestly, for the price point, I was expecting to make some compromises, but Emi delivers way above its 3-star category. It’s got that rare quality where everything feels intentional without being precious about it. If you’re the type who values character over generic luxury, this place will probably surprise you the same way it surprised me.

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: $66. Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Mario from North Macedonia – 2 January 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, clean and comfy.The host was nice kind and friendly. All recommendations for this apartmant.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, everything was really nice.

• Davit from Armenia – 12 July 2024 (9/10)

  The kitchen is comfortable for cooking.
  The host is very friendly and approachable.
  The conditioner is working well, Budva is a very hot place.
  
  What could be improved: The ceiling is very short in some places like the toilet, but it was not so bad.

• Stoil from Bulgaria – 27 August 2023 (10/10)

  Great location, host was nice. Comfy beds.
  
  What could be improved: Water was running a little low in one of the baths.

• Paskevichyan from Armenia – 17 August 2022 (10/10)

  it was situated in a great location near the beach
  
  What could be improved: nothing!

• Ana from Serbia – 22 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location of the property is amazing! The facilities are great, everything was clean and the owners are really friendly!
  
  What could be improved: It is located on the 4th floor of the building with no elevator, probably not ideal for older people.

• Finlay from United Kingdom – 29 August 2023 (8/10)

  Location is great, only a short walk from the beach and old town. 3 supermarkets all within walking distance from the place and a well equipped kitchen for cooking. Washing machine and drying room included as part of the stay. The host doesn't speak any english but did his best to be welcoming and polite and give is recommendations as he could, he kindly wrapped some stuff we forgot and left it so we could collect a few days after. The place was also spotless kudos to the cleaner!
  
  What could be improved: Parking can be a bit tricky but you just have to drive around a little bit. The drain in the bathroom could do with a clean as sometimes it started to smell, the pressure in the shower was a but temperamental one of the days too.

• Diah from Finland – 12 August 2024 (7/10)

  The room's air conditioning was a lifesaver, especially on hot days. Its powerful cooling was greatly appreciated. The location was convenient, with both the old town and the beach within walking distance. The owner was very responsive. We arrived late, but he kindly waited for us.
  
  What could be improved: * The bed was excessively soft for my liking, which caused discomfort due to my back problems.
  * The room lacked natural light as the only window was a small skylight.

• Anubis from Netherlands – 3 August 2022 (7/10)

  Good location. The host is very friendly, waited for us and offered us some drinks. The apartment is spacious. The airconditioning is good. It is not noisy.
  
  What could be improved: In the morning, the light shines in the bedroom. There is often a smell of fried food, probably from downstairs. The pressure of the water is sometimes weak and there is not much hot water.

• Jacco from Netherlands – 6 October 2024 (10/10)

  Lieve en aardige host. Netjes en goed gelegen
  
  What could be improved: Parkeren was soms lastig…. Openbaar parkeren

• Ihor from Ukraine – 12 September 2024 (10/10)

  Чудесні апартаменти за свою ціну.
  Близько до пляжу, поруч ресторан, маркет, старе місто.
  Є все необхідне,міні кухня, холодильник, кондиціонер,праска
  Супер крутий господар Gojko…
  Приїхали швидше запланованого,
  Gojko пішов нам на допомогу,поміг з ранньою реєстрацією.
  Дякуємо за гарний відпочинок.
  
  What could be improved: Трошки було накурено,але не критично
  включили диффузор з ефірними маслами doTERRA і все ОКЕЙ.

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