Villa Merci Budva

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Villa Merci in Budva, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in humble packages. This little gem sits tucked away from the main tourist chaos, and I mean that in the best possible way. You’re still close enough to walk to the Old Town (maybe 10-15 minutes if you don’t mind a bit of a stroll), but far enough out that you won’t have drunk British tourists stumbling past your window at 3 AM.

The thing about Villa Merci is that it feels like someone actually cares about the place. The owner – this lovely Serbian woman who speaks perfect English – remembers your name after day one and somehow always knows exactly when you need fresh towels. The rooms are clean and comfortable, nothing fancy but everything works (which, honestly, isn’t always a given in this part of the Balkans). I stayed in one of the upper floor rooms and had this partial sea view between the buildings – not postcard perfect, but you could catch glimpses of the Adriatic sparkling in the distance, especially at sunset. The AC actually keeps up with the summer heat, which is more than I can say for some pricier hotels I’ve stayed at in Montenegro.

What really sold me was the little terrace where they serve breakfast. It’s nothing elaborate – fresh bread, local cheese, some fruit, decent coffee – but there’s something special about starting your day there with the morning light filtering through the grape vines overhead. You’ll probably end up chatting with other guests (it’s that kind of place), and I picked up some great restaurant recommendations from a German couple who’d been coming back for years. The location is actually perfect if you want to explore beyond just Budva’s beaches – you’re right on one of the main roads heading toward Sveti Stefan or up into the mountains, and parking isn’t the nightmare it is closer to the center. Sure, it’s not luxury, and the WiFi can be spotty during peak season, but Villa Merci has that rare quality that big chain hotels never quite capture – it feels like a home base rather than just a place to crash.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $258. Comfort Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $279. Superior Studio with Balcony with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $307. Superior Apartment with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Mesut from Turkey – 3 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location is super, host is helpful and hospitable. Satisfied with villa merci during the accommodation

• Andrea from Italy – 1 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very well positioned, 4 minutes by walking from the bus station, and very close to the old town as well (no more than a 10 minutes walk).
  
  The deluxe room is basically a full apartment with kitchen/living room, a nice balcony and a king-size bedroom.
  Friendly staff, great value for money.

• Inna from Serbia – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice and lovely interior. It was warm inside – despite there is no central hearing and it was January. Friendly and lovely hosts, helped us to park our car in the garden. Good location.

• Mustafa from Turkey – 10 December 2024 (9/10)

  Owners were so friendly and room was very clean and tidy. It was much better than I expected.

• Cristina from Mexico – 5 November 2024 (8/10)

  The good staff, the cleanness and the location

• Paul from Canada – 4 November 2024 (9/10)

  We didn’t have the breakfast. The location is perfect for walking to wherever you would like to go, beaches, old walled city, other beaches nearby, restaurants etc..
  The Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.

• Silva from Latvia – 19 October 2024 (9/10)

  First and foremost, the hosts are awesome – kind and helpful. They didn’t mind us leaving the car at their parking, when the stay was over, while we explored the city. And the apartment is cosy and homey, with every meticulous detail.

• Visar from North Macedonia – 3 October 2024 (9/10)

  Everything was good, the room, the location, the staff, the parking, the price.

• Andrii from Ukraine – 3 August 2024 (9/10)

  It was clean and comfortable. Very convenient private parking in the yard.
  
  What could be improved: Old plumbing in the shower and toilet.

• Darkcloud3 from Poland – 18 July 2024 (9/10)

  Nice big room with plenty of space, everything neat and nice. Breakfast served to the room, which was quite convenient. Quite close to the beach (5min walk). Very friendly and helpful staff, parking available on site.
  
  What could be improved: The surroundings of the apartment are not very pretty, but this was not a big issue as we used the apartment to sleep only.

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