Travel guide · Montenegro
Kotor: what to see and when to go
Kotor is a walled medieval town at the far end of the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like inlet of the Adriatic ringed by mountains in Montenegro. It is compact and atmospheric, and a good base for the villages of the bay and the country's mountains.
What to see and do in Kotor
The old town
Venetian churches, little squares and cats in a UNESCO-listed maze of lanes.
San Giovanni Fortress
Around 1,350 steps up the ramparts to the classic view over the bay.
Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks
A Baroque village and a church on an artificial island, reached by boat.
Lovćen and the Kotor serpentine
25 hairpin bends up to the national park and the Njegoš Mausoleum.
Budva and Sveti Stefan
Beaches and the famous island village on the Budva Riviera.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Jun – Sep.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr, 45 min | ≈ €170 · See flights |
| New York | 10 hr | ≈ €530 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 14 hr | ≈ €620 · See flights |
| Dubai | 5 hr, 30 min | ≈ €330 · See flights |
| Singapore | 12 hr, 45 min | ≈ €600 · See flights |
| Sydney | 20 hr, 45 min | ≈ €780 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €360 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Montenegro
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- sea · mountains · nature · calm
- How long to stay
- 2–3 days
- Where to stay
- Inside the old town for atmosphere; Dobrota or Prčanj for peace by the water.Find a place to stay in Kotor
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Kotor and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Jun – Sep. Average highs range from 12° in January to 30° in July.
How many days do you need in Kotor?
2 to 3 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Kotor cost?
Accommodation runs at around €60 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €360 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr, 45 min.
Where should you stay in Kotor?
Inside the old town for atmosphere; Dobrota or Prčanj for peace by the water.
