However, what makes Old Town Hostel so special are the events that the hostel staff put on for guests. Old Town Hostel also has beautiful rooms with thick stone walls, wooden beams and a higher ratio of bathrooms to beds than other hostels in Kotor (not to mention a swimming pool!!!), and after staying in hostels for almost 4 years, Old Town Hostel is definitely one of the nicest I’ve stayed in when it comes to comfort and facilities. As the name would suggest, Old Town Hostel is right in the Old Town, close to all the bars and restaurants while still only being a 10 minute walk away from the beach. The best hostel in Kotor is without a doubt Old Town Hostel. My recommendation for great travel insurance is World Nomads.
I NEVER travel without insurance, and I’ve seen too many others get landed with huge medical bills as a result of not having had insurance, that it’s something I’ll never neglect to buy. If you’re planning a trip to Montenegro, then I strongly recommend buying travel insurance. With this in mind, I decided to put together this guide to Kotor and list of all the best things to do in Kotor so that whether your idea of a fun trip is simply sitting and watching the world go by, drinking copious amounts of local brandy or hiking up a mountain, you will be able to make the most of Kotor and fall in love with it just like I did. There is something in Kotor for everyone, and even the rowdiest Australian backpacker will find themselves falling in love with Kotor (trust me, I’ve seen it happen enough times!). With that being said, if the slow-paced lifestyle of a small Balkan town doesn’t immediately appeal to you, don’t be so ready to dismiss Kotor. Locals in Kotor rise late and meander to their favourite bar to enjoy an espresso and watch the world go by, maybe stopping at the bakery for a tasty burek on the way before whiling away the afternoon smoking cigarettes and drinking more espresso. While there are certainly lots of things to do in Kotor, its real charm is in the simple things. Restaurants selling fresh seafood and hearty Balkan cuisine sit alongside tiny shops selling handmade jewellery, Turkish silk rugs and bottles of local fruit brandy, and the mountains surrounding the ancient town make Kotor a truly picture perfect destination.Īs I settled into life in Kotor, securing a volunteer position at my hostel in exchange for free food and accommodation, I found that what I most liked about Kotor, as well as its obvious beauty, was the slow pace of life there.
In Kotor Old Town, violinists and painters set up shop on the street and get to work on making Kotor even more beautiful than it already is. As soon as I entered the walled Old Town of Kotor and saw the beautiful narrow streets with mysterious cobble stoned alleyways, staircases leading to nowhere and hundreds of friendly cats, I knew that I’d find it hard to leave.
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