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Montenegro Hostel Kotor is a decent hostel as hostels go, but it is a nightmare to find. It is quiet, clean, and well positioned in the Old Town.
The Location
Montenegro Hostel Kotor itself is located right next to one of the main squares of the walled Old Town of Kotor, which itself is a city at the southern tip of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city is very popular in summer among tourists from all over the world and has breathtaking views. But coming back to the hostel, the hostel building and the reception are at completely different places and neither are marked correctly on Google Maps or other apps. The actual reception is found in a back alley, very well hidden from unsuspecting travelers. This is the most urgent thing the owners must address. Hopefully, after many complaints, they will do so in the near future. We recommend contacting the hostel beforehand to get a detailed description as to how to find it.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The hostel occupies one floor in a historical building. The rooms are clean and comfortable enough, as are the bathrooms. Even though there are only two toilets and two showers, because of the small size of the hostel, they are quite adequate. In each room there are lockers for the guests to use and padlocks are provided by the hostel against a deposit to be reclaimed at checkout.
Common Spaces
The hostel has a well-equipped and well-maintained kitchen, which is kept really clean. The common room is right next to the kitchen and it overlooks the main square down below. It is a lively area with lots of restaurants and cafes, yet it's still not too loud. The view of the mountains from the main room is also quite impressive.
Summary
Montenegro Hostel Kotor is a decent and necessary alternative to other party hostels in the city. With its calmer atmosphere, the guests it attracts also seem to be less into all-night partying. You can also cook your own meals in the pleasant kitchen and eat at a prime location. With its sizable common room, it nevertheless provides ample opportunity to meet other guests. In summary, we find it to be a good hostel and could be even better with improved organization.
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Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Nov 21, 2018
Location and Contact
Location
Kotor Bus Station is 200 meters away, while Tivat Airport can be reached within 4 km.