Discover Kotor
Explore Places And Services Across The Bay Of Kotor
City Guide
Discover Kotor
1032+ places across the inner Bay of Kotor. Konobas, waterfront swims, hotels and nightlife - one independent guide.
Car Rental
Hire a car and explore Montenegro
Kotor Car Rental
No-deposit car hire from multiple local pickup points including Kotor and Tivat
Dream Estates Montenegro
Property portfolio agency in Kotor
Travel Tip
Longest Swim Season
The inner Bay of Kotor warms to 25°C by mid-July and stays comfortable through September. The mountains shelter the water from open-Adriatic chop, so swimming on a stone platform below the walls feels closer to a lake than to the sea.
Montefarm Apoteka Kotor
Montefarm pharmacy branch in the
Black Pearl Perast Private Boat Tours
Private speedboat tours based in
Restaurants
Bay konobas & grilled catch
Cvjećara Lady D Flowers
Everyday bouquets and full celebration
Pearl Of The Adriatic
Bay-area apartment units near Kotor
Wave Hair Studio
Cut and styling studio in
Kampana Tower
Defensive tower at the northern corner of the Kotor City fortification circuit
San Giovanni’s Stairway
1,350-step climb from the Old
Beaches
Old Town swim ledges & Dobrota coves
Oskar Beach
Informal bathing spot in Donji
Apartments Di Cattaro (Maritimo & Fiore)
Two furnished apartments in Dobrota
Full Monty Yacht Charters
British-run yacht cruise service from
Perastino
A quick pizza-and-panini counter in
Accommodation
Old Town stays & seafront apartments
Holy Shot Bar
Bar opened in 2023 with
Food & Drink
Eat Like a Local
Bokeški specialities to try: rope-grown mussels from Ljuta in white-wine buzara, octopus salad with capers, cuttlefish risotto stained black with its own ink, and lamb cooked under a sač iron bell with potatoes. Pair with Plantaže Vranac or a Crmnica white.
Montenegro by Adalin
Premium-tier hosting partner for villa
Kotor Spotlight
Places Worth Your Time
Meet the owners, hear the stories behind the doors, and discover why locals keep coming back.
Week of
August 31, 2026
A new pick is being prepared
A new pick is being prepared
Nominations open
Know a Kotor business that deserves the spotlight?
We hand-pick one every week. Owners, locals, regulars - all welcome to nominate.
Explore by category
Explore Kotor
From Old Town konobas and bay-side seafood restaurants to Boka Bay boat tours and the Ladder of Kotor fortress hike. Every corner of Kotor by category.
Around the bay
Around the Bay
From the walled Old Town of Kotor out to Perast, Dobrota, Muo and the villages that ring the Bay of Kotor.
Tours & Tickets
Tours & Day Trips in Kotor
Boat trips, day tours and skip-the-line tickets around the bay, via GetYourGuide.
10 Cycling Routes in Kotor
Ten cycling routes around the Bay of Kotor, from flat coastal rides between Perast and Prčanj to the Vrmac ridge climb and Lovćen serpentine, plus bike hire.
Palaces of Kotor Old Town
A guide to the palaces of Kotor Old Town, shaped by medieval Slavic, Italian and Venetian influence, and how the word palata took hold within the walls.
Churches of Kotor Old Town
A guide to the churches of Kotor Old Town, from its medieval bishopric to the cathedrals, chapels and monastic buildings woven through the walled streets.
Ships in Port
Cruise ships calling at Kotor
Most ships are alongside for 10–13 hours; some expedition vessels overnight. Ships dock directly at the quayside, two minutes from the old town gate.
Fri 4 Sept
Viking Sea
Viking Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in port
Fri 4 Sept
Oceania Sirena
Oceania Cruises
07:00 → 17:00
10h in port
Fri 4 Sept
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
08:00 → 17:00
9h in port
Fri 4 Sept
CFC Renaissance
Ambassador Cruise Line Cruises
10:00 → 20:00
10h in port
Sun 6 Sept
Le Boreal
Ponant Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in portFri 4 Sept
Viking Sea
Viking Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in portFri 4 Sept
Oceania Sirena
Oceania Cruises
07:00 → 17:00
10h in portFri 4 Sept
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
08:00 → 17:00
9h in portFri 4 Sept
CFC Renaissance
Ambassador Cruise Line Cruises
10:00 → 20:00
10h in portSun 6 Sept
Le Boreal
Ponant Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in port
Visitor guide
Take Kotor with you
Where to eat, the beaches worth the walk, boat trips, day trips and the practical basics, in one PDF. Save it to your phone before you head out: it works offline, and there is no signup.
Recently Added in Kotor
The newest businesses to join the directory.
Common questions
Common Questions
May to mid-June and September to October are the sweet spots: warm enough for sea swims, cool enough to walk the Old Town walls without melting. July and August hit 30°C+ with busy cruise days and queues at the city gates. Shoulder months keep prices lower and tables easier to find.
Allow 75 minutes for the climb of about 1,350 stairs from the Old Town to the fortress at 280 metres, plus 30 minutes at the top and 45 minutes back down. The polished limestone gets slick, so wear shoes with grip. Start before nine in summer; there is no shade on the wall.
Tivat is closest at about 20 minutes by car along the bay road, with fixed taxi rates around €25 to the Old Town. Dubrovnik adds the Croatian border and runs 90 minutes to two hours depending on summer queues; private transfers from €60. There is no direct bus from either airport.
No. Stari Grad is fully pedestrianised. The closest paid car parks are beside the Sea Gate and across the river from the South Gate. Service vehicles get an early-morning permit window, so apartments inside the walls usually arrange porter-cart luggage delivery from the gate.
Calls run from late April to early November, peaking in May, June, September and October when up to four ships dock together. Days with two or more push 8,000 to 10,000 visitors through the Sea Gate from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Old Town clears almost completely after.
Yes. Boats leave the Kotor marina hourly through summer for the 25-minute crossing to Perast and the 5-minute hop out to Our Lady of the Rocks. Return tours run €15 to €25 per person and take about two and a half hours. The public bus to Perast costs about €2 each way.
May to mid-June and September to October are the sweet spots: warm enough for sea swims, cool enough to walk the Old Town walls without melting. July and August hit 30°C+ with busy cruise days and queues at the city gates. Shoulder months keep prices lower and tables easier to find.
Tivat is closest at about 20 minutes by car along the bay road, with fixed taxi rates around €25 to the Old Town. Dubrovnik adds the Croatian border and runs 90 minutes to two hours depending on summer queues; private transfers from €60. There is no direct bus from either airport.
Calls run from late April to early November, peaking in May, June, September and October when up to four ships dock together. Days with two or more push 8,000 to 10,000 visitors through the Sea Gate from 9 AM to 4 PM. The Old Town clears almost completely after.
Allow 75 minutes for the climb of about 1,350 stairs from the Old Town to the fortress at 280 metres, plus 30 minutes at the top and 45 minutes back down. The polished limestone gets slick, so wear shoes with grip. Start before nine in summer; there is no shade on the wall.
No. Stari Grad is fully pedestrianised. The closest paid car parks are beside the Sea Gate and across the river from the South Gate. Service vehicles get an early-morning permit window, so apartments inside the walls usually arrange porter-cart luggage delivery from the gate.
Yes. Boats leave the Kotor marina hourly through summer for the 25-minute crossing to Perast and the 5-minute hop out to Our Lady of the Rocks. Return tours run €15 to €25 per person and take about two and a half hours. The public bus to Perast costs about €2 each way.