Discover Kotor
Explore Places And Services Across The Bay Of Kotor
City Guide
Discover Kotor
1015+ 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
Montenegro Prospects Kotor
Real estate agency with three
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.
Massage - Chiropractic
A pain-focused therapy room rather
Tuk Tuk Montenegro
Eco-electric tuk tuk coastal tours
Restaurants
Bay konobas & grilled catch
Aroma Market
Donji Stoliv supermarket on the
Pearl Shell Apartments
Self-catering apartment units in Dobrota
Restaurant Galion
Coastal restaurant in Kotor at
Boutique Hotel Astoria
Boutique hotel beside the Clock Tower in Kotor Old Town with period-style
Church of St. Eustachius
Church in Dobrota on the
Beaches
Old Town swim ledges & Dobrota coves
Plaža Donji Stoliv
Village swim spot of Donji
Montenegro Properties
Estate agency in Kotor Stari
Bay of Kotor Speedboat Tour
Shared and private speedboat options
Tramontana Beach Bar
Beach bar on the Morinj
Accommodation
Old Town stays & seafront apartments
Good Mood Souvenir
Old Town gift store stocking
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.
Boka Gardens Apartments by MN Property
Outsourced rental operator for absentee
Kotor Spotlight
Places Worth Your Time
Meet the owners, hear the stories behind the doors, and discover why locals keep coming back.
Week of
October 12, 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 16 Oct
MSC Explora 2
MSC Explora Journeys Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in port
Sat 17 Oct
Crown Iris
Small Cruise Lines Cruises
08:00 → 19:00
11h in port
Sat 17 Oct
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises
08:00 → 17:00
9h in port
Sun 18 Oct
MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
15:00 → 20:00
5h in port
Mon 19 Oct
Oceania Insignia
Oceania Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in portFri 16 Oct
MSC Explora 2
MSC Explora Journeys Cruises
08:00 → 18:00
10h in portSat 17 Oct
Crown Iris
Small Cruise Lines Cruises
08:00 → 19:00
11h in portSat 17 Oct
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises
08:00 → 17:00
9h in portSun 18 Oct
MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
15:00 → 20:00
5h in portMon 19 Oct
Oceania Insignia
Oceania 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.