Holiday in Budva
City in Montenegro — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇲🇪
Country
Montenegro
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October
Budget/day
80-130 EUR (3-star hotel, restaurants, excursions)
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Tivat (approx. 2h) or Podgorica (2.5h) plus transfer. Alternatively, drive through Croatia (approx. 14-16h).
About Budva
Budva is the vibrant heart of the Montenegrin Adriatic coast, combining a picturesque old town with lively beaches and an exciting nightlife. The old town, surrounded by powerful city walls, juts out on a small peninsula into the turquoise sea and features winding alleys, churches, and cozy restaurants. The beaches Mogren and Jaz are among the most beautiful along the entire Adriatic coast, attracting sunbathers and water sports enthusiasts alike. In the summer months, Budva transforms into a party metropolis, drawing young travelers from all over Europe with its clubs, bars, and open-air events.
Top 4 highlights in Budva
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Old Town Budva
The 2,500-year-old old town on a peninsula features Venetian architecture, small boutiques, and romantic restaurants with sea views.
Mogren Beach
Two pebble beaches connected by a tunnel with crystal-clear water, framed by dramatic cliffs right next to the old town.
Sveti Stefan
The iconic hotel island off the coast, just a few kilometers to the south, is one of the most photographed sights in Montenegro.
Citadel
The medieval fortress in the old town offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view over the bay and the offshore islands.
Hotels in Budva
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Reise-SIM für Budva
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Budva
Recommended travel time
May to October
Summer
Hot and sunny, 28-32°C, little rain, perfect bathing weather
Winter
Mild, 8-14°C, rainy, many establishments closed
How much does a holiday in Budva cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60 EUR (hostel, local restaurants, public beach)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR (3-star hotel, restaurants, excursions)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-400 EUR (boutique hotel, fine dining, boat tours)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the old town early in the morning or in the evening; during the day it gets extremely crowded with cruise tourists in the summer.
Renting a car is worthwhile for trips to Lake Skadar and the Bay of Kotor.
Reserve beach loungers early; especially at Mogren Beach, they get booked quickly.
The coastal road to Sveti Stefan offers spectacular viewpoints for photography.
Food & drink in Budva
These specialties you must try!
