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11 things to do in Budva, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
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Top things to do in Budva
- Sveti Stefan: A small island 6 km south-east of Budva, linked to the shore by a narrow causeway and now run as a resort. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Lovćen National Park: A switchback road climbs from Kotor to the mountain national park, crowned by Njegoš's mausoleum. (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Mogren Fortress: Ruins of a fortress built by the Austrian Empire in 1860, overlooking the Budva coast. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Podmaine Monastery: Founded by the Crnojević family in the 15th century, the monastery has a small church from that time and a larger one from 1747. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Reževići Monastery: A medieval monastery with two churches between Budva and Petrovac. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Praskvica Monastery: Once the spiritual and political centre of the Paštrovići clan, it is named after the peach-scented water of a nearby spring. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Stari Grad: Walled historic Budva, with narrow stone lanes and churches, on a small peninsula by the sea. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Stanjevići Monastery: On a hill north of Budva, an Orthodox monastery once also used by the prince-bishops of Montenegro. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Podlastva Monastery: An Orthodox monastery in Lastva Grbaljska, Grbalj, with a church dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Duljevo monastery: A 14th-century monastery 450 m up the hillside above Budva, known for its fresco of Emperor Stefan Dušan. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Church of St. Ivan: A church inside the walls of the old town. (visit ≈ 30 min)
1-day Budva walking itinerary
Starting point: Old Town (Stari Grad). The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.1 km · 10,960 steps · 1 h 48 min on the way): Stari Grad → Church of St. Ivan → Mogren Fortress → Podmaine Monastery
Where to stay in Budva
- Old Town (Stari Grad): Inside the walls, a few minutes from the beach and harbour.
- Slovenska Plaža: Hotels along the long beach, with a seafront walk to the old town.
- Bečići: A quieter beach resort east of the centre.
Getting from the airport to Budva
- Tivat (TIV): Taxi ≈ 30 min, agree the fare first
Getting around
The old town is car-free and small enough to walk. Buses and taxis run along the coast road to Sveti Stefan. In summer the beaches fill up early.
Classic places to eat
- Konoba Stari Grad: Fish and seafood between stone walls in the old town.
- Jadran kod Krsta: A seafood restaurant on the promenade for over forty years, known for grilled octopus and mussels.
- Mercur: Local cooking near the bus station, popular with families.
Good to know before visiting Budva
- Fine: Coastal towns like Kotor and Budva fine walking around in swimwear.
- Fine: Smoking indoors is banned.
- Fine: Photographing military sites is prohibited.
- Fine: Headlights must be on during the day.
- Warning: Foreigners must register within 24 hours and pay tourist tax. Hotels handle it.
- Montenegro uses the euro, though it isn't in the eurozone.
- Emergency: 112 (police 122, ambulance 124, fire 123)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is generally fine. Bottled is preferred in summer.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Montenegro, Wikivoyage: Montenegro, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Budva travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Budva?
- The top 4 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Budva?
- Highlights: Sveti Stefan, Lovćen National Park, Mogren Fortress, Podmaine Monastery and Reževići Monastery. The map has 11 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Budva?
- Old Town (Stari Grad): Inside the walls, a few minutes from the beach and harbour. Other options: Slovenska Plaža and Bečići.
- How do you get from the airport to Budva city centre?
- Tivat (TIV): Taxi ≈ 30 min, agree the fare first
- How do you get around Budva?
- The old town is car-free and small enough to walk. Buses and taxis run along the coast road to Sveti Stefan. In summer the beaches fill up early.
- What is the emergency number in Budva?
- Emergency: 112 (police 122, ambulance 124, fire 123).
- Do you tip in Budva?
- About 10% is customary.
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