Between Croatia and Albania, looking out across the bright Adriatic Sea to Puglia in Italy, some of the best hotels on Montenegro’s dramatic 180-mile coast sit. On the shoreline, glossy marinas and resorts, stone fishermen’s cottages, the stately Venetian Republic-era palazzi, and churches of wealthy merchants jut up against each other. Inland, through steep hills of olive groves, umbrella pines, and rough maquis lie gorges, fast-running rivers, and alpine lakes. Wolves, bears, and lynx roam, and seasonal herders graze their animals on alpine pastures dotted with wildflowers and berries.
Montenegro’s compact geography, unique accommodation, and wide-ranging landscape make it an alluring destination for travelers of all inclinations, with activities to satisfy everyone from the history buff to the wellness enthusiast. The mountain-ringed system of bays that extends from medieval Kotor is not to be missed, nor are visits to the national parks, ancient monasteries, and vineyards. As for where to stay, these are some of the best hotels in Montenegro.
How we choose the best hotels in Montenegro
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.