Hotels near Tivat Airport - TIV, Tivat

Tivat is on the Bay of Kotor. The Bay of Kotor is surrounded by rugged mountains which makes the scenery spectacular. Tivat is in a beautiful location and has top-rate shopping, from designer clothes to superyachts.

We loved it, but if you don't like cats don't go! They are everywhere, I've never seen so many in one place in all my life. We found it really heartwarming how well they were treated by both the locals and the tourists. Food stations and little beds for them in the park. Wonderful! Kotor is a stunning old town, full of history and the scenery is breathtaking. We stayed for 4 nights and that was plenty of time to do the all things we wanted. Any longer and we may have been a tiny bit bored, as its such a small place. I would definitely recommend for a short break though.

Stay was for 4 nights and there is plenty to do in that time (boat trips, etc which weren't expensive) along with wandering around the marina. An abundance of restaurants, cafe's and bars too. Local transport (we used taxi's and buses) and these were easy to navigate and cheap. Locals were helpful in explaining which services to use. Budva was a 4 euro bus ride (one way & about 1/2 hour from Tivat) for the day for a less rocky beach. All the beaches we found in Tivat, close by to the hotel, were of rocks or concrete. We found a municipal beach (although I don't think any are 'private') to sunbathe on but bought the sun loungers/parasol combo for the day from a local hotel, which was approx. 30 euros for the day. You could order drinks, which they brought to us but not food. It was a great base for us to explore from and I should do more research when trying somewhere new to make the most of my experience! Would probably stay somewhere different next time but it was very scenic and useful for any boat trips you might want to do. I travelled with my 15 year old son, who is also a foodie, so he enjoyed the restaurants around us. Some were cheaper than others :-)

Kotor is a well preserved historical city with an impressive fortress wall stretching up the mountainside. There are a few interesting churches. Plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. Some of the restaurants outside the old city walls are fine dining. Kotor attracts large cruise ships, so the town can become inundated by large groups of tourists.

Montenegro has incredible swimming spots. You have the choice of swimming in Boka Bay surrounded by the mountains, or take a short drive to Lustica and swim in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. A truly spectacular place to explore!

Kotor is cute little city, beautiful bay, impressive mountains, really really good seafood. Also enjoyed cute little bars in the city. We walked up the fortress which is pretty solid 60minute hike uphill and 30minute downhill, it’s hard cardio but it’s worth it the views are amazing.