About Budva
Budva is one of Montenegro's major cities, home to around 18,000 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Budva
1
Stari Grad (Old Town)
2
Budva Citadel
3
Mogren Beach
4
Dancing Girl Statue
5
Church of Saint John
6
Church of Holy Trinity
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Church of Saint Sava
Budget travel
Free things to do in Budva
Stari Grad (Old Town)
Mogren Beach
Church of Saint John
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Saint Sava
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Stari Grad (Old Town)
- Visit Budva Citadel
- Visit Mogren Beach
- Eat at Paradise Food
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Dancing Girl Statue
- Visit Church of Saint John
- Visit Church of Holy Trinity
- Eat at Kod Iva
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Church of Saint Sava
- Eat at Andora Fast Food
Where to eat
Local favourites
Paradise Food
Gluten free, sugar free and plant based food. Very nice service, excellent healthy vegan food. Great sugar free desserts too.
Kod Iva
Very authentic little eatery in Budva. There is a meat and a fish menu accompanied by homemade wine and rakja. Very lovely discreet and cozy
Andora Fast Food
Very tasty and nutritious grilled čevapi in a roll with additions. Nice service and local clientele.
Verde
Great food, cool place, friendly service. Delicious gyros and the tuna tortilla is good.
Parma
Excellent restaurant, with a nice terrace. The portions are really huge. Parma is a catering place with a tradition of over 25 years.
Restaurant Konoba Demizana
Fish restaurant.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Hotel Astoria
You pay a premium but get to be by the beach.
- $
Hotel Mogren
Three-star hotel with 100 beds.
Hotel Slovenska Plaža
Great distant views of the Mediterranean from here.
Hotel Suzana
It's housed in kind of an old building, but the kitties who pace around the open cafe are just irresistible.
- $
Saki Apartmani
Close to shopping and restaurants. Very clean, laundry service (€5 per load), free wifi and great location. Ran by Saki and his family who a
Nightlife
- Garden Cafe
- Millenivm
- Palma
- Rabello
- Ričardova Glava - Richard's Head
- Caffe Greco
Museums & culture
- Church of Saint John
- Church of Holy Trinity
- Church of Saint Sava
In pictures
Budva gallery
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