3 reviewed party hostels · from €10.00/night · Hostelworld rated
Kotor’s nightlife hums behind the medieval walls of the Old Town, where cobbled lanes lead to hidden bars and open-air terraces. By midnight, the squares around St Tryphon’s Cathedral fill with backpackers spilling out of places like Buda Bar and Maximus, the two spots every hostel crowd heads to first. The hostel scene is small but sharp: most places cluster within a ten-minute walk of the Old Town gates, so you can roll out of bed and into a bar without missing last entry. Expect dorms with sea views, sunset barbecues on the roof, and a crowd that mixes solo travellers with groups fresh off a boat tour of the bay.
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Crazy and exciting party hostel, with plenty of organized activities. On-site café and pool are always crowded with people, ready to chat and exchange fun stories. Don’t miss to go to a pub crawls and boat parties with other guests. DJs nights and themed parties are just some of the things you can enjoy in this wild hostel.
If you are looking for a quiet place to stay in Kotor, this is not a hostel for you. Crazy party people are welcomed to enjoy daily parties and fun activities. Plus, the guest older than 35 are not accepted. Well-located, right at the beach and nearby the local bars and restaurants.
Social hostel with friendly and helpful staff, ready to share good tips on what to do in Kotor. The hostel is right next to the great local bars, pubs and restaurants. Huge common area and nice terrace are perfect social spots where you can meet other travellers and make new friendships.
Organised nights out with a local guide
MH Travel runs a nightly crawl through the Old Town, hitting Buda Bar, Maximus, and The Bastion. The €10 ticket includes a welcome shot, a free drink at each stop, and queue-jump entry to Maximus. Groups are usually 20–30 people, mostly hostel guests.
How Kotor's nightlife zones break down
The walled centre is where every pub crawl starts and ends. Narrow alleys hide bars like Buda Bar and Maximus, while the main square fills with street performers by 9 pm. Stay here if you want to be in the thick of it, but expect noise until 3 am on weekends.
A 15-minute walk north of the Old Town, Dobrota lines the waterfront with seafood konobas and quiet hostels. It’s where locals go to escape the backpacker crowds, but you’ll still find places like Konoba 91 serving cheap rakija until sunrise.
Across the bay from the Old Town, Škaljari is a residential area with a handful of hostels and one late-night bar, Club Culture. The walk back along the water at 4 am is safe and lit, but taxis only cost €3 if you’re too tired.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
The only proper club inside the Old Town walls. Plays commercial house and Balkan beats until 4 am at weekends. Entry is €5, which includes one drink. The crowd is 90% backpackers, so it gets packed by midnight. Expect sticky floors and shots sold from a tray.
Rooftop bar with views over the bay. Happy hour runs 6–8 pm, when cocktails drop to €4. The vibe is more chilled than Maximus, but it still fills up by 10 pm. Try the ‘Montenegrin Mojito’: it comes with local honey and herbs.
Open-air bar built into the city walls. Serves craft beer and rakija (fruit brandy) in jam jars. Live acoustic sets start at 9 pm most nights. Cover charge is €3 after 10 pm, but it’s worth it for the setting alone.
Irish-themed pub with €2 pints during happy hour (5–7 pm). The crowd is a mix of expats and backpackers, and the staff let you pour your own shots if you buy a bottle. Quiz night is every Thursday: prizes include free bar tabs.
The only club outside the Old Town, five minutes’ walk from the bus station. Plays techno and drum & bass, with guest DJs most weekends. Entry is €7, but hostel guests get a €2 discount if they show their keycard. Open until 5 am.
Not a bar, but a tiny konoba (tavern) where locals and backpackers squeeze into wooden benches. Rakija is €1 a shot, and the owner will keep pouring until you tell him to stop. Open from 8 am: ideal for a hair-of-the-dog session.
Beach bar on the waterfront near the Old Town walls. Serves €3 beers and fresh seafood platters. The music is reggae and chill-out, and the crowd is mostly groups who’ve just arrived by boat. Open until midnight.