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Voykit pocket guide · Montenegro
Herceg Novi
Spend 2 days in Herceg Novi: one for the old‑town forts and promenade, another for beaches, museums and a short boat trip to Kotor.
Herceg Novi is a compact coastal town where the historic centre, seafront promenade and nearby attractions fit comfortably into a two‑day itinerary. One day covers the forts, museums and promenade; a second adds beach time, a boat ride to Kotor or Perast, and a visit to the mud‑therapy spa in Igalo.
- Country
- Montenegro
- Best months
- May–June, September–October
- Avoid
- July–August (hot, crowded beaches)
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Montenegro uses the euro (EUR) although it is not in the EU. Cards work in hotels and coastal restaurants; mountain villages, taxis and markets often want cash.
- SIM and data
- One (formerly Telenor), Crnogorski Telekom and m:tel sell prepaid SIMs; passport required.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire 123 · Ambulance 124
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10%.; Taxi: Round up.; Rafting or hiking guide: €5–10 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is generally safe; in summer some coastal towns have supply problems — ask your host.
- Toilets
- Cafés for customers; bus stations €0.50.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | €1.5–2.5 |
| Main dish (seafood or meat) | €10–12 |
| Beer (draft) | €2–3 |
| Bus ticket to Kotor | €3–4 |
| Forte Mare entry | €4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
Typical fares
- Dubrovnik → Herceg Novi (Flixbus)
- about €11, 90 min including border formalities (check)
- Local bus Igalo ↔ Kamenari
- ≈ €1.5, runs seasonally (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The historic centre is walkable in under 10 minutes. Public buses run between Igalo and Kamenari; Blue Line schedules vary seasonally. For longer trips, use regional buses from the central bus station.
See and do
Known for
- Forte Mare and Kanli Kula forts
- 7‑km waterfront promenade
- Igalo mud‑therapy spa
- Sea caves and nearby Mamula Island
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kotor | Regional bus from Herceg Novi bus station, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Perast | Bus to Kotor then local bus to Perast, about 1 h total | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Igalo mud‑therapy spa | Walk or short bus ride from town centre, 5 min | ≈10 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Vila Margot
- Budget rooms around €10 per person per night in summer
- Apartments Villa Kukoljac
- Self‑catering apartments, good for families
- Lazure Hotel and Marina
- Mid‑range hotel with sea views
- Tomanovic Guest House
- Simple guest house, rooms start at €10 per person
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Izviniteiz‑vee‑NEE‑te |
| Thank you | HvalaHVA‑la |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta?KO‑lee‑ko KOSH‑ta |
| Where is the bus station? | Gdje je autobusna stanica?Gdje ye a‑boo‑TOOS‑na STA‑ni‑tsa |
| I would like a coffee | Želim kafuZHE‑lim KAH‑fu |
| Do you speak English? | Govorite li engleski?go‑vo‑REE‑te li EN‑gle‑ski |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'dobar dan'; avoid: Rushing straight to business
- Pace: Accept slow service and long coffees; avoid: Snapping fingers at waiters
- Churches and monasteries: Covered shoulders and knees; avoid: Swimwear, loud talk
- Conversation: Nature, food, history of the bay; avoid: Declaring Montenegrins to be Serbs (or the reverse)
Scams and watch-outs
- Buses can be crowded in high season; allow extra time for border checks on the Dubrovnik route.
- Some fort entrances charge €4; the ticket gives a 50 % discount to the other fort.
Herceg Novi is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings on crowded beaches and use official bus services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Herceg Novi yet. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Forte Mare and Kanli Kula forts
- 7‑km waterfront promenade
- Igalo mud‑therapy spa
- Sea caves and nearby Mamula Island
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Herceg Novi Tourism Board: www.hercegnovi.travel/
- Wikivoyage: Herceg Novi, revision 5274753 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5274753
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/herceg-novi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.