Hotel Hippocampus Kotor
A boutique hotel with an appealing design and top location in Kotor’s Old Town, the 4-star Hotel Hippocampus is a great base to explore the medieval walled city and to experience the Montenegrin dolce vita up close. The obtrusive maximalist design and the use of whitewashed wood, stone, and velvet fabrics aptly make you feel right at home.
Yes, the more-is-more scheme is a welcoming change from the boring standard uniformism of hotel interiors. Each of the nine rooms and suites comes with its distinct tone and ambiance – the King Suite, for example, is particularly commodious with a private balcony and two bathrooms boasting walk-in showers.
Kotor Old Town Hotels
Breathe in a sense of history in one of Kotor’s Old Town Hotels. These attractive accommodations occupy beautiful, centuries-old houses.
Kotor Old Town
Get lost in the small medieval cobblestone streets of Kotor’s Old Town. Every turn reveals a new hidden treasure.
Location
Hotel Hippocampus is tucked away in a narrow alleyway between the Church of St. Mary Collegiate and Saint Luke’s Church in the heart of Kotor’s historic center. Due to its central location, it allows exploring nearby landmarks, shops, boutiques, and restaurants effortlessly. A good range of Kotor’s best old-town restaurants are just a couple of steps away.
In the Bay of Kotor, with its picturesque coastline giving onto the vivid blue Adriatic Sea, Hotel Hippocampus lies just a 10-minute boat ride away from Our Lady of the Rocks and not too far from the beautiful cove beaches on the Lustica Peninsula. It is only 5 miles (8 kilometers) away from Tivat airport and 54 miles (88 kilometers) from the airport in Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital city.
Bay of Kotor
Discover the Bay of Kotor, a picturesque 105-kilometer-long inlet of the Adriatic Sea that connects some of Montenegro’s most scenic coastal towns.
Our Lady of the Rocks
One of the two islets off the coast of Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks is an artificial island with a centuries-old church on top, accessible by boat from Kotor.
Where You Will Sleep
The hotel offers 9 uniquely styled rooms, all of them well-appointed and finished in a contemporary combination of soothing earthy and dark tones, colorful walls, and flooring. Amenities highlights include premium toiletries, smart TVs, and extra-insulated sound-abated windows. A deluxe suite is a real delight, with an oversized bed and an additional bathroom.
The beds are big and cushy – behind each one hangs a canvas with contemporary wall art. Already the standard double room features cozy wooden ceiling beams, ambient lighting, and contemporary bathrooms with vessel sinks. The purple-colored carpet exudes elegance and historical charm.
Best Restaurants in the Old Town
Kotor’s old-town restaurants hide in the maze of cobblestone streets and piazzas and are home to some of the most delicious Mediterranean flavors in Montenegro.
The Restaurant
Although the hotel only has 9 rooms, it still comes with a sophisticated restaurant, serving local and international artisan meals – all accompanied by a prudent selection of wines. There is also the rooftop terrace, a rarity in Kotor, where you can soak up the evening atmosphere like nowhere else – escaping for a moment the busy streets of the old city and enjoying great views of the San Giovani Fortress lit up at night.
It’s a magnificent breakfast venue too, shaded by dreamy canopies overlooking the old town, makes the perfect start to your day, with a la carte choices, including savory Montenegrin egg dishes, platters of fresh fruit, yogurt, croissants, muesli, and so on. The lunch and dinner menu is concise, offering local and international classics such as osso buco, sea bass with Swiss chard and potatoes, and squid ink pasta with shrimp.
Kotor
Welcome to Kotor, the walled city that has captured the hearts and visions of adventurers for centuries. Its beautiful city walls are listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Close to the Hotel
Just a short stroll from the Hotel Hippocampus takes you to countless cafes, quality restaurants, and historical landmarks. The must-see Kotor Cathedral is just three minutes away, with numerous other picturesque buildings and museums in close vicinity.
The Sea Gate, the Square of Arms, and the Kampana Tower are no more than 5 minutes walk, and the trailhead for Kotor Fortress is a mere two-minute saunter. For low-key nightlife, there are several hip bars and even a discotheque just around the corner.
Kotor Cathedral
Boasting two Baroque-style bell towers, Kotor’s Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and is one of the most emblematic buildings in the old town.
Kotor Fortress
No visit to this charming walled city is complete without visiting Kotor Fortress, which sits 280 meters above sea level and offers breathtaking views.
Kampana Tower
One of the bastions that is incorporated into the city walls of Kotor, the Kampana Tower safeguarded the northwestern side of town from pirates and invaders.
Sea Gate
Almost all Kotor adventures start in front of the Sea Gate, the main entrance into the old town. It opens up onto the Square of Arms with its many restaurants and cafes.
Things to do in Kotor
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