Ulcinj is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Ulcinj works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Ulcinj, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Ulcinj, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €60/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Sutomore, 35 km |
| Activities from | €65 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Ulcinj starts at around €60 per night, with a typical rate near €104 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Guest House Pasha, guest rating 9.8 from 305 reviews, from €96 per night
- Villa Oleander, guest rating 9.7 from 129 reviews, from €60 per night
- RESIDENCE Apartments, 4-star, guest rating 9.1 from 815 reviews, from €112 per night
- The New Hotel Mediteran - VILLA Edition, 4-star, guest rating 8.9 from 127 reviews, from €153 per night
Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days
from €1005
Day trips & routes
- Sutomore — about 35 km, 45m drive
- Shkoder (Albania, cross-border) — about 43 km, 1h 0m drive
- Buljarica — about 43 km, 57m drive
- Sveti Stefan — about 57 km, 1h 9m drive
- Podgorica — about 80 km, 1h 34m drive
- Radovici — about 90 km, 1h 57m drive
1 of 6 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Things to see
- "Theth National Park Day Tour from Shkoder with Local Guide", rated 5 from 113 reviews, from €65
- "Self-guided: Peaks of the Balkans Tour in 8 days", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €1005.13
- "Self-Guided Hiking Tour: Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 3 Days", rated 5 from 28 reviews, from €326.93
- "Semi-Private Day Tour from Tirana; Shkoder & Mrizi i Zanave", rated 5 from 17 reviews, from €139.75
- "Semi-Private Tour; Theth, Valbona & Koman Lake in 4 Days", rated 5 from 13 reviews, from €719
Semi-Private Day Tour from Tirana; Shkoder & Mrizi i Zanave
from €140
Getting there and around
Ulcinj has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Ulcinj is around €104, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Ulcinj you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Montenegro, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Semi – Private Hiking Tour of Theth & Blue Eye in 2 Days
from €294