Adults-only, four-star seafront hostel in Kotor, set in a historic building renovated in 2017. Air-conditioned mixed dormitories with free WiFi, lockers, a terrace and a shared lounge, a short walk from the Old Town.
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Hostel Pupa is an adults-only, four-star hostel on the seafront in Kotor, set in a historic building that was renovated in 2017. It is a dormitory-style property with a relaxed, sociable feel, and guests reward it with an 8.9 “Fabulous” rating across 2,535 reviews — couples in particular score it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
The beds are in air-conditioned dormitories with a wardrobe and a shared bathroom. Bed linen and towels are included, while a hairdryer and iron are available on request at the front desk. Rooms are soundproofed, and the beds come with privacy curtains and lockers — the property is also highly rated for its comfortable beds.
Beyond the dorms there is a terrace and a shared lounge, and the team can organise various trips on request; a grocery shop sits right next to the hostel. The location is the standout, scoring 9.8 in the best-rated area of Kotor: the waterfront, the Old Town, supermarkets and restaurants are all on the doorstep. Tivat is 11 km away and Budva 22 km, with Tivat Airport about 7 km from the property.
Hostel Pupa is a dormitory property: you book a single bed in a shared room rather than a private room, which is what keeps the rates low. There are six dorm options between 15 and 45 square metres, all built the same way — one bunk bed per booking, air conditioning, soundproofing, a wardrobe and a shared bathroom, with bed linen and towels included.
The two named layouts are the compact Four-Bedroom Dorm and the larger Mixed Dormitory Room; the mixed dorms range from 25 up to 45 square metres. Extras vary from bed to bed — some corners add a seating area, a fireplace, a patio or tile floors — but the essentials, and the seafront location, are shared by all.
For a small seafront hostel, Hostel Pupa is well equipped. Free WiFi is available, all dorms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, and beds come with lockers and privacy curtains. Bed linen and towels are included, and a hairdryer and iron can be requested at the front desk.
Downstairs there is a terrace, a sun terrace and a garden, a shared lounge and TV area, and a shared kitchen. Reception looks after lockers, luggage storage, a tour desk and car hire, and can organise various trips on request; there is a minimarket on site and a grocery shop next door. The building is watched by 24-hour security and CCTV. Worth knowing before you book: bathrooms are shared, and the upper floors are reached by stairs only.
Hostel Pupa sits on Njegoseva, on the seafront in Kotor and within an easy walk of the Old Town. The nearest airport is Tivat, about 7 km away and roughly a ten-minute drive; Dubrovnik and Podgorica airports are the larger long-haul options, around an hour to an hour and a half by road. Kotor's bus terminal, the main hub for connections along the coast and inland, is a short walk from the door — a point guests mention often. Once you have arrived you will barely need transport: the waterfront promenade, the Old Town gates, supermarkets and restaurants are all within a few minutes on foot. Bear in mind that the hostel's upper floors are reached by stairs only.
Everything starts at the Old Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of stone lanes entered through the Sea Gate, the Gurdic Gate and the North Gate, all a few minutes away. Inside, the Kotor Clock Tower marks the main square, and the city walls climb the hillside towards the fortress of San Giovanni for one of the best views over the bay. Kotor Beach, on the waterfront, is about a twelve-minute walk. Further afield, Lovcen National Park rises behind the town for hiking and panoramic drives, while the resort towns of Tivat and Budva — 11 and 22 km away — are easy day trips along the coast. The property can organise various trips on request, and the reception team is known for handing out city maps and local tips.
