Boutique Hotel Hippocampus

Hotels
8.5 (641 reviews)
Stari Grad 489 , Kotor , me

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean breakfast area
Cons:
Noise from local bars
Room amenities issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, but some issues with room amenities suggest a lower score.
Service
9.43
Most reviews positively highlight the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.47
The hotel is praised for its perfect location in Old Town.
Room Quality
7.42
Rooms were described as average with several issues reported (door lock, refrigerator, noisy).
Amenities
7.45
The hotel amenities were found lacking (e.g., bathroom issues), impacting the overall rating.
Value for Money
8.41
Considering location and service, the overall value is decent despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast quality was praised, though limited options were noted.
Overall Experience
8.93
Overall, guests had a positive impression despite some significant concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:44

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Step back in Time

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Kotor at Boutique Hotel Hippocampus, housed in a 17th-century building within the Old Town. Explore the nearby ancient churches and impressive fortifications, offering a glimpse into the past.

Scenic Views and Convenience

Indulge in panoramic views from the restaurant's roof terrace, a perfect backdrop for enjoying local cuisine. With free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities, your comfort is our priority.

Explore the Riviera

Conveniently located near Tivat Airport and popular destinations like Perast and Budva, our hotel serves as the ideal starting point for your Montenegro adventure. Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Boutique Hotel Hippocampus.

Important information:

Boutique hotel Hippocampus is a hotel located in the middle of the Old town of Kotor, surrounded by bars and restaurants. Please note that some of the guests might find this environment noisy. Music is allowed until 1 in the morning during the high season, and during special events such as carnivals, a few times per year, until 3 in the morning.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TGD

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 0.80 per hour.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 641 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Amiee couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Vetle Kjellerød couple no
8
Pros:

Flott beliggenhet, snille og hjelpsomt personale

Cons:

Var en del maur på rommet

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple us
9
Highly recommended!!
Pros:

Room was extremely comfortable, service was impeccable, rooftop restaurant was amazing.

Cons:

Noise into the morning from nearby clubs. But we were warned!!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carolina family_with_children cl
4
Regular, no es un hotel 4 estrellas
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Ruidos molestos y música fuerte hasta altas horas de la noche.
Desayuno restringido.
Baños pequeños y sin accesorios.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Koushik family_with_children in
9
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Croatian guy 6 family_with_children pl
10
Pros:

Lokacija čistoća krevet osoblje

Cons:

Sve odlično!

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Dr Beverly solo_traveller us
10
Wonderful boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town
Pros:

My favorite place to stay in Kotor. Lovely suite. Comfortable, so clean, great amenities. Perfect location in Old Town. Breakfast every morning was exceptional. Terrace dining beautiful. Plus, the most incredible people working there. Helped in every way they could to make my stay the best it could be. Highly recommend.

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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mwcw Couples
4
Noise from local bars
Pros:

We stayed at the Hotel Hippocampus for two evenings while on a trip through the Western Balkans. The hotel is located within the town's fortress walls, and therefore, we had to pull our suitcases across a cobblestone path for several minutes to reach it. This was actually kind of fun.

Hotel Hippocampus is classified as a “Boutique Hotel” which in this case I guess means small. Anyway, the reception area is “very” small. The staff was friendly enough, but check in took a while since there were 7 people in our group. Our room, 102, was on the first floor, which was convenient since the hotel's elevator was barely large enough for one person and one suitcase. It was simply quicker and easier to carry our suitcases up the steps. The room itself was average size, and interestingly furnished. The bathroom was on the small side, but had lots of amenities.

The hotel does need some modernizing. We had to have our door lock fixed since the key to our room did not work. I got the impressions this was not new from the man who fixed the lock. Also, the safe in our room could not be opened which I assume was because the previous guest locked it prior to leaving. The staff did not know how to fix it. The refrigerator did not cool and the sink in our bathroom did not drain. The towels in the room were also very thin.

The included breakfast was off a menu not buffet style like all the others on our trip. This was not really a problem, except there were only two options. One option that included eggs was on the small side. The other option was a bowl of oatmeal, and that was it, just a bowl of oatmeal.

However, our biggest issue with the Hotel Hippocampus was not the hotel itself. There is a nightclub just outside the hotel that blasted music until past 11:00PM. I assume there is nothing the hotel can do about this, but as a guest it is a REAL issue. So if you stay here, make sure you have ear plugs – good ones.

Not all was bad, since the location is good, there are lots of close by restaurants, and the staff is friendly. However, just getting a good night's sleep because of the noise was a major issue.

2025-11-06 via Tripadvisor
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Vince couple gb
9
Great stay and lovely hotel.
Pros:

Excellent hotel in the old town. Great breakfast and evening meals. Helpful staff.

Cons:

There is no car parking in the old town as it’s vehicle free. The area can be noisy at night due to the number of bars.

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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Sharon Zupnik extended_group il
9
Pros:

חסרה מראה בחדר + מקום להניח את שמפו/סבון בתוך המקלחת. כל השאר היה נהדר. גודל חדר. מים חמים. א.בוקר ושירות אדיב ונעים

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Natalie family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Great breakfast, and a great location

Cons:

I didn't find the reception staff hugely friendly. Despite requesting rooms together we were on entirely different floors (1 and 3). When asking the guy at check in he was dismissive and not interested in our rooms being together, nor was the request fulfilled. As a result our children were in a room above a noisy club playing music until the early hours and 2 floors away from us.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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William Mota extended_group br
10
Localização fantástica!
Pros:

O hotel é fantástico. Localização perfeita (dentro da cidade antiga), equipe muito prestativa e bem comunicativa, café da manhã com quantidade de comida satisfatória e de excelente qualidade. Além de tudo, muito charmoso, uma vez que é dentro de um prédio muito antigo e bem preservado.

Cons:

Não há nada que eu melhoraria.

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple us
8
Beautiful hotel, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

The room was beautiful, as was our view. The rooftop terrace and food were fantastic.

Cons:

The Hippocampus is centrally located in Kotor but this also makes the surroundings somewhat loud in the evenings

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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MEHMET couple tr
10
Çok güzel tesis ve çalışanlar çok güzeldi
Pros:

İlgi alaka çok güzeldi

Cons:

Konumu eski şehir merkezi olduğu için valiz taşımak çok zor oluyor

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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YOAV solo_traveller il
10
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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david family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

L emplacement

Cons:

Beaucoup de bruit le soir à partir de 21h boule quies s impose manque de propreté dans les chambres cheveux parterre

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Charles family_with_children il
10
2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Denis Pes couple it
10
Bella scoperta
Pros:

Staff gentilissimo, hotel raffinato con buona qualità del cibo (colazione).
Centralissimo e ben arredato.

Cons:

Colazione non a buffet e senza menù in forma scritta, vi sono alcune proposte (salate e/o dolci) espresse oralmente dai ragazzi in servizio. Qualità del cibo, comunque, più che buona.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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David partner
6
Pros:

It is a nice room but poorly thought out bathroom. No shelves by the sink. Our suite was next to a property that sounded like a rave.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Jacques couple ca
9
satifait/J'y retournerais
Pros:

Emplacement/Atmosphèe chaleureux

Cons:

Un peu bruyant (Près d'1 discothèque/Bar)

2025-10-09 via Nuitee