Boutique Hotel Hippocampus

Hotels
8.5 (694 reviews)
Stari Grad 489 , Kotor , ME

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 694 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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viviana • couple • py
8
Pros:

Resolvieron un problema en nuestra habitación inicial y nos ubicaron en una mejor

Cons:

Creo que el desayuno podría tener frutas

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kamraan • extended_group • ba
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Shinya • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Nice atmosphere, excellent location, delicious food

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

Location was great and breakfast was good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Liudmila • extended_group • ru
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
Μαρία • couple • gr
10
Pros:

τοποθεσια στην ιστορικη πολη υπεροχη

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Siggi Einars • couple • is
7
Cons:

Léleg lýsing í herberginu og vantaði síðan spegl

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Yamin • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Ana was absolutely amazing! I honestly can’t thank her enough for how kind, and helpful she was during my stay.

My airline had accidentally left my luggage behind at the transit airport in Serbia, and I was incredibly stressed and worried about getting it back. Ana went above and beyond to help me (something that I wasn’t expecting from hotel staff member). She called the airport multiple times (since I don’t have SIM card nor speak the local language) to track down my baggage and kept checking for updates on my behalf.

What touched me the most was how reassuring she was throughout the whole situation. She actually told me to go out, enjoy my time in Montenegro, and not spend my trip worrying about my luggage because she would keep trying to track it down for me. And she did! Thanks to her, I got my luggage in a few hours.

Can’t thank her enough!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
6
Ok and staff were nice but wouldn’t rush back
Pros:

Location and roof top bar excellent

Cons:

Place needs a lot of refurbishing and photos are misleading

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Allan • extended_group • gb
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • family_with_children • us
10
It was a very pleasant stay. Great location. Amazing staff I would stay there again (bring an eye mask and earplugs).
Pros:

The rooms were big and the staff was amazing! The roof top bar was such a nice amenity. Everyone was helpful and very accommodating.

Cons:

We had two rooms and both were great, but it is very loud from the music in the close by bars. The hotel should invest in blackout shutters and possibly having windows that seal better.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marjolijn • solo_traveller • nl
5
Pros:

It’s in the centre of the old town and close to everything. Staff is really friendly and responds quickly. They arranged my pick-up for the airport, I could check-in on arrival and didn’t have to wait until check-in time and they arranged a breakfast to go as I had to be in the airport early. Airconditioning worked well and it was clean.

Cons:

I read before that you should be aware of it being noisy, because of being in the old centre. That was an understatement. Be aware of not only voices and a little bit of music, it was like sleeping on top of a night club (hard beats, earplugs didn’t help for that).
The room was very dark, as there was a post stamp of a window in it. I expected more form a so called ‘boutique’ hotel. I found it to expensive and I didn’t relax in my room as I expected to do.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • au
1
Cons:

I'm not usually one to complain as I know everyone is doing their best but considering what happened during our stay I feel I am obliged to provide the feedback

Waking up on tour first morning the power went out from 830am, and it did not come back on till 4pm.
This meant:
- No wifi, I had to pay 100 euros in roaming charges during my stay to access the internet
- No AC, after being out all day we had hoped to relax in a cool room, not possible without AC. We came back at 2pm to be shocked that the power was still out.
- Showering in the dark as there was no light, both morning and night
- Breakfast limited to a croissant. No Coffees, no teas. Warm orange juice.
- No power so obviously nothing charged in our room, phones running out of battery while we tried to explore Kotor
- No fresh towels as they were stuck in Laundry
- Items we kept in the fridge had gone warm

Then, on our second and last morning, the power went out again, first at around 6/7am, then at around 9am.
which meant all the same things:
- No breakfast again, croissants again - no teas or coffees
- No AC
- Showering in the dark
etc etc

Ultimately it appear I paid for a bed in a warm room?

The lift was also not working while we were there.
And our room could not have been closer to Kotor Old Town pub which blasted music until 2am everynight, which obviously isn't ideal.

This hotel is not at a cheap price point. I appreciate everyone was doing their best but I was expecting a far better service and experience. A hotel at this price point should have a backup generator if power outages are common. I requested a refund outlining the above, and I was flatly denied - and also threatened with being reported to booking.com if I left a negative review after requesting a refund - wild stuff.

Just stuff for everyone to be mindful of before booking at this hotel.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ashish • extended_group • in
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Caoimhe • couple • ie
8
Lovely hotel and the staff are great, but loud at night.
Pros:

Lovely boutique hotel right in the heart of old town. Lovely decor and the staff were super…

Cons:

The bathroom is partitioned off by glass which you can see through (just shapes/movement) so isn’t ideal. Not really sure why someone would decide that the best option for a hotel room 😄🙈

The location is very convenient but it’s def LOUD at night due to 2 late bars outside the hotel so you need good earplugs if you’re hoping to sleep. Or just join the party 😄

We were in a room just below the roof terrace so there was almost constant noise from the furniture being moved around. Would recommend asking for a room away from there.

Breakfast was lovely, but inconsistent. Totally different food served to me even tho I had the same thing 2 days in a row.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Barun • couple • hr
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Chakyroglu • couple • kz
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Israel • extended_group • il
9
נחמד מאוד
Pros:

מיקום מצויין במרכז העיר העתיקה
חדרים נוחים מאוד
ארוחת בוקר מושלמת
צוות נעים ונותן שירות מעולה

Cons:

יושב מעל באר שפתוח ורועש מאוד עד שעה 01:00 בבוקר
באסה

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Frédérica • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Très bien situé dans le centre historique. Personnel agréable et belles chambres spacieuses

Cons:

Petit déjeuner un peu décevant et selon la sensibilité, le bruit du bar à côté peu être gênant (musique jusqu'à 1h du matin)

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee