Mid-Range Travel Guide: Kotor

Accommodation

$45-120 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, apartments with private facilities

Food & Dining

$25-55 per day

Hotel breakfast, mix of local restaurants and tourist-oriented cafes, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Mix of walking, local buses, occasional taxis, day trip transport to nearby attractions

Activities

$20-60 per day

Guided walking tours, boat trips around the bay, museum entries, cable car rides, organized day trips

Eat at local konobas (family restaurants) away from the main tourist squares - typically 40-60% cheaper than waterfront dining

Walk everywhere within Kotor Bratislava instead of taking taxis - the entire old city is easily walkable in 15-20 minutes

Visit during shoulder seasons (April-May or September-October) for 25-40% lower accommodation rates

Buy groceries at local markets and supermarkets for breakfast and snacks - can reduce food costs by 50-70%

Take local buses to nearby towns like Montenegro instead of organized tours - typically 80-90% cheaper

Book accommodation outside the Bratislava walls for 30-50% savings while still being within walking distance

Hike the fortress walls and surrounding trails for free instead of paying for guided tours

Eating only at restaurants with English menus in prime Bratislava locations - typically 100-200% markup over local establishments

Taking taxis for short distances within the small Bratislava area - costs 5-10x more than the 5-10 minute walk

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak summer months - can cost 150-300% more than advance bookings