Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
Prices are very seasonal, so in this topic we've listed prices for the shoulder season (June and September). Dis-
counts are often available for longer bookings. Expect to pay more if you're travelling in the absolute peak
months (July and August) and less in the off-season. In the ski resorts the high season runs from January through
to March, with the absolute peak around New Year.
All visitors are required to pay a small nightly tourist tax (usually less than €1 per person per night), which is
sometimes included in the quoted rate but more often added to the bill at the end. This is almost always collected
and paid by the accommodation provider, although some private operators leave it up to the guest to pay. The
procedure varies from area to area and it can be nigh on impossible to find the right authority to pay it to. Theor-
etically you could be asked to provide white accommodation receipt cards (or copies of invoices from hotels)
when you leave the country, but in practice this is rarely required.
The following price ranges refer to the cheapest option available for a couple.
€
less than €40
€€
€40 to €99
€€€
more than €99
Children
Children are more likely to be fussed over than frowned upon in Montenegro. For many parents this is half the battle
won. Hotels, restaurants and cafes warmly welcome children, and we've even seen the occasional young teenager
boogying with parents at beachside nightclubs.
However, special facilities for children are more limited. Better hotels may have cots available, but it's best to check
in advance. The same goes for car seats at rental car agencies or taxi companies. Car seats aren't legally required, but
given the dangers on the roads you should consider bringing your own. Highchairs are the exception rather than the
rule at restaurants.
You won't find children's menus but the ubiquity of kid-friendly favourites like pasta, pizza and hot chips (fries)
makes mealtime easy. Babysitting services are only offered in the most exclusive five-star hotels.
Disposable nappies (especially Pampers and Huggies) are easy to find. Infant formula is available in the bigger su-
permarkets, but it's a good idea to bring a few days' supply with you. The main brands are Bebelac and Nestle; you can
sometimes find Aptamil too.
You'll rarely see anyone breastfeeding in public, but given that this is encouraged here you're unlikely to strike neg-
ative reactions. You're best to bring sufficient breast pads with you, as they're hard to find in Montenegro.
Medical care is generally very good, but language difficulties can present problems. Every town has a medical centre
(Dom zdravlja)
. They generally have a separate section for children with two waiting rooms: one for kids with poten-
tially contagious infections and one dealing with broken bones and the like.
Older offspring should have a blast in Montenegro, with the relatively safe environment allowing them off the leash
a little. You may find that they're kicking a ball around with the local scallywags in no time. The opposite is true for
toddlers and small children as a generally lower standard of safety regulations (missing railings, unfenced pools etc)
means you'll have to keep a closer eye on them.
