Vila Perast Boutique Hotel stands in Perast, the tiny baroque town on the Bay of Kotor that looks over two small islands and a quiet stretch of water. Perast was once a proud maritime town of sea captains and shipowners, and its stone palaces, churches and bell tower still line the narrow waterfront, with almost no modern building to spoil the view. A boutique-sized hotel here is a stay for people who value atmosphere, calm and a sense of place. Evenings on the quay are peaceful, with the sun setting behind the mountains and the lights coming on in the water, and mornings begin with coffee and a walk to the harbour, where boat taxis wait to take visitors across to the island church of Our Lady of the Rocks. It is a romantic base for couples and a good one for photographers and walkers, and it provides a gentler alternative to the busier sites in Kotor. The trade-offs are limited nightlife, a small number of shops and the need to plan transport. Check the room types, view category and whether parking is available when you book.
Perast is tiny, and that is the point. A single waterfront road links the palaces, the churches and a handful of restaurants, and behind them the mountain slopes rise steeply. Boats leave regularly for the islands of Saint George and Our Lady of the Rocks, and a quiet swim from the rocks near the town is one of the simple pleasures of summer. Walking along the shore toward Risan or back toward Kotor takes you along a road with beautiful views of the bay, though traffic can be heavy in the afternoon.
Day visitors arrive in numbers around midday, especially when cruise passengers are touring from Kotor, so staying overnight is the best way to see Perast when it is calm. Early morning and the hour after sunset are the most atmospheric times. Kotor is roughly twenty minutes away by bus, taxi or car, and the bay can also be explored by boat in season. Parking in the town is limited, so ask the hotel in advance, and expect some stairs and uneven surfaces in older buildings.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners, photographers and travellers who prefer a small, quiet town to a lively one. Who might prefer something else: families needing a beach with facilities, and guests who want nightlife or a wide choice of restaurants. Seasonal rates vary and summer is busy, so check when you book for cancellation terms and arrival instructions.
Why stay here
- ✓Boutique-scale stay in Perast
- ✓Waterfront town setting
- ✓Views toward the bay and islands
- ✓Walk to the quay and boat taxis
- ✓Baroque palaces nearby
- ✓Quiet evenings
- ✓Good for couples
- ✓Short drive to Kotor
Good questions
How far is Perast from Kotor?+
Roughly twenty minutes by bus, taxi or car, depending on traffic.
Can I visit Our Lady of the Rocks?+
Yes, boat taxis leave from the Perast quay for the island in season.
Is Perast quiet at night?+
Yes, once the day visitors leave it is very peaceful, with only a few restaurants open.
