Your stay — Only One
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The Property — Only One
Standing in the lobby of Only One, you get a modest 3-star welcome with clean lines and a quiet, functional vibe. It’s a practical base rather than a destination hotel — suited to independent travellers who want a decent bed, air conditioning and a central location near the bay without paying for frills. The USP is simplicity and reliability: you check in, drop your bags, and head straight out to explore the Old Town or the waterfront.
Chronicles of Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi was founded in 1382 by the Bosnian king Tvrtko I as a fortified trading post and quickly passed between Venetian, Ottoman and Spanish rulers. The Old Town’s layered architecture — Venetian loggias, Ottoman clock towers and Austro-Hungarian villas — tells the story of five centuries of shifting empires. Its strategic position at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor made it a key naval base, earning the nickname 'City of the Sun' for its 200-plus sunny days a year. Today it’s a relaxed, slightly scruffier alternative to Kotor and Budva, with a strong café culture and a loyal summer crowd.
Best Time to Visit
Full Herceg Novi guide →Best months
June and September: long, hot days without July–August peak crowds; sea temperatures are pleasant and hotel rates are more reasonable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European school holidays and the Herceg Novi Summer Festival (late July to mid-August). Hotel prices at Only One typically jump 30–50% above shoulder rates; book early.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer the best value: May has blooming gardens and warm days, October is quieter with mild afternoons but cooler evenings. Discounts of 20–40% off peak rates are common.
Weather & packing
Herceg Novi has a Mediterranean microclimate with fiercely hot afternoons even in July, but sudden late-afternoon sea breezes can drop temperatures sharply. Pack light linen or cotton for the day and always bring a light jacket or cardigan for evenings out by the water.
Live City Briefing — Herceg Novi
- Construction on the Herceg Novi bypass road is ongoing through summer 2026, with some local road closures near the Old Town – allow extra time for driving in and out
- The Herceg Novi Summer Festival is running from 21 July to 15 August 2026, with open-air concerts and theatre at Kanli Kula Fortress – visitors should expect busier streets and book restaurants ahead
- New direct bus service launched in 2026 from Dubrovnik Airport to Herceg Novi, reducing transfer time to about 1.5 hours, making the city easier to reach without a car
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Only One, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the back of the building, away from the main road. The upper floors give better sea glimpses and reduce ground-level foot traffic noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 directly facing the street — you'll get bus and scooter noise from the main road. Also avoid any rooms near the lift shaft (usually beside the stairwell) as the lift is old and clunks.
Best views
Rooms on the front (street-facing) upper floors catch partial views of the Bay of Kotor over the rooftops. Back-facing rooms have a quiet courtyard view. No guaranteed sea view on any floor — the hotel is on a side street off the main promenade.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — above street level but below any roof terrace or plant room. The building is mid-rise, so these floors also have less footfall in the corridors.
🔊 Noise notes
Herceg Novi's main road runs past the hotel — expect scooter and bus noise from about 7am. The hotel has no bar or restaurant on site, so late-night noise is limited to street traffic and occasional groups returning from the waterfront bars.
Insider tips
1. Arrive by 2pm for early check-in — the small lobby has no waiting area and you'll end up standing in the street. 2. If you need parking, book it directly with the hotel a day before — the street parking is metered and fills by 9am.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Only One
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, speed up to 50 Mbps (fair for browsing); no login required, just connect to 'OnlyOne_HN' network
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; property is in a restored 1930s villa with original stone staircase in the lobby
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop from 10:00 (no charge). Check-out by 10:00; late check-out (until 14:00) costs €20 if available
Free for same-day arrival/departure; longer storage on request, €5 per day
Step-free access at main entrance via a portable ramp (staff will deploy); no accessible rooms; wheelchair use possible in ground-floor areas only
No on-site parking; free public parking on Njegoševa street (unmarked, first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: 'Parking Topla' at Save Kovačevića 2, 24h rate €5. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; incidental hold of €50 per night on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Crkva svetog Spasa (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesdžid na Toploj (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: St. Šćepan (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Sv. Toma (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Park Svetog Leopolda — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Kuća Iva Andrića — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Pozorište — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 255 m · ~3 min walk
Apoteka Veselin — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
mini shop — 390 m · ~5 min walk
Autobuska stanica Herceg Novi — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for better rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the border or bus station as they often take a commission.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in supermarkets and restaurants, but cash is still king for small shops, taxis, and markets.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or Turkish coffee at a local bar — around €1.50.
Pizza by the slice or a burek (savory pastry) from a bakery — about €3-5.
Grilled fish or meat with salad at a konoba (tavern) — main dish for around €8-12.
Along the main promenade and near the old town, bakeries and fast-food stands sell burek, grilled cevapi, and pizza slices cheaply.
Idea, Voli, and Aroma supermarkets are common and good for basics.
Herceg Novi has a small shopping centre (Bokeljska) with budget fashion chains (like Terranova) and a local market for cheap clothing.
Walk or take local buses (€1-2 per ride). From Tivat airport, the shuttle bus to Herceg Novi costs about €6; a taxi is €30+.
Buy water and snacks at supermarkets not tourist stalls; eat lunch at bakeries or pizzerias rather than sit-down restaurants; carry cash for market bargains.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Herceg Novi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Only One
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 255 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Apoteka Veselin — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Herceg Novi Bus Station → Hotel Aria (Igalo direction)
💡 Get off at 'Igalo' stop—the hotel is a 3-minute walk downhill. Buy a ticket from the driver; exact change helps. Buses are cramped in summer.
Hotel Aria → Old Town Herceg Novi
💡 Flag a yellow taxi on the main road, or call 19700 for the official city fleet. Walk instead if you can handle steep stairs—it's 20 minutes downhill and a calf-burner back up.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) → Hotel Aria, Herceg Novi
💡 Book in advance with a local driver like Taxi Marko or Blue Taxi Herceg Novi—airport touts charge double. You'll cross the border at Debeli Brijeg; keep your passport handy.
Tivat Airport (TIV) → Herceg Novi Bus Station
💡 Less scenic than the DBV route but cheaper. The bus drops you at the main station; from there, bus 31/32 or a 10-minute taxi to Hotel Aria costs another €1–5.
About Herceg Novi
Wikipedia ↗
Herceg Novi (Cyrillic: Херцег Нови, pronounced [xěrtseɡ nôviː]) is a town in Coastal region of Montenegro located at the Western entrance to the Bay of Kotor and at the foot of Mount Orjen. It is the administrative center of the Herceg Novi Municipality with around 33,000 inhabitants. The town was f...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Only One?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the back of the building, away from the main road. The upper floors give better sea glimpses and reduce ground-level foot traffic noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Only One?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 directly facing the street — you'll get bus and scooter noise from the main road. Also avoid any rooms near the lift shaft (usually beside the stairwell) as the lift is old and clunks.
Is Only One noisy?
Herceg Novi's main road runs past the hotel — expect scooter and bus noise from about 7am. The hotel has no bar or restaurant on site, so late-night noise is limited to street traffic and occasional groups returning from the waterfront bars.
Which rooms have the best views at Only One?
Rooms on the front (street-facing) upper floors catch partial views of the Bay of Kotor over the rooftops. Back-facing rooms have a quiet courtyard view. No guaranteed sea view on any floor — the hotel is on a side street off the main promenade.
What are insider tips for staying at Only One?
1. Arrive by 2pm for early check-in — the small lobby has no waiting area and you'll end up standing in the street. 2. If you need parking, book it directly with the hotel a day before — the street parking is metered and fills by 9am.
What time is check-in at Only One?
Check-in at Only One is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Only One have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, speed up to 50 Mbps (fair for browsing); no login required, just connect to 'OnlyOne_HN' network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Only One?
€1.00 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Only One?
Pizza by the slice or a burek (savory pastry) from a bakery — about €3-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Only One?
Walk or take local buses (€1-2 per ride). From Tivat airport, the shuttle bus to Herceg Novi costs about €6; a taxi is €30+.
When is the best time to visit Herceg Novi?
June and September: long, hot days without July–August peak crowds; sea temperatures are pleasant and hotel rates are more reasonable.
Top Attractions in Herceg Novi
💡 Walk from the main square down to the sea through the 'Stari Grad' gate – there's a hidden medieval staircase lined with fragrant lemon trees. No ticket needed.
💡 Go just before sunset for the best light on the bay. The climb is steep but short; wear sturdy shoes.
💡 Best visited early morning before 10am for photos without crowds. The tower itself is closed to climbing, but the square is a great spot to people-watch over a cheap coffee.
💡 Reachable by walking 25 minutes along the coast from the Old Town. Bring binoculars and water; the path is unshaded but gives the same vista as paid boat trips.
💡 Entry is €2-3 depending on events. Check the schedule for free film screenings on summer evenings.