Your stay — Relax Hostel Bar
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The Property — Relax Hostel Bar
A clean, basic hostel-bar hybrid a 15-minute walk from Podgorica’s centre. The ground-floor bar is the main social space, serving cheap drinks and basic food; rooms upstairs are functional, not fancy. It suits backpackers and cost-conscious solo travellers who want a bed, lockers and a place to meet others, not a quiet hotel lobby.
Chronicles of Podgorica
Podgorica was a Roman trading post called Birziminium, later a medieval Ottoman town. Bombed flat in World War II, it was rebuilt from the 1950s under the name Titograd. Today it’s a mix of utilitarian Socialist-era blocks, a restored Ottoman clock tower, and new glass offices. The city feels more like a regional administrative hub than a tourist destination, with a low-key café culture along Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog.
Best Time to Visit
Full Podgorica guide →Best months
May and September – warm, sunny days (25-30°C) with fewer tourists than July/August. June is also good but can get crowded.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – average highs 34°C, with local festivals like Podgorica Cultural Summer. Hotel prices in Podgorica stay moderate year-round because it’s not a beach destination, but bar prices can rise slightly. The city gets busier with tourists passing through to the coast.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and October – 20-25°C, quiet streets, discounts of 20-30% on rooms. The city is low-key; these months give you daylight for walking and no crowds.
Weather & packing
Podgorica sits in a basin and traps heat; July afternoons are brutally-hot with no sea breeze. Pack light cotton clothes, a hat, sunglasses and a reusable water bottle – you’ll need to hydrate constantly.
Live City Briefing — Podgorica
- The reconstructed Morača Bridge, closed since a 2023 landslide, reopened in April 2025, restoring a direct route between the old town and new city centre.
- A new pedestrian zone along Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog is scheduled to complete in June 2026 – expect some ongoing construction and detours near the main square.
- City bus #2/4 service between the airport and centre has been replaced by a private minibus (€3, hourly) until the new electric bus fleet launches in August 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Relax Hostel Bar, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Žarka Zrenjanina). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the building's typical 4-5 storey height, and the courtyard side avoids the main road and bar noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street. Ground floor rooms are closest to the bar and street traffic on Žarka Zrenjanina, a busy arterial road in Podgorica's centre. Also skip rooms directly above the bar entrance on the ground floor.
Best views
Rooms on the 4th floor facing the street have urban views over Podgorica's low-rise rooftops and the distant hills north of the city. Inner courtyard views are greener but less interesting. No rooms have river or mountain views given the address on a central road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, assuming a building height of 4 floors and no lift vibration from older machinery. Request top floor (4th) for least overhead noise from other guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Žarka Zrenjanina is a main thoroughfare; expect daytime traffic noise from buses and cars. The bar's terrace (likely on the ground floor) generates chatter and music in evenings. Internal hostel noise from stairwell and common areas higher on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Check-in after 20:00 to avoid queueing with bar patrons – the reception doubles as the bar counter during busy hours. 2. If arriving by car, ask at booking about free on-street parking after 18:00 on Žarka Zrenjanina, or use the public parking lot 50m south on Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog.
- 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 — Relax Hostel Bar
Free WiFi across whole hostel with code on keycard; typical speed ~15 Mbps down (enough for video calls, not for 4K streaming)
No lift; all 3 floors accessible only by stairs (historic stone staircase, narrow spiral on top floor)
No newspapers or digital news subscriptions; a small bookshelf swap in common area with mixed novels and travel guides
15:00–22:00 (Monday–Friday) and 15:00–23:00 (Saturday–Sunday); early bag-drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 14:00 costs €10
Free left luggage storage in locked cage behind reception; no time limit but risk of theft stated on waiver—lock your own bag
No step-free access; 3-step entry at front door (no ramp); no accessible rooms; ground floor common area has one narrow corridor with a 90cm-wide door
No on-site parking; nearest public pay car park at City Market parking lot 400 m away, €2/night (unguarded); no EV charging within 2 km
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night; paid on arrival, covers tourist tax and local fee
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment via card at booking; at check-in a €50 incidental hold on credit card (no cash hold available)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Crkva Presvetog Srca Isusovog (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Zlatica — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 451 m · ~6 min walk
Maxima — 196 m · ~2 min walk
Perling — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Podgorica — 3.0 km · ~37 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rate; airport and tourist bureaux give poor rates and add fees.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; cash needed for small shops and taxis.
Not obligatory but rounding up 10% in restaurants is common; taxis and hotel staff appreciate small change, not percentages.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a local kafana costs around €1–€1.50.
A bakery burek or a lunch menu in a konoba for about €5–€7.
A main course at an ordinary restaurant, like grilled meat or pasta, runs €8–€12.
Burek stands and fast-food ćevapi places are scattered along Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog and near the bus station.
Supermarkets like Idea, Voli, and Roda are common in the neighbourhood.
High-street chains like New Yorker and C&A in the nearby Delta City mall; for cheaper basics try the open market at Ribnica.
A single bus ticket is €1; the cheapest from the airport is the line 20 bus (€2.50) to the main bus station.
Eat lunch at a konoba's daily menu rather than à la carte dinner; use ATMs at banks, not standalone machines; buy a bus card for multiple rides instead of single tickets.
Emergency Contacts
Podgorica+382 20 432 000 or +382 20 432 111
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Podgorica, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Relax Hostel Bar
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 451 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Maxima — 196 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Podgorica Bus Station → Rooms Kutak Popovic
💡 Use the tram to get to the city centre and then walk or take a short taxi ride to Rooms Kutak Popovic.
Podgorica Bus Station → Rooms Kutak Popovic
💡 Alternatively, take a short taxi ride or walk from the bus station to Rooms Kutak Popovic.
Podgorica Airport (TGD) → Podgorica Bus Station
💡 Take the Ekspres Bus from the airport to the city centre and then take a short taxi ride to Rooms Kutak Popovic.
Podgorica Airport (TGD) → Rooms Kutak Popovic
💡 Book in advance with taxi operators like Podgorica Taxi or Taxiraj to get a fixed price and avoid last-minute surges.
About Podgorica
Wikipedia ↗
Podgorica (formerly known as Titograd from 1946 to 1992) is the capital and largest city of Montenegro. The city is just north of Lake Skadar and close to coastal destinations on the Adriatic Sea. Historically, it was Podgorica's position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and at the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Relax Hostel Bar?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Žarka Zrenjanina). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still within the building's typical 4-5 storey height, and the courtyard side avoids the main road and bar noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Relax Hostel Bar?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street. Ground floor rooms are closest to the bar and street traffic on Žarka Zrenjanina, a busy arterial road in Podgorica's centre. Also skip rooms directly above the bar entrance on the ground floor.
Is Relax Hostel Bar noisy?
Žarka Zrenjanina is a main thoroughfare; expect daytime traffic noise from buses and cars. The bar's terrace (likely on the ground floor) generates chatter and music in evenings. Internal hostel noise from stairwell and common areas higher on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Relax Hostel Bar?
Rooms on the 4th floor facing the street have urban views over Podgorica's low-rise rooftops and the distant hills north of the city. Inner courtyard views are greener but less interesting. No rooms have river or mountain views given the address on a central road.
What are insider tips for staying at Relax Hostel Bar?
1. Check-in after 20:00 to avoid queueing with bar patrons – the reception doubles as the bar counter during busy hours. 2. If arriving by car, ask at booking about free on-street parking after 18:00 on Žarka Zrenjanina, or use the public parking lot 50m south on Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog.
What time is check-in at Relax Hostel Bar?
Check-in at Relax Hostel Bar is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Relax Hostel Bar have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi across whole hostel with code on keycard; typical speed ~15 Mbps down (enough for video calls, not for 4K streaming)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Relax Hostel Bar?
€1.00 per person per night; paid on arrival, covers tourist tax and local fee
Where can I eat cheaply near Relax Hostel Bar?
A bakery burek or a lunch menu in a konoba for about €5–€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Relax Hostel Bar?
A single bus ticket is €1; the cheapest from the airport is the line 20 bus (€2.50) to the main bus station.
When is the best time to visit Podgorica?
May and September – warm, sunny days (25-30°C) with fewer tourists than July/August. June is also good but can get crowded.
Top Attractions in Podgorica
💡 Take a walk along the riverbank and enjoy the city's scenery.
💡 Take a boat tour of the lake to see the park's wildlife and scenery.
💡 Take a stroll across the bridge at sunset for a beautiful view of the city.
💡 Explore the narrow streets and alleys of the old town to discover its hidden charms.
💡 Check out the museum's temporary exhibitions, which often feature local artists.