Your stay — Hostel Anton
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The Property — Hostel Anton
Hostel Anton is a no-frills 2-star place near Tivat's bus station and market. It feels like a clean, functional base for travellers who just need a bed and a shower before heading to the beach or airport. The lobby is small, with a reception desk and a couple of plastic chairs; there's no restaurant. Best suited to backpackers, solo transit passengers or anyone on a tight budget who values location over comfort.
Chronicles of Tivat
Tivat started as a small fishing village under Venetian and later Ottoman rule, its old town shaped by those maritime influences. The 20th century brought a Yugoslav naval base and then the Porto Montenegro superyacht marina, which fast-tracked luxury tourism after 2000. Today, the city is a mix of medieval stone lanes, socialist-era apartment blocks and glassy waterfront condos. Its identity is split: the old core still holds a sleepy Adriatic pace, while the marina zone feels like Monaco-lite.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tivat guide →Best months
May and September: air temperature lingers 22-26°C, sea is warm enough to swim, and crowds are thin. June also works but starts to fill up.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. Warmest weather and busiest beaches, plus the 'Summer in Tivat' cultural events (open-air concerts, film screenings). Hotel prices double or triple; Hostel Anton's dorm beds can hit €35-40/night.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. Discounts of 30-50% compared to August. May is still reasonable early in the month. Milder, sometimes rainy, but Boka Bay views stay dramatic.
Weather & packing
Tivat's climate is Mediterranean, but summer afternoons often get a sudden Bora wind gust that drops temperature 5-7°C in minutes. Pack a light windbreaker or fleece even in July.
Live City Briefing — Tivat
- Bus station 500m from Hostel Anton is undergoing year-long renovations; temporary stops are scattered along Jadranska magistrala (main road) – check the operator's app for platform changes.
- Porto Montenegro marina opened a new public promenade and pop-up market on the waterfront, open July-September, with local crafts and food stalls.
- Tivat's weekly green market (Lokve) expanded hours for summer: 7am-2pm daily. Look for fresh figs and homemade olive oil.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Anton, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side street. This avoids ground-floor street activity and offers some separation from the road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Mažina street – likely to catch the most pedestrian and passing vehicle noise. Also skip rooms directly above the entrance or any common area if the layout suggests a bar or lobby below.
Best views
Mažina is a residential/suburban road – best views likely from upper floors facing away from the road, over the neighbourhood or towards the nearby hills. No sea view confirmed.
Quietest floors
First floor and above, with a preference for the first floor as the building may be low-rise and lift-less given the 2-star rating.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: passing vehicles on Mažina (moderate local traffic), street-level conversations, and possibly a bar or shop at ground level (common in Tivat's residential areas).
Insider tips
1. Check-in might be contactless or at a nearby office due to the 2-star setup – confirm arrival time in advance. 2. Free street parking is usually possible on Mažina but fills quickly – arrive before evening if driving.
- 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 — Hostel Anton
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 20 Mbps, no login required
No lift – two-storey building with stairs only
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; common area has a TV with local channels
Check-in 14:00–23:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 €10, after 12:00 charged as a full night
Free luggage storage in locked room for same-day arrivals/departures; not available for multi-day holding
No step-free access; main entrance has 3 steps; no wheelchair-friendly rooms or bathrooms
Free on-street parking in Mažina area (unreserved, first-come); nearest public car park at Tivat center (€1.50/hour, €8/day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax of €1.00 per person per night (payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay amount charged at booking; a refundable €20 cash deposit or card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Crkva Blagovjesti (682 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Sveti Neđelja (St. Domenica) (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: St. Sergio (ruins) (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Crkva Svetog Save (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Veliki gradski park — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Naval Heritage Collection Museum — 606 m · ~8 min walk
Ljetnja pozornica — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Dječje igralište — 288 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 795 m · ~10 min walk
Apoteka Latkovich — 363 m · ~5 min walk
Mini-Market 3M — 218 m · ~3 min walk
Autobuska sanica Tivat — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs are common and give fair mid-market rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Tivat Airport or tourist centres due to poor rates and high commissions.
Contactless cards and Apple/Google Pay are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; carry cash for small bakeries, market stalls and local taxis.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% if service was good (not expected). Taxis: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per day for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand-up bar espresso (kafa) at a local bakery or cafe — €1.20.
Burek (savoury pastry) or a slice of pizza from a bakery — about €2.50.
Pasta or grilled meat main at a konoba (family tavern) — around €7-10.
The market area near the marina and the pedestrian street by the church have cheap stands selling ćevapi (grilled minced meat sausages) and burek for under €5.
Roda and Idea are budget supermarket chains common in and around Tivat.
The open-air market (green market) near the bus station sells basic clothing and footwear cheaply; for high street brands, head to Porto Montenegro shopping arcade or bigger shops in town.
Local bus tickets cost €1-1.50 per ride from the main bus station; taxis around the bay start at €5. From Tivat Airport, take the local bus (line 1 or 2) into town for €1.50 or arrange a shared shuttle.
Eat where locals queue at lunchtime — small bakeries and grill joints; buy fruit and veg from the open-air market rather than tourist shops; fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains (safe, free drinking water).
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tivat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Anton
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 795 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Apoteka Latkovich — 363 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tivat Airport → Tivat bus station (5 min walk to Hotel Pine)
💡 The shuttle stops only at the main bus station near the marina, not at the hotel. From there, head straight uphill on Stari Grad street – Hotel Pine is the red-roofed building.
Tivat bus station → Kotor
💡 Buy a 'BusPlus' card from the kiosk at the station – €1 card + €2 top-up covers a return trip to Kotor and works on all local buses across the bay.
Tivat ferry dock (500m from Hotel Pine) → Kotor Old Town
💡 This avoids the road tunnel traffic. The skipper will drop you right at the old town gate. Pay in cash – not all boats take cards.
Tivat Airport (TIV) → Hotel Pine, Tivat centre
💡 Don't take the touts inside arrivals. Walk 50m outside the terminal gate and flag a metered taxi – the official rank charges €5 less.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostel Anton?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side street. This avoids ground-floor street activity and offers some separation from the road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Anton?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Mažina street – likely to catch the most pedestrian and passing vehicle noise. Also skip rooms directly above the entrance or any common area if the layout suggests a bar or lobby below.
Is Hostel Anton noisy?
Main noise sources: passing vehicles on Mažina (moderate local traffic), street-level conversations, and possibly a bar or shop at ground level (common in Tivat's residential areas).
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Anton?
Mažina is a residential/suburban road – best views likely from upper floors facing away from the road, over the neighbourhood or towards the nearby hills. No sea view confirmed.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Anton?
1. Check-in might be contactless or at a nearby office due to the 2-star setup – confirm arrival time in advance. 2. Free street parking is usually possible on Mažina but fills quickly – arrive before evening if driving.
What time is check-in at Hostel Anton?
Check-in at Hostel Anton is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Anton have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds around 20 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Anton?
Tourist tax of €1.00 per person per night (payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Anton?
Burek (savoury pastry) or a slice of pizza from a bakery — about €2.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Anton?
Local bus tickets cost €1-1.50 per ride from the main bus station; taxis around the bay start at €5. From Tivat Airport, take the local bus (line 1 or 2) into town for €1.50 or arrange a shared shuttle.
When is the best time to visit Tivat?
May and September: air temperature lingers 22-26°C, sea is warm enough to swim, and crowds are thin. June also works but starts to fill up.
Top Attractions in Tivat
💡 Step inside for 5 minutes to see the contrast with the flashy marina. If it's locked, check the door handle — it's often open in summer. No photography during services.
💡 It's open but unstaffed — just walk in. The best spot is the stone steps leading down to a tiny harbour view at the back.
💡 Go before 10 am for the freshest produce and less heat. Try the sun-dried figs — ask the vendor to slice one for you. Cash only, small denominations preferred.
💡 Visit at sunset; the light on the Bay of Kotor is striking. Grab a takeaway coffee from a local bakery before you go to avoid marina prices.
💡 Come early (before 9 am) on summer weekends to find parking and a spot on the sand. Bring your own towel and snorkelling mask — the water clarity is excellent near the rocks.