Budva

Budva receives mixed reviews with some clear positives and negatives. On the positive side, many reviewers highlight the affordability of everyday expenses such as transport, gyms, and internet — with internet being particularly fast and cheap. The city offers excellent scenery and access to nearby cleaner beaches like Sveti Nikola. Some visitors find the city friendly and active, with a lively nightlife, lots of activities, and a holiday atmosphere.

On the downside, Budva is often described as less hospitable than neighboring Balkan destinations. Visitors complain about rude locals, especially toward Western Europeans and North Americans. Restaurants are frequently reported as smoke-filled, offering low-quality or overpriced food, and poor service. Accommodation is seen as expensive and not up to standard. The city is also considered not particularly walkable and some beaches are described as dirty and overcrowded. While nightlife exists, it’s perceived as casual, loud, and primarily caters to a Serbian crowd, with limited social mixing. Overall, Budva can be a budget-friendly destination if you know where to go, but expectations around hospitality, cleanliness, and language fluency should be managed.