Where to stay
Hotels in Bar
Book direct on our own Bar hotel pages — no booking fee and instant confirmation.
Swipe for more Bar hotels
At a glance
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Montenegrin and Serbian and Albanian
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Promenade Area
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 5-10% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
78 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Seafood Risotto
Njeguški Pršut
Burek
Kačamak
When to visit Bar
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
-
Jan30
Cold, some rain
-
Feb35
Cold, some rain
-
Mar50
Cool, spring starts
-
Apr70
Mild, pleasant
-
May85
Warm, sunny
-
Jun90
Hot, sunny
-
Jul95
Very hot, sunny
-
Aug95
Very hot, sunny
-
Sept88
Warm, pleasant
-
Oct70
Mild, some rain
-
Nov45
Cool, rainy
-
Dec35
Cold, rainy
Things to do in Bar
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
3 places
Explore Old Bar (Stari Bar)
Old Bar 3 hrs
Wander through the ruins of the ancient fortress city, offering panoramic views.
Day Trip to Lake Skadar
Near Bar 6 hrs
Explore the vast lake, a haven for birds and boat trips, just a short drive away.
Browse the Green Market
City Center 1.5 hrs
Experience local life and find fresh produce, cheeses, and regional specialties.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Relax at Bar Beach & Promenade
City Center 4 hrs
Enjoy the city beach, swim, or stroll along the lively promenade.
Best in the evening
1 place
Dine at Bar Marina
City Center 2 hrs
Enjoy fresh seafood and a vibrant atmosphere at the modern marina.
Any time of day
2 places
Visit King Nikola's Palace
City Center 2 hrs
Discover the former royal residence, now a museum showcasing Bar's history.
See the Old Olive Tree
Mirovica 1 hr
Marvel at one of the world's oldest olive trees, over 2,000 years old.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Bar
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Guided tour of the ancient town of Bar
Free cancellationFind deals
Unstructured tour
Rikavac
Free cancellationFind deals
Swipe for more things to do in Bar
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Bar
Straight-line distance from the centre of Bar.
Swipe for more places near Bar