Where to Stay for Biogradska Gora National Park

Discover the best accommodation near Biogradska Gora National Park, including top towns, best hotels, and cool cabins and katuns.

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Choosing where to stay for Biogradska Gora National Park isn’t quite as straightforward as it is for Montenegro’s better-known national parks. There isn’t a single obvious tourist hub on the park’s doorstep, so where you base yourself depends largely on whether you’re here for hiking, exploring the lake, or simply passing through on a Montenegro road trip.

We found that staying close to the park makes the most sense if you want to get an early start on the trails and experience Biogradska Gora before the day-trippers arrive. But there are also some lovely rural stays and mountain accommodation in the surrounding area, giving you the chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery rather than treating the park as a quick stop between destinations.

In this accommodation guide, we’ll cover the best places to stay for Biogradska Gora National Park, including the most convenient towns and villages, our favourite hotels and guesthouses, and what to consider when choosing your base for exploring one of Montenegro’s oldest protected areas.

Where to Stay for Biogradska Gora National Park

Accommodation near Biogradska Gora National Park ranges from simple guesthouses and apartments in nearby towns to more unusual mountain stays, and you don’t necessarily need to spend a fortune to find somewhere comfortable. The bigger consideration is location, particularly if you don’t have a car, as some of the most scenic accommodation is quite remote.

Kolašin

Kolašin is the most popular all-round base for visiting Biogradska Gora, with the largest choice of hotels, apartments, guesthouses, restaurants and supermarkets. It sits southwest of the park and has good transport links with the rest of Montenegro.

The town sits about 12 miles (20 km) away from the visitor centre at Lake Biograd, so despite being the park’s main gateway, you’re still a 30-minute+ drive away from its highlights.

Kolašin is also the most convenient option if you don’t have a car, while its location makes it easy to combine the national park with hiking, rafting, mountain biking, and the nearby Kolašin 1450 and Kolašin 1600 ski areas.

Mojkovac

Mojkovac is a quieter and generally more affordable alternative to Kolašin, located on the northwest side of the national park. It’s particularly convenient if you’re travelling along the Tara Valley or E65, and works well as an overnight stop if you’re combining Biogradska Gora with the Tara River Canyon, although you’ll have fewer accommodation and dining options than in Kolašin.

Mojkovac is only 6 miles (10 km) away from the visitor centre at Lake Biograd, so you’re a nice 20-minute drive from the main highlights.

The mountains

If you have rented a car in Montenegro and want to be surrounded by mountain scenery rather than staying in a town, there are several options in the wider Bjelasica and surrounding mountain ranges. These stays are much more remote and often consist of katuns, mountain cottages, eco-lodges, and small guesthouses, so it’s a more authentic and immersive experience.

After lots of research, we chose to stay in Eco Village & Resort Ćorić, a locally-owned etno village consisting of a handful of cabins on a mountainside above lush forest. It’s located just outside the small village of Štitarica, south of Mojkovac. Backed by the Sinjajevina Mountains, it’s only a 15-minute drive to Lake Biograd, so it’s perfectly positioned to explore the national park.

The best hotels near Biogradska Gora National Park

If you’re looking for somewhere a little more comfortable than a basic guesthouse, Kolašin has some of the best mountain hotels in northern Montenegro, while Mojkovac offers a more practical alternative on the eastern side of the park. We’ve shortlisted a lovely mix of luxury ski resorts, spa hotels, and good-value options, so there’s something for different types of trips.

1. Swissôtel Resort

Swissôtel Resort Kolašin is a luxury ski-in, ski-out property at Kolašin 1600, around 6 miles (10 km) from Kolašin. Home to 116 rooms and suites, ranging from suites to family rooms and all featuring a kitchen, mini-bar, and free WiFi, the design is a combination of contemporary comfort and Montenegrin mountain influences, including traditional carpets and handwoven details.

Resort facilities include two restaurants, a spa, gym, ski room, après-ski terrace, and Kamin Bar, giving you plenty to do without leaving the resort.

Due to its remote nature, it’s perfect for those who’d like to immerse themselves in the park, especially in winter and ski season, but having a rental car is essential.

2. Wulfenia Hotel & Spa

Wulfenia Hotel & Spa is a five-star hotel in Kolašin, located close to the town centre and within easy reach of the surrounding mountain and ski areas.

Its design combines contemporary luxury with traditional mountain influences, with large windows intended to bring the surrounding Bjelasica scenery inside. The rooms include double rooms, junior apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and larger two-bedroom duplexes, all with a private bathroom, balcony, and free WiFi.

The hotel also has an on-site restaurant, a spa and wellness centre with a swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, and treatment rooms, making it a perfect place to recover after a day hiking in the national park.

3. Bianca Resort & Spa

Bianca Resort & Spa is one of Kolašin’s best-known mountain hotels, set among pine trees just a short walk from the town centre, making it particularly convenient if you want access to restaurants and shops. The hotel dates back to the history of Kolašin’s original Hotel Bjelasica, which opened in 1948, before Bianca was redesigned and reopened in 2005.

Its accommodation ranges from standard rooms to substantial suites, inspired by the traditional Montenegrin mountain house, with chalet-style interiors, natural materials, and artwork by Montenegrin painters.

The Bianca Spa is a real highlight and includes indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, steam room, treatment rooms, gym, and beauty facilities, making it particularly well suited to a relaxing post-hike stay.

4. Hotel Serdar

Hotel Serdar is a four-star hotel in Polja sitting just outside of Mojkovac. The building is a contemporary interpretation of traditional mountain architecture, designed to fit its rural setting.

Rooms are available in several configurations, including double, triple, quadruple, and family rooms, as well as apartments, cottages and chalets, with many offering mountain or garden views.

On-site, you’ll find a traditional restaurant serving Mediterranean, local and European cuisine, alongside a bar and terrace, as well as free private parking, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an airport shuttle, and electric-vehicle charging.

Ethno-Villages, Eko Katuns, and Wooden Cabins

If you’d rather stay somewhere that feels like part of the mountain landscape than in a conventional hotel, these traditional katun-style accommodations and farm stays boast wooden chalets, peace and quiet, mountain views, and a more authentic side of the Kolašin and Biogradska Gora region.

1. Eco Village Ćorić

Eco Village Ćorić is a small etno village of wooden cabins set on a hillside outside Mojkovac, with views across the surrounding landscape. We stayed here and absolutely loved it. The owners are so friendly, the cabin so comfortable, and the location is perfect.

Each handmade ethno-style cabin features a kitchenette, TV, free WiFi, private bathroom, balcony, and garden views.

There’s also a garden growing seasonal organic vegetables, alongside raspberry and Siberian aronia plantations and an orchard, and the owners are happy to prepare local Montenegrin dishes for breakfast and dinner on request.

2. Eco Village Goles

Eco Village Goles is located around 11 miles (18 km) from central Kolašin, right on the edge of Biogradska Gora National Park. The accommodation is spread across traditional wooden katun-style cabins, surrounded by open mountain pasture and views across the surrounding peaks. Each features shared bathrooms, and there’s also a kitchen, communal seating area, and restaurant serving continental breakfast on-site.

It’s slightly more rustic, but perfect if you’re seeking a remote and authentic mountain getaway.

3. Ethno Village Long Story

Ethno Village Long Story lies just outside Kolašin, surrounded by woodland and streams while remaining close enough to reach Kolašin for restaurants and supplies.

Featuring two-storey wooden chalets, each cabin has two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room, perfect for a family. The property also features a sun terrace, garden, outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi.

4. Eko katun Vranjak

Eko katun Vranjak sits on Bjelasica at around 1,800 metres (5,906 ft), directly on the eastern edge of Biogradska Gora National Park. The accommodation consists of traditional-style wooden huts, with capacity for around 80 guests across huts containing between two and seven beds.

The katun produces its own organic food, and you can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, and access to the Kolasin 1600 Ski Center – perfect for skiing if the Swissôtel isn’t your vibe or within your budget.

Camping in Biogradska Gora National Park

Camping is one of the best ways to experience Biogradska Gora National Park after the day visitors have left, and you have the unusual option of staying right beside Lake Biograd rather than having to camp several miles outside the park.

While wild camping is illegal in Montenegro, the national park officially provides places for pitching tents and parking campervans near the lake’s visitor centre: Camping Biogradsko Jezero.

There are basic facilities, including free toilets, showers, and drinking water. We were also pleased to see recycling bins (something we struggled to find throughout Montenegro)!

For tent camping, the park currently charges €3 per day for a tent pitch, while the park also rents tents for €8 per day, and you can pay €5 per day to use designated fire areas, with the required firewood included.

How to choose where to stay near Biogradska Gora National Park

Kolašin is the natural choice for most visitors to Biogradska Gora National Park, particularly if you want restaurants, supermarkets, a wider choice of accommodation, and easy access to the national park without being completely dependent on your accommodation. But we’d argue that, unless you’re reliant on public transport or have your eye on a specific hotel, it’s not the best area to stay, being a 30-minute drive from Lake Biograd.

Instead, we’d encourage you to look at rural properties and mountain accommodation. We loved staying in a peaceful wooden cabin, and it was part of why we liked the national park so much. There’s something particularly special about waking up surrounded by forest and mountains rather than in the middle of a town, and many of these properties are actually a much shorter drive to the national park’s attractions.

The trade-off is that you’ll need to be a little more self-sufficient. Having a car is highly recommended, you’ll need to be comfortable driving in Montenegro, and you’ll have to self-cater, eat at the property, or go out specifically for meals.

Tips for booking accommodation in Biogradska Gora National Park

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Biogradska Gora National Park Accommodation FAQs

To help you choose where to stay near Biogradska Gora National Park, we’ve answered the most common accommodation questions.

Where is the best place to stay for Biogradska Gora National Park?

Kolašin is the best overall base for Biogradska Gora National Park because it offers the greatest choice of accommodation and facilities while providing easy access to the national park. If you prioritise peace and mountain scenery over convenience, consider staying in a nearby eco-village or mountain katun instead.

Can you stay inside Biogradska Gora National Park?

There are accommodation options within or immediately around the wider park area, including mountain huts, katuns, and rural accommodation, but you shouldn’t expect a large selection of conventional hotels inside the protected area.

Is Kolašin or Mojkovac better for Biogradska Gora?

Kolašin is generally the better choice if you like traditional hotels and luxury options, or if you don’t have a car. Mojkovac can be preferable if you’re travelling along the E65 or combining the park with Durmitor National Park and other attractions around the Tara Valley.

How many nights should you stay near Biogradska Gora?

We’d recommend staying near Biogradska Gora for 2-3 nights if you want to explore the park properly, giving you enough time for Lake Biograd, a longer mountain hike, and some of the surrounding scenery. A single night is sufficient if you’re mainly stopping to see the lake as part of a wider road trip.

Do you need a car to stay near Biogradska Gora?

You can visit Biogradska Gora without a car, particularly if you stay in Kolašin and arrange a taxi or organised excursion to the park. However, having your own vehicle gives you much more freedom to reach remote accommodation, trailheads, and attractions around the Bjelasica Mountains.

Is accommodation near Biogradska Gora expensive?

There is a wide range of prices for Biogradska Gora accommodation, from inexpensive guesthouses and apartments to luxury mountain resorts and private cabins. Kolašin has some of Montenegro’s more upscale mountain accommodation, while rural guesthouses and katuns can provide a much more affordable and distinctive experience.

Can you stay in a traditional katun near Biogradska Gora?

Yes. Several katuns and eco-villages around Biogradska Gora National Park offer simple accommodation in traditional-style wooden huts, often combined with homemade food and opportunities to experience traditional mountain life. These are particularly appealing if you want something more memorable than a standard hotel.

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