Montenegro is one of the easier corners of the Balkans to travel alone: safe, compact, and — unusually for the region — on the euro, so there's no currency friction. Bečići, a relaxed resort strip a short walk from Budva's old town and nightlife, makes a comfortable solo base, with the whole coast and mountainous interior within a day trip. Here's how to do the Budva Riviera on your own.
Is it a good solo destination? Yes
- Safe. Montenegro has low violent crime and a welcoming, tourism-driven coast; the real risk is the mountain roads, not people. Our safety guide covers solo and female travel in detail.
- The euro advantage. No exchange, familiar prices, cards widely accepted — one less thing to manage alone.
- Compact and social. Budva's old town, beach bars and nightlife are a flat 3 km walk from Bečići, so evenings out are easy without a car.
- Everything is a day trip. Kotor, Perast, Ostrog, Lovćen and Skadar are all reachable solo by bus or tour.
The solo experience, day to day
- Dining alone is comfortable — beach and promenade tavernas are relaxed about a table for one, and casual Montenegrin food (grills, seafood, konoba fare) suits solo eating. Eat a street back from the seafront for better value.
- Beach days solo are the easy default: a sunbed on Bečići's long sandy beach, a swim, and a stroll into Budva for sunset. Keep valuables with you while you swim.
- Meeting people is easiest in summer — Budva's hostels and nightlife, the beach bars, and shared boat trips and day tours are where solo travellers connect. The Riviera's party reputation makes it more social than a quiet resort.
Getting around solo
- Without a car, you're fine: frequent buses run along the Riviera and to Budva and Kotor, taxis are affordable, and organised tours reach Ostrog, Lovćen and the Bay of Kotor — a stress-free, social way to see the sights without driving the serpentines alone.
- With a car you get freedom, but the mountain roads are winding — drive carefully and avoid night mountain sections.
- For arrival options, see getting to Bečići.
What to plan for as a solo traveller
- Book the single room ahead in peak summer — Bečići is cheaper than Budva, and hostels cut the solo cost; see the budget guide.
- Some cash. Montenegro uses the euro and cards are common, but carry cash for small tavernas, buses, parking and cash-only sights (like Kotor's fortress).
- Tell someone your plans for any solo hiking at Lovćen or Durmitor, and take normal care on boat trips.
- Nightlife sense. Budva gets lively — a licensed taxi home and the usual drink-awareness cover it.
The bottom line
For a safe, easy, euro-priced solo trip with beaches, a walkable old town, a lively summer scene and big day trips, Bečići is a comfortable base. Come in summer for the social buzz, book your room early, and Montenegro is one of the more relaxed places in the region to travel alone. Still deciding? See is Bečići worth visiting.
