Hotel Kulla e Balshajve in Ulcinj

The hotel is located in the old town of Ulcinj, right at the edge of the castle. The view is absolutely breathtaking! Waking up to the Adriatic Sea right outside your window is an unforgettable experience. Just a heads-up: to reach the hotel, you’ll need to climb a 100-150 meter uphill path with stairs. It’s not ideal for people with mobility issues or wheelchair users.

We stayed on the upper floor. The room was clean, well-organized, and had everything we needed: a small fridge, kettle, TV, nightstands, and a wardrobe. The bathroom was sufficient, but there was no hair dryer - I think that’s something they could add. The terrace had a table, chairs, and a comfy swinging chair where you can relax and enjoy the view.

Wi-Fi worked well in the room, but the signal was weak on the terrace. In the restaurant area, there was no signal at all. So if you plan to work remotely or spend time on your laptop, that’s something to keep in mind.

Breakfast was tasty and varied. For dinner, I tried the pizza at the hotel’s restaurant, but I wasn’t too impressed. The menu also includes soup, salad, risotto, meat, and fish options. On average, dinner costs around €15 per person. Drinks - whether hot, cold, or alcoholic - range from €5 to €10 depending on your choice.

The hotel is run by an Albanian couple who are genuinely sweet and warm-hearted. The staff were also friendly and helpful. You can communicate easily in English, Albanian, French, Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian.

Rooms are cleaned daily, and fresh towels are provided. Laundry service is also available. There’s also a small restaurant located on the edge of the castle with a sea view - it’s a perfect spot to have a drink and enjoy the scenery.

All in all, it was a peaceful, historic, and heartfelt experience. There are a few small things that could be improved, but overall, I was very satisfied.

Big thanks to the lovely couple who run the place and greeted us with a smile every day, the friendly lady who kept our room clean, and the kind waitstaff. We truly appreciate everything! 🙏🏻♥️

Absolutely stunning apartment with great views and rich history. The hostess was extremely kind and attentive and made our stay here memorable.

Florina and her family are wonderful hosts and the place is amazing. Views and breakfast are legendary!!! They went out of their way to take care of us -- our 2 year old got sick while we were there and their concern and care was amazing. Wonderful people and place to stay.

The person at the service desk was very helpful and attentive! Breakfast was good, we were there at the end of summer season so we were almost alone in the Hotel. There was a kitchenette in the room, but no appliances to cook or eat. This is not a problem as there are mant great restaurants close to the hotel. The location and view was fantastic!

A great hotel with very friendly staff that could not have done more for us. A good room with very good breakfast.

Very nice hotel. Best location in Ulcinj old town. Staff so friendly, all the time doing their best for quests. Breakfast served to the table, all fresh ingredients. Highly recommend!

This place is amazing, it's actually "Creme de la Creme" of the city with wonderful view and especially with hospitality.Waiter Besart is amazing.

Nice place with maybe the best view in Ulcinj. Place with a history. Stay at this hotel is a mix of history and romantic feeling. Hotel is not a 5 star hotel but the feeling you get walking around this special place is fantastic. They have a restaurant and nice open terrace where you can dine or just take a drink.

Nice place, good views over the ocean, good rooms, food good price-quality. Noise from the city until 1am, but that is a problem for all hotels around the city. Be aware it is in a medieval town, so no cars allowed.