Podgorica Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Podgorica airport is in Golubovci, about 11 km south of the capital: a taxi reaches downtown in 20 minutes for about 10 euros, so downtown is almost always the better choice for those staying more than one night, with the Morača River, Republic Square and the restaurants within walking distance. Around the terminal, in Golubovci, a small cluster of apartments with a free shuttle has sprung up, aimed specifically at those leaving at dawn or on a layover of a few hours who don't want the trip into the city.

Airport area (Golubovci)

Airport area · Simo apartments airport Podgorica is about 1 km from the terminal with a free shuttle; Apartment Helena Airport and Pensions Airport are 4-6 km away, both with a shuttle to the airport.

Best for: Dawn flights or layovers of a few hours, for those who don't want the 20-minute trip into town.

Pros

Several properties in the area offer a free or on-request shuttle to the terminal
No risk of queues on the road into town at peak hours

Cons

Golubovci is a residential and industrial area: for dinner you stay in the apartment or order something
For downtown Podgorica you still need a taxi, 15-20 minutes

Recommended hotels in this area

Simo apartments airport Podgorica: About 1 km from the terminal with a free shuttle and free private parking; air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette and a picnic area in the garden.
Apartment Helena Airport: 6 km from the terminal, with a free shuttle to the airport on request; a garden with a barbecue and bikes available for guests.
Pensions Airport - Rural household Stijepovic: About 4 km from the terminal with a shuttle to the airport (paid); a family atmosphere in a rural house on the outskirts of Golubovci, with a garden and barbecue area.

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Podgorica centre

City centre · About 11 km and 20 minutes by taxi from the terminal; there is no direct scheduled bus, only taxis or a rental car.

Best for: Those who want Republic Square, the Morača riverside and downtown restaurants within walking distance, accepting a 15-20 minute taxi ride from the airport.

Pros

Republic Square, the National Museum and downtown restaurants reachable on foot from the hotels
A wider choice of international chains than the airport area

Cons

No direct public transport to the airport, only taxis
Traffic on Bulevar Ivana Crnojevića gets worse at peak hours

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Podgorica Crna Gora: About 300 metres from Republic Square, in the heart of the city; a gym and an in-house restaurant with breakfast highly praised in reviews.
Crowne Plaza Podgorica by IHG: Inside the Capital Plaza complex, 5 minutes on foot from the University of Montenegro and 10 from the Morača River.
Ramada by Wyndham Podgorica: Next to the Mall of Montenegro, 3 minutes by car from downtown and 5 on foot from the riverside.

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