Practical information guide - Arts Festivals Summit 2026
This page helps you plan your trip to Budva, find out about the hotel and the various venues where the Arts Festivals Summit will be held, the restaurants and what to discover around Budva, and which countries need to request for a visa.
Flights to Montenegro
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How to get to Avala Hotel in Budva
From Podgorica Airport (TGD):
Recommended
By taxi
It is a 1-hour drive from Podgorica Airport to Avala Hotel.
By taxi, it costs approximately 70 euros. The official taxi company is Taxi Zeta. You can also book a taxi in advance.
By shuttle bus
Two shuttle buses from Podgorica Airport to Avala Hotel will be organised and covered by Theatre City Budva on 16 May: at 12.00 and at 16.00.
For the departure day, a shuttle bus from Avala Hotel to Podgorica Airport will leave on 19 May at 14.00.
The drive is approximately 1 hour.
From Tivat Airport (TIV):
Recommended
By taxi
It is a 40/50-minute drive from Tivat Airport to Avala Hotel. The cost is approximately 50 euros. The official taxi companies are MB Taxi and Tivat Taxi Golub. You can also book a taxi in advance.
By shuttle bus
A shuttle bus will be organised and covered by Theatre City Budva on 16 May at 16.00.
For the departure day, a shuttle bus from Avala Hotel to Tivat Airport will leave on 19 May at 14.00.
The drive is approximately 40/50 minutes.
From Dubrovnik Airport (DBV):
By taxi
It is a 2/3-hour drive from Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia) to Avala Hotel in Budva. The official taxi company is City Airport Taxis. You can also book a taxi in advance.
By bus
There are buses at different times from Dubrovnik bus station to Budva, that you can check here. Consider that you also need to take a shuttle bus or a taxi to get to the bus station from the airport.
From Tirana Airport (TIA):
By taxi
It is a 3.5/4-hour drive from Tirana Airport (Albania) to Avala Hotel in Budva. You can book a taxi here.
By bus
You can take a FlixBus from Tirana to Budva. Note that you also need to take a shuttle bus or a taxi to get to the bus station from the airport.
Carbon Footprint Compensation
To compensate your carbon footprint, we encourage you to plant trees in the European Festivals Forest. Each tree costs just €2, and three trees sequester one metric tonne of carbon over a 30-year cycle. Every tree helps the planet. Donate here.
Conference Hotel
Avala Hotel
Avala Hotel is one of the best hotels in the city of Budva. It is located directly on the coast and benefits from a beautiful view on the see.
EFA has negociated rooms for the special price of 125€ for a single room and 175€ for a double room (including breakfast and city tax) and that you can reserve when registering to the Summit.
Mediteranska 2, P. O. Box 44
Budva 85310, Montenegro
T: + 382 33 441 000
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Website: Avala Resort & Villas Budva | Luxury Hotel by the Old Town
Summit Venues
Avala Hotel
Mediteranska 2, P. O. Box 44
Budva 85310, Montenegro
Citadel (Opening night)
30 Njegoševa
Budva 85310, Montenegro
National Museum of Montenegro - Cetinje
Novice Cerovica
Cetinje 81250, Montenegro
Website: National Museum of Montenegro
Taxis in Budva
VIP Taxi Budva: +382 67 019 666
Terrae-Taxi Budva: +382 67 178 888
Recommended restaurants in Budva
Caffe Restaurant Mozart (Vegetarian and vegan friendly)
Well-regarded artistic cafe and restaurant located in the Old Town of Budva. Known for its mediterranean flavors, cakes, and cocktails, it features a cozy, art-decorated atmosphere, and a charming terrace.
Tavern Feral
One of the first restaurants in the Old Town of Budva, located in Palm Square. Here, you can try some of the best national fish specialties and enjoy the Mediterranean ambiance. The tavern is owned by a local fisherman who supplies it with fresh Adriatic fish every morning.
Restaurant Sambra (Vegetarian and vegan friendly)
Italian-style restaurant and pizzeria in Budva’s Old Town, known for its cozy and friendly ambience.
Mañana Cocktail Bar and Food
Vibrant Mexican Restaurant and cocktail lounge, with a lively atmosphere, latin music, and an outdoor terrace.
Piano Nobile
Specialised in steaks and burgers, this restaurant in the heart of the Old Town blends rustic charm with modern flairs.
Casper Bar (Vegetarian and vegan friendly)
With its relaxed but lively vibe, the bar is a unique setting: at daytime, it offers a serene garden atmosphere; while at night, it transforms into a cultural hub with live jazz and soul performances.
Landmarks in Budva
Old town and City Walls – A fortified coastal old town, showing the historical Venetian influences and mediaeval architecture, with narrow streets overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
Citadel Budva – This mediaeval fortress in Budva’s Old Town, offers panoramic views of the Budva Riviera, making it one of the city’s most recognisable cultural and dining landmarks.
Budva City Museum - Archaeological and ethnographic museum located in Budva’s Old Town. It explores over 2.500 years of local history, from the Illyrian and Greek civilisations through Roman and Byzantine periods to modern times.
Fort Mogren – Reachable through a scenic 15/20-minute walk from the Old Town, the Fort Mogren dates back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and it was built in the second half of 1800. It offers atmospheric ruins and spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea.
Viewpoint on Budva – Situated along the M2.3 highway, it is a popular scenic overlook, with breathtaking views on Budva’s oldtown and the nearby island of Sveti Nikola.
Visa information
Citizens of the Member States of the European Union, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland do not need a visa to travel to Montenegro. With a valid ID card, they can stay in Montenegro for up to 30 days.
The following countries can enter Montenegro without a visa, with a valid passport: USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, UK, New Zealand, Israel, several Latin American states, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, etc. (non-exhaustive list)
Please find more information and the complete country list here
If your country is not on the list, you should apply for a short-stay visa (visa C), by filling out the following special form.
Residents from Armenia, Turkey, etc. should request a visa.
Required documents
- valid travel document,
- one color photo, size 35 x 45 mm,
- proof of the purpose of stay in Montenegro (letter of guarantee from a natural person or letter of invitation from a legal entity, state authority in Montenegro or organizer of an international meeting or event),
- proof of possession of means of support (certificate or other proof of bank account balance or other appropriate confirmation of possession of means or regular income, as well as cash, traveler's checks, credit cards, etc. A foreigner is considered to have means of support if he or she has financial means in the amount of at least 50.00 euros for each day of the requested stay),
- proof of health insurance,
- proof of payment of consular fee.