• City government website

• Tivat Airport is 8 km away.
• Podgorica airport is 90 km away.
• Dubrovnik airport in Croatia is 73 km away from Kotor, and maintains flights from many European destinations throughout the year, providing an alternative to the Montenegrin airports. A taxi to Kotor costs €80.

There is a direct fast ferry line from Dubrovnik to Kotor organised by Adriatic Lines^{[dead link]}. It runs daily from Dubrovnik to Kotor or Budva, mainly in the high season. The duration of the voyage is three hours and this is a good way to avoid road congestion at the border crossing and for the Kamenari ferry.

Kotor is fairly well connected with neighboring countries by bus.

• 42.41948118.7699971 Bus station (Autobuska stanica) (5-minute walk from the old town, on the road towards Budva (look for the old tall chimney!)), ☏ +382 32 325 809, autoboka@t-com.me. Daily 06:00 - 22:00. Bus times and frequency varies greatly seasonally. Check the schedule online. Ticket sale, shops, restaurant, ATM, taxi. (updated Apr 2017)

From Budva buses run to Herceg Novi, stopping in Kotor, almost every 30 minutes from 07:00 to 23:00 (€2.50). Buses also run between Kotor and the following cities: Podgorica hourly, €7.50 (Sept. 2022), Bar and Ulcinj (6-8 daily, approximately €5), Dubrovnik and Mostar (3 daily, 3 hours, €24 Sep 2022), Split (3 times a week, 7 hours), Sarajevo (1x daily), Belgrade (10 hours), Skopje (night bus, 12 hours, twice a week on Friday and Saturday at 19:00). During the week you can go to Skopje via Nis, Serbia (bus from Kotor to Tivat at 15:50, from Tivat to Nis 17:30). The 11:00 bus to Mostar costs €26 plus a euro per bag and takes 9 hours, as it visits almost every major town in Montenegro and southern Respublika Srpska before finally arriving in Mostar.

There are also small public buses (colored in white with blue sign "Blue Line") that run through the city connecting nearby villages and towns. You can stop them at any bus stop inside Kotor. They also go to Tivat along the coast line passing Muo, Prcanj, and they also reach the beautiful Perast. Price based on distance.

All roads in Montenegro are two-lanes only, and mostly are curvy mountainous roads, so speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph) are rarely legal or safe.

The Vrmac tunnel significantly shortens the journey from Budva to Kotor. You can take the alternative road over Trojica hill above Kotor, a winding mountain road. From this hill you can enjoy beautiful views of the tiny countryside villages, and of Podgorica (when approaching from Cetinje), and Kotor Bay.

When driving from Dubrovnik via Herceg Novi, the Kamenari ferry across the narrow mouth of the Bay of Kotor significantly shortens the distance you'll have to drive. The cost is €5 per car; more for larger vehicles. The boats are relatively small, so at busier times you'll likely have to wait for a spot. But if you do drive around the bay, it's beautiful.

When driving in Montenegro, be aware that the locals drive aggressively and think nothing of overtaking across white lines on steep bends. Be careful. There is also a great deal of road building underway and the safety considerations are a less onerous than those in more-developed countries. Don't panic.

As in many places, taxis may or may not have a meter. Be warned that un-metered taxi fares can range widely, especially for English speakers. Taxi drivers often try to cheat tourists. The real taxi price within Kotor and Muo should be below €3. You should discuss the price before entering the taxi.

There aren't any scheduled ferries travelling to Kotor but there are services between Bar and Bari, Italy except during winter.

Kotor is small, so everything is within walking distance. Enter the old town via any of the three gates, then explore the maze of narrow lanes between the stone houses.

Neither Uber nor Bolt service the area as of April 2023.

Parking space in the city centre is hard to find, so use your car only when you have to. Be careful where you park, sketchy tow operators target tourists around the old city. Find a free parking space away from the old city and then walk.

There are no sandy beaches in Kotor, and water is not of premium quality for swimming. Consider driving to the beautiful Jaz or Trsteno beaches on the Budva Riviera, some 20 km from Kotor.

• 42.42361118.7719443 Climb up inside the Fortress. The fortifications are some 4.5 km away, directly above the walled city, on almost vertical cliffs. Upon reaching the fortress, you will be rewarded with a view of Kotor and the bay. Entry is advisable only for relatively physically fit people. Pay to use one of several entrances in the old city (near either the north or south gates) to climb up the 1,350 steps along switchbacks. The path is in relatively good shape, although some of the steps are broken. This 365-m ascent may take 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your physical capabilities. Ticket gate hours are until 20:00 (earlier in shoulder or off season). They are very strict about the ticket policy. Everyone will be checked, and you must return your ticket stub at a small table upon leaving. If you cannot show a ticket stub or receipt as proof, you will be charged the full price a second time. €15. (updated Sep 2024)
• 42.4271418.773784 Climb up outside the Fortress. Alternatively, if you wish to skip the €15 and still be rewarded with a similar view, there is a trail behind the old power station, outside the city near the north gate, which runs parallel northeast of the fortifications. To find this trail (see GPS for starting point), exit the old walled city through the north gate, cross the bridge, and continue until the intersection with the main road. Then, make a right turn at the main road and continue walking until you see a small path to the left of the house at the top of the road. Then, take this small path that becomes a trail behind the abandoned power station. The easiest way to navigate this trail is using OsmAnd or Google Maps. After you have reached the cafe that is partially up the mountain using this trail, you can turn right onto a path behind that cafe that will take you to the small abandoned Church of St. George. When you reach the church, look west towards the old city of Kotor to see a small opening (large window) in the fortifications, often with a small ladder.
  
  The opening would give you free entrance to the fortifications, but it was closed in July 2023. Nevertheless, it doesn't hurt checking while you are up there. This path is more strenuous than the paid option, and takes longer, so be prepared and bring plenty of water, but you will be rewarded with two cafés up there. The window to the fortress is not closed. However, they have placed human faeces in the window to deter unauthorized access. You can easily get your hands dirty by climbing over. (updated Sep 2024)
• 42.39972218.83755 Hike to Mausoleum of Njegoš. This is a full-day hike continuing further outside of the fortification, passing a zip-line, a nice little restaurant half-way, and into Lovćen National Park. Just 13 km, but from 0 m to 1,700 m of elevation. (updated Jul 2023)

• Forza (near the clock tower). The most popular pastry shop in Kotor. 
• Pizzeria Pronto (Пиззериа Пронто) (in the Stari Grad on the path to the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon), ☏ +382 67 991 666. When you're ready for that big slice, come here and get one for €3. (updated Dec 2022)
• Fish Grill (Located one street above Kotor beach, on the main road in the residential area. Five minutes from Shopping Centre Kamelija by walking north.). Closed on Sunday. Fresh fish and seafood cooked to order. Take away only. Various side dishes available, such as seafood risotto and fries/chips. Highly advisable to order in advance for the next day because quantities are very limited and might not be available if you show up without an advance order. Less than €10 for one meal. 
• Sladoja Mesara Meat Shop & Grill (south of the walled city, on the main road between the old city and the bus station). Closed on Sunday. Butcher shop with fresh meats cooked to order. Take away only. Various sides available, including grilled vegetables and fries/chips. Two grilled skewers with meat and vegetables for €3. Less than €5 for one meal. (updated Dec 2022)
• Pizzeria "POCUO" (north of the walled city, on the main road opposite from Shopping Centre Kamelija). Pizzeria attached to hotel serving various other local and Italian dishes. Very friendly service and pleasant dining area. Dish of the day for less than €5. 

• Tanjga (at the roundabout, halfway between the bus station and old town). Family-run butcher and restaurant, massive amounts of grilled meats and great service €4-15. 
• Bastion Restaurant (near St. Mary's church), ☏ +382 32 322116. Busy lunchtime venue. Great fish. €6-30. 
• Cesarica (close to Hotel Marja in the Old Town). Serves excellent and cheap Dalmatian food. Try the cuttlefish risotto. main dishes from €5-15. 
• Forza Mare, Dobrota. Seaside restaurant and hotel, outside of Kotor 
• Babilon restaurant and hotel, Dobrota (next door to the Hotel Forza Mare (i.e. a few steps north)). Affordable prices, dining on the Boka Kotorska Bay and a first-class seafood menu. 

A night out in Kotor usually begins in the open bars in the old town. Pubs in the old town are only open until 01:00.

The best club is Maximus, which is located in the old town, and closes at 05:00.

Many of the homes in the Stari Grad have been turned into for-rent apartments. For groups of two or more, these are often the most affordable options. Their quality (and prices) range from luxurious to modest. Most can be reserved online, although wire-transfer down payments are expected. Most are either owned or managed by English-speaking expats foreign visitors.

During summer, expect to pay about €10 per person for accommodation at a private residences in the old town, and €7-15 outside the old town and closer to beaches.

• Old Town Kotor Hostel, Stari Grad 284 (near Cultural Center), ☏ +382 32 325 317. Once owned by a local noble family, Bisanti, the Old Town Hostel Kotor's careful restoration and design offer historic Kotor's rustic atmosphere. Dorm bed: €20. 
• Montenegro Hostel B&B Kotor, Stari Grad Kotor 333 (on western side of old town of Kotor 100 m from Sea Gate just past Hotel Vardar), ☏ +382 69 039 751. Accommodating hostel with communal cooking area and tours of Kotor offered. From €8. (updated Mar 2021)

• Boutique Hotel Casa del Mare - Amfora (Kotor Bay Orahovac), Orahovac bb (6 km from Perast), ☏ +382 32 305 857, fax: +382 32 305 852. Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: 12:00. Hotel has 4 stars, with a private beach, sauna and fish restaurant. Open 24 hours and all 365 days a year. The hotel is on the beach in Orahovac. Quiet rooms with seaview overlooking the bay. €30-99. 
• Cattaro Hotel, 420 Square of the Arms. A historic hotel and a member of the Historic Hotels of Europe. €90-150. 
• Forza Mare, Kriva ulica bb, ☏ +382 32 333 500. A small 5-star hotel in Dobrota. $166. 
• Hotel Marija, Ulica 1 (Old City), ☏ +382 32 325062. Boutique hotel. Single €44; double €63. 
• Hotel Vardar (on Trg Od Oružja Square), ☏ +382 32 325 084. Old Yugoslavian design. Single €100; double €200.