Property
Simple rooms within the stunning and panoramic Citadel of the old town of Ulcinj.  Ulcinj was once home to the Algerian corsairs, and Miguel Cervantes, author of Don Quijote, was said to have been imprisoned here for five years.  Your stay will be much nicer than his, however.

Location
In the old town of Ulcinj, located along the Adriatic Sea in southern Montenegro just a few kilometers from the Albanian border.

Sleeps
2-5. Families can request the larger apartments, with separate bedrooms and a living room.

Highlights
Friendly staff, very sweet with children. Picturesque location – particularly stunning illuminated at night. Many rooms have big terraces with sea views. Great location for excursions to the Velika Plaža (Great Beach), Ada Bojana, Skhoder (Albania), Stari Bar and Lake Skadar.

Good to know
While I would have no qualms recommending this hotel to families in the off-season, there are two caveats during busy July and August. Ulcinj is very noisy (loud music, outdoor crowds) – so unless you are all heavy sleepers like we are, consider this before booking. The other challenge is parking. There is no driving within the Citadel, so parking is in a lot along the Citadel walls. Always arrive before 8 pm to park. After that time, the main streets are closed to cars and you must find your way to the lot through narrow, twisting secondary roads not meant for two-way traffic.

Contact
http://www.montenegro.com/accommodation/ulcinj/Dvori_Balsica.html

November 8th, 2009 | by Kimberly Sullivan