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Here you’ll find a list of the best hotels, hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses in Dubrovnik which have been recommended by critics from The New York Times, Frommer’s, Lonely Planet and many more. All hotel recommendations have been referenced with customer reviews. The ratings you see here combines aggregate from several platforms and is always higher than 4 out of 5 stars.
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city located on the Adriatic Sea. The city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea as well as being the center of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Dubrovnik became a World Heritage Site in the year 1979. The city of Dubrovnik was historically prosperous as a result of maritime trade and became the capital of the maritime Republic of Ragusa. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Dubrovnik has emerged as a major tourist destination seeing millions of tourists and visitors each year.
One of the major tourist draws in the city is the Dubrovnik Summer Festival which is a 45-day long cultural event that includes live plays, games and live concert. The festival sees thousands of people travel to the city every year to partake in some of the most fascinating events in the world.
Dubrovnik boasts of numerous old buildings which are both remarkable and attractive. Examples of such are the Arboretum Trsteno, which is the oldest arboretum in the entire world and the third oldest European pharmacy which remarkably is still open till today. Dubrovnik has some beaches which are among the top tourist destinations in the city.
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“An excellent budget choice in the Old Town, these apartments are more like a time machine back to old Dubrovnik, ’60s London, or wherever else the brilliant Van Bloemen family feel like taking you with their fascinating stories.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dubrovnik.
“The four-star Kompas is on a placid beachside cove and near a pleasant cafe-lined promenade in Lapad about two and a half miles from Old Town. All rooms have balconies and most have a view of the shimmering Adriatic Sea. The top-floor lobby lounge and cafe is good a place to watch the spectacular sunsets.”
Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
“Reopened in May 2017 after an extensive renovation, the iconic 104-year-old Excelsior has 158 rooms and suites, all redesigned with king beds, soft color tones and light oak floors. A new restaurant, Sensus, serves elevated Croatian and Continental fare, with an emphasis on seafood. What hasn’t changed: the stunning views of Old Town.”
Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
“Fresh Sheets offers boutique accommodation smack in the center of Old Town. Run by a friendly Canadian-Croatian couple, the six comfortable rooms have views of either the cathedral or Buniceva Square.”
Shortlisted in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
“Gazing endlessly at the old town and Lokrum from its prime waterfront position, this elegant low-slung boutique hotel gleams white against a backdrop of honey-coloured stone.”
“This boutique five-star property was built as a 16th-century villa and also served as a WWII prison and a
schoolhouse before becoming the refined Hotel Kazbek. It offers a more intimate experience than other Lapad
hotels.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dubrovnik.
“Located above Gruž port, this midrange hotel offers slick contemporary rooms, with wooden floors and modern
fitted furniture. Everything feels very new and clean. There are also apartments with basic self-catering
facilities, all with balconies.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Dubrovnik.
“Hidden away in a quiet nook of the old town, this cute little hostel offers bunk rooms, a small guest kitchen and a bougainvillea-shaded terrace with memorable views over the rooftops.”
“Just off the main coast road, high above the old town, this outstanding guesthouse offers comfortable modern rooms and wonderful hospitality courtesy of the owner, Milo Klaić.”