Where to Stay in Dubrovnik, Croatia

By Santorini Dave

The Best Areas to Stay in Dubrovnik

• Dubrovnik Hotel Map

The jewel in Croatia’s crown and the main reason many visit the country is the attractive and historic Dubrovnik. Imagine castles and forts magical enough to be featured in the Game of Thrones TV series, an Old Town you could happily get lost in (and probably will), and clear Adriatic waters peppered with uninhabited islands. Moreover, dining along the harbor or inside the Old Town is world-class, and you can easily organize boat trips and other outdoor activities. Take time to soak up all the majestic history. Many people flock here for it, especially during the ever-expanding peak season from May to September.

Dubrovnik is nestled in the hills as streets meander along it, connected by steep steps. Many areas have views of the Adriatic Sea. Although the excellent bus service helps with getting around, be prepared to walk steps, especially along the much-heralded City Walls. Most have handrails. If you need flat areas, head to either side of the harbor/marina at Gruž; in Old Town, the main street along and south of Stadun; and the roads and the lovely seaside path between the Dubrovnik Palace and Valamar President hotels in Lapad/Babin Kuk.

Dubrovnik Neighborhoods

Along the far southeastern coast of Croatia, Dubrovnik offers unique areas, so it pays to choose a base depending on your needs.

Stradun Street runs east and west through the walled old town. On the west end, it connects to Pile gate. Here we are at the east end of Stradun at the opening through the wall to the Old Town Port.

Most visitors want to stay in the atmospheric Old Town, which can be divided on either side of Stradun Street (also called Placa). The Old Town north of Stradun climbs up the hill and is quieter, more authentic, and less crowded than the southern section. Much of the Old Town south of Stradun is flat, and most of the historical sights are here. Sightseeing tours, boat trips, souvenir shopping, romantic dining, and genuine nightlife pack the narrow laneways.

Ploče extends east of the Old Town from the Ploče gate and is home to Banje Beach, popular for swimming, sunbathing, and watersports. Adding to the appeal are the stunning vistas of the ocean, islands, and Old Town, and proximity to the cable car providing even more amazing views.

Pile stretches west of Pile Gate, the main entrance to the Old Town. Home to university buildings and several of the city’s prime hotels, this small but vibrant area has the major terminal for local buses and tourist agencies for sightseeing and boat trips.

Immediately west of Pile, Montovjerna spreads from the cute but difficult-to-access Bellevue Beach to the marina/harbor at Gruž. This compact area, sometimes called “downtown,” offers everyday shops, lower-priced hotels, convenient walking, a regular bus to the Old Town, the splendid beach at Lapad, and the bus and ferry terminals.

On a peninsula jutting out from downtown (Montovjerna) are two major areas with luxury hotels and mega-resorts, all offering the space and facilities not possible elsewhere. Lapad is renowned for its glorious pebbly Sunset Beach and all the excellent tourist facilities nearby. While Babin Kuk is more of an enclave of isolated resorts that provide virtually everything guests need. Both areas are still only a 15-minute bus trip from the Old Town.

Northwest of Pile and Montovjerna, Gruž is a quieter and less expensive suburb alongside the marina and harbor. Most know it for the ferry terminal to the islands and bus station for long-distance trips (including to the airport).

The Best Places to Stay in Dubrovnik

• Best Luxury Hotels in Dubrovnik
  Imperial • Rixos Premium • Excelsior • Hotel Dubrovnik Palace • Bellevue • Dubrovnik President
• Best Boutique Hotels in Dubrovnik
  7oaks Noble House • Forty-Four • Kazbek • St Joseph’s • The Pucić Palace • Porto • Stari Grad Boutique • Scalini Palace
• Best New Hotels in Dubrovnik
  City Hotel • Palace Natali • Porto
• Best Cheap/Midrange Hotels in Dubrovnik
  Splendid • Lapad • Art Hotel • Ivka • Rooms Klarisa Palace • Komodor
• Best Hotels for Families in Dubrovnik
  Bellevue • Rixos Premium • Royal Neptun • Grand Hotel Park • Dubrovnik Palace • Splendid
• Best Hotels for Couples in Dubrovnik
  Stari Grad Boutique • St Joseph’s • Royal Blue • Forty-Four • Villa Nobile • Kompas

Best Areas in Dubrovnik for…

• Best Area in Dubrovnik for First-Time Visitors: Montovjerna
  Montovjerna is just a short bus trip from the Old Town, Gruž (for ferries and buses), and the beach at Lapad. It also offers a downtown area between Bellevue Beach and the marina/harbor at Gruž and is reasonably flat, less crowded, and not overpriced.
• Best Area in Dubrovnik for Sightseeing: Old Town (South of Stradun)
  If you’ve come primarily to see the Old Town, it makes sense to stay inside it on the south side of Stradun, the main street through the Old Town. Within the impressive walls are numerous attractions.
  

  View of the Old Port near Ploče Gate to the Old Town.

  Also popular are trips around the harbor and to islands beyond (see Boat Trips later); arrange them at the Old Port in the Old Town. It’s best to get there before 9am because the line for boat tickets can get long by midday.

  

  We waited in line outside the Pile Gate.

  At Pile Gate (the main western entrance), book walking tours of the Old Town and bus tours of the rest of the city and nearby attractions. Some bus tours can even be booked with bus drivers. And don’t forget to visit the tourist office to pick up a map with helpful walking trails of the Old Town and these excellent and free booklets: Dubrovnik in Your Pocket and Dubrovnik Tour Guide.

  

  A travel agency in the Old Town.

• Best Area in Dubrovnik for History & Vibe: Old Town (South of Stradun)
  The Old Town was originally built in the 7th century but was largely destroyed (then rebuilt) after an earthquake 1000 years later, and then bombed heavily by Yugoslav troops (but restored later). The Old Town is an open-air museum that teems with history and overflows with relics and reminders, like Saint Blaise’s Church, the Dominican Monastery, and the Cathedral-Treasury.
  

  Saint Blaise’s Church on the east end of Old Town.

  Especially popular is a ticket to walk along the City Walls, which overlooks the entire Old Town and provides astounding views across the ocean. Most historical sites – as well as the Maritime Museum – are south of the main street, Stradun, because it’s the flattest part of the Old Town for the many churches, towers, fountains, and forts. This area is also the best place to stay, being in the heart of it all.

• Best Area in Dubrovnik for Nightlife: Old Town (South of Stradun)
  Dubrovnik is a place to let your hair down. In the Old Town, behind tiny shopfronts, and along narrow laneways, such as Miha Pracata Street, are popular drinking holes. These include La Gaffe Irish pub with live music and sports on TV, and Dubrovnik Beer Factory, a traditional, Croatian-style pub. Also within the Old Town is a Hard Rock Café and world-class dance clubs like Culture Club Revelin and Elyx Night Club. More sedate things to do in the Old Town after the sun sets include outdoor movies; performances by the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra at Rector’s Palace; and traditional shows of music and dance. During the summer, there are many film, music, and arts festivals. Get the latest info from the excellent (and free) Dubrovnik in Your Pocket booklet from hotel foyers and the tourist office.
• Best Area in Dubrovnik for Shopping: Old Town (South of Stradun)
  As probably the most visited place in Croatia, the Old Town is jam-packed with tiny boutiques – some easy to miss. Souvenir stalls sell colorful paintings of the Old Town and harbor. More classy stores like Clara Stones sell exquisite hand-crafted jewelry, and House of Nature offers organic cosmetics.
  

  We looked through a small gallery selling paintings inside the Old Town.

  

  The Game of Thrones store in the Old Town, north of Stradun Street.

  Some visitors may want to stock up on souvenirs from the official shop for the Game of Thrones TV series (partially filmed in the Old Town). The easiest place to shop is Stradun, the main street in Old Town, because it’s wide and flat. For everyday shopping like groceries, Montovjerna is home to two big supermarkets: Tommy and Studenac.

• Best Area in Dubrovnik for Beaches: Lapad
  Dubrovnik has more places to swim and sunbathe than most Croatian towns and islands, but the beaches are pebbly. The finest is Sunset Beach at Lapad for several reasons: it’s easy to reach by bus, it’s accessed by a flat path, and it’s adjacent to a shaded, pedestrian path lined with some of the most appealing restaurants in Dubrovnik (see Restaurants below).
  

  Sunset Beach.

  A few other beaches of note are the sliver of beach next to St John’s Fort in the Old Town; Banje Beach in Ploče, which is wide, convenient to the Old Town, lined with beach bars, and accessed by almost-vertical steps; and Bellevue Beach between the Bellevue and Rixos resorts and accessed by stairs.

  

  The pebble beach around St John’s Fort.

  

  We walked down to Banje Beach. In the distance is the Old Town and St John’s Fort.

• Best Areas in Dubrovnik for Restaurants: Old Town (North of Stradun) and Lapad
  Dubrovnik is one of the premier places to wine and dine in this part of Europe. Imagine intimate restaurants with colorful linen and attentive service along cobblestoned laneways or open-air cafés overlooking the Old Town and distant forts and islands. And it’s not only the world-class settings but the range of cuisines, extensive menus, world-class chefs, choice of wines (including those locally grown), and prices that aren’t too outrageous. Eat along Stradun, the flat, wide main street through the Old Town, or, better, Prijecko Street, just a few steps to the north, where the eateries are charming and elegant. Most cafés in the Old Town are outdoors with umbrellas or roofs mainly for the sun. There is often no Plan B in bad weather.
  

  Dining tables line the wall in Old Town north of Stradun Street.

  To avoid the Old Town crowds, head to Zvonimira Street in Lapad, a lovely, tree-lined flat path between Sunset Beach and the main road (with buses). There is plenty of shade and a more relaxed ambiance.

  To help you narrow down where to eat, these two free booklets available at the airport, tourist office, and hotel foyers provide suggestions and reviews: Where to Eat Dubrovnik Restaurant Guide and Dubrovnik in Your Pocket.

• Best Areas in Dubrovnik for Boat Trips: Old Town (South of Stradun), Lapad, and Gruž
  Joining a boat trip around the harbor seems obligatory after trekking through the Old Town. Boats leave from the Old Port inside Ploče Gate, the eastern entrance. Consider doing a boat trip before 10am because the long lines could lead to waiting two hours to join a 45-minute cruise.
  

  The Gruž Harbor.

  Most other trips leave from Gruž along the marina/harbor, just a few bus stops from the Old Town. Some boat trips include island-hopping tours, Lokrum nature reserve and beaches, and “party boats” designed for those interested in cocktails and sunsets. Booking a boat trip from an agency at Sunset Beach in Lapad is worthwhile because the staff is knowledgeable, prices are generally lower, and it’s a delightful area. Otherwise, daytrip to nearby islands like Korčula and Mljet on passenger ferries (catamarans) run by TP Line and Krilo.

  

  We took a boat trip from the marina/harbor at Gruž.

• Best Area in Dubrovnik Without a Car: Old Town (South of Stradun)
  The streets of Dubrovnik are windy, hilly, and narrow, and parking spaces are virtually nonexistent. If you must drive, stay and park in outlying villages like Cavtat and take the bus into the Old Town. The local bus service is excellent and links most hotels with attractions, such as the Old Town and beaches, and amenities like the ferry terminal and long-distance bus station. The main stop for local buses is at Pile Gate, the main western entrance to the Old Town. This gate is just a few minutes walk from Stradun (the main street through the Old Town), where everything south is far less steep than the north.
• Best Area in Dubrovnik for Transport: Gruž
  Almost everyone arrives by plane, ferry, or bus. The terminal for ferries to islands like Korčula and Hvar, and as far as Split, is at Gruž. It’s a likable suburb just a few bus stops from the Old Town (via Montovjerna), with connections to Lapad/Babin Kuk. Close by is the bus station for long-distance services across Croatia and beyond, as well as local towns like Cavtat, which has a direct service to/from the airport. From the ferry terminal (which has a helpful tourist information counter), most services are operated by TP Line, Krilo (Kapetan Luka), and Jadrolinija. The majority of long-distance bus routes are covered by Flixbus and Arriva, while Libertas operates services in and around Dubrovnik.
  

  The bus station in Gruž offers services across Croatia, local towns like Cavtat, and direct service to/from the airport.

• Best Areas in Dubrovnik for Families: Lapad and Babin Kuk
  Lapad and Babin Kuk are seaside regions within a short bus ride of the city’s many attractions and amenities. Most hotels, especially resorts run by the Royal and Valamar companies at Babin Kuk, are well set up for families, with special rooms, fun activities, and packaged deals. Within 5-star resorts and even 3-star competitors are swimming pools, tennis courts, watersports, and agencies for sightseeing tours and boat trips. Close by is usually a pebbly beach. Lapad/Babin Kuk is where families can relax for days, even weeks, and occasionally daytrip into the Old Town.
• Best Area in Dubrovnik for Couples: Old Town (South of Stradun)
  Dubrovnik has to be on the list of the Most Romantic Places in Europe. It has it all: a vast and historic Old Town, world-class restaurants, boat trips to isolated islands, spacious beaches, and some of the cutest boutiques barely large enough to fit two. Incredibly dreamy is a sunset cruise; dinner at an uncrowded, al-fresco restaurant at Ploče Gate while admiring the Old Port and distant islands; cable car to the mountaintop Panorama Restaurant & Bar; and a show of traditional dance and music at a café near Ploče Gate. Adding even further to the appeal are all the magnificent boutique hotels and privately run rooms and apartments that are just as inviting. As explained earlier, staying south of Stradun, the Old Town’s main street means far fewer steep laneways.
• Best Areas in Dubrovnik on a Budget: Montovjerna and Gruž
  Anywhere in and around the Old Town is expensive, especially from May to September. This includes the areas of Pile (west of the Old Town) and Ploče (east of the Old Town). The downtown area of Montovjerna offers good-value accommodations and supermarkets with products priced for locals.
  

  Konzum supermarket is next to the Port and Bus station in Gruž.

  The most affordable places to stay, eat, and drink can be found around Gruž – and even further across the bridge at Lozica and Mokošica, where there are plenty of privately-run rooms and apartments, but no hotels.

The 7 Best Areas in Dubrovnik for Tourists Ordered from the City Center Out.

Almost everyone wants to stay in the Old Town, one of the most magical places in Europe. Part of its charm is that it’s enclosed by Medieval walls, and the lanes are pedestrian-only. However, there may not be any vehicle access within 500 meters/yards of your hotel. The alleys and stairways are often steep, and you will be carrying your luggage. Prices are also higher than in suburban areas like Gruž and Montovjerna.

1. Old Town (North of Stradun)

The view of Old Town North from the old port in Old Town South, just outside the east and south walls and on the stone path following the water around St John’s Fort.

The northern part of the Old Town offers some fabulous shopping and romantic dining (especially along Prijecko Street). It also provides views of the water and the small uninhabited islands. The northern section climbs the hill until it reaches the walls of the north.

Most hotels in this part of the Old Town are compact, atmospheric, and expensive, but there are also many decent hostels. There are plenty of privately run rooms and apartments, but nothing suitable for families.

• Best Luxury Hotels in Old Town (North of Stradun)
  7oaks Noble House • Stari Grad Boutique • Scalini Palace • Prijecko Palace • 7oaks Noble House • Stari Grad Boutique • Scalini Palace • Prijecko Palace
• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  House Tereza • Martecchini • Tomasi • St. Michel • Old Town Apartments • Peppino
• Best Hostels
  Old Town Hostel • Angelina

2. Old Town (South of Stradun)



Cathedral-Treasury is in the southeast side of Old Town.

South of Stradun Street through the Old Town offers an infectious vibe and the historic ambiance most visitors are seeking. Attractions like the Cathedral-Treasury, St. Ignatius Church, and Ethnographic Museum are along its paths. Cute boutiques, often little more than a hole in the wall, provide charming shopping experiences. There are restaurants along stone-laden alleys, and there’s even an Irish pub or two to brighten up a quiet evening. Plenty of kiosks and agencies sell boat trips and sightseeing tours, and there’s the small pebble beach at St John’s Fort.



We dined across from Rector’s Palace Museum and could see the Clock Tower of Dubrovnik in the distance.

This area is ideal for couples. There are several adorable boutique options. A few places to stay are moderately priced, but nothing is really suitable for families.

• Best Luxury Hotels in Old Town (South of Stradun)
  St Joseph’s • Forty-Four • The Pucić Palace
• Best Boutique Hotels
  Forty-Four • St Joseph’s • The Pucić Palace
• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  Apartments Sara • Apartments Lepur • Rooms Andro • Kenova
• Best Cheap/Midrange Hotels
  Rooms Klarisa Palace • Lavender Garden • Rustico

3. Ploče

Exiting through the Ploče Gate to the eastern side of the Old Town.

This is the general area between Ploče Gate, the eastern entrance to the Old Town, and where the resorts and accessible coastline eventually ends. Ploče is distant from all the tour groups and offers superb views of the Old Town, vast ocean, and enchanting islands. It is also ideal for those wanting to visit the Old Town a few times. Other advantages are the proximity to the cable car and pebbly Banje Beach, the optimal spot for watersports.

Bus transport around Ploče.

Buses between Ploče and the rest of the city are infrequent, so walking through the Old Town and catching buses at the major terminal outside Pile Gate is better. The airport shuttle bus stops outside Ploče Gate but not at Pile Gate.

There are limited hotels in Ploče, but there is no shortage of privately-run accommodations. Keep in mind when picking a place that the gap between the main road (Frana Supila) and the coastal road (Vlaha Bukovca) is steep.

• Best Luxury Hotels in Ploče
  Excelsior • Villa Orsula • Villa Dubrovnik

• Best Boutique Hotels
  Villa Dubrovnik • Villa Orsula
• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  Sv. Jakov • Apartments Dubrovnik Center • Con Vista • Olaf • Zicara • Kalas • Apartments Banje Beach

4. Pile



Fort Minčeta on the western edge of the Old Town.

Sometimes listed on maps as “Pile-Kono,” this tiny area is squeezed between Pile Gate, the main western entrance to the Old Town, and the “downtown” area of Montovjerna. Staying so close to the Old Town allows for frequent visits. Alongside Pile Gate is a major bus terminal for local services to the Lapad/Babin Kuk peninsula (for beaches and resorts) and Gruž (for island ferries and buses to the airport and beyond). Two more upsides of Pile are the vibe created by the university buildings in the neighborhood and the terrific views along the footpath between the Old Town and Hotel Bellevue (on the edge of Montovjerna). Although home to three of the city’s grandest hotels, accommodations are generally limited.

• Best Luxury Hotels in Pile
  Imperial • Villa Nobile • Palace Natali
• Best Boutique Hotels
  Villa Nobile • Palace Natali
• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  Kazo • Villa Falkoni • Benussi • Katić
• Best Hotel for Families
  Imperial
• Best Cheap/Midrange Hotel
  ZoomZoom

5. Montovjerna

The Harbor between Gruž and the Lapad/Babin Kuk peninsula on the north side of Montovjerna.

This likable and convenient area is within a 20-minute and reasonably flat stroll of the Old Town and Gruž for island ferries and buses to the airport and beyond. Montovjerna comprises three areas: (1) what locals call “downtown,” which is between Gruž and Pile and offers supermarkets and lower-priced eateries; (2) around the attractive marina/harbor separating Gruž from the Lapad/Babin Kuk peninsula; and (3) Bellevue Beach, which is accessible via steps alongside the Rixos resort.

Bellevue Beach in Montovjerna.

Ideal for families and first-time visitors, Montovjerna is home to several luxurious hotels/resorts and more affordable boutique options. All buses between the Old Town and Gruž, Lapad, and Babin Kuk stop in Montovjerna (but note which of the one-way streets the buses stop at).

• Best Luxury Hotels in Montovjerna
  Rixos Premium • Bellevue • City Hotel • Porto • Lero
• Best Boutique Hotels
  Porto • City Hotel
• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  Salicula Art Gallery • Madonna Guesthouse II • Rooms Batina
• Best Cheap/Midrange Hotels
  Ivka • Akademis Academia • Guesthouse MM
• Best Hotels for Families
  Bellevue • Rixos Premium • Lero

6. Lapad and Babin Kuk

We explored part of the path from Sunset beach in Lapad to Babin Kuk.

What sets Dubrovnik apart is the number of luxury resorts within the city. The odd-shaped peninsula just past Montovjerna has three areas. (1) Lapad is set mainly in and around Sunset Beach, a lovely, shaded region lined with classy cafés and agencies offering boat trips. The beach is spacious but pebbly, and the views are wonderful. (2) Babin Kuk is primarily set around the Royal, Maestral, and Valamar chains of resorts, but the beaches are sometimes only a rocky outcrop linked by steep stairs. (3) The backstreets between Montovjerna and Lapad are home to some moderately priced hotels.

But there is a difference between the two main areas: Sunset Beach (Lapad) is more relaxed, has plenty of facilities within walking distance, and has more hotels than resorts; Babin Kuk is a cluster of luxury resorts (rather than hotels) with minimal amenities nearby. The two areas are perfect for families. Lapad and Babin Kuk are connected by a delightful path that clings to the rocks and passes Sunset Beach, and both places are regularly (but separately) connected to the Old Town by bus.

• Best Luxury Hotels in Lapad and Babin Kuk
  Dubrovnik Palace • Dubrovnik President • Royal Princess • Royal Neptun • Royal Blue • Royal Palm
• Best Boutique Hotels
  Kazbek • Kompas • Valamar Lacroma • Villa Wolff • Valamar Tirena • Uvala
• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  Andrea • Apartments & Rooms V&M • Silva • Vulicevic
• Best Cheap/Midrange Hotels
  Splendid • Lapad • Art Hotel • Komodor • Perla • Aquarius
• Best Hotels for Families
  Royal Neptun • Grand Hotel Park • Dubrovnik Palace • Dubrovnik President • Royal Palm • Vis

7. Gruž

Views from upper Gruž.

The newest part of the city center is home to the terminal for ferries to islands like Korčula and Hvar, and the station for buses across the city, country, and continent, including the handy airport shuttlebus. The marina/harbor (where some boat trips leave from) is picturesque and flat. At the ferry terminal is a helpful tourist information counter, and nearby are a produce market and supermarket. Prices for everything around Gruž are generally lower. Gruž is linked regularly to the Old Town (via Montovjerna) on bus #1.

Hotel accommodations are limited, but privately-run rooms and apartments are abundant, most far cheaper than anything in the Old Town.

• Best Hotels in Gruž
  Berkeley • Adria

• Best Privately-run Rooms & Apartments
  Tonko • Ora • Edna • Villa Naida • Matusic • Radic • Baza
• Best Hotels for Families
  Adria • Berkeley

Dubrovnik Travel Tips

• Peak season is the most crowded in June, July, and August. The tourist season extends from May to September, reducing the shoulder season to April and October.
• Dubrovnik is expensive, and prices are highest in the Old Town.
• Parts of Old Town are steep and if staying there you will need to carry your luggage. Areas east of the Old Town (Ploče) and to the west (Pile) are also hilly, but Montovjerna is reasonably flat. Gruž is pancake flat alongside the water but steep a few streets inland. The coastal areas of Lapad and Babin Kuk are not too bad and great for walking; further into the peninsula, the hills start again.
• To avoid the massive crowds (and, sometimes, the heat), consider starting early – even getting in and out of the Old Town by 10am. In summer, the sun rises at 5am, buses start soon after, bakeries and restaurants are generally open by 7am, and the City Walls in the Old Town accept visitors from 8am.
• The beaches are covered with pebbles, which makes lying down and even walking uncomfortable. But to most, it’s all about soaking up the sun and admiring the sea (which can be too rough for swimming at times).
• There are many privately-run accommodations – mostly rooms and apartments (with kitchen facilities). Book early, especially for travel between May and September. Make solid arrangements with the owners regarding access and the location. Most private places don’t have a sign except for a generic sign with the words apartman or sobe (room). Even 4-star boutique hotels in the Old Town can be challenging to find.

Our Favorite Hotels in Dubrovnik

5-Star Hotel: Imperial
With unparalleled luxury and an exquisite location close to the Old Town, this also has the style and vibe of a British colonial-era hotel.

4-Star Hotel: Excelsior
There is so much to love, from the cliff-side setting with awesome views of the Old Town to the oceanside pool among rocks and all the mod-cons required.

Boutique: 7oaks Noble House
Faultless position deep in the Old Town. With sandstone walls and low ceilings, but a modern décor and design throughout.

New: City Hotel
Functional, modern, very conveniently set between the Old Town and ferry/bus terminals, and surrounded by low-cost shops and cafés.

Cheap: Splendid
Hidden among 5-star resorts, this nicely understated hotel offers the same views and beach (and a pool) as its competitors but at 3-star rates.

For Family: Bellevue
Massive resort near the Old Town and alongside a cute pebbly beach, families would really love all the facilities and activities on offer.

Couples: Stari Grad Boutique
So charismatic, historic, and romantic, the Old Town setting is ideal, and the service and amenities are outstanding.

Views: Rixos Premium
Somehow carved into a cliff face, each luxurious room and suite faces the ocean and offers unbeatable views of the sea, islands, and Old Town.

Beach: Kompas
Facing Sunset Beach, the finest for setting and facilities, most rooms provide incredible views, as does the al-fresco restaurant and crystal-blue pool.

Pool: Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
Large and pale blue, the pool is perched on a rock face, so the views are spectacular, and breezes welcome from the many restful lounge chairs.