Dubrovnik is one of the most popular resorts in Croatia, many people like it. Find out how tourists feel about the resort, its beaches and attractions. A selection of the best hotels 3-5 * and tips for families with children.
Resort experience
Tourists joke that those who have visited Dubrovnik are well acquainted with Croatia. In the old town you can see everything that the Balkan country is proud of: picturesque landscapes, clean beaches, stunning architecture, wonderful hotels and restaurants serving delicious Croatian cuisine. Dubrovnik is a place you want to come back to again and again!
Natali: "Dubrovnik - Slavic Athens. I was struck by the view of the old city, powerful citadel towers, forts. The fortress walls surprised me from afar. And when we were already under the walls, the medieval power took our breath away."
Vladimir: "Dubrovnik is a very beautiful and calm town on the Adriatic coast. There are many historical monuments and structures with ancient European architecture. We went around this city far and wide."
Best hotels
Dubrovnik has the best hotel base in the country. Here you can easily find budget apartments and luxury 5 * hotels. All inclusive lovers will be disappointed as this is a rarity in Croatia.
Prices depend on the area. The most expensive are hotel rooms near the Old Town, in Ploče and Pyla. Cheaper - in Boninovo, Montovierna and Gruz. Look for accommodation in Dubrovnik on Hotelluk, and tours on Travelat.
The best hotels in Dubrovnik, according to tourists' reviews:
Villa Sigurata 3 * is a wonderful hotel in a restored 15th century house. A great start for exploring the city and its surroundings. In high season, a double room costs from 66 €.
Guesthouse S&L 3 * - a cozy guest house within walking distance from the ferry and the main bus station. For a double room you will pay from 93 €.
Villa Curic 4 * is a well-kept hotel 3 km from the city center. The upper floors offer a wonderful view of the harbor. A double room costs from 124 €.
Rooms Klarisa Palace 4 * is a great option for everyone who wants to live in the center of the resort. The guest house is a few steps from Onofrio's Fountain and the Franciscan Monastery. Double room costs from 160 €.
Boutique Hotel Kazbek 5 * is an elegant hotel in a restored 16th century mansion. Dubrovnik's historic center is a 10-minute drive away. A double room costs from 164 €.
Hotel More 5 * is a popular boutique hotel near the beach on the Lapad Peninsula, 3.5 km from the Old Town. Double room costs from 167 €.
Find out about the best hotels in Croatia with a sandy beach.
Dubrovnik beaches
The Croatian resort is washed by the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Most of the beaches in Dubrovnik are pebble and platform. There are no completely sandy beaches in Dubrovnik. The most popular one is located in the beautiful Lapad Bay. There are small pebbles on the shore, and sand at the bottom of the sea.
The infrastructure on the beaches is excellent. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is a rental of kayaks, catamarans and jet skis, parachute flights, yachting, diving and sea fishing.
Veronica: "Lapad Beach is a beautiful beach. The water is clear, the beach is pebbly. There may be sea urchins on large rocks. A mask, snorkel and slippers will not hurt. Swimming, you can observe different fish."
What to see
Dubrovnik is one of the oldest cities in Croatia. According to UNESCO, it is one of the three most beautiful cities of the Renaissance.
Unique architectural monuments are located in the Old Town and in the vicinity of the resort. The picturesque Stradun Street, the Prince's Palace, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Franciscan Monastery, the Mincheta Tower, the Fort of St. Lawrence, Onofrio's fountain ... You can't get around in a day!
According to tourists, excursions around Croatia are popular from Dubrovnik. Vacationers gladly travel to the national parks of Krka and Plitvice Lakes, to the cities of Split and Ston, to the island of Korcula and to neighboring Montenegro.
j_voronina: "At the entrance, an incredibly beautiful view opens up. It seems that the Old City is carved from one piece of stone, and the fortress walls grow from rocks. The streets and squares are polished to shine by the feet of millions of people who have walked on them for many hundreds of years."
Vacation with children
Dubrovnik is one of the best places in Croatia for families with children. Walk along the coast and you can easily find a beach to your liking - with sand, coarse or small pebbles. Families with toddlers love the Lapad and Copacabana recreation areas. We advise you to take sun loungers under the pine trees, where the heat is not felt at all. Visit the aquarium with your child, feed the peacocks on the island of Lokrum and take the funicular to Mount Srd!
Check the location of the hotel before traveling. There is housing in the city, which is difficult to climb from the sea with kids.
CherishedDream: "The location was inconvenient. To get to the beach, you need to cross two roads where there is no pedestrian crossing and go down two stairs. Along the road there is no sidewalk everywhere. In the heat after lunch it was stressful for me to go up with a child in my arms, my husband carried a stroller . Better to choose the apartment below, closer to the beach. "
When is the best time to go
Dubrovnik, like the rest of Croatia, has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. The city is located in the very south of the country. Winter in these places is relatively warm. The tourist season begins in May, but the sea water becomes really pleasant in June, when it heats up to + 22 ° С.
In July and August, the coast is hot and dry. It rarely rains. A very good rest in Dubrovnik during the velvet season. Swimming in the sea is comfortable in September and October. In November, the beach season ends and rainy autumn arrives in Dubrovnik.
Lyudmila Puchkova: “I spent my June vacation in Dubrovnik. I was satisfied with the trip. The only thing is that it’s too hot to visit the sights. Ideally, get acquainted with the beauty of the resort in April-May, when there is still no heat and stuffiness.”
Conclusions: is it worth going to Dubrovnik
Holidays in Dubrovnik are popular with everyone - families with children, lovers of ancient architecture, lovers of beach holidays and shopping. The perfect mix of a historical excursion and beach relaxation! Tourists are attracted by the well-groomed coastline, attractions and a huge selection of hotels. The only drawback of Dubrovnik is that accommodation prices are higher than in small coastal villages in Croatia.
