8 Best places to stay in Dubrovnik

Built into steep cliffs overlooking the azure Adriatic, this minimalist white hotel was reconstructed in 2010. All 56 rooms have a contemporary design, glass-walled bathrooms with under-floor heating, and private sea-view terraces (some with Jacuzzi).

It suits sophisticated couples who want to explore Dubrovnik’s medieval historic centre, while also indulging in 21st-century luxuries – a spa with an indoor pool, a chic rooftop wine bar, and creative Mediterranean cuisine.

Enjoy a la carte breakfast on the pine-shaded restaurant terrace, swim, then slumber below a white parasol on the rocks above the sea. It’s a 15-minute walk from Dubrovnik’s old town.

Originally built as a private villa in 1930’s (hence the Art Deco details), this 13-room boutique hotel treats guests like respected friends.

Set in an exquisite terraced garden, planted with orange trees, pines and fragrant lavender – from here, winding steps lead down to a bathing platform with sun-beds by the sea.

You’ll feel truly privileged, breakfasting on the vine-covered terrace, with views of Dubrovnik’s medieval walls across the water. At sunset, dine on Peruvian fusion cuisine, or sip cocktails at the garden lounge-bar, which also hosts occasional live jazz.

This is the most upmarket quarter of town, offering a unique mix of quiet streets, wonderful views of Dubrovnik and an easy ten-minute stroll into the centre of town.

Enjoying a wide seascape and stunning sunsets, at the opening to Lapad Bay, this 1970’s Brutalist concrete structure (refurbished in 2014) is built into a hillside with a series of sea-view terraces. Set in grounds graced by fragrant pines and pink-flowering oleander, it has two outdoor pools, rock-and-concrete bathing areas, and a scuba-diving centre.  

 On chilly days, retreat to the magnificent rooftop spa with an indoor sea-view pool and gym, then at dinner, feast on the Fisherman’s Pot signature dish and fine wine at the Maslina taverna. For sightseeing, a regular public bus runs to Dubrovnik’s old town. 

Built into a steep cliff overlooking the deep blue waters of Miramare Bay, with its own beach and a luxurious spa, Hotel Bellevue lies a 15-minute walk along the coast from Dubrovnik’s old town.  

Its 91 rooms and suites all have chic contemporary Mediterranean interiors and glorious sea views. There’s a fine-dining sea-view terrace restaurant, an informal seafood eatery for lunch on the beach, and a wine bar with a sommelier offering guided Croatian wine tasting. 

It’s the perfect choice for design-conscious couples, who want to combine cultural sightseeing with plenty of time for relaxation and pampering.  

One of only a handful of hotels situated inside Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, the big draw here is that everything is within walking distance – from the Rector’s Palace and Gundulic market, to the cable car up to Mount Srd.

The other x-factor is the open-air, rooftop restaurant, which gives panoramic views over the city’s patchwork of terracotta roofs. Below, the eight rooms have a chic, boutique-style feel, although some are a touch on the small side – inevitable in such an old building.

There’s a small spa, offering Thai massage for post-sightseeing pampering, and a ground floor whisky bar, but most guests settle in at the rooftop for sunset drinks. The restaurant has an inventive menu of locally-sourced produce – the lamb with sweet potato and swordfish with hummus are both excellent.

This restored 16th-century historic townhouse ideally located in the Old Town, is a fine heritage stay and perfect for exploring the city and its main sights.,

The main building has six plush suites with exposed stonework, white Baroque-inspired furnishing (including cleverly hidden kitchenettes) and white marble bathrooms.

The highlight is breakfast, delivered to your room at the time of your choice by a maid – feast on platters of sliced fresh fruit and divine homemade pastries. The annex (opened in 2021) has an additional three rooms and a shared kitchen.

The welcoming concierge will fulfill your whims and wishes, including recommendations for dining, sightseeing and excursions.

Bokun occupies an old stone cottage, set in a lush garden planted with orange trees and roses, where guests breakfast at tables on a vine-covered terrace. It’s informal, welcoming and reasonably-priced, with eight basic but comfortable rooms, plus three self-catering apartments.

Guests have the use of an outdoor pool and built-in stone barbeque with a big wooden dining table. It’s run by a friendly family who’ll give you local recommendations and help arrange excursions. Ideal for local boat trips, it’s located near Gruž port, a 25-minute walk from Dubrovnik’s old town.

Nostalgia and understated glamour await you at Dubrovnik’s oldest purpose-built hotel, opened in 1897. Its grand wood-panelled lobby has received many illustrious guests, from the worlds of politics and show biz.

A 2018 refurb has combined old-fashioned charm with contemporary comforts. Sip retro-cocktails in the stately lounge-bar, before dining on traditional Dalmatian specialties on the restaurant’s garden terrace, shaded by camphor, magnolia and palm trees.

There are 149 rooms, a basement spa with a small indoor pool, and ample business facilities. And at just a stone’s throw from Pile Gate and Dubrovnik’s medieval walls, you’re perfectly located for cultural sightseeing.