10 Best Hotels
Dubrovnik’s limestone lanes run between Renaissance palaces, Baroque churches and the walls of a former maritime republic. The Rector’s Palace and Franciscan monastery lie inside the compact Old Town, while Lokrum brings wooded paths and swimming spots just offshore. Ploče looks back towards the harbour; Lapad offers a more spread-out seaside setting. Staying inside the walls puts the main monuments within walking distance, but many addresses involve steps and vehicle access is limited.
Villa Dubrovnik
Sveti Jakov, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Villa Dubrovnik makes its coastal position part of the architecture, with restrained modern interiors and views towards Lokrum and the walled city. The combination of mid-century character, contemporary Croatian and Italian design references, spa facilities and Pjerin restaurant gives it substance beyond the outlook. Choose it for a composed seaside retreat within Dubrovnik, allowing time to enjoy the hotel between cultural outings. Room positions and views vary, so the accommodation category deserves careful attention.
Modernist seclusion above the Adriatic
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Ploče, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Excelsior connects Dubrovnik’s grand-hotel tradition with a setting just outside the historic centre. Accommodation spans the early twentieth-century Villa Odak and a later tower, with contemporary rooms bringing a consistent sense of comfort to the different buildings. The indoor pool, spa and waterfront dining make it easy to balance sightseeing with quieter hours by the sea. Choose it when proximity to the old city matters as much as the pleasures of a substantial coastal hotel.
A waterfront base beside the old city
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Gorica, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Bellevue turns its position above Miramare Bay into a coherent hotel experience, from the large windows to interiors with restrained maritime references. A pebble beach lies beneath the cliffs, while the hotel’s dining and wellness facilities give the stay a comfortable rhythm of its own. Its scale feels more personal than a large resort, making it a strong choice for travellers who want sea-facing relaxation alongside visits to Dubrovnik’s historic centre. Room outlooks and balconies differ between categories.
A cliffside hotel above a sheltered cove
Palace Natali
Privežna, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Palace Natali offers a quieter reading of Dubrovnik through a restored Renaissance summer residence outside the walls. Rooms occupy several buildings connected by gardens and historic stonework, creating the feeling of an estate rather than a conventional hotel block. A garden pool, wellness spaces and seasonal dining support unhurried days at the property. Choose it for heritage architecture and a more secluded atmosphere, with the old city treated as an outing rather than the immediate doorstep.
A Renaissance garden retreat
Hotel Supetar Cavtat
Cavtat, Croatia
Hotel Supetar occupies a restored historic mansion beside Cavtat’s waterfront promenade. Individually furnished rooms mix period character with contemporary comfort, while the pool and garden spaces give the boutique property room to breathe. This is a choice for travellers who enjoy a small coastal town’s rhythm and want Dubrovnik as a planned excursion. Cavtat is a separate base, with its own waterfront walks and restaurants, rather than an extension of the walled city.
An intimate Riviera stay on the promenade
The Pucić Palace
Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Pucić Palace places you inside the old town, in a Baroque building whose antiques, artwork and individual rooms retain a strong sense of history. It suits travellers who want to step directly into Dubrovnik’s streets and squares, with dining at Lucijan or the more elevated setting of Magdalena close at hand. The pleasure is the intimate urban experience and period atmosphere. Rooms vary in size and character, so choosing a category is more important here than in a uniform resort.
Sleeping within the historic walls
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
Lapad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
At the seaward edge of Lapad, Dubrovnik Palace combines a substantial resort with a setting between pine woodland and the Adriatic. Contemporary Croatian design keeps the accommodation restrained, allowing the west-facing outlook to take the lead. Indoor and outdoor pools, a diving centre and nearby walking routes provide more to do than simply admire the view. Choose it for a longer coastal stay with Dubrovnik’s old city visited when the mood suits, rather than a hotel within the historic streets.
A complete coastal resort with sunset views
Hotel More
Lapad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hotel More steps down the Lapad hillside towards a bathing deck and the Adriatic. Many rooms have private balconies, while the hotel’s restrained interiors and sea-facing restaurant settings encourage a leisurely coastal stay. Its most distinctive feature is Cave Bar More, where natural limestone chambers lead towards the waterfront. Choose the hotel for that combination of setting and character, with the old town reached as a separate outing. The age policy gives the property a deliberately grown-up atmosphere.
A coastal retreat with a remarkable cave bar
Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik
Lapad, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Kompas uses a clear contemporary design language to make the most of its position overlooking Lapad Bay. Light interiors, balcony rooms and generous public views give it an appealing sense of openness. The promenade and beach are close by, while spa facilities, pools and several dining settings allow for easy days around the hotel. Choose it for a relaxed coastal base with a modern aesthetic, particularly if you value the bay’s walking atmosphere as much as access to Dubrovnik’s historic sights.
Contemporary design beside Lapad Bay
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
Gorica, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik cascades down a coastal slope, giving its public terraces an expansive relationship with the Adriatic. Its scale brings a wide choice of dining and leisure facilities, with pools, fitness spaces and a substantial spa supporting a full resort stay. Rooms have restrained contemporary styling, and selected categories look directly towards the sea. Choose it when variety and facilities matter most, while retaining the possibility of regular outings into Dubrovnik’s walled centre.
Large-resort facilities close to the city