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Destination guide
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Dubrovnik is a historic walled city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, a seaport and the centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
Introduction quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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At a glance
- Best time to go
- June–August and March
- Getting around
- Bus · Sea taxi · Car
- Vetted picks
- 24 places to see, do, eat, and stay
- Real coverage
- 6 vetted creator sources
AI insights
Computed from the Wikivoyage listings, transport section and YouTube view counts on this page
The most-viewed guide here is "Što posjetiti u Dubrovniku - naši savjeti i preporuke" by Travelingcom Hrvatska (8K views) — a solid first watch.
Travelingcom Hrvatska is a creator from here, not a visiting channel — worth watching for what the guidebooks skip.
Getting around: by bus, by sea taxi, by car — the section below has the details straight from Wikivoyage.
8 of the places below list a real price from their own source — worth a scan before you budget the trip.
How these 24 picks are sourced
1 of 24 are named by a second, independent source — Michelin Guide — and each card names its own. The remaining 23 rest on the reference article alone: we list them because Wikivoyage or Wikipedia documents them, not because anyone else vouched for them. We also watched 6 creator videos, 1 of them from local channels rather than visiting ones. 23 of the 24 descriptions are quoted word for word from Wikivoyage under CC BY-SA rather than written by us, as is the introduction above — each of those cards says so. What we add is the checking, the corroboration above, and the choice of which places are worth your time at all.What we can't promise is that it's still true. Venues close, hours and prices change, and we don't re-check them — a place here closed for good and sat on this page for a year before anyone noticed. The insights are AI-written from these sources and can be wrong too. Confirm anything you'd be sorry to be wrong about before you set out. Terms.
Watch first
Ranked by views and how well each landed with the people who watched it, judged against the other coverage of this place — plus a local creator where we found one.
Što posjetiti u Dubrovniku - naši savjeti i preporuke
Travelingcom Hrvatska · 8K viewsLocalhr
Dubrovnik and Balkan Side Trips
Rick Steves' Europe · 1.2M views
Dubrovnik, Croatia: Pearl of the Adriatic - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite
Rick Steves' Europe · 304K views
How to Plan a Trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia | Dubrovnik Travel Guide
Sharing the Road · 65K views
DUBROVNIK CROATIA | Full City Guide with Everything You Need to Know
januslog · 84K views
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA - 20 Top Things to Do - 4K Dubrovnik Travel Guide
Toucan Travellers · 35K views
Best time to go
Best window: June–August and March
November and December are the months to avoid — very heavy rain. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
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Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By bus
If you are not staying in Old Town, it's relatively simple to get there by bus, as just about every one leads to the Old Town. However, it might be advisable to get a timetable from the operator Libertas just in case.
By sea taxi
The sea taxis (like a motorboat) operate from the bay area, and go to the castle, they accommodate about 3-4 people and are a generally good option. Not expensive, but not cheap either. Still, it's a worthwhile choice for families.
By car
Not necessary for the city, but handy if you're planning to explore the region. Some car hire companies are: You will find more online—check their rating.
Transport notes from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What to see
Roland's Column
Single sourcein front of the Bell Tower
A slender stone flag staff of the legendary knight.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Bell Tower
Single sourceafter the Ploče entrance to the city
On top of the tower are the famous 'Zelenci' (The Green Ones), bronze statues which strike the gigantic bell every hour.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Big Onofrio's Fountain
Single sourceIn the western (Pile) entrance of the old town, The fountain stairs are nowadays a favourite meeting place for local youth and where both the tourists and pigeons take rest and refresh themselves with…
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Sponza Palace
Single sourceWest of the Bell Tower· Cheap
Gothic Renaissance palace, one of the few buildings that has maintained its form from before the catastrophic 1667 earthquake. Hosts historic archives. Memorial room of defenders.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Rector's Palace
Single sourcePred dvorom 1· Moderate
The former palace of the Major Council houses a museum dedicated to the city's history.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Pile Gate
Single sourceOld town
A convenient starting place for a stroll through the Old Town.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to do
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Single sourceThe easiest way to come to the cable car is from the Old Town of Dubrovnik. On the northern side of the town there is Buža Street which leads you towards the exit from the city walls. From there you need to keep climbing towards the fireman station. Once you are at the fireman station, you need to cross the street on your right hand side and keep going straight. After few moments you will see cable car station on your right hand side.· Pricey
The original cable car was bombed during the conflicts and closed in 1991.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Lazareti
Single sourcePloce, just outside of the east entrance to the Old town
Old quarantine hospital serves as a cultural centre for concerts, exhibitions, workshops, theater, film, night clubs and literature. The concert hall/bar is a very cozy place with a decent sound system.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Single sourceMusic and theatre festival held since 1949 from 10 July to 25 August.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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imad hotel
Single sourceZa Karmenom 1
Swim in the Adriatic Sea below the old wall.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Cliff Jumping @ Cafe Buža
Single sourceSee listing for Cafe Buža in the Drinks section.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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What to eat
Places are listed from Wikivoyage and our own sourced research. Worth it means a second, independent source names the place too; “3 sources agree” means three or more do — and each card names them, so you can check. Single source means the opposite, said plainly: the reference article lists it and nothing else we checked does.
Taj Mahal
Worth itAlso recommended by Michelin Guide
Bosnian-Croatian restaurant in Dubrovnik's Old Town holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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Pizzeria La Luna
Single sourceAndrije Hebranga 60· Cheap
Large portions. Really good pizza with fresh ingredients. Only pizza is served before 17:00, for pasta or other dishes come later. 2Good pizza, friendly staff but service can be slow.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Barba
Single sourceBoškovićeva ul. 5
Great sea street food, big portions, nice and friendly staff.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Pizzeria Tabasco
Single sourceHvarska ul. 48
Decent and hearty pizza. Service is excellent and very sincere. Situated underneath the cable car system boarding point just near the walls of the old town.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Buffet Škola
Single sourceAntuninska ul. 1
Quaint, quick dinner! Delicious prosciutto, cheese, and salad. Excellent sandwiches. Freshly produced and the bread is a reminiscent of focaccia.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Konoba Tabak
Single sourceVukovarska ul. 34
Great food if you want to have a real taste of fresh fish & local food. A hang-out for the locals.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Pizzeria Asterix & Obelix
Single sourceUl. Žrtava s Dakse 18
Typical roadside pizzeria. Correct quality. Nice place, close to the beach.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Where to stay
Guesthouse Villa Micika Dubrovnik
Single sourcein Lapad, 200 m walk to the beach; take Bus #6 from Pile or the bus station to Lapad post office· Moderate
A small cozy guesthouse in Lapad, 300 m from the Lapad beach and another 200 from the pine forest. Funky, clean, character rooms with a large shared terrace and BBQ. Free Internet with Wi-Fi.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Camping Solitudo
Single sourceCatch bus #7 from the main bus station (every hour) directly or take bus #1 to the Old Town Pile station and change to bus 6 (6 and 7, direction: 'Babin Kuk')· Expensive
A large site with one large amenity block in the middle, so if you are on the edge there is a reasonable walk to the toilets. 400 m walk to two beaches.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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Dubrovnik Backpacker's Club
Single sourceMostarska 2d
Home turned into a backpackers hot spot. Family run with location on Lapad, popular after its beaches and green parks, and a 10-min ride from old town and crowds. No booking fee for booking…
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Guest House Letizia
Single sourcein Gruz above the main city port. Go to the Barcelys Hotel and then after hotel 20 m turn on uphill street on left. A few steps above you will find the guest house· Pricey
Free WiFi, a garden and a shared terrace looking out to Gruž Bay. Bright rooms with wooden floors, some have a private balcony. Stone barbecue on the terrace.
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Hostel & Rooms Ana
Single sourceKovacka 4
A great hostel in the heart of the old town.
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Youth Hostel Dubrovnik
Single source20 min walk from the Old Town· Moderate
82 beds. The atmosphere leaves something to be desired, but it's usually filled with interesting people up for a chat on the balcony.
Description quoted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA
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