Must See~£25
Dubrovnik City Walls
Old Town
A 2 km loop of medieval ramparts above the terracotta rooftops and sea.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Photographers
Daily, roughly 8:00–19:30 in summer (earlier in winter)
Dubrovnik
A walled Adriatic pearl of white stone, terracotta roofs and blue sea.
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Overview
Why go to Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik’s medieval walls and polished limestone streets rise straight out of the Adriatic. Walk the ramparts early, take the cable car for the view, then swim from a rocky beach or the nearby islands.
- Where
- Dalmatia, Croatia
- Recommended stay
- 3–4 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September–October; July and August are hot, crowded and expensive.
- Approx. daily budget
- £85–170 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Dubrovnik cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£75–110a day
- Mid-range traveller£155–220a day
- Luxury traveller£305+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Must SeeFree
Stradun and Old Town
Old Town
The polished limestone main street and side lanes packed with churches, fountains and cafés.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; shops open daily
Must See~£12
Fort Lovrijenac
Pile
A rugged fortress on a rock outside the walls, with views back at the old town.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00
Must See~£8
Rector’s Palace
Old Town
A Gothic-Renaissance palace that served as the seat of the Republic of Ragusa’s rector, now a cultural history museum.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; hours vary
Hidden Gems
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Beaches~£20
Lokrum Island
Lokrum (ferry)
A short ferry to a wooded island with peacocks, a monastery and rocky swimming spots.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Ferries daily April–October, roughly 9:00–18:00
Day Trips~£35
Elaphiti Islands Boat Trip
Elaphiti Islands
A relaxing day boat trip to car-free islands with swimming stops and a seafood lunch.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Daily in season
Hidden Gems~£5
Franciscan Monastery and Pharmacy
Old Town
A peaceful cloister and one of Europe’s oldest working pharmacies, dating from 1317.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; hours vary
Hidden GemsFree
Sponza Palace
Old Town
A 16th-century palace with a graceful loggia, now housing the city’s historical archives.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; hours vary
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Dubrovnik
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best Mid-Range HotelBest for Families
Example listingLapad Bay Resort
Lapad, Dubrovnik
Excellent valueValue score 87 out of 100
Rated 8.4/10, about 21% below typical 4★ prices in Dubrovnik, right by the beach.
From £110 per night · check current availability
Best Luxury ValueBest Location
Example listingPalace Stradun Hotel
Old Town, Dubrovnik
Excellent valueValue score 82 out of 100
Rated 9.1/10, priced in line with similar 5★ hotels in Dubrovnik, in a central location.
From £240 per night · check current availability
Best ValueBest Budget Choice
Example listingPloče Harbour Guesthouse
Ploče, Dubrovnik
Very good valueValue score 76 out of 100
Rated 8.8/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Dubrovnik, in a central location.
From £90 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
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Lokanda Peskarija
A seafood restaurant at the old harbour, with tables looking at the boats and dishes such as black risotto.
Known for: Mussels buzara, black risotto
About £30–50 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups
Konoba Dubrava
A traditional tavern on the hillside above Dubrovnik, with terraces and a view of the city.
Known for: Grilled meats and local dishes
About £30–50 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups
Bota Šare
A seafood restaurant beside the oyster farms of Mali Ston, known for fresh oysters and mussels.
Known for: Ston oysters and mussels
About £30–50 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups
Nishta
A tiny vegetarian and vegan restaurant on a side street in the Old Town, a welcome break from seafood.
Known for: Vegan dishes
About £14–30 per person
Good for Families · Groups
A suggested Dubrovnik itinerary
3 nights Couple
Dubrovnik · Highlights
Dubrovnik in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Dubrovnik picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Dubrovnik City Walls, Stradun and Old Town, Banje Beach, Mount Srđ Cable Car
- Day 2 · Cavtat Day Trip, Fort Lovrijenac
- Day 3 · Trsteno Arboretum
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