Best Hotels in Dubrovnik Neretva 2025
Find the perfect accommodation for your Dubrovnik Neretva trip - from luxury to budget.
Dubrovnik-Neretva County is Croatia's southernmost county, renowned for the UNESCO-listed walled city of Dubrovnik, the Pelješac Peninsula with its world-class wines and oysters, and the lush Neretva River delta. The region encompasses stunning Adriatic coastline, idyllic islands including Korčula, Mljet, and the Elafiti archipelago, and historic towns that blend Venetian and Ragusan architectural heritage.
Accommodation Overview
Hotels by Budget
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Budget-Friendly (Under $50/night)
Hostel Marker Dubrovnik
The most popular backpacker hostel in Dubrovnik, located in the Gruž harbor area with helpful staff, a lively common room, and well-maintained dorms and private rooms. The hostel organizes daily tours and pub crawls and is just a short walk from the ferry terminal.
Fresh Sheets Hostel Dubrovnik
A sociable and well-organized hostel in the Lapad area with dorms, private rooms, and excellent communal areas including a rooftop terrace with sea views. The enthusiastic staff makes it easy to meet fellow travelers and organize activities.
Rooms & Apartments Pax Dubrovnik
Simple, clean guesthouse rooms and apartments in Pile, just outside the western gate of Old Town. An exceptional value option for the location — you can walk to the City Walls entrance in two minutes while paying budget prices. Book early as it fills up fast.
Guesthouse Konavle
A charming family-run guesthouse in the rural Konavle valley southeast of Dubrovnik, offering traditional stone-room accommodation, homemade breakfast, and authentic agritourism experiences. Ideal for travelers who want to escape Old Town crowds and experience real Dalmatian village life.
Pansion Mljet
A simple, welcoming guesthouse near Mljet National Park's entrance village of Polače, offering straightforward accommodation for those wanting to explore the island without expensive ferry commutes. Bicycle rental available on site.
Mid-Range ($50-150/night)
Comfortable Hotels
Mid-range hotels offer good value with private rooms, reliable amenities, and often include breakfast. Popular with business travelers and tourists alike.
Luxury ($150+/night)
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's most storied grand hotel, opened in 1913, enjoys a dramatic clifftop position 500m east of Old Town with views of the city walls and Lokrum Island. The hotel features a private beach, outdoor pool, spa, and fine-dining restaurants, and has hosted royalty and celebrities for over a century.
Villa Dubrovnik
A supremely elegant boutique property dramatically set on a cliff with a private funicular to its pebble beach and 180-degree views of the Adriatic and Lokrum Island. Each of the 56 suites has a sea-view terrace, and the terrace restaurant is one of Dubrovnik's finest dining experiences.
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Perched above its own private cove beach just west of the Old Town, Hotel Bellevue offers spectacular sea views from every room and one of Dubrovnik's most stunning infinity pools. The hotel's Vapor restaurant and cliff-side bar create an unforgettable setting for sundowners.
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Located directly outside the Pile Gate entrance to Old Town in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, the Hilton Imperial is ideal for those wanting to walk out of their hotel directly into medieval history. The hotel's restaurant, outdoor pool, and spa maintain high standards.
Hotel Stari Grad
One of only a handful of hotels actually located inside Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, Hotel Stari Grad occupies a lovingly restored historic building just steps from Stradun. The eight rooms and suites are elegantly furnished with antiques, and the rooftop terrace breakfast is a highlight.
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
A large resort hotel dramatically positioned on the Lapad Peninsula cliffs with sweeping Elafiti Islands views and one of Dubrovnik's best spa and pool complexes. The hotel operates boats to Old Town and has its own rocky beach accessed by elevator through the cliff.
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
An all-inclusive luxury resort on the Lapad Peninsula cliff edge with multiple pools, private beach access, three restaurants, and extensive spa facilities. The ultra-inclusive concept covers premium drinks and à la carte dining, making it excellent value despite the high room rate.
Hotel Croatia Cavtat
A grand resort hotel in the charming town of Cavtat, 17km from Dubrovnik airport, with beautiful gardens, large outdoor pools, private beach, and spa. Cavtat's relaxed atmosphere and lower prices make this an excellent alternative base to Dubrovnik itself.
Hotel Aminess Grand Azur
A modern luxury resort on the Orebić coast of the Pelješac Peninsula with stunning views across the narrow channel to Korčula Island. Multiple pools, a beach, and excellent spa make it one of the finest resorts outside of Dubrovnik city itself.
Complete Accommodation Guide
Booking strategies, neighborhood recommendations, and insider tips.
Best Neighborhoods to Stay
Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Dubrovnik Old Town (Stari Grad)
Staying inside the walls gives an unbeatable experience of waking up in a medieval city, though it's expensive and loud at night in summer
Pile
Just outside the Pile Gate entrance, offering great access to Old Town without the noise premium; mix of hotels and apartments
Lapad
Dubrovnik's main resort neighborhood with beaches, restaurants, and parks; quieter and more affordable than Old Town area with good bus connections
Gruž
Home to Dubrovnik's main ferry terminal for island connections; less scenic but practical and budget-friendly with local grocery stores and cafes
Cavtat
The beautiful satellite town 17km south of Dubrovnik offers a genuine Dalmatian small-town atmosphere at significantly lower prices
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Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's most storied grand hotel, opened in 1913, enjoys a dramatic clifftop position 500m east of Old Town with views of the city walls and Lokrum Island. The hotel features a private beach, outdoor pool, spa, and fine-dining restaurants, and has hosted royalty and celebrities for over a century.
Villa Dubrovnik
A supremely elegant boutique property dramatically set on a cliff with a private funicular to its pebble beach and 180-degree views of the Adriatic and Lokrum Island. Each of the 56 suites has a sea-view terrace, and the terrace restaurant is one of Dubrovnik's finest dining experiences.
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Perched above its own private cove beach just west of the Old Town, Hotel Bellevue offers spectacular sea views from every room and one of Dubrovnik's most stunning infinity pools. The hotel's Vapor restaurant and cliff-side bar create an unforgettable setting for sundowners.
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Located directly outside the Pile Gate entrance to Old Town in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, the Hilton Imperial is ideal for those wanting to walk out of their hotel directly into medieval history. The hotel's restaurant, outdoor pool, and spa maintain high standards.
Hotel Stari Grad
One of only a handful of hotels actually located inside Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, Hotel Stari Grad occupies a lovingly restored historic building just steps from Stradun. The eight rooms and suites are elegantly furnished with antiques, and the rooftop terrace breakfast is a highlight.
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
A large resort hotel dramatically positioned on the Lapad Peninsula cliffs with sweeping Elafiti Islands views and one of Dubrovnik's best spa and pool complexes. The hotel operates boats to Old Town and has its own rocky beach accessed by elevator through the cliff.
Booking Tips
Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book minimum 3-4 months ahead for July-August; the best properties sell out 6 months ahead
Shoulder season (May, June, September) offers 30-40% savings over peak summer rates
Consider Cavtat as a base — 17km from Dubrovnik with a regular bus and water taxi, often 40% cheaper
Apartments and private rooms through local agencies often offer better value than hotels
Lapad Bay hotels are typically 20-30% cheaper than comparable properties near Old Town
Alternative Accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced Apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.
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