Travel Guide to Dubrovnik, Croatia: What to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay
/I certainly can’t claim to be an expert on all-things-Dubrovnik, but having spent a considerable amount of time here (and currently living and working remotely from here), I’ve come up with a list of some of my favorite beaches, activities, restaurants, and hotels in the area if you’re visiting for the first time and are in need of some suggestions.
The Best Beaches in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Sveti Jakov (Walk or Uber)
Pasjača Beach (Uber or Car Rental (I had a great experience renting from Sixt at Rixos, note that you likely won’t have parking if you stay near the Old City, so opt for a daily rental))
Vrbica Beach (Uber or Car Rental)
Beaches accessible by boat or on a tour: Blue Cave, Don Divan, Šunj Beach
Banje Beach
Recommended Activities in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Walk the City Walls (Go 30 minutes before closing for better temperatures, sunset views, and fewer crowds)
West Harbor (you will likely walk by this on your way to Lovrijenac Fortress or Danče Beach)
Buža Bar (Go for sunset drinks before dinner)
View from Minceta Tower on the Dubrovnik City Walls Walk
Dubrovnik’s West Harbor - It’s not really a swimming spot, I was just posing for the Gram
Recommended Restaurants in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Taj Mahal (Bosnian)
Lady Pipi (Traditional)
Prora at Hotel Excelsior (Seafood)
MOSKAR (Traditional)
Nishta (Vegan)
Mama’s Pot (Traditional)
Trattoria Carmen (Seafood)
Konoba Jezuite (Traditional)
Literally any ice cream shop
Bakery Galeta (Traditional bakery - hole in the wall)
Bowa (Accessible only by boat)
Prora Restaurant at Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik
Where to Stay in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hotel Excelsior (Amazing hotel with iconic views, in the best location close to the Old City. You can read the full article about my stay here.)
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik (20 minutes outside of the Old City by foot)
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik (20 minutes outside of the Old City by car)
Airbnb (The best location would be close to, but outside, the city walls)
Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik
Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik
Are you planning a trip to Dubrovnik and have a specific question about anything I’ve recommended in this list? Let me know in the comments! If you’re curious about why I love Dubrovnik as a remote-work destination, you can read my full list of reasons here.
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