Dubrovnik - Old Town, Croatia - travel guide

Dubrovnik - Old Town

UNESCO World Heritage - King's Landing - City Walls - Star Rating 4.8
Recommended Stay
1–2 Days
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Best Time to Visit
May–June · September–October
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Top Highlight
City Walls
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Transit Hub
Regional bus network

Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik

Most spectacular medieval walled city on the Adriatic.

Exploring Dubrovnik: Top Attractions & Hidden Gems

2km fortified walls, marble Stradun, Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Republic of Ragusa rivaled Venice.

Local Culture & Food in Dubrovnik

Game of Thrones King's Landing. Excellent dining scene from Nautika (EUR 50-80 tasting) to local konobe.

🗓 Best Time to Visit

May-June or September-October (22-28C). July-August up to 10,000 cruise passengers daily. Walk walls at 8am opening. September sea 25C.

🍽 Food & Drink

Nautika EUR 50-80 tasting menu. Taj Mahal Bosnian EUR 12-20. Lokanda Peskarija seafood EUR 20-35. Ston oysters market EUR 1-2 each.

🚗 How to Get to Dubrovnik by Bus, Car & Boat

Airport DBV shuttle EUR 8, taxi EUR 30-40. Bus to Split 4h EUR 15-25, Zadar 6h EUR 20-30. Ferries to Mljet, Korcula, Hvar, Split.

🥘 Where to Eat in Dubrovnik: Authentic Local Cuisine

Buffet Skoljka seafood EUR 8-12. Barba salads EUR 7-10. Bistro Mime pasta EUR 12-18. Proto Fine Dining EUR 35-60.

🏨 Where to Stay

Hotel Stari Grad inside walls doubles EUR 180-350. Guesthouse Sissi Ploce EUR 90-150. Hotel Kompas Lapad EUR 100-180.

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💡 Insider Tips: Buy wall tickets at dubrovnikpass.com. Enter through Ploče Gate. The 3-day Dubrovnik Pass is EUR 45. Avoid the 11 AM–3 PM cruise-ship peak. Eat in Gruž for roughly 40% less.

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