Wander the narrow marble lanes of Dubrovnik’s Old Town and you pass one 16th-century palace after another within the city’s medieval and Renaissance walls. Luckily for visitors, many of these stone palaces have been converted into luxurious boutique hotels and intimate B&Bs, giving you the chance to soak up the city’s history and meet owners who are keen to pass on their immense knowledge. What you lose in convenience – the whole Old Town is pedestrianised, although many B&B owners will help you with your luggage – you gain in character and sheer beauty.
But there’s much more to Dubrovnik than its Old Town. Step outside the city walls and discover some of its other equally historic districts. Stay in a hillside palace beneath Mount Srđ, or a large stone villa north of the city in Lapad. To help you choose, here are some of the best boutique hotels in Dubrovnik.
The best boutique hotels in Dubrovnik
1. St Joseph’s bed and breakfast
Two 16th-century stone houses make up St Joseph’s, a quietly sumptuous B&B in the heart of the Old Town. Six suites in the main house are decked out in a French country cottage style and come with kitchenettes, although breakfast is brought to your door every morning. Across the lane in another stone house are three more bedrooms, all of which share a large kitchen and dining table. The Croatian-British owners are a wealth of knowledge about Dubrovnik and will organise whatever you need.
Address: Ulica Svetog Josipa 3, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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2. Heritage Villa Nobile
The Old Town’s western Pile Gate is just a few seconds’ walk from Heritage Villa Nobile, but it’s a world away from this tranquil 18th-century villa surrounded by soothing greenery. Six spacious suites mingle old-world luxury with modern convenience, all with the theme of Croatian artists, writers and other luminaries. Spoil yourself by booking one of the two-ground-floor suites that come with their own secluded terrace. Beach towels are supplied – handy for cute little Šulić Beach, which is a five-minute walk away, and breakfast in the hotel’s garden…
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