Must-see hotels in Southern Dalmatia

  • MirÓ Studio Apartments

    Dubrovnik

    Located in a quiet residential nook only metres from the sea, hidden between the old-town walls and Fort Lawrence, this schmick complex is an absolute gem…

  • Karmen Apartments

    Dubrovnik

    These four inviting apartments enjoy a great location a stone’s throw from Ploče harbour. All have plenty of character with art, splashes of colour,…

  • Villa Lukas

    Cavtat

    Within the peachy shell of this modern block, elegant white-stone stairs lead up to 12 attractive apartments with balconies and sea views. If you get sick…

  • Hotel Božica

    Elafiti Islands

    If it's peace and quiet you're after, you could do a lot worse than this modern 30-room hotel on Šipan. Shuffle from the pool to the beach terrace and…

  • Korčula Royal Apartments

    Korčula Island

    The setting for these smart, well-equipped apartments couldn't be better, occupying an old stone villa facing a little square by the water, just outside…

  • Villa Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik

    Gazing endlessly at the old town and Lokrum from its prime waterfront position, this elegant, low-slung, boutique hotel gleams white against a backdrop of…

  • Fresh* Sheets Kathedral

    Dubrovnik

    Head up the well-worn stairs past corridors adorned with religious art to this friendly little guesthouse, right in the thick of things. The elegant rooms…

  • Villa Sigurata

    Dubrovnik

    Hidden down a hard-to-find and surprisingly quiet lane behind the cathedral, this 17th-century house has eight atmospheric rooms with exposed stone walls…

  • Hostel Angelina

    Dubrovnik

    Hidden away in a quiet nook of the old town, this cute little hostel offers bunk rooms, a small guest kitchen and a bougainvillea-shaded terrace with…

  • Kazbek

    Dubrovnik

    Occupying a huge 16th-century villa right by the marina, Kazbek offers intimate luxury, with only 12 rooms and one suite, and a beautiful swimming-pool…

  • Lampalo

    Mljet Island

    Despite English not being their strong point, the charming hosts offer a warm welcome and maybe even a beer on arrival. With a bit of notice they'll fire…

  • Villa Klaić

    Dubrovnik

    Just off the main coastal highway, high above the old town, this outstanding guesthouse offers comfortable modern rooms and wonderful hospitality courtesy…

  • Villa Mirosa

    Mljet Island

    A gorgeous infinity-lipped rooftop pool is what gives this guesthouse the edge over similar places on Mljet. The rooms are perfectly pleasant, and there's…

  • Celenga Apartments

    Dubrovnik

    Located in a historic house in one of the quieter old-town lanes, Celenga has five well-furnished apartments ranging from studios to a two-bedroom…

  • Villa Ivy

    Cavtat

    If the location seems a little odd, tucked away in a scruffy neighbourhood at the top of the town, it all makes sense once you see the sea views from the…

  • Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

    Dubrovnik

    Spilling down the side of a hill by Lapad Bay, this large modern hotel has the best Adriatic views you could ever hope for. Service is good and facilities…

  • Guest House Biličić

    Dubrovnik

    The main attraction of this long-standing guesthouse is its gorgeous subtropical garden, with a guest kitchen on the terrace. Bedrooms are simple and…

  • Apartments Silva

    Dubrovnik

    Lush Mediterranean foliage lines the terraces of this lovely hillside complex, a short hop up from the beach at Lapad. The rooms are comfortable and well…

  • Lešić Dimitri Palace

    Korčula Island

    In a class of its own, this extraordinary place has five impeccable ‘residences’ in an 18th-century bishop's palace. All are themed after Marco Polo’s…

  • Hotel Bellevue

    Dubrovnik

    Positioned on a cliff near the very beginning of the Lapad peninsula (a 20-minute walk west of Pile Gate), this classy hotel has modern decor (despite its…

  • Hotel Excelsior

    Dubrovnik

    A Yugoslav-era mash-up of a classic 1913 hotel with a modern annex, this luxury place has top-notch leisure facilities (including indoor and outdoor pools…

  • Hotel Kompas

    Dubrovnik

    Right by the beach at Lapad, this big hotel has more personality that you'd expect for its size, due in large part to interesting art, slick design and…

  • Rooms Vicelić

    Dubrovnik

    Situated on one of the steeply stepped old-town streets, this friendly, family-run place has four atmospheric stone-walled rooms with private bathrooms…

  • Hotel Stari Grad

    Dubrovnik

    The eight rooms at this well-located boutique hotel are smallish, but they’re well presented and don’t fall short on comfort. Staff are sweet and you’ll…

  • Royal Princess Hotel

    Dubrovnik

    The classiest sister in a family of resort-style hotels grouped on a pretty stretch of Lapad Bay, the Royal Princess is deliciously low slung and plush…

  • Pucić Palace

    Dubrovnik

    Located in a 17th-century aristocrat’s mansion, Pucić has well-furnished rooms with an antique sensibility and high comfort levels (Egyptian cotton sheets…

  • City Walls Hostel

    Dubrovnik

    Tucked away by the city walls, this classic backpackers is warm and welcoming with a lively character. Downstairs there’s a small kitchen and a space for…

  • Guest House Korunić

    Korčula Island

    This little guesthouse consists of three tidy en-suite rooms above the owner's house, one of which has its own kitchenette. They're not overly large, but…

  • Hotel Korsal

    Korčula Island

    Korsal has 18 comfortable rooms spread among three neighbouring buildings near the marina. The two older blocks have been fully renovated and have sea…

  • Castelletto

    Cavtat

    This very well-run, family-owned place has 13 spacious rooms in a converted villa. All have tea- and coffee-making facilities, a fridge and satellite TV,…

  • Grand Villa Argentina

    Dubrovnik

    Perhaps not as grand as it sounds, this hotel nonetheless has good, comfortable, upmarket rooms with enviable views. There are indoor and outdoor pools,…

  • Fox Apartments

    Cavtat

    Run by a hospitable Canadian-Croat couple and situated in a quiet residential street, this three-storey block has three small units, all with sea views…

  • Camp Mindel

    Korčula Island

    Set within an olive grove 5km northwest of town, this compact, inexpensive, friendly site is an ideal base for country walks; the beach is a 10-minute…

  • Apartments DePolo

    Korčula Island

    A great budget option, these four simple but comfortable rooms have their own bathrooms and one has a terrace with amazing views. There’s a 30% surcharge…

  • Apartments Amoret

    Dubrovnik

    Part of the Zig Zag group, which rents apartments in various old town buildings, Amoret has studio apartments with kitchenettes, and one-bedroom…

  • Begović Boarding House

    Dubrovnik

    At the time of writing, major renovations were underway at this long-standing family-run place. Plans for the two new floors include large two-bedroom…

  • Hotel Korkyra

    Korčula Island

    The 57 rooms at this refurbished hotel are finished to a high standard, with contemporary decor and modish bathrooms. There’s a fitness room with bay…

  • Villa Wolff

    Dubrovnik

    On a lovely seaside promenade surrounded by huge hotels, Wolff has six tasteful rooms, a verdant garden and high service standards. The front two rooms…

  • Camping Antony-Boy

    Pelješac Peninsula

    Positioned behind a pebbly beach, this strangely named campsite has good facilities, rents bikes and has a windsurfing and kitesurfing school.

  • Kamp Oskorušica

    Korčula Island

    Plots are scattered under olive and fig trees at this small site, sloping up from the coastal road, 9km west of Korčula Town.