Dubrovnik Croatia — UNESCO Old Town walls and red-tiled roofs above Adriatic Sea, Pearl of the Adriatic
Dalmatia, Croatia  ·  4 Hotels Listed  ·  Old Town · Lapad · Ploce · Cavtat

Dubrovnik

The Pearl of the Adriatic. UNESCO Old Town, Game of Thrones filming location, dramatic clifftop position, and the most refined Croatian luxury hotel scene.

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All Hotels in Dubrovnik

Ranked by overall occasion score. Every hotel verified, priced, and reviewed for 2025–2026.

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
#1 in Dubrovnik
AnniversaryHoneymoon Historic/Heritage

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

"Beside Old Town walls since 1913 — 158 rooms with full Adriatic views."

9.4
Rooms
9.6
Service
9.8
Location
From €500/night Book
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
#2 in Dubrovnik
AnniversaryHoneymoon Five-Star

Villa Dubrovnik

"On clifftop with private boat to Old Town — 56 rooms with panoramic Adriatic views."

9.5
Rooms
9.7
Service
9.7
Location
From €700/night Book
Villa Dubrovnik
#3 in Dubrovnik
FamilyAnniversary Five-Star

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

"In Lapad — 308 rooms with three pools and full Adriatic views."

9.2
Rooms
9.4
Service
9.6
Location
From €350/night Book
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
#4 in Dubrovnik
AnniversaryHoneymoon Five-Star

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik

"Adults-only on Lapad coast — 313 rooms with private beach."

9.1
Rooms
9.3
Service
9.5
Location
From €350/night Book

Best for Honeymoon in Dubrovnik

Villa Dubrovnik on clifftop with private boat to Old Town is the most refined honeymoon. Hotel Excelsior beside Old Town walls is the historic alternative.

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Best for Family in Dubrovnik

Hotel Dubrovnik Palace with three pools is the family-luxury choice.

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Dubrovnik Top 10 — The Definitive Ranking

1
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik — Ploce

158 rooms beside Old Town walls since 1913. Hotel Excelsior — Dubrovnik's historic luxury anchor.

2
Villa Dubrovnik — Sveti Jakov

56 rooms on clifftop with private boat to Old Town. Villa Dubrovnik — the most refined Croatian luxury hotel.

3
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace — Lapad

308 rooms in Lapad with three pools. Hotel Dubrovnik Palace — the family-luxury alternative.

4
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik — Lapad

313 adults-only rooms on Lapad coast. Rixos Premium — the polished adults-only Dubrovnik alternative.

The Dubrovnik Hotel Guide: Everything You Need to Know

When to Visit

May–October. June and September are best — warm but not overcrowded.

Best Neighborhoods to Stay

Ploce for Excelsior. Sveti Jakov for Villa Dubrovnik. Lapad for Dubrovnik Palace, Rixos.

Average Prices & What to Expect

Top tier €350–€700.

Getting Around

Dubrovnik (DBV) airport.

Booking Tips

Book 3-4 months ahead for July-August. Cancellation 30 days.

Also Worth Considering

Hvar
Croatia

3 hours by ferry. The natural Croatian island pairing.

Venice
Italy

90 minutes by air. The natural Adriatic pairing.

Athens
Greece

90 minutes by air. The Mediterranean alternative.

Amalfi Coast
Italy

4 hours by car. The Italian Adriatic alternative.

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