Dubrovnik

Q: What are the best things to do in Dubrovnik?

Walk the City Walls, ride the cable car up Mount Srd, wander the Old Town and Stradun, take a Game of Thrones tour, and boat or kayak out to Lokrum and the Elaphiti Islands.

Marble streets, baroque churches and the great Adriatic city walls

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The walled Old Town of Dubrovnik rises straight out of the Adriatic in a maze of marble streets, baroque churches and red-roofed houses. Our local picks below cover the best things to do, eat and book – filter by category and budget to explore.

Dubrovnik at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: May to June and September to October
Highlights: the City Walls, cable car and Lokrum
Where to stay: Old Town, Lapad or Ploce
Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
Getting around: walkable Old Town and local buses

Where to stay in Dubrovnik

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Luxury

Hotel Excelsior

The grande dame of Dubrovnik since 1913, in a dramatic clifftop spot east of the Old Town with a private beach, spa and sea-facing rooms framing the city walls.

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Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik

A beautifully restored 19th-century palace right by the Pile Gate, a five-minute walk from the walls, Old Town and cable car.

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Hotel Bellevue

A striking cliffside 5-star just outside the crowds, about a 20-minute walk to the Old Town, with a private cove beach below.

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Mid-range

Hotel Kompas

A comfortable, well-located hotel on Lapad Bay with a pool and easy access to a promenade of restaurants and a swimming beach.

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Hotel Lero

A reliable mid-range hotel between Lapad and the Old Town, good value with a pool and a short bus or walk into the centre.

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Berkeley Hotel & Spa

A highly rated family-run hotel near Gruz harbour with a pool, spa and friendly service, handy for ferries and the bus station.

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Budget

Hostel Angelina

A clean, friendly hostel in the town centre with dorm beds and a sociable vibe, a solid budget base near the Old Town.

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Hotel Petka

A simple, good-value hotel opposite the Gruz ferry port, handy for island trips and a short bus ride from the Old Town.

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Old Town Hostel Dubrovnik

A well-rated hostel right inside the Old Town walls, putting you steps from Stradun for a budget price.

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Banje Beach

Dubrovnik’s best-known city beach, a pebbly cove just east of the walls with clear water and postcard views back to the Old Town.

Caffe Bar Minčeta

Minčeta’s terrace is the perfect spot to hangout outside the Oldtown. Locals go there on daily basis to have ‘kava’ (coffee) and have a chat. The port is right in front of…

Cogito Coffee

Cogito Coffee is a pocket-sized specialty coffee spot in the heart of Dubrovnik’s old town, and a genuine caffeine oasis in a city where good coffee can be swamped by tourist cafes.…

★ 4.6

Dubrovnik Cable Car (Mount Srd)

The orange cable car climbs Mount Srd in a few minutes for the definitive view over Dubrovnik’s rooftops, the walls and the Adriatic islands. It runs roughly March to October; book a round-trip ticket ahead in peak season.

Dubrovnik City Walls

The star of any Dubrovnik visit: nearly two kilometres of massive 12th-to-17th-century stone fortifications encircling the Old Town, with the blue Adriatic on one side and a sea of red-tiled roofs on the other. Entry is around 35 euros; go early or late to beat the heat.

Dubrovnik Game of Thrones Tour

A walking tour of the Old Town’s Game of Thrones filming locations, from the Red Keep to the Walk of Shame steps, with behind-the-scenes stories from the show.

Dubrovnik Sea Kayaking Tour

Paddle beneath the towering city walls and across to the green island of Lokrum on a guided sea-kayak tour, usually with a swim and snorkelling stop.

Elaphiti Islands Boat Tour

A day cruise to the car-free Elaphiti Islands of Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan for swimming, sandy beaches and a long lunch, a classic escape from the Old Town crowds.

Fort Lovrijenac

A dramatic fortress perched on a rock just outside the western walls, with superb views back over the Old Town and a starring role as a Game of Thrones filming location.

Franciscan Monastery & Old Pharmacy

A tranquil medieval monastery just inside the Pile Gate, home to a beautiful cloister and one of the oldest working pharmacies in Europe, dating to 1317.

Gruz Market

A larger, more local market near the port and bus station, busy with Dubrovnik residents shopping for fresh fish, fruit and vegetables away from the tourist crowds.

Gundulic Square Market

Dubrovnik’s main open-air market, filling Gundulic Square six mornings a week with local honey, lavender, candied fruit, olive oil and fresh produce.

Lokrum Island

A lush, car-free island nature reserve a short ferry hop from the Old Town, with botanical gardens, a monastery, roaming peacocks and rocky swimming spots.

Proto Fish Restaurant

A Dubrovnik institution serving the city’s best seafood since 1886, beloved by locals and celebrities alike, with a lovely upstairs terrace in the Old Town.

★ 4.4

Restaurant 360

A Michelin-starred restaurant set atop the city walls above the old harbour, pairing inventive tasting menus with a spectacular panoramic setting. Book well ahead.

★ 4.7

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Dubrovnik travel FAQ

What are the best things to do in Dubrovnik?

Walk the City Walls, ride the cable car up Mount Srd for the view, wander the Old Town and Stradun, take a Game of Thrones tour, and boat or kayak out to Lokrum and the Elaphiti Islands.

How many days do you need in Dubrovnik?

Two to three days covers the walls, the Old Town, the cable car and a boat trip to Lokrum or the Elaphiti Islands, with time to slow down.

What food is Dubrovnik known for?

Dalmatian seafood is the star, from grilled fish and black risotto to fresh oysters from nearby Ston, best paired with Croatian wines.

When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?

Late spring and early autumn bring warm seas and thinner crowds; July and August are hot, busy and heavy with cruise arrivals.