Top places to visit in Dubrovnik

• Walls of Dubrovnik

  City walls · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The 1,940 m circuit of medieval stone ramparts encircling the Old Town, with towers, forts and sweeping Adriatic views — Dubrovnik's signature walk.

• Lokrum Island

  Island reserve · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A forested nature reserve a 15-minute boat hop from the Old Port, with a Benedictine monastery, botanical garden, peacocks and a saltwater lake.

• Dubrovnik Cathedral

  Cathedral · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The baroque Cathedral of the Assumption, rebuilt after the 1667 earthquake, with a treasury of reliquaries including the arm of St. Blaise.

• Dubrovnik Cable Car

  Cable car · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A four-minute ride to the top of Mount Srđ (405 m) for the definitive panorama over the walled city, harbour and Adriatic islands.

• Fort Lovrijenac

  Fortress · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A dramatic fortress rising 37 m on a sea cliff outside the western walls — "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar" and a Game of Thrones filming location.

• Rector's Palace

  History museum · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Gothic-Renaissance palace that governed the Republic of Ragusa, now the Cultural History Museum with period rooms and an atmospheric atrium.

• Mount Srđ & Fort Imperial

  Hilltop fort · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  The summit above Dubrovnik with a Napoleonic-era fort housing the Homeland War museum and the best sunset viewpoint over the coast.

• Sponza Palace

  Palace · 4.5 rating · about 0.4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A graceful 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance palace on Luža Square, once the customs house and mint, now the State Archives.

• Banje Beach

  Pebble beach · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Old Town's pebble beach just outside the Ploče Gate, with clear water and a classic view back to the city walls.

• Onofrio's Fountain

  Fountain · 4.7 rating · about 0.2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The large domed 1438 fountain by the Pile Gate — the terminus of Dubrovnik's 15th-century aqueduct, ringed with carved mascaron spouts.

• Church of St. Blaise

  Baroque church · 4.7 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The baroque church dedicated to Dubrovnik's patron saint, with a gilded interior and a statue of St. Blaise holding a model of the pre-earthquake city.

• Franciscan Monastery & Old Pharmacy

  Monastery · 4.4 rating · about 0.7 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 14th-century monastery with a serene Romanesque-Gothic cloister and one of Europe's oldest working pharmacies, founded in 1317.

Things to do

• Dubrovnik City Walls Guided Walk Tour · 2 h · from EUR 45 per person
• Sea Kayaking Old Town & Lokrum Water Sports · 3 h · from EUR 45 per person
• Elaphiti Islands Full-Day Cruise Boat · 8 h · from EUR 65 per person
• Game of Thrones Walking Tour Tour · 2 h · from EUR 35 per person
• Mount Srđ Cable Car & Sunset Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from EUR 27 per person
• Old Town Food & Wine Tour Food · 3 h · from EUR 70 per person

Day trips and tours

• Elaphiti Islands Island-Hopping Cruise 8 h · from EUR 65

Where to stay in Dubrovnik

• Old Town (Stari Grad) about EUR 220 per night

  Inside the city walls — steps from Stradun, all major sights on foot; atmospheric but pricey and car-free.

• Ploče about EUR 180 per night

  Quiet residential slope just east of the walls with the best Old Town views and beach access at Banje.

• Lapad about EUR 140 per night

  Leafy peninsula with resort hotels, a pedestrian promenade and family beaches, 15 min by bus from Old Town.

Hotels

• Hotel Stari Grad 4-star · EUR 250 to EUR 470 per night
• Karmen Apartments 3-star · EUR 90 to EUR 170 per night
• Old Town Hostel Dubrovnik 2-star · EUR 40 to EUR 120 per night
• Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik 5-star · EUR 350 to EUR 950 per night
• Villa Dubrovnik 5-star · EUR 500 to EUR 1,300 per night
• Hotel Kompas 4-star · EUR 150 to EUR 340 per night

Where to eat

• Nautika Mediterranean, Seafood, Fine dining · about EUR 90 per person
• Restaurant 360 Mediterranean, Contemporary, Fine dining · about EUR 130 per person
• Proto Fish Restaurant Seafood, Dalmatian · about EUR 60 per person
• Lady Pi-Pi Grill, Dalmatian, Barbecue · about EUR 30 per person
• Kopun Dalmatian, Croatian, Mediterranean · about EUR 40 per person
• Pantarul Mediterranean, Croatian, Bistro · about EUR 35 per person
• Buffet Škola Sandwiches, Croatian, Snacks · about EUR 12 per person
• Dubravka 1836 Mediterranean, Pizza, Croatian · about EUR 28 per person

Getting to Dubrovnik

Airport: Dubrovnik (DBV)

How visitors arrive in Dubrovnik

• Fly into Dubrovnik (DBV) By air from Dubrovnik Airport · common

  Many airlines serve Dubrovnik Airport, south of the city, with a shuttle bus into town. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or car along the coast By road from Split / Zagreb · common

  Direct buses serve Zagreb, Split, Mostar and Sarajevo; the Peljesac Bridge avoids crossing Bosnia and Herzegovina by car. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Cruise ship or ferry By ferry from Port Gruz · possible

  Cruise ships usually dock at Port Gruz; Jadrolinija ferries run from Rijeka and there are ferries from Bari. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Platanus airport shuttle bus unconfirmed

  A Platanus-run shuttle bus links the airport with the Old Town and the main bus station in Gruz. Check the current stop details before travelling. Source: en.wikipedia.org

• Taxi from Dubrovnik airport

  Taxis are available directly at the airport for the run to the centre. Bolt and Uber are also listed as operating in the city. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• The Old Town is car-free, so expect to walk the last stretch; carry wheeled luggage rather than rolling it, to spare residents noise. Source: en.wikivoyage.org
• On the airport shuttle, wave clearly at the Old Town stop or the driver may not stop. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Libertas city buses to the Old Town

  Intercity buses and Rijeka and Bari ferries arrive in the Gruz area; Libertas lines 1, 1A and 1B run from the main road outside the bus station to the Old Town. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• The Old Town is car-free, so expect to walk the last stretch; carry wheeled luggage rather than rolling it, to spare residents noise. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus useful for some trips

  Local buses run by Libertas serve the city's neighbourhoods, with frequent services between the main bus station and the Old Town.

  Libertas Dubrovnik buses

• Cable Car

  A cable car runs from a lower station by the Old Town up to Mount Srđ.

  Dubrovnik Cable Car tickets

• Ferry

  Ferries from the Gruž port serve islands such as Lopud and Korčula, while boats from the Old Town harbour run to Lokrum island.

• Taxi useful for some trips

  Taxis are available in Dubrovnik, and the Bolt and Uber apps also operate in the city, with motorboat sea taxis running from the harbour.

  Bolt in Dubrovnik

• Walking

Show your driver

Autobusni kolodvor (The main bus station, in the Gruz area; Libertas buses to the Old Town run from outside it.) Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Unmetered taxi overcharging

  Dubrovnik Airport & Pile Gate ranks

  Some taxis quote inflated flat fares or "forget" the meter for the airport-Old Town run.

  How to avoid it: Agree the price first or use the official airport shuttle bus (~€10) or a Bolt; a metered airport transfer is roughly €35.

• Fish priced by the kilo

  Old Town seafood restaurants

  Fresh fish is priced per kilogram; a "whole fish" can arrive far larger and pricier than expected.

  How to avoid it: Ask the exact weight and total price before ordering fish sold by the kilo.

Best time to visit Dubrovnik

• Jan 12°C
• Feb 13°C
• Mar 14°C
• Apr 17°C
• May 22°C
• Jun 25°C
• Jul 28°C
• Aug 29°C
• Sep 25°C
• Oct 21°C
• Nov 17°C
• Dec 13°C

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Frequently asked questions about Dubrovnik

What are the top-rated places to visit in Dubrovnik?

The highest-rated places in our Dubrovnik guide are Onofrio's Fountain, Church of St. Blaise, Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik Cathedral, Fort Lovrijenac.

Where should I stay in Dubrovnik?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Dubrovnik: Old Town (Stari Grad), Ploče, Lapad.

How do I get around Dubrovnik?

Ways to get around Dubrovnik covered in our guide: City bus, Cable car, Ferry, Taxi.

What scams should I watch out for in Dubrovnik?

Scams reported to us for Dubrovnik include Unmetered taxi overcharging; Fish priced by the kilo. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Dubrovnik?

Average daytime highs in Dubrovnik run from 12°C in Jan to 29°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Dubrovnik?

The nearest airport to Dubrovnik has the code DBV.