Local Guidebook
Drinks
This bar is practically down the street. Fabulous views. Cool music - jazz vibes. Drinks and food available. Open day and night with live music during the season.
Fratellos Prosecco Bar Dubrovnik
This bar is practically down the street. Fabulous views. Cool music - jazz vibes. Drinks and food available. Open day and night with live music during the season.
Best wine bar in town run by a very knowledgeable Australian-Croatian sommelier. The atmosphere is fun and lively. Sasha, the owner, makes his own bread and puts together one of the best tasting charcuterie boards.
In a narrow street across the pathway from a craft beer place so no one misses out.
81 locals recommend
D'VINO WINE BAR DUBROVNIK
4a Palmotićeva ul.Best wine bar in town run by a very knowledgeable Australian-Croatian sommelier. The atmosphere is fun and lively. Sasha, the owner, makes his own bread and puts together one of the best tasting charcuterie boards.
In a narrow street across the pathway from a craft beer place so no one misses out.
This is our local. We love going there because the owner (we call her the smiling lady) is always smiling regardless of the day she is having. A rarity in this town :)
On offer are all sorts of drinks (great coffee) and healthy breakfast (nothing cooked). At night its a very cool bar with a fire place and books on shelves, comfy chairs and a chill vibe.
11 locals recommend
Mr Foster
17 Ul. bana Josipa JelačićaThis is our local. We love going there because the owner (we call her the smiling lady) is always smiling regardless of the day she is having. A rarity in this town :)
On offer are all sorts of drinks (great coffee) and healthy breakfast (nothing cooked). At night its a very cool bar with a fire place and books on shelves, comfy chairs and a chill vibe.
Worth a visit is the Cave bar for great cocktails. You can drink inside the cave or go out on to the terrace that sits beside the sea. A bit pricey but an experience non the less.
92 locals recommend
Cave bar More
13 Šetalište Nika i Meda PucićaWorth a visit is the Cave bar for great cocktails. You can drink inside the cave or go out on to the terrace that sits beside the sea. A bit pricey but an experience non the less.
On the topof this hotel is the Zenith bar, a cocktail and dessert bar, from which you get spectacular views of Lapad Bay and the sunsets are glorious.
Take the lift up if coming from the pedestrian pathway Setaliste KraljaTomislava, or walk in off the reception level from Ulica Kardinala Stepinca.
34 locals recommend
Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik
21 Ul. kardinala StepincaOn the topof this hotel is the Zenith bar, a cocktail and dessert bar, from which you get spectacular views of Lapad Bay and the sunsets are glorious.
Take the lift up if coming from the pedestrian pathway Setaliste KraljaTomislava, or walk in off the reception level from Ulica Kardinala Stepinca.
Swimming spots
This is our local swimming spot. The views are stunning and the water is deep and crystal clear. The bathing area is roped off so no boats can come in. There is also a bar there where you can get drinks and just sit and relax.
80 locals recommend
Danče Beach
Rudimira RoteraThis is our local swimming spot. The views are stunning and the water is deep and crystal clear. The bathing area is roped off so no boats can come in. There is also a bar there where you can get drinks and just sit and relax.
This is another lovely place to swim and enjoy the sunset. The water is shallower and enables you to ‘walk in’. There are showers and WC facilities, plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars on the beach and on the pedestrian strip leading up to the bus stops. You can also take a walk along the bay (on the western side) and enjoy some of the best views of the Adriatic.
114 locals recommend
Uvala Lapad Beach
5 Masarykov putThis is another lovely place to swim and enjoy the sunset. The water is shallower and enables you to ‘walk in’. There are showers and WC facilities, plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars on the beach and on the pedestrian strip leading up to the bus stops. You can also take a walk along the bay (on the western side) and enjoy some of the best views of the Adriatic.
This beach is a short walk from the apartment. There are lifeguards, showers and a cafe.
183 locals recommend
Bellevue Beach
This beach is a short walk from the apartment. There are lifeguards, showers and a cafe.
This is the main city beach for Dubrovnik. Easily accessible from the apartment on foot. Showers, change cabins, cafe/bar and nightclub on the beach.
Banje Beach
This is the main city beach for Dubrovnik. Easily accessible from the apartment on foot. Showers, change cabins, cafe/bar and nightclub on the beach.
Dodo Bar and the Ala Miserija cafe are both situated on Suljic beach. A short walk from the apartment.
Beach Bar Dodo
Dodo Bar and the Ala Miserija cafe are both situated on Suljic beach. A short walk from the apartment.
It takes longer to walk to this beach (30min) but the view is spectacular. There is a cafe/bistro on site, a shower and change rooms. Be prepared for steep stairs down to the beach.
St. Jakov Beach
14 Ulica Vlaha BukovcaIt takes longer to walk to this beach (30min) but the view is spectacular. There is a cafe/bistro on site, a shower and change rooms. Be prepared for steep stairs down to the beach.
Sightseeing
This is a must do on your trip to Dubrovnik. The best time is early in the morning or later in the evening while it’s still light but cool. The views are stunning and the aspect the walk gives you of the Old Town is priceless. There is a cafe/bar along the way for drinks and snacks, but we recommend you take a bottle of water. Depending on your fitness level, you can walk the entire route or come off the wall earlier.
426 locals recommend
Walls of Dubrovnik
This is a must do on your trip to Dubrovnik. The best time is early in the morning or later in the evening while it’s still light but cool. The views are stunning and the aspect the walk gives you of the Old Town is priceless. There is a cafe/bar along the way for drinks and snacks, but we recommend you take a bottle of water. Depending on your fitness level, you can walk the entire route or come off the wall earlier.
This island is a short ferry ride from the Old Town harbour. On the island there is a botanic garden, peacocks, a café, restaurant, monastery and fortifications. The sea around the island is super clean for swimming.
1096 locals recommend
Lokrum
This island is a short ferry ride from the Old Town harbour. On the island there is a botanic garden, peacocks, a café, restaurant, monastery and fortifications. The sea around the island is super clean for swimming.
Night life
The best night club in the Old Town situated in the historic Ravelin fortification.
1183 locals recommend
Culture club Revelin
3 Ul. Svetog DominikaThe best night club in the Old Town situated in the historic Ravelin fortification.
Hiking and biking.
Here you will find light walking and cycle tracks which you can access from Uvala Lapad Beach.
48 locals recommend
Forest Park Velika and Mala Petka
17 Šetalište Nika i Meda PucićaHere you will find light walking and cycle tracks which you can access from Uvala Lapad Beach.
This is the hiking trail behind the Old Town of Dubrovnik that will take you to the top of Mt. Srd. On top of the mount there is a café and restaurant, and the museum of Homeland war. You can either take the funicular up and walk down, or vis-a-versa if you're feeling particularly energetic.
Staza prema utvrdi Imperial
4 Jadranska cestaThis is the hiking trail behind the Old Town of Dubrovnik that will take you to the top of Mt. Srd. On top of the mount there is a café and restaurant, and the museum of Homeland war. You can either take the funicular up and walk down, or vis-a-versa if you're feeling particularly energetic.
Food scene
Great place for anyone vegetarian or vegan. Have gluten free options as well. Fabulous service and reasonably priced.
Soul Kitchen Dubrovnik
Great place for anyone vegetarian or vegan. Have gluten free options as well. Fabulous service and reasonably priced.
The young owners really try hard to keep the menu innovative, the service friendly and efficient, and the prices reasonable. Gluten free options on menu. Small and intimate. Bookings required to be sure of a table.
29 locals recommend
Lucin Kantun Dubrovnik
4A Ul. od SigurateThe young owners really try hard to keep the menu innovative, the service friendly and efficient, and the prices reasonable. Gluten free options on menu. Small and intimate. Bookings required to be sure of a table.
This is by far the best vegetarian restaurant in town. It's located in the Gruz (main harbour) area. The food is always interesting and tasty with gluten free and vegan options. Can't fault it.
21 locals recommend
Urban & Veggie
13 Obala Stjepana RadićaThis is by far the best vegetarian restaurant in town. It's located in the Gruz (main harbour) area. The food is always interesting and tasty with gluten free and vegan options. Can't fault it.
The best Japanese food in Dubrovnik served at a reasonable price with friendly and efficient wait staff. Located in the Lapad Bay area.
22 locals recommend
Trinity Oriental Fusion Lounge
2A Ul. Mata VodopićaThe best Japanese food in Dubrovnik served at a reasonable price with friendly and efficient wait staff. Located in the Lapad Bay area.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Event calendar for the city of Dubrovnik
Can be accessed via tzdubrovnik dot hr
Don't miss
Folk Ensemble Lindjo - performance at Lazareti
You can see performances by the FOLK ENSEMBLE LINĐO (pronounced Lin-joe) at LAZARETI every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 p.m. You can get a 20% discount via the QR CODE on the flyer in the apartment.