The best budget hotels in Dubrovnik, including historic farmhouses and city-centre apartments
Although Dubrovnik is considered an up-market destination, there are some comfortable budget choices. Generally these aren't hotels (with the exception of the excellent Hotel Berkeley in Gruž, which even has an outdoor pool), but rooms or apartments, some with kitchenettes. Delightful options among ther narrow, atmospheric streets of the Old Town come with cosy rooms and a sense of character and history. Outside the walls, our selection includes modern options and family-run guesthouses. Here's our pick of the best budget hotels in Dubrovnik for an affordable stay that doesn't compromise on charm.
Miro Studio Apartments
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8Telegraph expert rating
MirO Apartments is informal, relaxed and peaceful. It’s located in a pedestrian-only cobbled alley, just a one-minute walk from the Pile Gate bus stop and the Old Town. Each apartment has a comfortable double bed – you can separate the sleeping area from the rest of the room with sliding smoked-glass partitions. The living space has a minimalist-white kitchenette and a dining area. The top-level flat looks onto the sea and Lovrijenac Fortress (featured as Blackwater Bay in Game of Thrones), which is beautifully floodlit at night. It’s truly excellent value for money, especially in low season. Read expert review From £64 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Bokun Guesthouse
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8Telegraph expert rating
Bokun Guesthouse is a family-run guesthouse, located close to Gruž port, a 25-minute walk from Dubrovnik's Old Town. Enter through a green metal gate to discover a secret garden, planted with orange trees, climbing roses and exotic shrubs. A path leads to this 400-year-old stone farmhouse, originally built to supply a neighbouring aristocratic villa with fresh produce. It's home to three generations of the Bokun family, plus a black Labrador and a ginger cat. Rooms look onto either the front garden or the back garden and are wonderfully peaceful – you're assured a sound night's sleep and will wake to the sound of birdsong. Read expert review Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Berkeley Hotel
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8Telegraph expert rating
The hotel is situated one block back from the waterfront in Gruž, making it perfect for early-morning ferry departures. There's an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool tub next to a sundeck and beds (open in the summer only). The small spa offers reasonably priced massages and treatments. All rooms have king-sized beds and balconies; the best are at the front on the upper floors, which look down onto Gruž port. An easy-going atmosphere and highly practical set-up make this probably the best affordable hotel in Dubrovnik. The hotel owns a motorboat for private excursions up and down the coast and to the Elafiti islands. Read expert review From £60 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Amoret Apartments
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8Telegraph expert rating
In four narrow stone alleys, south of Placa, in the pedestrian-only Old Town, with all the main sights close at hand. Amoret Apartments offered an old-fashioned and cosy. You even get a washing line so you can hang your washing out the window, just like the locals do. Each of the 15 apartments consists of bedroom, a corner kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom with shower. They’re simply but tastefully decorated, with parquet floors, wooden antique furniture and framed prints on the walls. No restaurant here, but with basic self-catering facilities, you can prepare your own breakfast in bed and make light snacks later in the day. Read expert review From £55 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Villa Sigurata
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8Telegraph expert rating
Within Dubrovnik's medieval walls, the hotel stretches across the main building and two annexes. These old stone buildings date back to the 17th century and have been totally renovated to create functional interiors with exposed stonework, new pine-beamed ceilings and tiled floors. Décor is almost identical in both properties: Burgundy-red, gold and white predominate, with Baroque wooden furniture. The overall atmosphere is informal and peaceful. The Old Town can be noisy at night in summer, but these rooms are in peaceful side alleys, so you should sleep well. However, the streets are narrow, so don't expect spectacular views. Read expert review From £77 per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
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Karmen Apartments
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8Telegraph expert rating
These apartments are very quiet and all the main attractions lie nearby; a 10-minute walk up the Stradun brings you to Pile Gate, the main entrance into the Old Town. These homely self-catering apartments offer bohemian décor with an eclectic mix of antiques, quirky bric-a-brac, floral fabrics and modern art. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen area with kettle, toaster, microwave, hotplates and fridge, ideal for preparing breakfast and light meals. The Van Bloemens, Marc and his Croatian wife Silva, are delightful hosts. Karmen Apartments is open all year and makes a peaceful winter retreat, with excellent discounts for longer stays. Read expert review From £48 per night
All prices cited are starting rates for double rooms, based on two people sharing, in low season. These prices are subject to change in high season and during popular holidays and events.
