Croatia

Dubrovnik travel guide

The walled marble city on the Adriatic — Game of Thrones' King's Landing.

Dubrovnik's Old Town is a UNESCO showcase of Renaissance and Baroque architecture inside intact medieval walls. Cruises crowd it 10:00–17:00 — visit at dawn or after dinner.

Best time
Late May–June, September. Avoid July/August midday.
Currency
Euro (EUR) since 2023.
Language
Croatian. English everywhere.
Plug
Type C/F, 230V.

How to get to Dubrovnik

  • · Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) — 20 km, airport bus €10.
  • · Bus from Split (4.5h, via Bosnia's Neum corridor — carry passport).
  • · Bus from Kotor (2h), Mostar (3h), Sarajevo (5h).
  • · Catamaran from Split, Hvar, Korcula.

Top routes from Dubrovnik

What to see

  • City Walls2 km circuit — go at 08:00, €35
  • Mount Srdj cable carSunset over the red roofs
  • Lokrum Island10-min boat — peacocks and a monastery
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Dubrovnik travel — FAQ

How many days in Dubrovnik?+

Two: one for the walls and Old Town, one for Lokrum or a Kotor day trip.

Is Dubrovnik expensive?+

Yes — Croatia's priciest city. Stay outside the walls in Lapad or Gruz and eat 2 streets uphill from Stradun.