Best Hotels in
Dubrovnik

The grande dame of Dubrovnik, the Excelsior has hosted heads of state and celebrities from its dramatic clifftop position east of the Old Town since 1913. The panoramic views of the city walls from the sea-facing rooms, the exceptional spa, and the private beach make it the city's most complete luxury experience.

• Luxury
• Views
• Romance
• Beachfront
• Ploče

Dubrovnik's most intimate luxury hotel, Villa Dubrovnik clings to the cliff face east of the Old Town with direct sea access and extraordinary views of the city walls. Just 56 rooms, a private boat, and the kind of hyper-attentive service that appears on every 'world's best' list — year after year.

• Luxury
• Romance
• Views
• Boutique
• Ploče

Rixos Premium delivers five-star resort luxury on Dubrovnik's Lapad peninsula, with multiple pools, a private beach, and sweeping Elafiti Islands views. The ultra-all-inclusive concept — including premium drinks and most activities — makes it the region's best value for extended stays.

• Luxury
• Family
• Beachfront
• Wellness
• Lapad

One of the very few hotels actually inside Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, Hotel Stari Grad occupies a restored 18th-century house on the Stradun promenade. The eight rooms are immaculately designed, the rooftop terrace is a private paradise, and waking up inside the ancient walls is an experience money can barely buy.

• Boutique
• Historic
• Romance
• Views
• Old Town

A beautifully restored 1930s Art Deco villa in the exclusive Ploče neighbourhood, Villa Orsula is part of the Adriatic Luxury Hotels collection. The interwar glamour of its architecture is perfectly preserved, the private beach and sea-view terrace restaurant are exceptional, and the 15-room scale ensures genuine personal attention.

• Luxury
• Romance
• Historic
• Beachfront
• Ploče

The Hilton Imperial occupies a magnificently restored 19th-century palace directly opposite the Old Town's Pile Gate — perhaps the most strategically positioned hotel in the city. The Old Town, city walls, and cable car terminus are all within a five-minute walk, making it the best-located major hotel in Dubrovnik.

• Luxury
• Classic
• Views
• Ploče

Dubrovnik's largest resort, Sun Gardens is a sprawling five-star village on the Orašac peninsula offering villas, apartments, three pools, a private marina, and a beach club. The scale and facilities — particularly for families — are unmatched anywhere on the Croatian coast near Dubrovnik.

• Luxury
• Family
• Beachfront
• Wellness
• Lapad

Hotel Kompas sits on the Lapad promenade with direct access to one of Dubrovnik's best public beaches and a comfortable, well-run four-star operation that represents excellent value for this expensive destination. The large pool terrace and family-friendly facilities make it a popular choice for returning guests.

• Value
• Family
• Beachfront
• Lapad

A 17th-century baroque palace at the heart of the Old Town's Gundulic Square, The Pucić Palace is arguably the most atmospheric hotel inside the walls. The location — on a magnificent Renaissance piazza surrounded by morning market stalls — combined with opulent, historically informed interiors delivers a Dubrovnik experience of rare distinction.

• Luxury
• Historic
• Romance
• Boutique
• Old Town

The Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera on the Babin Kuk peninsula offers reliable international luxury in a stunning coastal setting, with panoramic Adriatic views, a private beach, and a comprehensive spa. Slightly removed from the Old Town bustle, it delivers a more resort-focused, relaxed Dubrovnik experience.

• Luxury
• Beachfront
• Family
• Wellness
• Babin Kuk