Accommodation
Dubrovnik off ers various kinds of accommodation, from camping sites and comfortable rooms in private accommodation to luxurious 5 star hotels. When choosing the type of accommodation, you will also like to choose in which City district you wish to stay in.
HOTELS
Like in other parts of Croatia, hotels in Dubrovnik are classifi ed in four categories, from two to deluxe fi ve stars. Hotel accommodation in Dubrovnik is of extremely high quality, some of its hotels are among the fi nest in Croatia. You can choose from luxurious suites to middle and lower category hotel rooms, but you will always fi nd a helpful staff waiting on you in their cosy premises. There are several youth hostels as well.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Dubrovnik off ers a large number of holiday houses, apartments and private rooms. Apart from lower prices, this kind of accommodation off ers the opportunity of experiencing something of the local way of living. Top-class, clean and comfortable, the apartments and rooms within a household, or as separate units, guarantee complete privacy and independence from the host. Information about private accommodation can be obtained at travel agencies and through Internet booking services. There is also application for available accommodation called “Last minute Dubrovnik”. Booking of accommodation is not available at the Dubrovnik Tourist Board TICs but we provide list of accommodation on our web site www.tzdubrovnik.hr/lang/en/news/ad_smjestaj/index.html .
IMPORTANT NOTICE! According to the Law on Sojourn Tax and Transit of Foreign Subjects, Sojourn Tax is obligatory for Croatian and foreign visitors alike. Registration of sojourn is in your own interest and provides greater safety and quality of accommodation. If you would like to make a complaint, please call the Tourist Inspection’s land phone: +385 20 641 390.
AUTO CAMPS
Nature lovers have the opportunity to camp at charming little resorts along the coast in close proximity to Dubrovnik, or in Dubrovnik at the Solitudo Campsite located in the Lapad quarter. Only a 15-minute bus ride from the Old City away, this green city district abounds with beaches, hotels and walking paths. The only parking area for caravans and motorhomes is located at Gruž Harbour, at hourly or daily parking fare.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Camping outside licensed camping sites or parking spaces for caravans and motorhomes is forbidden and will be fi ned. Camping in parking lots and by the roads is not permitted in Dubrovnik.
Where to stay
FOR YACHTSMEN
You will undoubtedly be mesmerized by the beauty of the islands, the coast and the sea in the area of Dubrovnik. This is where lovers of this kind of tourism and passionate yachtsmen, whether just cruising and exploring, or participating in one of the numerous regattas which take place in the waters of Dubrovnik the whole year round – will fi nd a perfect holiday and entertainment. After a pleasant but strenuous sailing trip, a berth in a marina with all the desired facilities can be very convenient, whether you merely need to restock with water, fuel and food for the continuation of your trip, or you are in need of some service.
The Dubrovnik ACI Marina in Rijeka Dubrovačka (Komolac) is open the whole year. It is about 2 kilometres away from the entrance to Gruž Harbour and only 6 kilometres from the Old City. It has 380 wet and 140 dry berths. The Marina has excellent local bus connections with the City centre.
Marina Frapa Dubrovnik is in Gruž bay, along the coast of Lapad, opposite the ferry port Gruž. The marina has 220 fully equipped berths for yachts from 10 to 50 meters and offers a berth for a yacht up to 100 meters. Each berth is equipped with electricity and water supply. It should be emphasized that Marina Frapa Dubrovnik is the first marina in Croatia which offers the services of emptying tanks on each berth place, so that yachts do not have to move from their berths for this purpose.
Note: Upon sailing into the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia, boat captains are obliged to take the shortest route to the nearest designated port of entry for border control and settlement of navigation fees and taxes. A year-round border control is located at Gruž Harbour, and port of entry facilities are also available in Cavtat during the season. A small number of anchorages/berths mainly for large yachts is available at Gruž Harbour. At the Orsan Sailing Club berths are primarily reserved for club members; the INA fuel quay is open to the public.