73 Stairs Apartment

First Impressions

You know what hits you first about 73 Stairs Apartment? It’s not actually the stairs — though yes, there are quite a few of them. It’s the fact that you’re staying in what feels like the absolute heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, in the Ploče neighborhood where locals still hang their laundry from medieval windows. This four-star apartment sits on Ulica Kralja Petra Krešimira IV, which sounds intimidating but is actually one of those narrow stone streets that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. The building itself has that weathered Adriatic charm — you can tell it’s been welcoming travelers for years.

Location Magic

Honestly, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Dubrovnik, and this location is something special. The property scored a 9.9 for location, and I mean, you’ll understand why the moment you step outside. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the city walls — not the touristy entrance everyone uses, but one of the quieter spots where you can actually breathe. The famous Stradun is right there, but you’re tucked away enough that you won’t hear every tour group at dawn. Couples especially seem to love it here (they rated the location 9.5), and I get it — there’s something romantic about wandering these ancient streets when the day-trippers have gone home.

The Space Itself

The apartment feels authentically Croatian without trying too hard. Stone walls, wooden beams, but with all the modern touches you actually need — good Wi-Fi, proper air conditioning (trust me, you’ll want this in summer), and a kitchen that’s actually functional if you want to grab some fresh fish from the morning market. The windows open onto those narrow streets, so you get that medieval atmosphere but also decent natural light. It’s not huge, but it’s thoughtfully laid out — everything has its place, and somehow it never feels cramped.

Living Like a Local

What I really appreciated was how the 73 Stairs Apartment puts you in the rhythm of Old Town life. There’s a little bakery around the corner where locals grab their morning coffee — not the tourist spots, but the real deal where they know your order after two days. You’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the cruise ship crowds that you can actually enjoy your morning coffee in peace. The evening light hits the stone streets just right from here, and you’ll find yourself taking way too many photos of basically nothing.

Why Guests Love It

Look, Dubrovnik can feel pretty touristy, but staying here gives you something different — you’re actually living in the Old Town, not just visiting it. The 9.8 rating makes sense when you experience how seamlessly everything works. You’re steps from the best restaurants (the ones locals recommend, not just the ones with English menus), you can walk to the cable car, and when you want to escape to the beach, Banje is practically next door. It’s that rare place where the location does most of the work — you just have to show up and soak it in.