Ante

Ante Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Dubrovnik, and honestly? Hotel Ante caught me off guard. You know how sometimes you book a 3-star place and brace yourself for mediocre everything? Well, this little gem on Brgatska Street – which is actually in Ploče, not the Old Town like some people assume – turned out to be one of those finds that makes you want to keep it secret.

The thing about staying here is that you’re technically outside the ancient walls, but that’s actually perfect. I mean, you’re literally a 10-minute walk from Pile Gate, but without the tourist chaos right outside your window. The street itself is pretty quiet, mostly residential, and you get this authentic feel of how locals actually live in Dubrovnik. Plus – and this matters more than you’d think – there’s decent parking nearby, which is basically gold in this city. The owner (I think his name was Ante, go figure) was super helpful during check-in, gave me the real scoop on which restaurants to hit and which beaches aren’t completely overrun by cruise ship crowds.

What really struck me was the attention to detail. The rooms aren’t huge or fancy, but everything just… works. The AC actually cools the room, the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and the bed was surprisingly comfortable – firm but not like sleeping on concrete. The bathroom was spotless, good water pressure, and they’d clearly renovated recently because everything felt fresh. You know what I loved? The little balcony in my room overlooked this charming neighborhood courtyard where you could hear normal life happening – kids playing, neighbors chatting, that kind of thing. Way better than staring at another hotel wall. The whole place has this family-run vibe that’s become pretty rare in Dubrovnik these days, honestly. They clearly care about what they’re doing, and it shows in those small touches that big hotels miss – like actually good coffee in the morning and towels that don’t feel like sandpaper.

Here’s the thing though – if you’re expecting a pool or fancy lobby bar, this isn’t your spot. But if you want a clean, comfortable base for exploring Dubrovnik without paying Old Town prices, and you appreciate places where the staff actually remembers your name? Hotel Ante delivers. The 9.5 rating isn’t some fluke – it’s what happens when a place just does the basics really, really well. I’d definitely stay here again, especially during summer when everywhere else is packed and overpriced.

Ante Accommodations

Reviews of Ante

• Beautiful and view even though its 450 steps up its worth it, – Aaron from United Arab Emirates – 8 July 2025 (10/10)

  Marinko's Mother in law greeted us. She was the sweetest. She got us Lemonade after seeing how beat we were from our travels and explained the best she could about everything we needed.
  The room has the best view of Dubrovnik. I couldn't even believe my luck.
  
  What could be improved: nothing at all

• Exceptional – Dave from United Kingdom – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

  Good, clean accommodation with a great view overlooking Dubrovnik.
  
  What could be improved: There are a lot of steps to climb to access the accommodation.

• Nice studio apartment with incredible view! – Amanda from United States – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  This studio apartment was clean and had everything needed for a great stay (fully stocked kitchen, towels, wifi, air conditioning, eating area, great balcony). The view is absolutely stunning! The property is a little tricky to find since it says 13 (which is on the gate), but it’s through the gate and up stairs to #4. We met the host who greeted us with fresh juice! Perfect for a hot day and hiking all the stairs to get to the apartment.
  
  What could be improved: The property is straight up the hill from the Old Town, which is great for the view, but it is quite a trek up about 400+ steps to get to and from it. This wasn’t a problem for us, but if you aren’t in shape and/or can’t climb stairs this one might be tough to get to.

• Beautiful views! – Angela from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  Veranda, as the view was stunning. We spent an entire day sat enjoying that with the awning, which was a lovely touch and very helpful in the hottest part of the day. The room was cosy and practical, and the owner was very obliging and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: We knew there were going to be a lot of steps to walk back to the accommodation, and even though we like to think we're fit, it was quite a challenge at the end of a long day! It was only about 10 mins, but all uphill. There are gentler routes and you could get a taxi but even the last steps to the accommodation would have been be a lot of effort without Ivan (out airport transfer driver) carrying our bags up for us. However, we felt it was still worth it for the view, but be warned!
  
  The flat could have done with a few more helpful utensils for cooking in the kitchen. The info also said that toiletries were provided, but we only had kitchen and bathroom soap. To be fair, the owner Maria did ask if we had everything we needed, but we didn't mention it.

• Superb – Joanna from United Kingdom – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  An amazing apartament with a beautiful view

• Lovely stay, lovely views. Potential guests should be aware lots of steps to propert from the Old Town. – Rachel from United Kingdom – 17 May 2025 (8/10)

  The location and view were fantastic. Lovely clean apartment with balcony.
  
  What could be improved: If being really picky there was no light for the balcony.

• Lots to see and do. Good for a break. – Martin from United Kingdom – 8 May 2025 (10/10)

  Super view. Loads to watch in the old port. Pretty secluded, generally quiet. Plenty eating places nearby, outside the old town. Ice cream places are a good feature, worth sampling.
  Note: book the taxi recommended by the property from the airport and back to the airport. A travel company taxi will not find the property.
  
  What could be improved: A lot of stone steps to the property, everywhere you go, you go down steps, a lot of steps and back up to get back. We got used to it and got fitter. Definitely not for the faint hearted, the heavy, any disablement. Eating in the old town is overwhelming, difficult to avoid scam restaurants. If a deal look too good to be true, it is. Resulting in poor food and terrible wine.
  Note: book the taxi recommended by the property from the airport and back to the airport. A travel company taxi will not find the property.

• Superb – Damien from Australia – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent view from the location from the deck, good bedroom / living room space with practical kitchen.
  Would highly recommend

• Exceptional – Shelley from United Kingdom – 16 April 2025 (10/10)

  The room was clean with fantastic large comfy bed. Tv, Kettle, good bathroom, friendly staff met us there on the day. Views were amazing with the balcony. Shop just down the road. Couldn't ask for anything more.
  
  What could be improved: I have mobility problems no fault off the appartment but way too many steps to get up to appartment from the roads. We only had back packs not sure if walking and suitcase would be a good. We cheated and got Taxi back up from the old town. I would get bolt taxi from Dock port to the appartment road before some steps.

• Superb – Will from United Kingdom – 8 April 2025 (9/10)

  The bed was great. And the view from the balcony is amazing!
  
  What could be improved: Beware that it is hundreds of steps down to the old town 🙂 But a good workout and an amazing view!

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