Perfect location,Host very helpful,lots of stairs,if you are physically challenged
Apartment Banovac 1
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Apartment Banovac 1
First Impressions Walking up to Apartment Banovac 1 on Djura Pulica street, you immediately get that "I made the right choice" feeling.
First Impressions
Walking up to Apartment Banovac 1 on Djura Pulica street, you immediately get that “I made the right choice” feeling. This four-star property sits right in the heart of Dubrovnik’s most coveted area — and honestly, the location alone justifies the stay. The building has that authentic Croatian charm without feeling touristy, which is harder to find than you’d think in a city this popular. You know what really struck me? How quiet it feels despite being so centrally located.
Location & Neighborhood
Here’s the thing about Dubrovnik — location is everything, and Apartment Banovac 1 absolutely nails it. I mean, couples consistently rate this spot a perfect 10.0, and after spending time here, I totally get why. You’re walking distance from the Old Town walls, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds at your doorstep every morning. The narrow stone streets around Djura Pulica have this lived-in feel where locals actually go about their daily business. There’s a small bakery just around the corner that opens early — the kind of place you stumble upon and then become obsessed with their pastries.
The Apartment Experience
What sets Apartment Banovac 1 apart from typical hotel rooms is the space and authenticity. You get a proper apartment setup, which honestly makes such a difference when you’re staying more than a night or two. The kitchen is actually functional (not just decorative like some places), and there’s enough room to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. The decor strikes that perfect balance between modern comfort and Croatian character — think clean lines with traditional touches that don’t feel forced.
Sleep Quality
I have to talk about the beds because, well, they’re genuinely exceptional. The property gets consistently high marks for sleep comfort, and after a few nights here, I understood why. The mattresses hit that sweet spot of firm but comfortable, and the bedding feels substantial without being heavy. What really makes the difference though is how quiet it gets at night — even with the windows open, you’re not dealing with street noise that keeps you up. For a city break where you’re doing a lot of walking, that quality sleep makes all the difference the next day.
Why Guests Love It
The combination of that unbeatable location and apartment-style comfort creates something special at Apartment Banovac 1. You get the independence of having your own space while being perfectly positioned to explore everything Dubrovnik offers. It’s particularly brilliant for couples — there’s something romantic about having your own little Croatian hideaway rather than just another hotel room. The fact that guests keep rating the location a perfect 10.0 tells you everything you need to know. You’re not just staying somewhere convenient; you’re staying somewhere that actually enhances your Dubrovnik experience.
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Rooms & Suites
Choose from 1 room types
| Room | Type | Beds | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace | Max persons: 2 | 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bed | From $169 /night |
One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace
Max persons: 2 1 sofa bed, 1 large double bedAmenities & Facilities
Bedroom
2- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
8- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
4- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Transport
2- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Living Area
3- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Miscellaneous
5- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View
1- Garden view
Room Amenities
11- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Tile/marble floor
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken
3- English
- Croatian
- Italian
Media & Technology
3- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services
3- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay
10- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Airport shuttle
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Flat-screen TV
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
1- Street parking
Other for your stay
11- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location & Surroundings
What's nearby
- Buza Gate 450 m
- Pile Gate 50 m
- Lovrijenac 400 m
- Kula Minčeta 250 m
- Minceta Tower 300 m
- Orlando Column 450 m
- Fort Lovrijenac 350 m
- Onofrio's Fountain 200 m
- Walls of Dubrovnik 200 m
- Love Stories Museum 200 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Restaurant Posat 100 m
- Restaurant Forteca Fast Food 263 20 m
Top attractions
- Ploce Gate 550 m
- Gradac Park 550 m
- Sponza Palace 500 m
- Porporela jetty 850 m
- Rector's Palace 600 m
- Dubrovnik Bridge 4 km
- Revelin Fortress 650 m
- Dubrovnik Maritime Museum 750 m
- Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik 1.1 km
- Museum of Croatian War of Independence 3.7 km
Natural beauty
- Mountain Mount Srd 3.8 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Buza Beach 700 m
- Banje Beach 900 m
- Beach Šulić 400 m
- Bellevue Beach 1.4 km
- Porporela Beach 800 m
Public transport
- Bus Busstop 13 km
- Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station 3.2 km
Closest airports
- Tivat Airport 71 km
- Dubrovnik Airport 19 km
House Rules
Pets
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
- From 14:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
- Until 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
What Our Guests Say
The apartment was amazing. Anthony, the landlord, offered an outstanding service. The location was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend this apartment.
Perfect location near Pile Gate. Cosy little apartment with comfortable bed. Comes with a washing machine! Anthony met us within 5 minutes of me informing we were arriving earlier than we informed.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Great apartment close to Pile gate. Very quiet. Bed is comfortable. We liked everything.
The apartment is very spacious and lovely. Everything you would need is there. Lovely outdoor area as well. Shower & bathroom fantastic. Location perfect. Comfortable bed and good wifi. One of the best.
What could be improved: We arrived at night and it was difficult to find the right door in the laneway from instructions. Maybe a bigger sign on the door and some lighting would make it easier. Also, once you enter the door, it leads to a courtyard. The light switch is on your right, about 2 metres. Unit 1 is the second unit. Also, hard to identify in the dark because it is a black number on a dark green door. Almost impossible to see in the dark.
The apartment says it has parking but it doesn't. The host was kind to suggest either a free cark, in the winter, 30mins walk away or paid carparking nearer. The paid carparking is expensive at 40 Euro per night. We elected for the free carparking, which worked well but instructions are a little vague. It is where the buses park....you just need to be careful and park in the designated car parks.
Everything
Yes, great location and with anything you need it
What could be improved: Location
The apartment is situated about 5 minutes walk from the Pile Gate, it was also very easy to access from the taxi rank, maybe 3 minutes and 15 steps, which for Dubrovnik is very special. The location was safe and quiet with restaurants very close by,
we could even walk to the water for a swim easily..
We loved the courtyard and the apartment was large and very comfortable. Lots of TV news stations available too.
What could be improved: nothing to note
Excellent location, 2 minutes from pile gate. Modern apartment with excellent outdoor space.
What could be improved: To advertise the property as having parking is hilarious. If any property could be described as having no parking this would be it. The apartment is just outside the old town so approaching in a car is a nightmare. The apparts Is up a quaint but steep pedestrian lane, so cannot be accessed by car. We parked as close as we could as instructed by the host, however we were charged 10 euros for the 15 minutes it took us to carry our bags to the flat.
The apartment location is just perfect. Close to everything, but on a very quite alley. Extremely clean, spacious, modern decoration, very well equipped and with a very nice courtyard, which tend to become hot during summer, though. The owner quickly respond to our few queries.
What could be improved: Wifi was not awful but not working properly. We didn't spot the router, so i can imagine it was within the next apartment. The refrigerator was a small one. Since we spend 6 nights there, we would appreciate a normal one. Other remarks are very small to be mentioned and maybe they are just personal preferences.
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