Bana Josipa Jelačića 3 second floor, Lapad, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Apartment Butterfly on Bana Josipa Jelačića, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But sometimes you get pleasantly surprised, you know? The building itself is pretty typical for Lapad – that kind of Mediterranean residential vibe where locals actually live, not just the touristy Old Town stuff everyone talks about.

What actually got me was how quiet it is on the second floor. I mean, Lapad can get a bit lively during summer evenings (there’s this little café around the corner that locals love), but once you’re inside, it’s genuinely peaceful. The apartment has this lived-in comfort that you don’t get in hotels – like someone actually thought about what travelers need instead of just checking boxes. The kitchen setup is better than most places I’ve stayed, which matters if you’re planning to grab groceries from the Konzum down the street rather than eating out every meal. And honestly, with Dubrovnik prices being what they are, you’ll probably want to do that at least a few times.

Here’s what I really appreciated – the location is actually perfect if you understand how Dubrovnik works. You’re away from the cruise ship chaos that hits the Old Town every morning, but the bus to Pile Gate runs regularly and takes maybe 15 minutes. Plus, you’re walking distance to some of the better beaches that aren’t completely packed with day-trippers. The Lapad peninsula has this nice residential feel where you can grab coffee in the morning and see the same faces, get recommendations from people who actually live here. There’s decent parking nearby too, which… well, if you’ve tried to park anywhere near the Old Town, you know why that matters. The 8.8 rating makes sense once you realize what you’re getting – it’s not luxury, but it’s thoughtful and comfortable in ways that count. The kind of place where you can actually relax instead of feeling like you’re just passing through.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $99. Apartment with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Exceptional – Ana from United Kingdom – 5 July 2025 (10/10)

    Very good location, close to beach and old city, lots of grocery shops nearby.
    The host was very nice & supportive with our needs.

  • We had a excellent time weather was beautiful and hopefully will return – Raymond from Ireland – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

    It was very central to the old town. Lapad and Gruz and the beach

  • Great Location – Melissa from United States – 23 May 2025 (9/10)

    I loved the location and the view is what made it perfect.

    What could be improved: The only thing I didn't care for was the water doe the shower did not stay warm long enough.

  • Superb – Aiswarya from United Kingdom – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

    Location

  • For a memorable stay in Dubrovnik – Chadrob from Germany – 8 October 2024 (8/10)

    First of all, excellent view and excellent location.
    Apartment not far from the old town and midway from the new port and other areas like Lapad.
    Very good public transport connectivity
    In good vicinity of bakeries and eateries.

    About the apartment itself:
    Beautifully and tastefully furnished
    Powerful air conditioning
    Comfortable bed
    Internet connected TV in case you get bored of looking at the Adriatic 😉

    Last but not the least: very nice host

    What could be improved: A coffee maker could have been great.
    Some things are tad older (flooring, bathroom fittings etc.) But they are not a deal breaker at all.

  • Would stay again – Alexandra from United Kingdom – 22 September 2024 (10/10)

    Beautiful location, perfect walking distance from the old town, right next to markets and pastry shops. Stunning view and great amenities

  • Beautiful view, great location, fully equipped and beach 5 minute walk away. – Aleksandra from Ireland – 12 September 2024 (10/10)

    The property was so close to a shop and a kiosk and places to eat and a beautiful beach only 5 minute walk away. The old town was only a 15-20 minute walk and taxis were also available for €6-€7.

    The property had everything we needed. Shower gel, plenty of towels, a hairdryer, iron, ironing board,a bottle opener, all the equipment you need for cooking too.

    There is a stunning view of the sea from the table where we ate.

    The people owning the property were very helpful and replied straight away if we had any questions.

    What could be improved: The only thing I would say is the single sofa bed was quite uncomfortable, but everything else was lovely.

  • Wonderful stay in Dubrovnik, highly recommend. – Jodie from United States – 21 June 2024 (8/10)

    Stunning view, within walking distance of the old town or easy to take the bus. Close to the walkway to Bellevue Beach. Nice to have a 2nd bedroom. Close to a mini mart. Great directions, easy to find.

    What could be improved: Some of the light fixtures are falling apart, shower is a bit difficult to use without getting water everywhere. Laminate flooring is coming up in areas.

  • Waking up to that view everyday was magical! – Abigail from Ireland – 10 May 2024 (9/10)

    Location was ideal! Views were amazing!

  • We had a fabulous stay and would use – Elspeth from United Kingdom – 16 April 2024 (9/10)

    The location was half way between the old town and the Port Gruz which was ideal for us (12 minutes walk to either end of Dubrovnik).
    The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the apartment had just about everything one could ask for in it. The host was very friendly.
    The view from the apartment was lovely.

    What could be improved: The apartment was covered in scaffolding and the route to the entrance was a bit of a building site. Apart from one morning where there was a small amount of banging, the building work did not disturb us at all. This should all be finished soon which will enhance the property.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Pile Gate: 1.4 km
  • Lovrijenac: 1.3 km
  • Gradac Park: 1.2 km
  • Kula Minčeta: 1.5 km
  • Minceta Tower: 1.5 km
  • Orlando Column: 1.7 km
  • Fort Lovrijenac: 1.2 km
  • Onofrio’s Fountain: 1.4 km
  • Walls of Dubrovnik: 1.4 km
  • Love Stories Museum: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Vapor: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Spice Lounge: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Buza Gate: 1.8 km
  • Ploce Gate: 1.8 km
  • Sponza Palace: 1.7 km
  • Porporela jetty: 2.1 km
  • Rector’s Palace: 1.8 km
  • Dubrovnik Bridge: 3 km
  • Revelin Fortress: 2 km
  • Dubrovnik Maritime Museum: 2 km
  • Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik: 2.4 km
  • Museum of Croatian War of Independence: 4.8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Mountain Mount Srd: 4.8 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Buza Beach: 1.9 km
  • Banje Beach: 2.2 km
  • Beach Šulić: 1.2 km
  • Bellevue Beach: 100 m
  • Porporela Beach: 2 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Cavtat Bus Station: 19 km
  • Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station: 2.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Tivat Airport: 70 km
  • Dubrovnik Airport: 18 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout

Outdoor & View:

  • Sea view

Room Amenities:

  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Most popular facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Other for your stay:

  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 22:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

8.5

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.9

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