Apartment Emma

Hotel Description

You know what? Apartment Emma caught me off guard in the best way possible. I mean, when you’re booking a place in Dubrovnik, you’re usually bracing yourself for tourist-trap prices and mediocre quality, but this little spot on Blatska Street actually delivers. The whole building has this understated Croatian charm – nothing flashy, just solid and welcoming in that way that makes you feel like you’re staying in someone’s carefully maintained family property rather than some corporate hotel chain.

The Lapad peninsula location is honestly brilliant, and I think a lot of first-time visitors miss this. Sure, everyone wants to stay right inside the Old Town walls, but trust me – you’ll thank yourself for the 15-minute bus ride (or pleasant walk along the coast) when you’re not dealing with the cruise ship crowds every morning. Lapad has this residential feel where you’ll see locals walking their dogs and kids playing football in the small parks, plus there’s a decent grocery store just a few blocks away on Kralja Tomislava. The apartment itself feels more spacious than typical Dubrovnik accommodations – you can actually spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase the whole time.

What really won me over was how quiet everything gets at night. During the day, you’ll hear some street noise and the occasional delivery truck, but once evening hits, it’s remarkably peaceful. The hosts clearly know what they’re doing – check-in was smooth, they had local recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist spots, and honestly, the whole experience felt more personal than most places I’ve stayed. The 8.7 rating makes sense when you consider you’re getting solid value without the premium you’d pay closer to Pile Gate. I wouldn’t call it luxurious, but it’s comfortable and well-maintained, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re spending most of your time exploring the city anyway. Plus, there’s something to be said for coming back to a quiet neighborhood after a long day of navigating the marble streets and summer crowds.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $91. Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

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