Apartment Ivano

Hotel Description

You know what? I was honestly a bit skeptical when I first pulled up to Apartment Ivano on Šibenska street – it’s tucked into this residential area that doesn’t scream “tourist accommodation.” But that’s actually what ended up being its biggest charm. The building itself is pretty typical for this part of Dubrovnik, maybe a 10-minute walk from the Old Town walls, and I mean, you can’t beat that location without paying resort prices.

Ivano (I assume that’s the owner’s name) has clearly put thought into making this place work for travelers. The apartment I stayed in was clean and functional – not Instagram-perfect, but honestly refreshing after seeing so many over-styled places. What really impressed me was how quiet it was at night, even though you’re still close enough to hear the distant hum of the city. The street parking situation is… well, it’s Croatia in summer, so good luck with that. But there’s a small grocery store literally around the corner on Ante Starčevića, which saved me multiple times when I needed water or snacks before heading out for the day.

The thing that bumped this from “decent stay” to “actually really good” was the local knowledge aspect. There are these little touches – like decent Wi-Fi that actually works (crucial when you’re trying to book ferry tickets to the islands), and the check-in process was refreshingly straightforward. No fancy lobby or concierge, just practical communication about keys and logistics. I stayed here in late September, so it wasn’t peak madness, but the location meant I could duck back easily when the afternoon crowds in the Old Town became too much. The morning light in the apartment was lovely too – eastern exposure, so you get that soft Adriatic glow without the afternoon heat beating down. At a 9.2 rating, I’d say that’s pretty spot-on. It’s not luxury, but it’s exactly what you want in Dubrovnik: a comfortable, well-located base that doesn’t eat your entire travel budget and lets you experience the city like less of a tourist.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $145. One Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Nice experience – Andrea from Slovakia – 5 September 2024 (10/10)

  We loved the authentic vibe of the place, there was everything you need. The air conditioning was also very helpful. We had a nice view and kind neighbour 🫶🏻

• Exceptional – Alessia from Italy – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

  Struttura situata a pochi metri dal centro della città di Lapad e sopratutto a pochi metri dalla spiaggia Sunset beach , ho passato una settimana qui con il mio compagno ottimo soggiorno anche perché c’era tutto il necessario , vicinissimo anche ad un supermercato
  
  What could be improved: L’unica forse nota positiva è che per raggiungere il centro ci sono giusto un po’ di scale da fare

• Soggiorno a Dubrovnik – Orazio from Italy – 29 August 2024 (8/10)

  L abitazione è abbastanza capiente, dotata di tutti i confort e ben posizionata, con 5 min a piedi si è al mare ed è molto vicina alla fermata del bus e ai vari servizi, bar, supermarket , forni ecc. Inoltre l’host è stato davvero gentilissimo e disponibile.

• Superb – Anton from Russia – 8 September 2024 (9/10)

• Very cute stay in a quiet residential area – great access to busy areas – Cameron from United Kingdom – 6 October 2024 (7/10)

• Exceptional – Sonja from Croatia – 1 November 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Micnie from Poland – 21 July 2024 (10/10)

• Superb – Yvonne from Netherlands – 30 June 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Ella from Finland – 14 August 2024 (10/10)

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