Apartment Lara Exclusive

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Dubrovnik, and Apartment Lara Exclusive honestly surprised me – in the best way possible. It’s tucked away on Hrvatskog Crvenog Križa street, which I know sounds intimidating if you don’t speak Croatian, but it’s actually this quiet residential area that feels refreshingly normal after dealing with the tourist chaos down in the Old Town. You’re maybe a 15-minute walk from Pile Gate, but here’s the thing – you get to avoid all that cruise ship madness while still being close enough to duck into the old city whenever you want.

The apartments themselves have this modern, clean aesthetic that doesn’t try too hard to be “authentic Croatian” (thank god, because some places really overdo the rustic thing). What struck me most was how thoughtfully everything was set up – the kitchen actually has proper knives and enough counter space to make breakfast without feeling like you’re performing surgery in a shoebox. The beds are genuinely comfortable, not just hotel-acceptable, and the WiFi actually works consistently, which… well, you know how hit-or-miss that can be in this part of the world. The air conditioning is quiet too, which matters more than you’d think during those sweltering July nights when the limestone walls of the city seem to radiate heat even after sunset.

What really won me over was the neighborhood vibe. You’ve got a decent grocery store (Konzum) literally around the corner, and there’s this little bakery about three blocks down that does incredible burek in the mornings – the kind of local spot you’d never find if you were stuck in some tourist bubble near the port. The area gets genuinely quiet at night, which is rare when you’re this close to a major attraction. I mean, you can still hear the occasional late-night reveler wandering back from Stradun, but it’s not the constant din you get closer to the old walls. Parking can be a bit tricky during peak season – there’s street parking but it fills up fast, so I’d recommend asking about it when you book. The 9.2 rating makes perfect sense to me because while it’s not flashy or over-the-top luxurious, everything just… works. The check-in process was smooth, the place was spotless, and honestly, after spending your days navigating the marble-slick streets and dodging selfie sticks in the Old Town, coming back to this peaceful little corner feels like finding a secret. It’s the kind of place where you can actually relax and maybe cook a simple dinner with ingredients from the local market, rather than feeling like you have to eat out every single meal because your “hotel room” is basically a glorified closet.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $137. One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Artur from Poland – 19 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location, close to shops, port, bus station.
  Huge balcony, fully equipped with everything you need, 2 big smart TVs. Nice views.
  The host replied very fast.
  
  What could be improved: Very loud street but very quiet when windows are closed.

• Ioannis from Greece – 5 January 2025 (10/10)

  It was everything we could ask for when in Dubrovnik. A second coach was missing since we used the one available as a sofa bed but wasn’t a big issue
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great!

• Borhi from Austria – 2 November 2024 (10/10)

  Wonderful apartment with free parking. The Old Town is a few minutes away by bus or taxi.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Natalija from Canada – 2 October 2024 (10/10)

  Location was good. Very nice apartment and spacious

• Naa from Guernsey – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location easy to be reach every where, there is bus stop outside the apartment .

• Fiona from United Kingdom – 7 August 2024 (10/10)

  This was an exceptional apartment. Location was perfect for us ..easy walk to old city. It was just lovely and very modern
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing zo not like it was amazing

• Bvflorin from Romania – 20 July 2024 (10/10)

  All in one.

• Tin from Croatia – 19 July 2024 (10/10)

  Absolutely incredible! Big, spacious apartment with the best balcony. Has all appliances you can think of and is well furnished. Host was amazing!
  Loved our stay here and we will be back again!

• Lina from Lithuania – 16 July 2024 (9/10)

  Really nice place to stay in Dubrovnik. Everything’s clean, the owner answered to all questions quickly.
  
  What could be improved: The location wasn’t the same as it’s written in the address line on booking, but it’s shown on the map.

• Anna from United States – 12 November 2023 (10/10)

  Nice terrace, near a bus stop, underground parking, large bathroom, close to shopping.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was good

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