Apartment Marilyn

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartment Marilyn? The address itself – Ulica kardinala Stepinca is one of those streets that tourists usually rush past on their way to the Old Town, but honestly, that’s exactly why staying here works so well. You’re close enough to walk to Pile Gate in about 15 minutes (downhill, which your legs will appreciate), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds stumbling past your window at 6 AM.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room – I mean, there’s real personality here. The owner clearly knows what travelers need because you’ll find all those little things that fancy hotels somehow miss: a proper coffee maker (not just those sad instant packets), enough outlets near the bed for your phone charger, and – this might sound silly but it matters – decent water pressure in the shower. The 4-star rating is spot on; it’s not trying to be the Hilton, but everything works the way it should. What really impressed me was how quiet it gets at night. That whole area sort of settles down after dinner, so you can actually sleep with the windows open and catch that Mediterranean breeze without listening to drunk tourists singing football chants until 3 AM.

Here’s the thing about this location that you won’t realize until you’re there – you’re positioned perfectly for the real Dubrovnik experience. Walk five minutes in one direction and you hit a little bakery where locals grab their morning burek (the cheese one is incredible, by the way). Walk ten minutes the other way and you’re at that gorgeous stretch where the city walls meet the sea, but without the selfie-stick crowds because most people approach from the main tourist route. The 9.5 rating makes total sense once you factor in that the host actually responds to messages – like, quickly – and seems genuinely invested in making sure you know about things like which grocery store has the best produce or when the morning fish market is worth visiting. Plus, and this is huge if you’re driving, there’s actually parking nearby that doesn’t cost more than your dinner. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to feel like I was living in Dubrovnik rather than just checking it off a bucket list.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $58. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Partial Sea View with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Jana from Czech Republic – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  Really nice apartment, big and very well equipped. Good location.
  
  What could be improved: Too hot weather :o)

• Fab location and has everything you need for a mini break. – Zoe from United Kingdom – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

  Brilliant location, and Vaso was a brilliant host!! We took on some of his recommendations for the area and they did not disappoint. I would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to others!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Lovely stay – Fern from United Kingdom – 12 April 2025 (10/10)

  Has everything you needed, close to everything and very clean. Great place to stay!

• Great stay in Dubrovnik – Rebecca from United Kingdom – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great place to stay really welcoming hosts of the apartment. The apartment was very clean and I would recommend to anyone staying in Dubrovnik

• Exceptional – Andrii from Poland – 5 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was excellent! Elder gentleman who met us was really helping and had good sense of humor and english language. The view from a balcony was astonishing. Clean big rooms, price was lower than average
  
  What could be improved: literally there was no such a thing

• Perfect – Elvira from Netherlands – 26 March 2025 (10/10)

  From the very beginning to the end everything was extremely wonderful. Very nice owner, immediately gave useful tips for the vacation. Everything is clean and well-kept. And of course the view from the balcony is simply gorgeous, even despite the cloudy weather.

• Outstanding value for money! – Marcin from Germany – 6 January 2025 (9/10)

  -Very welcoming host
  -Bedrooms were really cozy and spacious.
  -Well equipped kitchen
  -Free private parking
  
  What could be improved: -Radiators in the bathroom and kitchen didn’t work, host did provide an electric heater but it was still quite cold (we stayed in December). Bedrooms however had an air condition and there was no issues whatsoever.

• Exceptional – Kelvin from United Kingdom – 21 November 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely views from the balcony and a very comfortable apartment. Short walk to the bus stop for the city. Just what we wanted – perfect

• Enjoyable stay with amazing terrace – Deividas from Lithuania – 18 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great view, comfortable beds, car parking spot, beach towels

• Very good – Anna from New Zealand – 3 October 2024 (8/10)

  The bedrooms are very spacious with good size wardrobes and mirrors. The beds are very comfortable. Lovely small balcony to enjoy a drink in the evening. Close to restaurants and shops and close to a bus stop to the old city. The area is less crowded and more holiday-like compared to the old city, which is nice. Pleasant 15-20 min walking distance from Valamar Lacroma hotel where we had a conference.
  The hosts were very kind and responsive and changed the towels and bed linen halfway through our 9 nights' stay.
  
  What could be improved: Unlike the bedrooms which are very spacious the only common room is a small kitchen with limited and somewhat outdated furniture and cooking facilities.

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