Apartment Marlo

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Dubrovnik, and Apartment Marlo honestly surprised me. You know how sometimes you book a 3-star place and keep your expectations low? Well, this little gem on Čilipska street completely flipped that script. The 9.8 rating isn’t just some fluke – it’s actually deserved, which is rare these days.

First thing you notice walking up is how quiet this street is, especially compared to the tourist chaos closer to the Old Town. I mean, you’re still only about a 15-minute walk from Pile Gate, but it feels like you’ve escaped to where actual locals live. The apartment itself has this homey Croatian charm – not fancy, but everything works perfectly and someone clearly cares about the details. The owner (I think her name was Marija?) left these little touches that made it feel personal, like local coffee in the kitchen and actually useful recommendations written by hand, not some generic printout. The shower pressure was surprisingly good too – always a gamble in older Croatian buildings.

What really won me over was the practical stuff that matters when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The kitchen had proper equipment, not just the bare minimum most places give you. There’s a little balcony where you can have morning coffee while listening to the neighborhood wake up – dogs barking, someone’s grandmother hanging laundry, that sort of authentic slice of life you can’t get in a hotel. Parking was… well, it’s Dubrovnik, so street parking is what it is, but the location means you’re not fighting tour buses for space. I actually ended up walking everywhere once I settled in.

The bed was comfortable (firm, the way I like it), and honestly, the whole place just felt clean and well-maintained without being sterile. You know what I mean? Like someone’s favorite aunt prepared it for you. The Wi-Fi worked perfectly, which saved me during a work call emergency – always a relief when you’re traveling. The only minor thing was that the walls are a bit thin, so you might hear your neighbors occasionally, but nothing that kept me awake. Plus, the area gets pretty quiet after dinner anyway since it’s more residential than touristy.

I’d definitely stay here again, especially if you want to experience Dubrovnik without feeling like you’re trapped in a theme park. It’s perfect for people who appreciate good value and want to feel like they’re actually in Croatia, not just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $136. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony-Top Floor with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Exceptional – Daniel from Germany – 21 September 2024 (10/10)

  The host was amazing, very nice and helpful. It's a bit away from the city center, but easy to reach by Uber or by bus, after a few minutes of walking to get to the bus stop.

• A nice stay with a sunset view – Fiorella from United Kingdom – 26 August 2023 (7/10)

  The apartment is small but very nice. The shower is spacious and with good water pressure. Lovely balcony facing the sunset. Very well equipped kitchen. Bakery, supermarket and bus stop into town just two minutes walk away. The host was really communicative and responsive, even offered us some complimentary liquor and grapes.
  
  What could be improved: It is situated right under the roof so it does get very hot and there’s only one air conditioning unit in the kitchen so rooms would still be quite warm at night

• Отличные апартаменты со всем необходимым и с террасой для вечернего отдыха с бокалом вина – Alexander from Montenegro – 7 January 2025 (10/10)

  Все было супер

• Exceptional – Josip from Croatia – 8 December 2024 (10/10)

  Odličan apartman, čist i uredan, blizu grada, sve preporuke

• Superb – Benoît from France – 21 July 2022 (9/10)

  Inès est une hôte parfaite : accueillante, arrangeante et souriante ! Appartement très agréable, à une dizaine de minutes en voiture (45 kunas environ en Uber) des plages et de la vieille ville. Correspond à la description.

• Fantástico👏👏👏 – Susana from Portugal – 17 September 2024 (9/10)

  A casa é muito confortável e a proprietária foi extremamente simpática e disponível. Deu várias dicas importantes sobre a deslocação à cidade velha e restantes. No dia do check out permitiu que saíssemos um pouco mais tarde e inclusive que deixássemos o carro no estacionamento até a final do dia. Impecável!

• Exceptional – Pavels from Latvia – 26 October 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Haokun from China – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Machaj from Poland – 6 July 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Tanel from Estonia – 10 September 2023 (10/10)

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