Apartment Niki – One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony A2 1

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartment Niki? The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re actually living in Dubrovnik rather than just passing through. It’s tucked away in Ploce, which means you’re close enough to walk to the Old Town walls in about ten minutes, but far enough that you won’t hear drunk tourists stumbling around at 2 AM. The balcony – and this is key – actually faces away from the main road, so you get these quiet morning moments with your coffee where you can hear the neighborhood waking up instead of traffic.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home, not some sterile rental unit. I mean, it’s clean and well-maintained, but there’s character here. The one bedroom is surprisingly spacious, and the kitchen has everything you’d need if you hit up the local market on Gundulićeva Poljana (which you absolutely should, by the way). The bathroom’s compact but functional – typical for this part of the city, honestly. What I really appreciated was the attention to small details: good water pressure, blackout curtains that actually block light, and WiFi that doesn’t drop every five minutes. The owner clearly gets what travelers need because there’s even a drying rack on the balcony, which is genius when you’re hand-washing beach clothes.

Here’s the thing about staying in Ploce – you’re positioned perfectly for exploring without being trapped in the tourist bubble. There’s a solid bakery just down the street where locals actually go (not the overpriced one near Pile Gate), and you’re a quick walk to Banje Beach when you need a swim. The neighborhood has this authentic residential vibe during the day, then comes alive in the evenings when people are out walking and chatting. Parking can be tricky around here – I’d honestly recommend just walking everywhere or using the local buses. The apartment represents solid value for what you get, especially considering you’re basically getting a local’s perspective on the city. It’s not luxury by any means, but it’s comfortable, clean, and positioned in a way that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something the cruise ship crowds miss entirely.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $116. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

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