Apartment Sofia

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Apartment Sofia” on Lopudska Street, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the unassuming spots are exactly what you need, especially in Dubrovnik where every second building seems to be charging tourist prices for “authentic Croatian experience.”

The thing about Lopudska 3 is that it’s tucked away just enough to feel like you’re actually staying where locals live, but you’re still within walking distance of everything that matters. I mean, you can literally hear the morning bustle from Stradun (that’s the main pedestrian street through Old Town) without being right in the thick of tourist chaos. The apartment itself has that lived-in comfort that’s hard to fake – think solid wooden furniture that’s actually been cared for, not that generic hotel stuff. The kitchen’s properly equipped too, which matters more than you’d think when you realize eating out for every meal in Dubrovnik will cost you a small fortune. There’s something really satisfying about picking up fresh produce from the morning market near Gundulic Square and actually being able to cook it.

What really won me over was the little details that show someone actually gives a damn about this place. The Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes (miracle in itself), the shower has proper water pressure – honestly, you’d be surprised how many places in the old part of town struggle with that – and the beds are comfortable enough that you won’t wake up feeling like you slept on a medieval torture device. The host clearly knows their stuff about the area too. They’ll tell you things like which bakery opens earliest (crucial intel if you’re trying to beat the cruise ship crowds to the city walls) and that the best gelato is actually down a random side street, not at those obvious tourist spots.

During the summer months, yeah, it gets warm – but then again, everywhere does in Dubrovnik when it’s 35 degrees and the stone streets are radiating heat like an oven. At least here you’ve got decent aircon and you’re not paying premium prices for a tiny room overlooking a dumpster. The neighborhood gets quiet after the day-trippers head back to their ships, which is when Dubrovnik actually shows its personality. You’ll hear locals chatting on their terraces, maybe some traditional music drifting from a family gathering – it’s the kind of authentic atmosphere that those fancy hotels in the tourist zone just can’t replicate. Sure, you might hear some early morning delivery trucks, but that’s just city life, and it beats the sound of tour groups gathering at 7 AM outside your window.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $94. One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Svitlana from Finland – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

  I really liked the apartment.
  There was everything necessary and even more,clean apartment.
  Very beautiful view from the balcony.
  The bus stop is located close to the sightseeing buses, as well as local buses to the old city.
  Supermarkets are close.
  The port has a large hypermarket Konzum.
  Thanks to the owner for the compliment in the form of fresh fruits.

• Superb – Patrick from United Kingdom – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  Nice little apartment. Perfectly located for us near Gruz harbour.
  No fuss, hosts were great.

• Great place – Kamilla from Poland – 17 April 2025 (10/10)

  Great contact with the owner, a very nice person. The apartment is equipped with everything you need, clean and with a beautiful view.

• Exceptional – Geraldine from Ireland – 22 November 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely view, worth the climb up from the bus station. Good communication with friendly hosts.

• Amazing View and Easy access to Dubrovnik – Shumovskaya from United States – 26 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great communication from host and very easy public transportation and uber to the city! Pomegranates growing on the trees along your walk to the water, stunning view! Apartment was very clean and had everything we needed. Very well equipped kitchen. Loved staying a bit out of the touristy center and even got to experience a local street fair right down the street. Peaceful neighborhood.
  
  What could be improved: Shower head could have been a little cleaner but the rest of the apartment was spotless.

• We enjoyed our stay so much. We were within walking distance of the bus stop and grocery store. – Loren from South Africa – 24 September 2024 (10/10)

  While the location tested our short legs each day LOL – the view from the balcony definitely made up for it 10 times over. Breathtaking is all I can say!

• We stay at Sanja’s place. 10 mins away from old town . Host are very helpful and accomodating – Jonathan from United Kingdom – 6 July 2024 (9/10)

  Property are very clean and view is amazing
  
  What could be improved: None

• Great location, away from the city husle with a superb view – Ligia from Romania – 30 June 2024 (10/10)

  The location, the view, it was clean, close to bus station, had pretty much everything we needed. Cute, stylish apartment. Communication w Sanja was great, even though we didnt meet, we got all the directions.
  Def recommend for a stay in Dubrovnik

• Exceptional – Ivayla from Bulgaria – 16 June 2024 (10/10)

  The owner is very nice and friendly. We had some need for help, and she responded immediately.
  Amazing view from the terasse.
  There is everything needed for nice and comfy stay.
  The apartment is at quite street, it is clean and perfectly hosted.

• Quiet refuge atop a hill overlooking Dubrovnik harbour – M from Netherlands – 2 October 2023 (8/10)

  Located in a quiet dead-end street, very well lit.
  Parking always available and free.
  Bus stops near by to go into town.
  
  What could be improved: The door to the building had a broken lock. I would have felt safer if it were replaced,

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