Apartment Velvet

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartment Velvet? The name actually makes sense once you’re inside – there’s this subtle elegance to the place that feels more sophisticated than your typical Dubrovnik rental. It’s tucked away on Vatroslava Lisinskog, which honestly took me a minute to pronounce correctly, but locals just call it “that street behind the main drag.” The location is sort of perfect in that sneaky way – you’re close enough to walk to the Old Town (maybe 15 minutes if you don’t get distracted by the little bakeries), but far enough out that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds stumbling past your window at 2 AM.

The apartment itself has this lived-in comfort that you don’t always get with vacation rentals. I mean, someone clearly put thought into the details – the kitchen actually has proper knives (thank god), and the shower has decent water pressure, which… well, if you’ve stayed in older European buildings, you know that’s not always a given. The whole place has these warm, muted tones that feel cozy without being stuffy. There’s a little balcony that catches the morning sun perfectly – I spent way too many mornings out there with coffee, watching the neighborhood wake up. The Wi-Fi is solid (worked great for video calls), and there’s air conditioning that actually works, which you’ll appreciate if you’re visiting in July or August when Dubrovnik turns into a beautiful but sweltering tourist oven.

What really won me over was the neighborhood vibe. You’ve got this great little market just down the street where the vendors actually remember your face after a few days, and there’s a family-run konoba about three blocks away that serves the best black risotto I had during my entire stay (locals eat there, which is always a good sign). The walk to the city walls takes you through some residential streets where you get glimpses of actual Dubrovnik life – laundry hanging between buildings, old men playing cards at sidewalk cafes, that sort of thing. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but there’s street parking available, and the host was super helpful with directions. Actually, the whole check-in process was refreshingly straightforward – none of that awkward key-exchange-at-a-random-cafe situation you sometimes get with vacation rentals. The 8.9 rating makes total sense to me; it’s the kind of place where everything just works without any drama, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to enjoy one of Croatia’s most beautiful cities.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $121. Studio Apartment with Hot Tub with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Ajdin from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 5 July 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment is outstanding and very clean, equipped with all the amenities you could need. The location is great, with the beach just a few minutes away and several nice restaurants in the area. The host was amazing, welcoming us warmly and providing detailed information about the apartment and useful tips for exploring the city.

• Amanda from United Kingdom – 19 October 2022 (10/10)

  the hot tub was a fantastic bonus after walking all day
  
  What could be improved: low ceiling in bedroom one side but we soon adapted 😁

• Marie from France – 5 August 2022 (9/10)

  Nice and confortable flat, fully equiped. Quiet place. Good standing!
  The terrasse is nice too – but vis-à-vis with neighbours.

• Lauren from United Kingdom – 24 July 2022 (10/10)

  Great place for a couples holiday, everything you need to have a comfortable stay with a great location only minutes from the beach and a short journey into busy old town. The apartment owner was super friendly and helpful throughout the stay.

• Penelope from United Kingdom – 16 April 2023 (9/10)

  Great that there are cooking facilities
  Cosy bed
  Jacuzzi was a fantastic bonus
  Great location
  Views were great (though we were daft and didnt realise they were even better if you open the window behind the TV, realised on checkout doh!)
  Friendly staff
  Local bars and restaurants very good
  Parking is a huge bonus
  Uber super easy and frequent
  
  What could be improved: It was all in all great and great value, could have been a tad cleaner but we really did enjoy our stay and couldnt imagine a better place to stay when visiting Dubrovnik!

• Aleisha from Canada – 2 July 2022 (9/10)

  Nicely decorated, modern apartment. We loved the hot tub on the deck. The apartment is small but uses its space efficiently and has pretty much everything you need for a short stay.
  
  What could be improved: No comforter/duvet provided for the double bed, only two top sheets, both for a twin bed, so they didn’t fit the bed and made for an awkward sleep.

• Gedeon from Germany – 2 September 2024 (10/10)

  Alles war perfekt wir kommen Safe wieder!

• Andrea from Germany – 24 June 2022 (10/10)

  Tolles und modern eingerichtetes Appartement in Dubrovnik. Wir haben uns direkt wohl gefühlt und es genossen nach dem Sightseeing auf dem Balkon oder im Whirlpool zu entspannen. Das Bett war komfortabel und das Appartement gut ausgestattet. In die Altstadt kommt man mit dem Bus oder Uber (ca. 7€). Es gibt fussläufig einige Strände. Allerdings sind die Liegen am Copacabana Beach mit über 50€ sehr teuer. Wir fanden den Mandrac Beach besser.
  
  What could be improved: Es könnte noch etwas mehr Besteck geben.

• Elsa from Switzerland – 19 July 2024 (9/10)

  Petit appartement avec une belle chambre sur une mezzanine.
  Accueil chaleureux et quelques conseils nous ont été donnés.
  Petit plus pour la terrasse avec son jacuzzi qui fait du bien après une journée de visite.

• Eileen from Germany – 20 September 2022 (9/10)

  Whirpool, Balkon, Moderne Einrichtung
  
  What could be improved: Sauberkeit an manchen Stellen, kein Druck beim Duschwasser, kein richtiger Esstisch

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