Apartments Monica

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartments Monica? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street in Lapad, but you’re actually only a 15-minute walk from the main beach area – and I mean a pleasant walk, not some uphill slog. The building itself is pretty typical for this part of Dubrovnik, white stone with those green shutters, but Monica has clearly put some thought into the details.

I stayed here twice over the past couple years, and honestly, it’s become my go-to when I don’t want to deal with the tourist circus in the Old Town but still want easy access to everything. The apartments are what you’d call “thoughtfully simple” – they’re not trying to be fancy, but everything works properly (which, let me tell you, isn’t always a given in Croatia). The kitchenettes actually have decent-sized fridges and real coffee makers, not those tiny hotel room things. Monica herself is usually around during check-in, and she’s one of those hosts who genuinely wants to help without being pushy about it. She’ll tell you which bus to take to avoid the crowds, or where to grab groceries without tourist markup – stuff you’d never figure out on your own.

What really won me over is the location in Lapad. Look, everyone goes straight to the Old Town, but this neighborhood has this lovely lived-in feel where you’ll see locals doing their morning shopping and kids playing in the small parks. You’re close enough to walk to Lapad Beach when you want that crystal-clear Adriatic water, but when you come back in the evening, it’s actually quiet. No late-night party noise echoing off ancient stone walls, just the occasional sound of someone coming home from dinner. The 9.2 rating makes sense when you consider it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel – it’s just doing the apartment thing really well. The WiFi works throughout (tested it extensively while working remotely), the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a jet engine, and the beds are comfortable enough that I actually sleep well. Plus, there’s parking available, which is honestly half the battle in Dubrovnik. If you’re planning to explore beyond the city – maybe drive up to Cavtat or hit some of the smaller beaches – having a car that’s not costing you 30 euros a day to park is pretty liberating.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $95. One Bedroom Apartment with Garden View with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $106. Deluxe Studio with Garden View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Belinda from Australia – 10 October 2024 (10/10)

  Quiet, secure location.
  Close to public transport and supermarket.
  
  Value for money

• Good quiet location – Yatri from United Kingdom – 5 October 2024 (10/10)

  Dango and family was great and everything was as per what promised. Thank you so much.

• Amazing stay! 🥰 – Robin from Belgium – 11 September 2024 (9/10)

  Very kind owners!
  They provide you everything you need and even brought us fresh grapes 😋

• Perfect location, lovely host – Emma from United Kingdom – 30 August 2024 (10/10)

  The property was in a great location, it is up a slight hill so may not suit someone who cannot walk far. However there is parking so perfect for if you have rented a car.
  
  I would definitely stay again. The hosts were pleasant and gave tips about the local area.
  
  Old town is around 10 minute walk, it says 30minutes on google maps but it honestly is much closer. The little area were the apartment was had loads of food places; Jacks Food and Beer and an Italian at the bottom of the street were very good and not expensive.

• perfect apartment to relax just 3 bus stops away from dubrovnik old town – Lina from Lithuania – 26 August 2024 (10/10)

  The property was in great location, bus stop was just few minutes away down a path and a supermarket just 3min away.
  We love that the host was living next to us. Stanka was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable throughout the stay.
  The apartment was very cosy and neat. It had everything we needed and we just loved how quiet it was.
  we recommend Jack’s Burger Bar which was only 5min away.
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Exceptional – Chen from China – 16 August 2024 (10/10)

  This is the ideal vacation home that one could dream of! The studio apartment was so lovely that we really felt at home. The host was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back to stay at this property next time I visit Dubrovnik!

• Perfect place to stay in Dubrovnik – Georgina from United Kingdom – 22 July 2024 (10/10)

  The property is in a great location, with the Old Town being only a 20 minute walk away. The apartment was perfect for our stay, and had all the essential amenities that we required. It was very clean and modern, and the hosts, Stanka and David, were amazing and incredibly welcoming and hospitable. They left us with a fully stocked fridge, and even brought us some homemade snacks during our stay! They were incredibly helpful and kind, and at hand if we needed anything. We really enjoyed our stay at Apartments Monica, and would recommend anyone visiting Dubrovnik to stay here.

• Very good – Beth from United Kingdom – 8 July 2024 (9/10)

  The lactation was a 30 mins walk from old town so peaceful but easy access

• Comfortable. Friendly owner. – Richard from United Kingdom – 8 June 2024 (9/10)

  It was convenient to walk into Dubrovnik (we liked walking the very quiet route away from the main road on Ul. Izmedu tri Crkve and then through Bogisicev park which had 2 good viewpoints over the old town)
  The owner was very helpful and friendly and we were able to leave our luggage before we left for the port in the early afternoon.
  Everything was comfortable, clean and as described. Air con was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is compact but this is clear from the description and absolutely fine for our few days here.

• Very nice apartment with good location – Miguel from Germany – 21 May 2024 (9/10)

  We had a very pleasant stay at Apartments Monica. The apartment is nice and well located – old town and Bellevue beach at walking distance. The host gave very good advice on what to see/ visit.

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