You know what struck me first about Apartments Nerio?
You know what struck me first about Apartments Nerio? The location is actually ridiculous – I mean that in the best way possible. You’re literally on Gunduliceva poljana, which is this charming little square that most tourists stumble through but don’t really *get*. It’s where the morning market happens (the one with all the fresh figs and lavender), and honestly, waking up to the sound of vendors setting up their stalls at 7am is either going to annoy you or make you feel like a proper local. I fell into the latter category.
The apartments themselves are exactly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star place in Old Town – nothing fancy, but they’ve got character and everything actually works. The stone walls are thick enough that you don’t hear every conversation from the street, which is crucial because Dubrovnik gets pretty lively at night. I stayed in one of the upper units and the view wasn’t spectacular or anything, but you could see these lovely terracotta rooftops and catch glimpses of people going about their daily routines. The kitchen was small but functional – I made coffee there every morning and picked up groceries from the little shop just around the corner on Prijeko street.
What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to know the city inside and out. The woman at check-in (I think her name was Ana?) gave me this whole rundown of which restaurants to avoid during peak hours and mentioned this tiny konoba tucked away near the Rector’s Palace that I never would have found otherwise. She was right – it was incredible. The WiFi was solid, the air conditioning worked when the summer heat got brutal, and there’s something to be said for staying in a place where you’re not just another tourist checking boxes. The building itself feels authentic, like it’s been part of the neighborhood forever rather than converted specifically for Airbnb crowds.
I’ll be honest – if you’re looking for a pool or room service, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to actually experience Dubrovnik instead of just visiting it, Apartments Nerio hits that sweet spot. You’re close enough to the main sights that you can walk to the city walls in about three minutes, but far enough from Stradun that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds outside your window all day. Plus, that 8.7 rating makes sense once you’ve stayed there – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
