Apartments Orchidea

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about Apartments Orchidea? The moment I walked up to the building on Klisevska Street, I actually felt like I’d stumbled onto something the guidebooks hadn’t ruined yet. I mean, this isn’t some flashy hotel trying to impress you with marble lobbies – it’s one of those places where you can hear the owner’s dog barking in the courtyard and somehow that makes everything feel more authentic.

The location is honestly perfect if you know Dubrovnik at all. Klisevska runs parallel to the main tourist drag, so you’re close enough to walk to the Old Town walls in about ten minutes (I timed it), but far enough away that you won’t hear drunk British tourists singing at 2 AM. There’s this little bakery two blocks down that opens at 6 AM – the smell of fresh burek drifts up the street and it’s honestly better than any alarm clock. The apartment itself has that lived-in feeling that actually makes you relax instead of worrying about touching anything. The kitchen isn’t huge, but it’s got everything you need, and there’s something satisfying about making coffee in the morning while looking out at the terracotta rooftops instead of rushing down to some hotel breakfast buffet.

What really gets me is how this place manages to feel both local and comfortable at the same time. The owner (I think her name was Marija, but don’t quote me on that) left these handwritten notes about where to buy the best olive oil and which bus to take to Cavtat – stuff you’d never find on TripAdvisor. The Wi-Fi actually works, which honestly can’t be said for half the places I’ve stayed in Croatia. Parking is a bit of a dance – you’ll probably end up walking a few blocks with your luggage, but that’s just Dubrovnik for you. The walls are thick enough that I never heard neighbors, though you can sometimes catch the sound of the evening news drifting up from the apartment below, which somehow felt cozy rather than annoying. During July and August, you’ll want to keep the windows open at night because it gets warm, but there’s usually a decent breeze coming off the Adriatic that makes everything bearable.

Here’s the thing about staying at Orchidea – it’s not going to give you Instagram-worthy amenities or a concierge who speaks five languages. But if you want to feel like you’re actually staying in Dubrovnik instead of just visiting it, this is your spot. The 9.6 rating isn’t some marketing fluke – it’s because people come here expecting a decent apartment and leave feeling like they discovered a little secret. Plus, you’re saving enough money to actually enjoy those overpriced drinks on the Stradun without feeling guilty about it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View with 1 large double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $162. Three-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View with 1 double bed, 1 large double bed, 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Daiane from Brazil – 2 May 2025 (10/10)

  The host, Karmen, she was amazing! The apartment has everything you need, all working, new and clean, she gave us plenty of towels and even provided a crib for my baby… we were in 3 adults and a baby and the apartment was spacious enough to us… I can’t recommend it enough!!! Just go, it is definitely worth! The view is breathtaking, there is bus coming and going everyday (bus number 6) I would recommend you to download the local app for the bus, it helps you to tack in real time and to find the closest bus stop… we didn’t brought carseat so for us the best option was the bus… there are plenty of market close enough just google it … *** we got the transfer with them to go and came back from the airport for 40€ each journey, it’s cheaper then taxi and if you are more then 2 people it’s cheaper then bus too!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, it was perfect!

• Rita from Australia – 3 March 2025 (9/10)

  Apartment was a great size for two and had a wonderful view.
  
  What could be improved: You need to use a bus or uber to get anywhere- supermarket, old town, restaurants which isn’t too inconvenient if you have a car but note that you need to pay for parking.

• Masayo from United States – 16 February 2025 (10/10)

  The location was perfect 👍
  The owner was very kind and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs to get to the Beach.

• Richard from Australia – 10 January 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment was in a quiet location away from the madness of Dubrovnik! Marco was very informative and showed us around the apartment, and gave us important information.
  His recommendation to Uber into Dubrovnik instead of driving into Dubrovnik instead of driving and paying for parking was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: All good

• Ihor from Czech Republic – 10 September 2024 (10/10)

  Great view from balcony
  Lapad beach 10 min walk
  Clean well equipped apartment
  
  What could be improved: 300+ ladder steps to the beach 🙂
  With height 175+ cm be careful with your head due to low ceiling
  Unstable internet

• Marianna from Hungary – 16 August 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment was flawless and clean, comfy beds, enough space, smart TV, gift for us and the kids (wine and chocolate), super nice hosts. The view to the bay is exceptional.
  
  What could be improved: We liked everything.

• Carlos from Sweden – 30 July 2024 (10/10)

  Nice apartment with everything you need
  Owners are great and provided great service

• Tania from Ukraine – 1 July 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was amazing. The host, Marko, is exceptionally attentive and provided us with all the necessary details and information. The apartment is clean and very well maintained.
  
  What could be improved: It's not that I didn't like it; it's just a heads up if you're traveling by car: beware of the roads near the apartment and ask the host which exact road to take, as some of the turns are very sharp and uphill. Secondly, regarding the steps to Lapad beach (if you're planning to walk), just make sure you are fit enough. 🙂

• Joanna from Poland – 4 June 2024 (10/10)

  I can highly recommend this place – the owner was really helpful and kind. The place was clean. We had everything we needed for our stay in the apartment. We had really nice view from the balcony. And it was nice playground for kids nearby.

• Smočková from Czech Republic – 24 April 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was superb. We really like Marko, owner of the apartman, he is so nice and he helped us a lot, gave us tips where to eat, where to go and how. Apartman is nice place with beautiful view and located up at Lapad. To the old town we took bus or Uber usually and it took like 20 minutes.

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