Apartments Shining Star

First Impressions

Ploče is one of those neighborhoods in Dubrovnik that feels like a local secret — close enough to the Old Town to walk there, but far enough that you’re not tripping over tour groups every five minutes. That’s where Apartments Shining Star sits, tucked along Ulica Frana Supila, a quiet street that somehow manages to feel both residential and perfectly positioned. Honestly, when I first arrived, I was struck by how calm it felt compared to the chaos closer to the Pile Gate.

Location & Neighborhood

The location here is genuinely one of the best things going for it — and I don’t say that lightly. Dubrovnik’s top-rated area for a reason: you’re a short walk from the Old City walls, the Banje Beach is practically around the corner, and there are a handful of good local restaurants nearby that aren’t entirely overrun with tourists. Couples especially seem to get it right by choosing this spot — the setting has a certain romantic quality to it, with the Adriatic light doing its thing in the evenings. The location score of 8.7 isn’t just a number; you actually feel it when you’re here.

The Apartments

As a three-star property, Apartments Shining Star doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not — and that’s sort of refreshing. The apartments are clean, well-kept, and give you that bit of independence you don’t always get with a standard hotel room. Having your own kitchen space makes a real difference when you’re staying a few nights, especially in a city where eating out every single meal can add up fast. I mean, it’s not a boutique design hotel, but it’s comfortable and functional in a way that actually matters when you’re out exploring all day.

The Guest Experience

With a rating of 9.1, something is clearly going right here, and you get a sense of it pretty quickly. The kind of place where small things are handled well — check-in is straightforward, the space is tidy, and you don’t feel like you’re navigating a bureaucracy just to get a towel. Couples in particular rate the experience highly, and you can understand why — there’s a quietness to the property that lends itself to a more relaxed, personal kind of trip. It’s not flashy, but it delivers where it counts.

Why Guests Love It

Dubrovnik can be overwhelming — the crowds, the prices, the sheer amount of people trying to do the same thing at the same time. What Apartments Shining Star offers is a kind of calm base that lets you do the city on your own terms. You’re well-placed without being in the middle of the noise, you’ve got your own space to come back to, and the overall vibe is genuinely welcoming rather than transactional. For a three-star stay in one of Croatia’s most visited cities, the value here is hard to argue with — and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering.

Apartments in Dubrovnik suit long stays with vaulted ceilings, Adriatic breezes, and kitchens stocked from Gundulic Market.