Apartments Star 2

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Apartments Star 2? It’s tucked away in Lapad in this perfect spot where you get that residential Croatian vibe without feeling like you’re stuck in some touristy bubble. I mean, yeah, it’s got three stars, but honestly the 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there – sometimes the simpler places just get the basics so right that you end up loving them more than those fancy hotels that try too hard.

The thing about staying in Lapad is that you’re actually living like locals do, which I think is half the point of traveling anyway. There’s this great morning rhythm where you’ll hear neighbors chatting on their balconies while they hang laundry, and the smell of fresh bread drifts up from the bakery down the street. The apartments themselves are clean and functional – not Instagram-perfect, but they’ve got that lived-in comfort that makes you feel settled after a long day of wandering Dubrovnik’s stone streets. What really won me over was how quiet it gets at night. You’re close enough to the old town that you can easily walk or catch a quick bus ride (the local buses run pretty regularly), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with cruise ship crowds stumbling past your window at midnight.

The staff here actually remember your name after a day or two, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re trying to figure out where to get the best ćevapi or which beach isn’t packed with tour groups. They’ll tell you things like how Tuesday mornings are perfect for visiting the old town because that’s when most day-trippers haven’t arrived yet, or which local konoba serves the freshest fish. And honestly, the value is just incredible – you’re getting a proper place to stay in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities without paying those insane old town prices. The only thing I’d mention is that if you’re someone who needs everything brand new and shiny, this might not be your vibe. But if you want to experience Dubrovnik like someone who actually lives there, with easy access to both the tourist spots and the real Croatia, Apartments Star 2 hits that sweet spot perfectly.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $265. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $295. Two-Bedroom Apartment Standard with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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