Central Old Town Apartments

First Impressions

Boskoviceva 16 is one of those addresses that sounds simple until you actually find yourself standing there, inside the Old Town walls, realizing you’re basically living in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Central Old Town Apartments doesn’t try to dazzle you at the door — there’s no grand lobby or uniformed staff — but honestly, that’s kind of the point. It’s a three-star property that puts its energy into one thing: location, and it absolutely delivers on that.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, you can’t really overstate how central this place is. Dubrovnik’s Old Town is compact, and being tucked right inside the walls means the Stradun — the main limestone-paved promenade — is just a short stroll away. The Pile Gate, the harbour, the little konobas serving fresh seafood, the ice cream spots that always have a queue — all of it is on your doorstep. Couples especially seem to fall for this setup, and it’s easy to see why. There’s something genuinely romantic about stepping out of your apartment straight into centuries-old streets, no taxi needed, no shuttle to wait for.

The Apartments

These are self-catering apartments rather than a traditional hotel, so you’re getting your own space rather than a standard room with a minibar. That suits some travelers perfectly — especially if you want the freedom to grab fresh produce from a local market and not eat out for every single meal. The setup is practical and comfortable, sort of what you’d expect from a solid three-star property. Don’t come expecting spa facilities or a rooftop pool, but do expect a clean, functional base that lets you spend your energy actually exploring the city.

What It’s Like Day to Day

Staying here feels different from being in one of the big hotels outside the walls. You wake up and the city is already right there — the sound of the bells, the smell of the sea drifting up through the narrow lanes. It’s a bit of a maze getting your bearings at first, honestly, but that’s part of the charm of Old Town. The location score sits at 9.7, which tells you pretty much everything — guests consistently rate it as one of the best-positioned places to stay in Dubrovnik. Once you’ve navigated the cobblestones a couple of times, you’ll feel like a local.

Why Guests Love It

The overall guest rating of 7.7 reflects what this place actually is — a no-frills, well-located apartment option that does its job without pretending to be something it’s not. If you’re the kind of traveler who wants to be immersed in a destination rather than insulated from it, Central Old Town Apartments makes a lot of sense. You’re not paying for extras you won’t use — you’re paying for the privilege of waking up inside one of the most beautiful walled cities in the Mediterranean. For couples especially, that trade-off is a pretty easy one to make.