D Place

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to D Place on Gornji Kono – honestly, the name doesn’t exactly scream luxury, and it’s tucked away in this residential area that most tourists never see. But sometimes the best finds are the ones hiding in plain sight, and this little three-star gem absolutely proved that point.

The location is actually brilliant once you understand Dubrovnik’s layout. You’re about a 15-minute walk from the Old Town walls, which means you skip the crazy crowds and inflated prices of staying inside the city center, but you’re still close enough to pop back for a quick shower between morning sightseeing and evening drinks. The walk down is mostly downhill (your knees will thank you), and there’s this lovely route through some quiet residential streets where you’ll see actual Croatian life happening – laundry hanging on lines, old men playing cards on stoops, that sort of thing. The walk back up… well, it’s a bit of a climb, but honestly, after all those city walls and fortress stairs, you’ll be used to it.

What really got me about D Place was how they’ve nailed the fundamentals without any fuss. The rooms are clean and comfortable – I mean really comfortable, not just “acceptable for the price” comfortable. The beds are proper firm (none of that saggy mattress nonsense you sometimes get at smaller places), and the bathrooms actually have decent water pressure, which is more rare than you’d think in this part of Croatia. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing, and they know the area inside and out. When I asked about avoiding the tour bus crowds at the cable car, the guy at reception didn’t just shrug – he pulled out a little notebook and drew me a timeline of when to go and which entrance to use. That kind of local knowledge is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to make the most of your time.

The whole place has this relaxed, family-run vibe that makes you feel like you’re staying with friends rather than just checking into another hotel. There’s no fancy lobby or marble floors, but there’s something to be said for a place that focuses on getting the basics absolutely right. The 9.7 rating isn’t some fluke – it’s what happens when a place consistently delivers exactly what it promises without trying to be something it’s not. If you’re the type who needs a pool and room service, this isn’t your spot. But if you want a solid base for exploring one of Europe’s most stunning cities, with owners who actually care about your experience and a location that gives you the best of both worlds, D Place is going to surprise you in the best possible way.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $146. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Giles from United Kingdom – 7 May 2025 (9/10)

  Manuela is a great host and greeted us on our arrival, having arranged our taxi pickup at the airport. Very friendly and welcoming for our stay.
  Dubrovnik is a lovely city and our stay centred on the Old City, which meant the apartment was in a perfect spot for accessing it, without the need for transport. But be prepared for the steps up & down, we’re reasonably active at home, which helped!
  Perfect spot when we wanted to walk up Mount SRD. It was a 5 minute walk up steps just by the apartment that straight across the road at the top onto the path up the mountain.

• Katie from United Kingdom – 29 April 2025 (10/10)

  The location is great, really close to the centre and the property had everything we needed. The balcony was gorgeous to sit out on and the property owner gave us great recommendations for eating out and exploring. Would definitely recommend!

• Hazel from United Kingdom – 2 April 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful location, just outside of the old town. Despite being on a hill it was an enjoyable walk through the streets down into town. Manuela met us on arrival and was very welcoming. The apartment is spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you could need.

• Antonios from Australia – 29 October 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment was perfect — spacious, spotless, and well-equipped, making it feel like a home away from home. The location was ideal for exploring Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and Manuela, the host, was incredibly polite and helpful.
  
  Tip for future guests: Take the steps down to the Old Town for quicker access, but return via the sidewalk along the road to avoid a steep climb back up. Highly recommend this spot!
  
  What could be improved: No negatives whatsoever.

• Shahanara from United Kingdom – 3 October 2024 (10/10)

  What a fantastic stay we had! Manuela was the perfect host. Punctual on our arrival and couldnt be more helpful. The apartment was perfect and spotless and we loved all the extra touches she left like the amenities and products for us to use during our stay. The rooms were spacious, bright and well equiped. The beds super comfortable and the living area very inviting after a long days sightseeing. We couldn't have been any happier with the apartment!
  
  What could be improved: Not a single thing. We would recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Dubrovnik.

• Sally from United Kingdom – 23 September 2024 (10/10)

  Property was amazing, Manuela the host was fantastic, essentials in the fridge for when we arrived, a lovely touch would definitely stay here again.
  Caught the number 10 bus from next to the cable car to Cavtat away from the hustle and bustle of the city a lovely day out and so very pretty.
  
  What could be improved: Liked everything

• Neil from United Kingdom – 5 September 2024 (9/10)

  Very well equipped and tastefully presented

• Rego from Australia – 20 August 2024 (10/10)

  Absolutely loved this centrally located apartment, very luxurious! Beautifully furnished, very spacious, lovely balcony with morning sun. She had the place well stocked with everything we needed – breakfast cereal, coffee and tea, cooking essentials. There was also aircon in every room!!! Manuela was a super host – she welcomed us, walked us around the town to help guide us to find parking!! Short walk to old town and also to the start of mount Srd. Incredible stay, will 100% stay again!!

• Nathalie from France – 25 July 2024 (10/10)

  The flat is beautiful, modern and clean. Manuela had ensured we had everything for our stay from drinks in the fridge to maps /brochures of Dubrovnik, paracetamol and plasters. There is a washing machine which is so fast (20 min cycle at 30°) and silent which means you can do a wash at midnight without disturbing the downstairs neighbours. The flat is fully furnished with towels, mini toiletries, cleaning products and kitchen utensils.
  
  Manuela who owns the property is so lovely and accommodating… you can tell she takes excellent care to ensure her guests feel welcomed and at home. She contacts you before the holiday to offer to book a taxi to collect you from the airport; recommended as for €35, you can be driven directly to the property without the hassle of navigating the airport shuttle bus, then the city bus (more on that below). There is a decent sized terrace so that you have an ‘apéro’ and watch the beautiful view during sunset.
  
  Whilst the property is well situated, it is up on a hill. It’s very easy to walk down the steps (10 mins) to the old city, but getting back can be more complicated. The buses (8, 3) that run to the flat are not reliable and in July the bus drivers were not very helpful (they must get fed up of the tourists). Apart from bus no 7 (taken to go to Sunset Beach..well worth a visit), the buses don’t seem to have the screens showing the bus stops or have audio announcements), and be aware that bus no 3 runs once an hour. The buses also go along a loop (via Port Gruz) before turning back on themselves to reach the flat, so you may prefer to call an Uber (cheaper than a taxi). We found an easier way ro get home on foot via the Ploce Gate of the old town as after lounging the old town walls, you reach a road parallel to the flat where you still have to go up some steps (take the steps after you reach the second supermarket as there are fewer stairs).
  
  What could be improved: We loved everything!!

• Amy from United Kingdom – 2 July 2024 (10/10)

  Absolutely loved our stay here in D Place 😃Lovely property, clean, excellent facilities with easy access to good transport routes to the old city. We were met by a lovely, friendly, welcoming host. She could not have been more helpful or thoughtful. Just what you need after travelling. Thank you
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing negative about the property. Would highly recommend it…definitely would go back.

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