Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about Designer Apartment Marija? I was expecting just another rental property, but this place actually feels like someone’s carefully curated home that they’re letting you borrow for a while. It’s tucked away on Ulica Petra Zoranića in Lapad – and honestly, if you’re not familiar with Dubrovnik, Lapad is where you want to be if you’re planning to stay more than a couple nights. The Old Town is gorgeous, sure, but it’s crawling with cruise ship crowds during the day, and the accommodation prices there will make your wallet weep.
The apartment itself has this really thoughtful design sense – I mean, you can tell someone actually lives in spaces like this, not just threw together some IKEA furniture and called it “designer.” The kitchen has these little touches that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than a weekend trip, like proper knives that actually cut things and coffee cups that aren’t the size of thimbles. The bedroom gets morning light but isn’t blazing bright at 6 AM, which is perfect because you’ll probably be staying out late exploring the peninsula’s restaurant scene. And speaking of late nights – the street is residential enough that you’re not dealing with drunk tourists stumbling around, but you’re still only about a 15-minute walk to the main Lapad promenade where all the action happens.
What really sold me on this place was the location within Lapad itself. You’re close enough to Uvala Bay that you can grab morning coffee and actually sit by the water without fighting for space, but far enough from the main drag that you feel like you’re living in a real neighborhood. There’s a small market just a few streets over where locals actually shop – not one of those tourist traps with overpriced everything. The bus connections to Old Town are reliable (though honestly, walking along the coastal path is half the fun), and if you’re renting a car, parking in this area doesn’t require a engineering degree like it does closer to the center. I stayed here in late September, which is honestly the sweet spot for Dubrovnik – still warm enough for swimming, but the summer crowds have thinned out considerably. The whole experience felt less like checking into a hotel and more like a friend letting you crash at their really nice place while they’re out of town.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $214. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Pile Gate: 3.5 km
- Lovrijenac: 3.4 km
- Gradac Park: 3.3 km
- Kula Minčeta: 3.6 km
- Minceta Tower: 3.6 km
- Fort Lovrijenac: 3.3 km
- Dubrovnik Bridge: 3.4 km
- Onofrio’s Fountain: 3.6 km
- Walls of Dubrovnik: 3.6 km
- Love Stories Museum: 3.4 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Lapad: 300 m
- Restaurant Taverna Marijin Dvorac: 350 m
- Restaurant Trinity Oriental Fusion Lounge: 350 m
Top attractions:
- Buza Gate: 3.9 km
- Ploce Gate: 3.9 km
- Sponza Palace: 3.8 km
- Orlando Column: 3.8 km
- Porporela jetty: 4.2 km
- Rector’s Palace: 3.9 km
- Revelin Fortress: 4.1 km
- Dubrovnik Maritime Museum: 4.1 km
- Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik: 4.5 km
- Museum of Croatian War of Independence: 5 km
Natural beauty:
- Mountain Mount Srd: 5 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Lozica Beach: 5 km
- Rijeka Beach: 6 km
- Bellevue Beach: 2.2 km
- Lapad Bay Beach: 400 m
- Copacabana Beach: 1.8 km
Public transport:
- Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station: 2.5 km
Closest airports:
- Tivat Airport: 72 km
- Dubrovnik Airport: 20 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Beach
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Sea view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Croatian
- Italian
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Flat-screen TV
- View
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Semi-detached
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Strollers
- Kids’ outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Other for your stay:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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