Dubrovnik View Apartments 1

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you – finding a place in Dubrovnik that doesn’t cost a fortune and actually delivers on its promises is like striking gold. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled across Dubrovnik View Apartments 1 up on Gornji Kono. The address might not ring any bells if you’re not familiar with the city, but honestly, that’s part of what makes this spot so good. You’re tucked away from the tourist madness that swarms the Old Town, but still close enough that you can walk down those steep stone steps to Stradun in about fifteen minutes (though I’d recommend taking the local bus back up if you’re loaded down with souvenirs – trust me on this one).

The apartment itself surprised me, and I mean that in the best way possible. For a three-star place, it punches way above its weight. The views – well, the name doesn’t lie – you get this incredible panoramic shot of the Adriatic that changes completely depending on the time of day. Early morning coffee on the balcony became my daily ritual, watching the cruise ships drift in like floating cities while the Old Town’s terracotta rooftops caught the first light. The owner clearly knows what travelers actually need because there’s proper kitchen equipment (not just a sad mini-fridge), decent Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out every five minutes, and – this is key – really effective blackout curtains for those summer nights when the sun doesn’t set until after 8 PM. I actually slept better here than at some fancy hotels I’ve stayed at.

What really sold me on this place, though, was the neighborhood vibe. Gornji Kono sits in this sweet spot where you’re living among actual Dubrovnik residents, not just surrounded by other tourists taking selfies. There’s a small grocery store about two blocks away where the owner started recognizing me by day three, and you know what? The whole area goes genuinely quiet after 10 PM – something you absolutely cannot count on if you’re staying near the city walls. The walk to the Old Town is mostly downhill through these winding residential streets lined with olive trees and wild rosemary that smells incredible, especially after it rains. Sure, the trek back up can be a bit of a workout, but that’s what the local bus system is for, and honestly, it’s kind of nice to have that natural separation between “tourist mode” and “actually relaxing” mode. With a 9.3 rating, I wasn’t the only one who felt this way – and given how picky travelers can be these days, that score tells you something real about the experience you’re getting.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $191. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

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