Hedera Estate, Hedera Studio 6

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of places in Dubrovnik over the years, and Hedera Studio 6 is honestly one of those gems that gets everything right without trying too hard. It’s tucked away on Kneza Domagoja street in Lapad – you know, that quieter residential area that locals actually live in, not the tourist circus of Old Town. Which means you get to experience what Dubrovnik feels like when it’s not performing for cruise ship crowds.

The first thing that hits you is how thoughtfully designed this place is. I mean, someone clearly put real effort into making this feel like a home rather than just another rental unit. The studio itself has this warm, lived-in elegance – natural materials, local textiles, and those little touches that make you think “oh, someone who actually cares about design lives here.” The bed is genuinely comfortable (not always a given in vacation rentals), and there’s proper storage space, which honestly matters more than people realize when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night or two. The kitchenette is actually functional – I’ve cooked breakfast there multiple times without wanting to throw things, which is saying something.

But here’s what really sells it: the location is just perfect for how you actually want to experience Dubrovnik. You’re about a 15-minute walk from Lapad Beach, which is where you’ll find families from Zagreb and locals swimming – not just tourists taking selfies. The neighborhood has this authentic Croatian rhythm to it; you’ll hear kids playing in the courtyard, smell someone’s grandmother making lunch, and actually feel like you’re somewhere real. When you do want to hit Old Town (and you will), it’s a short bus ride or a pleasant 20-minute walk along the coast. The 6 bus stops practically around the corner, and it runs frequently enough that you don’t need to plan your life around it.

What impressed me most, though, was how quiet it stays at night. Lapad has this perfect balance – close enough to restaurants and that lovely waterfront promenade, but far enough from the party zones that you can actually sleep. The building itself is well-maintained, and parking isn’t the nightmare it is closer to the old city. Check-in was smooth, and the hosts clearly know their stuff – they gave me restaurant recommendations that were spot-on, including this little konoba about five minutes away that I never would have found otherwise.

The 9.4 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s not trying to be fancy or Instagram-perfect; it’s just really, really good at being what it is. Clean, comfortable, thoughtfully equipped, and situated in a way that lets you experience Dubrovnik like someone who lives there rather than just passing through. If you’re the type of traveler who wants to feel connected to a place rather than just checking it off a list, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $59. Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Julia from Brazil – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  Great location and very nice and clean

• Small but perfectly formed apartment. – David from United Kingdom – 1 May 2023 (9/10)

  Perfect little apartment with parking for our (big) car. Good place to stay with amenities close by. It was spotlessly clean and had all the kitchen equipment required eg coffee maker, pans, cutlery and wine glasses. The apartment is small but had everything we needed for a short stay. Plus it is dog friendly!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• A convenient and quiet stay for visiting Dubrovnik. – Lydia from Australia – 5 January 2023 (8/10)

  The surrounding area of Le Pad is amazing, filled with lots of restaurants and bars.
  Free parking was great, and the interior was clean and comfortably decorated.
  
  What could be improved: The building is a little run down, and the neighbors are a bit messy.

• Great value for money, peaceful location and good facilities. – Jonna from Finland – 25 September 2022 (8/10)

  Staff was helpful and drove us to the accommodation free of charge. Good facilities, for example kitchen had everything we could need. The location was peaceful.
  
  What could be improved: There were some ants inside our room but luckily they didn’t cause much trouble.

• Superb – Katarzyna from Poland – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  Dość duży apartament jak na tą cenę i lokalizację . Do starego miasta dość blisko ., 40 minut spacerkiem lub 15 minut autobusem . Jak ktoś autem nie chce się pchać do centrum . Blisko port i plaża tak że jest gdzie wieczorkiem iść na spacer. Dużo restauracji i sklepów w pobliżu . Bardzo fajny kontakt z obsługą .

• Exceptional – Aniela from Netherlands – 7 July 2024 (10/10)

  Nieduze studio spelnia wszystkie oczekiwania
  Na max 2,3 dni Ok – na dłuższy pobyt za małe lokum
  Blisko pięknej promenady
  Miejsce parkingowe dostępne

• Персонал вежливый, номер уютный и чистый – Polina from Ukraine – 10 December 2022 (10/10)

  номер очень чистый, все как на фото, все удобства для приготовления на кухне. Горячая вода.
  В первый день не работал вай фай, но в через несколько часов как мы сказали, его починили.

• Consigliato! – Maria from Italy – 20 September 2024 (8/10)

  Il monolocale è carino e nuovo.
  Dotato di vari elettrodomestici (es. microonde / aspirapolvere)
  La posizione è comoda : si trova in una zona chiamata Lapad vicino al mare e ad una serie di ristoranti e locali. Distante 10 minuti di taxi(consiglio di evitare la propria macchina) dalla città vecchia.
  La segreteria è stata disponibile , anche nel consiglio di ristoranti e attività.
  
  What could be improved: La doccia è scomodissima.
  Il letto è corto.
  Ho dovuto dare 100 euro di cauzione ( comprensibile per i vari elettrodomestici )

• Erg naar ons zin gehad! – Petra from Netherlands – 23 June 2024 (8/10)

  Lekker rustig! Wel even moeite om het te vinden
  
  What could be improved: Hard bed

• Top appartement voor 4 dagen! – Fleur from Netherlands – 18 July 2023 (8/10)

  Mooi ruim appartement
  
  What could be improved: De douche maakt de hele badkamer nat

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