Hedera Estate, Villa Hedera

Hedera Estate, Villa Hedera Overview

You know what? I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Dubrovnik, and Villa Hedera caught me completely off guard. I mean, when you’re walking down Ulica Ivana Matijaševića – which honestly most tourists never even find – you’re not expecting to stumble across something this special. It’s tucked away in this quiet residential area about ten minutes from the Old Town walls, and that’s actually perfect because you get all the charm without the cruise ship crowds trampling past your window at 7 AM.

The whole place feels like someone’s elegant family home that they’ve opened up to travelers, which I think is exactly what it is. The rooms have this gorgeous blend of traditional Dalmatian stone and modern touches – really thick walls that keep things blissfully cool even in August, and these beautiful wooden shutters that I actually used (unlike those fake decorative ones you see everywhere). What struck me most was how quiet it gets at night. You’re close enough to walk to Stradun in comfortable shoes, but far enough that you can actually sleep without earplugs. The parking situation is way better than anything you’ll find closer to the center too – there’s space right there, which anyone who’s driven in Dubrovnik will tell you is basically a miracle.

The staff here genuinely knows the area, not just the tourist spots. When I mentioned wanting to find decent coffee that wasn’t tourist-trap pricing, they sent me to this little place on Branitelja Dubrovnika that locals actually use. And honestly, the 9.6 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s those little details that add up. The breakfast setup overlooks this lovely garden area where you can hear birds instead of tour guides with megaphones. The Wi-Fi actually works properly throughout the building (I was working remotely some days), and the water pressure is excellent, which sounds boring but you’ll appreciate it after a day of walking around the city walls in the heat. I stayed during shoulder season in May, and it felt like having a peaceful base camp for exploring the city – close enough to dive into the chaos of the Old Town whenever you want, but with a genuine sense of escape when you need it.

Hedera Estate, Villa Hedera Accommodations

Reviews of Hedera Estate, Villa Hedera

• Mark from United Kingdom – 30 April 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent property, 5 bedrooms, all the same so no fighting over who gets what. Very well appointed Kitchen and big lounge. The pool was a bit chilly, but probably the time of year more than anything. More than enough garden and covered area to relax and enjoy the weather.
  Walking distance to the Old Town and pretty much ideally located for most things.
  The reception area has a cafe and there is always someone there to help if required.

• Amy from United Kingdom – 18 July 2023 (10/10)

  Outdoor facilities were perfect
  
  What could be improved: The mosquitoes!

• Lesley from United Kingdom – 22 September 2022 (9/10)

  beautiful villa. staff amazing.
  
  What could be improved: pool cold and jests didn’t work. door locks difficult to work. very few mirrors

• Jenni from United Kingdom – 30 August 2022 (9/10)

  A beautiful, modern villa in a great location with plenty of space for our party of 8. Loved that every room had an en-suite. Highly recommend!

• Jessica from France – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

  Villa confortable, propre, correspond aux photos

• Alexandra from Germany – 14 June 2024 (10/10)

  Sehr zentral gelegen. Die Villa war sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
  
  What could be improved: Ein ständiges piepsen, vermutlich von einer Ampel.

• Marek from Poland – 23 April 2024 (10/10)

  Wspaniala, pieknie umeblowana willa. Bardzo czysto

• Veerle from Switzerland – 3 August 2023 (10/10)

  Superlocatie op loopafstand van het centrum, heerlijk zwembad met fijne ligbedden, fijne loungehoek en grote tafel in de schaduw, ruim en modern ingericht binnen, grote keuken van alles voorzien, elke kamer eigen badkamer, schoon. Perfect huis voor een groep van 10 personen. Werden goed geholpen door personeel en hadden mogelijkheid tot late checkout (omdat er niemand na ons kwam)
  
  What could be improved: Dat je pas zo laat kunt inchecken, 15uur zou passender zijn geweest. Heel veel muggen (maar dat zegt niets over het huis)

• Consolacion from Spain – 26 June 2022 (10/10)

  Excelente. La casa fantástica y el servicio y la atención excelente. Muy recomendable
  
  What could be improved: Nada, ninguna pega.

• Vanessa from United States – 1 July 2024 (10/10)

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