La Vita e Bella IV

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve walked past La Vita e Bella IV probably a dozen times before I actually stayed there, and honestly, I kept thinking it was just another boutique place trying too hard to be charming. Boy, was I wrong. This little four-star gem sits right on Lučarica ulica – which, if you’re not familiar with Dubrovnik’s Old Town, is one of those narrow stone streets that feels like you’re walking through someone’s medieval backyard. The thing is, it’s tucked away just enough that you’re not dealing with the cruise ship crowds that mob Stradun, but you’re still a two-minute walk from all the action.

The first thing that hit me when I walked in was how they’ve managed to keep that authentic Dalmatian stone architecture without making it feel like you’re sleeping in a museum. The rooms have this perfect balance – thick stone walls that actually keep things cool (and surprisingly quiet, considering you’re in the heart of everything), but with modern touches that don’t feel forced. I mean, the bathroom had heated floors, which sounds ridiculous until you’re padding around on cool stone at 7 AM. The staff – and this is something I really noticed – they know the neighborhood like locals, not just hotel employees. When I asked about avoiding the morning tour groups at the city walls, the front desk guy gave me this whole strategy about timing and which entrance to use. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you can’t fake.

What really sold me on this place, though, was the morning routine. There’s this tiny café literally next door where the hotel staff goes for their coffee breaks, and the owner – Marko, I think his name was – makes this incredible lavender honey pastry that’s apparently some family recipe. You won’t find that in any guidebook, but staying at La Vita e Bella IV means you’re basically neighbors with it. The 9.1 rating makes total sense when you experience little discoveries like that. Sure, the rooms aren’t massive (this is a 700-year-old city, after all), and you’ll hear church bells every hour if you’re a light sleeper, but that’s part of staying in actual Old Town rather than some resort complex outside the walls. If you’re the type who wants to fall asleep to the sound of waves and wake up to the smell of coffee drifting up from the street below, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $262. Deluxe Double Room with Bath with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $270. Deluxe Double Room with Bath with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $293. Deluxe Double Room with Bath with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Liat from Israel – 14 April 2025 (8/10)

  It was clean, great location, great value for money
  Love this place. Thank you

• Fernanda from Australia – 7 November 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful, comfortable, well located, staff nice and flexible. Several treats in the apartment. We loved our stay!
  
  What could be improved: It’s very close to the bell of the old town which rings all night long. It can be quite annoying.

• Philip from United Kingdom – 13 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, very well furnished.
  
  What could be improved: None.

• Cecil from South Africa – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Breakfast was not included
  
  What could be improved: The cleaning service is every 3 days. Should be daily.

• Sergio from Mexico – 15 September 2024 (8/10)

  No breakfast is included. But is not a problem as it has been clarified since we performed the reservation.
  
  Coffee is very good
  Shampoo and personal care products are excelent
  Everything is terriffic
  Thank you and special thanks to the recepción personal

• Jianna from United States – 4 September 2024 (8/10)

  So CUTE! Loved the location, was in a busy area but it was so quiet.
  
  Great amenities and comfy bed and really helpful staff getting in and out of the place.

• David from Canada – 15 July 2024 (9/10)

  Location was amazing, the small details of luxury were also very appreciated
  
  What could be improved: Some little stuff didn’t work and we advised the owners

• Dania from Qatar – 20 April 2024 (8/10)

  Great location, walking distance from everything. V clean
  
  What could be improved: Stairs

• Simon from United Kingdom – 8 April 2024 (9/10)

  Small but great use of space.
  Loved the slipper bath
  
  What could be improved: Bose speaker didn't appear to work
  Wish I'd known there was an iron and board
  The safe didn't appear to work

• Shelley from United States – 16 February 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful room. Great location. Nice bath tub with slippers sewing kit lotion shampoo even a razor!!!
  
  What could be improved: I fell on the slippery non lite marble steps. I thought I broke my ankle. I took a bath
  And I recovered. Someone with bad bones would have broken something. They need to light these bottom 3 staircases!!!! Also I was told I had a ride to the airport. Less than 2 hours before I got a text that I did not have a ride! It’s 35 miles to the airport!

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