Lumin Guest House

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Lumin Guest House? The address alone tells you everything – Između polača literally means “between the palaces” in Croatian, and honestly, that’s exactly where you’ll find yourself. This little gem sits right in the heart of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, tucked between these ancient stone buildings that have probably seen more history than most countries. I mean, you’re literally sleeping where medieval merchants once walked.

The thing about staying inside the city walls is that everything changes once those day-trippers head back to their cruise ships around 4 PM. Suddenly, those narrow limestone streets that were packed shoulder-to-shoulder become these quiet, almost mystical pathways where you can actually hear your footsteps echoing off the stone. From Lumin, you can walk to Stradun (the main drag) in maybe two minutes, but – and this is key – you’re just far enough off the beaten path that you won’t have tour groups marching past your window at 7 AM. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a 3-star place, nothing fancy but clean and comfortable, with that particular Croatian attention to detail where everything just… works. The stone walls keep things surprisingly cool even in peak summer, which is honestly a blessing because August in Dubrovnik can be brutal.

What really sets this place apart though is the location knowledge you’ll gain just by staying here. The staff actually live in the area (novel concept, right?), so they’ll point you toward Gundulic Square market in the morning for the best figs you’ve ever tasted, or suggest hitting Fort Lovrijenac for sunset instead of the more crowded city walls. And parking – God, the parking situation in Dubrovnik is a nightmare, but they’ll give you the real scoop on where to leave your car without getting a ticket or paying tourist prices. I stayed here in September, which is sort of the sweet spot when the summer crowds thin out but the weather’s still perfect, and honestly, walking back to Lumin after dinner felt like having a secret key to the city. The narrow alleyways get this gorgeous golden glow from the street lamps, and you’ll pass maybe three other people on your way back. That 8.9 rating makes total sense once you realize you’re not just booking a room – you’re getting a genuine Old Town experience without the tour bus chaos. Sure, you might hear some late-night revelry from the nearby bars on weekends, but that’s part of the charm of staying where the city actually lives and breathes.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $93. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View (Second floor) with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. Twin Room with City View (Third floor) with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $99. Studio Apartment with City View (Third floor) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $81. Deluxe Single Room with City View (Fourth floor) with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Rafael from Brazil – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

  The location is the main advantage of this accommodation. It is located in the heart of the old town. A great option for those who want convenience to the tourist attractions at a good price.
  
  What could be improved: Being in the heart of the old town, there is a lot of street noise. Sleeping with the window open is not an option. Make sure the air conditioning is working as soon as you get to your room, as you won't have a good night's sleep without the noise of the streets. Luckily, we went during a very pleasant time.

• Don from Ireland – 17 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location super
  
  What could be improved: Na

• Jemma from Ireland – 16 May 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely room in an excellent location within the old town walls. Lots of great restaurants and bars nearby. Near all the main tourist attractions. Beds were extremely comfy. Ana met us on arrival and gave us lots of information on the area and had great recommendations.
  
  What could be improved: We loved everything about our stay here.

• Marc from Germany – 10 May 2025 (8/10)

  Location was amazing! Bed supercomfy and the host was really helpful and nice.
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom needs renovation…

• Mark from Australia – 10 May 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful clean room with excellent facilities in the very heart of the old town. Really comfortable bed. Host very friendly and helpful with any questions and dining recommendations. Would stay again 😊

• Jocelyn from Ireland – 3 May 2025 (9/10)

  the host"ANA" she was so good to us.very accomodating.very very clean.shower water working very well air con very good condition.
  
  What could be improved: we can heard a little bit noise from outside from 22:00-1200am.even we close our window

• Gabriela from Bulgaria – 14 April 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment has an amazing location, in the heart of the old town. It was very clean and had all the necessary facilities. The host was lovely and super communicative. Would highly recommend 🙂

• Claire from United Kingdom – 12 April 2025 (8/10)

  We could not fault the apartment it was compact but perfect for a short stay. Very clean and bed was comfy. The location was exceptional for city exploring. Ana kept in touch with us and was on hand for any questions we had. Would deffo recommend Lumin guest house if you are visiting Dubrovnik.
  
  What could be improved: My husband had a cold shower on the last morning but all in all that was the only complaint we had. Nothing too major.

• Eva from Sweden – 11 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location was amazing, everything was good.

• Dominic from Ireland – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  If you want to be in the heart of the city then Lumin Guest House is the location for you – also its on the main street so no steps to climb . The staff are friendly and helpful as we managed to lock yourself out of the appointment which was no problem and it was sorted within the hour. I would go back and I would highly recommend.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

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