Lumus Apartment Dubrovnik

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Lumus Apartment Dubrovnik on Mane Jarnovića street – honestly, the name sounds a bit fancy for what looks like a pretty normal residential area in Lapad. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The building itself has that clean, modern Croatian coastal vibe without trying too hard, and when you walk into the lobby, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about the details here. The marble floors aren’t that cold, institutional stuff you usually get – they’ve got character, and the whole space smells faintly of that Mediterranean mix of sea salt and lavender that somehow never gets old.

What really won me over, though, is how perfectly positioned this place is for actually experiencing Dubrovnik like a human being instead of just another tourist. I mean, you’re in Lapad, which locals will tell you is where they’d want to stay if they were visiting their own city. It’s about a 15-minute bus ride to the Old Town (and the buses run constantly), but here’s the thing – you’re also walking distance from Lapad Beach, which is honestly where you’ll want to spend your mornings before the cruise ship crowds wake up. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel with actual grocery stores, cafés where people read newspapers in Croatian, and that fantastic little bakery around the corner that I probably visited way too many times. The staff at Lumus clearly know this area inside and out – they gave me restaurant recommendations that weren’t in any guidebook, including this family-run konoba about ten minutes away where the peka was absolutely incredible.

The apartments themselves feel like someone’s stylish Croatian cousin designed them – modern and spotless (seriously, that 9.1 rating makes sense when you see how well-maintained everything is), but with enough personality that you don’t feel like you’re sleeping in a sterile hotel box. The kitchenettes are actually functional if you want to grab some of those amazing Croatian tomatoes from the market, and the beds are comfortable enough that I slept through the church bells that ring every hour – though honestly, after a day or two, those bells become part of the charm. The balconies look out over the neighborhood rather than some fake resort view, which I actually preferred because you get to watch daily life happen below. And here’s a practical note that matters: parking is included, which is basically a miracle in Dubrovnik, and the check-in process was refreshingly straightforward. If you’re looking for a place that feels authentically Croatian but still has all the comfort and cleanliness you want for your vacation, this is it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $142. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Modernly designed apartment for a comfortable stay – Ante from Croatia – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent apartment with everything you need for a vacation. Thanks to the host for turning on the air conditioning before arrival to keep the space cool. Modern interior design, as well as lamps that are controlled by remote control. Kudos to the cleanliness. Hope to see you soon.

• Perfect – Klara from Croatia – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, apartment is new and so cosy, much more beautifull as it is on pictures. The host Mia is very attentive, she response very quickly and helping with informations when we asked.
  Staying here was just relaxing and I hope we will come back again.
  Thank You Mia!

• Exceptional – Jake from United States – 17 May 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location, close to the beach and bus stop to the center. The apartment is new and very clean, excellent communication with the host.

• Exceptional – Ivan from Croatia – 17 May 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location,exceptional hygiene and great host.

• Felt like home – Dana from Palestinian Territory – 17 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location is perfect, and Mia was supportive

• Very nice stay in Dubrovnik – Micael from Sweden – 4 July 2024 (8/10)

  Perfectly located, close to beach, restaurants, supermarket and bus stops.
  Excellent support from the owner Mia.
  Clean apartment and comfortable beds.
  
  What could be improved: Poorly equipped kitchen.

• Superb – Calvanese from France – 6 September 2023 (9/10)

  Perfect location and the owner is very friendly

• Exceptional – Zhamilya from Germany – 6 August 2023 (10/10)

  price and quality☺️ Mia is very hospitable! we will be back

• Superb – Lawrence from United States – 8 July 2023 (9/10)

  Convenient location to the neighborhood of Lapad and walking distance of restaurants and supermarket

• Lovely stay in Nina’s apartment,perfect for the couple – Jasna from United Kingdom – 8 September 2022 (10/10)

  Nice and clean apartment, very closed to
  the beach, shops and restaurants.
  Host was very lovely and easy to reach.

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