Nije Preša Apartments

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and honestly? Most of them feel like tourist traps with paper-thin walls and zero personality. But Nije Preša Apartments on Nalješkovićeva Street – well, this one actually gets it right. The building itself has this weathered Dalmatian stone facade that blends perfectly with the medieval architecture around it, and when you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of calm that’s hard to find in the busier parts of the old city. The apartments are what I’d call “thoughtfully renovated” – they’ve kept the original stone walls and beamed ceilings but added modern touches that actually make sense, like proper lighting and surprisingly good Wi-Fi (trust me, that’s not a given in these old buildings).

What really won me over was the location – and I mean the actual, practical location, not just “historic Old Town” nonsense. You’re tucked away on a quiet residential street that locals actually use, which means you’ll hear church bells in the morning instead of tour groups shuffling past your window at 7 AM. It’s maybe a three-minute walk to Stradun, but you feel completely removed from the chaos. The woman who manages the place – I think her name was Marija – met us right at the door with keys and this genuine enthusiasm about the neighborhood that you just can’t fake. She pointed out the little bakery around the corner where locals grab their morning coffee (€1.50 versus €4 on the main drag), and mentioned that the fruit vendor on Gunduličeva market gives better prices if you speak a few words of Croatian.

The apartment itself was spotless, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many places miss this mark. The kitchen actually had proper knives and decent pots – small detail, but it matters if you’re planning to cook anything beyond instant noodles. The bathroom was compact but well-designed, with one of those rainfall showers that actually has decent water pressure. At night, the stone walls keep things cool naturally, though there’s AC if you need it during those brutal July heat waves. I mean, the whole experience felt less like staying in a rental and more like borrowing a friend’s place – if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and lived in a 500-year-old building. The 9.6 rating honestly makes sense once you’re there, because it’s one of those places where every detail has been considered without feeling overthought. You’ll pay a bit more than some of the cramped guesthouses closer to the port, but after a long day of dodging cruise ship crowds, you’ll be grateful for the quiet street and the feeling that you’re staying somewhere real.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $164. One-Bedroom Apartment (4 Adults) with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

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

  I loved the location and the attention to detail in the apartment. Everything we needed was right on hand. The apartment felt special
  
  What could be improved: I would have liked an iron and ironing board. Although it wasn’t a big deal.

• Norma from United States – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

  The location is PERFECT —- right in Old Town!
  
  What could be improved: I loved it all

• Lisa from United Kingdom – 13 April 2025 (10/10)

  The location of the apartment is perfect and the apartment itself is beautiful and spotlessly clean. Ines, the host, met us at the apartment to show us everything and was lovely. There are loads of places on hand for breakfast, dinner or drinks. The apartment is close to Pile gate, perfect for taxi drop off and also bus tours. We did both Bosnia and Herzegovina and also Montenegro from here. The town of Dubrovnik is stunning and we also did a boat trip from the harbour.

• John from United States – 23 March 2025 (10/10)

  Cozy, comfortable bed, good nights sleep! The location could not have been better.

• Adrian from United Kingdom – 5 March 2025 (10/10)

  The host was incredibly considerate and welcoming, and the apartment itself was superb.

• Arabella from United States – 30 October 2024 (10/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: None

• Sandeep from United Kingdom – 27 October 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location in the centre of town with no steps to climb to get to the property. Very clean and well maintained. Extremely responsive host.
  
  What could be improved: Shower pressure can be improved a bit but I am nit picking here..

• Biljana from Slovenia – 2 October 2024 (10/10)

  Ines was amazing. She arranged a transfer from thr airport and waited for us at the entrance to the old town to walk us to the apartment. Gave us great advice where to eat and what to do. Location was exceptional, with not many stairs to reach the apartment. Apartment was super clean and comfortable with beautiful authentic decor. Even sofa bed was big and very comfortable. There was coffee, tea and cedevita that was refilled the next day. There was also a daily cleaning service, which we did not except, since we only stayed for two nights. Since we had a late flight we were able to store the luggage until our transport to the aiport. The apartment was well equped with everything you need for your stay. Ines, thank you again for everything.
  
  What could be improved: /

• Darren from United States – 18 September 2024 (9/10)

  Nice room with historic charm, good location right off stradum. Clean
  
  What could be improved: Lots of stairs

• John from United States – 17 September 2024 (10/10)

  Staff was very nice. Location was great and there was everything we needed. Very clean also

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