Oaza duplex

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Oaza duplex on Ulica Josipa Berse, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones that surprise you, and this little gem in Lapad totally did that.

The duplex setup is actually pretty clever – you get this sense of having your own little Croatian home rather than just another hotel room. I mean, sure, it’s not going to blow you away with fancy marble lobbies or anything, but there’s something really comfortable about the space that just works. The Lapad neighborhood itself is where a lot of locals actually hang out, which I love – you’re not stuck in that tourist bubble of the Old Town (though honestly, you’ll want to visit there too). What’s great is you can walk down to the Lapad Bay area in maybe 10 minutes, and there’s this whole promenade where families come out in the evenings. The sound of kids playing and people chatting in Croatian while you’re sipping coffee… it’s exactly what you want when you’re trying to get a feel for how Dubrovnik actually lives.

Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this area – I’d definitely ask about that when you book because street parking fills up fast, especially during summer months. But the trade-off is worth it because you’re in this residential pocket where you can actually get decent sleep. None of that Old Town noise where delivery trucks start rumbling at 6 AM. The duplex layout means you’ve got some real space to spread out, which after a long day of walking those stone streets (and trust me, your feet will feel it), you’ll appreciate having room to actually relax. I found myself making coffee in the morning and just sitting there planning my day without feeling cramped.

The 8.3 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does well. You get clean, comfortable space in a neighborhood where you can grab groceries at the local market, maybe chat with the guy selling figs on the corner, and still be close enough to catch the bus into the city center when you want to do the full Dubrovnik experience. Actually, the bus connections from Lapad are pretty solid – much easier than trying to navigate a car through those narrow Old Town streets. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was doing a longer trip where I wanted to feel a bit more settled rather than just passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed, 4 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 6

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