Old Town Charming Nest

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Old Town Charming Nest? The name actually fits – and I’m usually skeptical of places that try too hard with cutesy names. But honestly, stepping into this little spot on Žudioska feels like discovering someone’s well-kept secret in the maze of Dubrovnik’s limestone streets.

The thing is, most people get so caught up in staying right on Stradun that they miss gems like this. Žudioska 7 puts you maybe two minutes from all the main action, but you’re tucked away enough that you won’t hear every tour group marching past at 7 AM (trust me, that matters). The building itself has that worn-smooth stone thing going on – you can actually feel the age in the walls, which sounds cheesy but it’s true. My room had this tiny window that looked out onto a narrow passage where locals still hang their laundry, and I found myself watching that little slice of real life more than I expected.

The staff here gets it – they’re not trying to be a fancy hotel, they’re just really good at being what they are. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, and the woman at the desk knew exactly which restaurants to avoid during cruise ship rush (around 11 AM to 3 PM, by the way). She also mentioned that the acoustics in Old Town mean you’ll hear church bells – not just the famous ones everyone talks about, but smaller ones throughout the day that actually become pretty comforting after a while. The rooms are clean and honestly more spacious than I expected for this part of town, though the bathroom is… well, it’s European small, let’s put it that way.

What really won me over was the attention to small stuff. There’s decent WiFi (not a given in these old stone buildings), the air conditioning actually works, and they somehow managed to fit a mini-fridge in there without making the room feel cramped. The bed was comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with medieval furniture all night. And here’s something practical – they have a tiny elevator, which you’ll appreciate after a day of climbing Dubrovnik’s endless stairs.

The location really is the sweet spot, though. You’re close enough to pop back for a midday break when the summer heat gets brutal, but far enough from the main tourist bottlenecks that you can actually move around without getting swept up in selfie stick traffic. Plus, some of the best little konobas are hidden in this part of Old Town – the kind of places you stumble onto rather than find on Instagram.

Look, it’s a solid 3-star place that doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. That 8.3 rating makes sense because it delivers exactly what it promises – a clean, comfortable base in an incredible location with people who actually care about your experience. If you’re looking for marble bathrooms and concierge service, this isn’t your place. But if you want to feel like you’re staying in Old Town rather than just visiting it, and you appreciate when small details are done right, then yeah, this little nest actually lives up to its name.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $151. One Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Gary from New Zealand – 11 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great location inide the old town.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to complain about apart from too many steps inside old town walls..🙂

• Excellent apartment and location. Would recommend to friends and family. – Melissa from Canada – 6 September 2024 (8/10)

  Location was great! Property owner and/or manager was very accommodating with early checkin, friendly, and helpful with recommendations and tips.
  
  What could be improved: My only suggestion would be to have a few more kitchen supplies and a small freezer.

• Superb – Neslihan from Turkey – 15 September 2023 (9/10)

  location is perfect, very clean, ana and her brother were so helpful
  
  What could be improved: stairs

• Perfect location to stay in Dubrovnik, house with everything that one needs for a couple of days. – Fatima from Portugal – 18 August 2022 (8/10)

  Perfect location in the old town, very clean and also very quiet at night. Kitchen fully equipped. Host with very helpful suggestions.
  
  What could be improved: Even with many perfumes to make it better, the house has a weird smell from the sewers. It is bearable.

• Everything we needed was available and our host was very hospitable I would love to stay again. – Jamie from United States – 8 August 2022 (8/10)

  Ana was a great host. She was always available and even offered helpful information and recommendations during our stay.
  
  What could be improved: There are a lot of stairs to the property and in the property. There are no elevators. We were not prepared for that many stairs and we had big heavy bags. (3/4 flights of stairs in the property and stairs going to the main door from the main street)
  
  I would also suggest adding another fan or AC unit in the bedroom because the one in the living room doesn’t actually cool down the whole place only the living room.

• Great location, great Host. – Johno from Australia – 25 May 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Strong sewage smell

• convenient location. – Alyssa from United States – 23 September 2024 (8/10)

  excellent location, easy to find.
  
  What could be improved: 3 flights of stairs, small bed sheets, fair facilities.

• The management person is a total rock star. Receptive, warm, totally on it in all ways – Michael from United States – 22 July 2022 (7/10)

  Cool location. Great shower
  
  What could be improved: The place seems like it’s working out some bumps. Wiring issues and electricity went out several times. Kitchen needs some attention.

• Perfect location would recommend – John from Australia – 17 August 2024 (10/10)

  The property was in a perfect location in the old town. Less than 10 minutes to get anywhere. Property had full aircon for the heat and was very spacious for 3 people.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing it was great

• Charming nest indeed! – Francesca from United Kingdom – 6 July 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect location, close to where the taxi or bus can drop you off and also in the heart of Old Town. The apartment has all you need and kept really nice and clean. Host was super kind and lovely and helpful! Bed super comfortable!

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