Zamanjina ulica 12, Old Town, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Shanti Dubrovnik on Zamanjina ulica, I almost missed it. The entrance is tucked away in this narrow stone alley, and you know what? That’s actually perfect. You’re literally thirty seconds from the main drag where all the cruise ship crowds are shuffling around, but it feels like you’ve discovered some secret hideaway that only locals know about.

The thing about staying right in Old Town is that most places are either touristy nightmares or they’re so “authentic” they’ve forgotten about little things like decent wifi and hot water pressure. Shanti somehow nails that sweet spot – it’s got this boutique hotel vibe with rooms that feel genuinely Croatian (lots of warm stone and wood, but not in a cheesy way), plus all the modern stuff actually works. The staff here really gets it too. When I mentioned I was hoping to catch sunrise from the city walls, the guy at reception didn’t just nod politely – he actually told me which section has the best light and what time the ticket office opens. That kind of local insight makes all the difference.

Here’s what really sold me on this place: you can hear the bells from St. Blaise Church in the morning, but somehow the street noise doesn’t really penetrate once you’re inside. I mean, Dubrovnik’s Old Town isn’t exactly quiet – there’s always someone wheeling luggage across those polished stones at ungodly hours – but Shanti’s positioned just right to avoid the worst of it. The rooms facing the courtyard are particularly peaceful, though honestly, even the street-facing ones aren’t bad since Zamanjina isn’t a main thoroughfare. And speaking of practical stuff, they’ve got a deal with a parking garage about a five-minute walk away, which is clutch because driving in Old Town is basically impossible anyway. The whole area shuts down to cars during peak hours, so you’re walking regardless – might as well be a pleasant walk. What I really appreciated was how the place felt during different times of day. Early morning when the light hits those limestone walls just right, it’s magical. Evening when everyone’s heading to dinner and the terraces are lighting up – you’re right in the heart of it all. Even late at night when things quiet down, there’s something special about walking back through these ancient streets to your own little refuge. The 9.1 rating this place has? Yeah, that tracks. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in Croatia, but it absolutely delivers on what matters most when you’re exploring a place like Dubrovnik.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $141. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $153. Deluxe Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $165. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
  • Estimated price from: $230. Duplex Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
  • Estimated price from: $429. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5
  • Estimated price from: $559. Penthouse Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6
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Reviews

  • Very enjoyable and very sad to leave. Will definitely stay here again. – Jocelyn from United Kingdom – 3 July 2025 (10/10)

    The location couldn’t be better with easy access to old town attractions and restaurants.
    The apartment is nicely fitted out for holiday stay.

    What could be improved: The ironing board is too small for proper ironing.

  • Adorable apartment in Old Town Dubrovnik – Stephanie from United States – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

    I was in apartment 103. What was good? Everything! It is adorably decorated. It is spacious. Very comfortable, perfectly clean. The only thing I could complain about is stairs but that is just how Dubrovnik is.

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • An amazing comfortable stay tucked away in the back streets of the Old Town – Highly recommend! – Michelle from United Arab Emirates – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

    Fantastic location – in the heart of the old town. The room was clean and had everything that we needed. The bed was exceptional comfortable and the shower was hot – both needed after a long day of travelling and exploring. Would highly recommend staying in Shanti for anyone wanting to have the Old Town at their finger tips.

  • Very good – Duy from United States – 30 June 2025 (8/10)

    Cleanliness and comfortable

    What could be improved: Coffee maker dirty

  • Amazing stay, only stayed one night but more would have been great. – Kenneth from United States – 29 June 2025 (10/10)

    The penthouse apartment was great. It was clean and large, more than enough amenities like glasses and towels. Great view. Great amount of space for family of 5 with adult children. Can walk everywhere. Highly recommend.

    What could be improved: Too many steps to get to it but that’s Dubrovnik and one chair on deck needs repair or replacement. Main bedroom bed is not ideal location as the person on the left could easily hit their head getting up but just have to be careful.

  • Great location. Comfortable bed and the right amount of amenities – everything you may need during a short stay – Aakanksha from India – 26 June 2025 (8/10)

    Great location and amenities

    What could be improved: There were small bugs in our room, which upon informing, the staff took care of with a repellent spray

  • Great stay after initial confusion on location of the apartment – Daniel from United States – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

    The apartment itself was great!. Very clean, modern and awesome views of the ocean.

    What could be improved: The address of the property on Booking.com was inside the old city walls, so we thought the apartment was there, but it was outside the walls about 1/3 of a mile. The hosts has several properties inside the walls and explained that Booking.com come shows that address for all of their properties even though this one was not. Once this was explained they were very accommodating, gave us a discount for the confusion and the host arranged to take us to the property and taxis for all of us the next day to leave.

  • For the price, this was very comfortable, great location within Old Town and very cute. – Cindy from United States – 17 June 2025 (10/10)

    Location, cleanliness, helpfulness of the restaurant employees to allow us to store luggage until room was ready. A/C worked great!! The apartment was very cute and had a lot of nice touches.

    What could be improved: The refrigerator in the room made some noise.

  • The property was in an amazing location and was very clean and well decorated and the host was very responsive. – Roy from United States – 1 June 2025 (9/10)

    The property was in the most ideal location in old town right outside the main square. It was very clean and modern with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

    What could be improved: The kitchen sink didn’t drain very well and the shower water wasn’t hot at first. The owner ended up coming to fix this and there were no issues after that.

  • Great stay would stay again – Tuck from United Kingdom – 30 May 2025 (9/10)

    It was close to everything in the old town. Nice and clean and modern inside. Beds were comfortable

    What could be improved: There was a lot of noise at night.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Buza Gate: 30 m
  • Sveti Vlaho: 30 m
  • Orlandov Stup: 30 m
  • Sponza Palace: 50 m
  • Orlando Column: 30 m
  • Palača Sponza: 50 m
  • Rector’s Palace: 50 m
  • Dominikanska Crkva: 50 m
  • Dubrovnik Historical Centre: 50 m
  • Samostan Otaca Dominikanaca: 50 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Ragusa 2: 0 m
  • Restaurant Dubrovnik Dingdong Restaurant: 0 m
  • Restaurant B&B Apartments And Studios Lanii: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • Pile Gate: 250 m
  • Ploce Gate: 100 m
  • Minceta Tower: 250 m
  • Porporela jetty: 500 m
  • Revelin Fortress: 300 m
  • Onofrio’s Fountain: 250 m
  • Walls of Dubrovnik: 250 m
  • Love Stories Museum: 550 m
  • Dubrovnik Maritime Museum: 450 m
  • Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik: 750 m

Natural beauty:

  • Mountain Mount Srd: 3.5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Buza Beach: 30 m
  • Banje Beach: 600 m
  • Beach Šulić: 700 m
  • Bellevue Beach: 1.8 km
  • Porporela Beach: 450 m

Public transport:

  • Bus Cavtat Bus Station: 18 km
  • Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station: 3.8 km

Closest airports:

  • Tivat Airport: 69 km
  • Dubrovnik Airport: 17 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Aerobics Additional charge Off-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge Off-site
  • Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
  • Pub crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Additional charge
  • Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
  • Diving Additional charge Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Additional charge Off-site
  • Fishing Additional charge Off-site
  • Tennis court Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Croatian

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Other for your stay:

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Available 24 hours

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.6

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.1

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