Studio Amore

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Studio Amore? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet little street called Za Rupama, which honestly sounds intimidating if you don’t speak Croatian, but it’s literally just “Behind the Holes” – referring to some old medieval storage spaces nearby. I mean, you’re still very much in Old Town, but you’re away from the chaos of Stradun where tourists are shoulder-to-shoulder taking selfies at 7 AM.

The building itself has that weathered Dubrovnik stone look that’s everywhere in the old city, but inside it feels more like staying at someone’s well-designed apartment than a typical hotel. The studios are compact – and I really mean compact, so don’t expect to spread out three suitcases – but they’re thoughtfully laid out with little kitchenettes that actually work. I loved having morning coffee on the small balcony while listening to the sounds of the city waking up below, which is mostly just the clatter of delivery trucks navigating those impossibly narrow streets and the occasional burst of laughter from early-rising locals heading to work. The whole vibe is unpretentious, which honestly feels refreshing when you’re in a place that can sometimes feel like a theme park version of itself.

What I appreciated most was how the location lets you experience Dubrovnik like less of a tourist. You’re close enough to pop over to the city walls when you want that iconic experience, but you can also duck into Café Bar Libertina around the corner for a proper Croatian coffee without paying tourist prices. The staff here actually seem to know the neighborhood – they pointed me toward this tiny bakery on Boskoviceva that I never would have found otherwise, and their burek was honestly better than anything I had near the main square. Sure, the 7.9 rating isn’t screaming luxury, and there were a few quirks like the shower pressure being hit-or-miss and the Wi-Fi dropping out occasionally, but those felt like minor trade-offs for the authentic feel of the place. Plus, parking in Old Town is basically impossible anyway, so the fact that they can help arrange something nearby is actually pretty valuable. If you’re looking for a place that feels more like a local crash pad than a sterile hotel room, and you don’t mind stairs (there’s no elevator, obviously), Studio Amore hits that sweet spot of being comfortable without trying too hard.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $118. Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Fraser from Canada – 30 June 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, good location on a quiet street
  
  What could be improved: .

• Very good – Katrina from New Zealand – 18 September 2024 (8/10)

  Great location in the old town! Nice cosy apartment.

• Great – Tatt from Australia – 17 June 2024 (8/10)

  Well designed unit with good facilities. Position good in old town
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately we are a bit older and struggle with stairs

• Heerlijk om Dubrovnik te ontdekken – Carla from Netherlands – 5 June 2025 (7/10)

  Ligging uniek in smal steegje
  
  What could be improved: Wel veel trappen klimmen

• Bellissimo monolocale tra le mura – Anna from Switzerland – 30 June 2024 (9/10)

  Monolocale molto accogliente e moto ben arredato. Non ho utilizzato la cucina ma ho notato che era molto ben servita (compresa di macchina per caffè con cialde). Situato all’interno delle mura (bisogna salire diverse rampe di scale, quindi è utile valutare di portare pochi bagagli).
  
  What could be improved: Nulla. Ho chiesto consiglio su un parcheggio non troppo costoso (difficile a Dubrovnik) e non ho accuratamente controllato le tariffe finendo per pagare uni fortuna (praticamente il prezzo del monolocale), ma in fonda è stata una mia mancanza.

• Benvenuti a Dubrovnik – Roberto from Italy – 2 August 2024 (7/10)

  Letto molto comodo
  Appartamento dotato di buoni servizi
  
  What could be improved: Appartamento umido nelle ore notturne
  Doccia perdeva acqua
  Sistema di pagamento solo in cash

• Bien – Aumaudet from Argentina – 24 May 2024 (8/10)

  Ubicacion
  
  What could be improved: Difícil encontrar el departamento, hay que subir muchas escaleras para llegar a el

• Good – Yunsuk from Finland – 21 August 2024 (7/10)

  호스트가 친절하고 위치는 성안쪽이라 나쁘지 않았음
  
  What could be improved: 샤워시설이 좁고, 설비들이 녹후된 듯.

• Exceptional – Erica from Italy – 14 July 2024 (10/10)

  Ottima posizione, piccola ma con tutti i comfort
  
  What could be improved: .

• Very good – Puneet from India – 16 June 2025 (8/10)

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