Sunshine Rhapsody Apartment

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Sunshine Rhapsody Apartment on Lukše Beritića, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come in unassuming packages. This little apartment complex sits in Ploce, which is actually perfect if you want to be close to Dubrovnik’s old town without dealing with the tourist circus that happens right in the center.

The thing about this location is that you’re maybe a 10-minute walk from Pile Gate – close enough that you can easily duck back for a midday break when the crowds get overwhelming (and trust me, they will in summer). But here’s what I really loved: you’re far enough away that you can actually sleep at night without drunk cruise passengers stumbling past your window at 2 AM. The street itself is pretty quiet, mostly locals heading to work or the occasional delivery truck in the morning. There’s this little bakery about three blocks down where the owner – I think his name was Marko – makes these incredible burek pastries that honestly became my breakfast routine.

What struck me most was how the place just… works. I mean, it’s not fancy, but everything feels thoughtfully put together. The apartment I stayed in had this tiny balcony that caught the morning sun perfectly, and the kitchen was actually functional – not just some token mini-fridge situation. The owner met me at check-in (which was refreshingly straightforward) and gave me one of those local maps with hand-drawn notes about which restaurants to avoid and where to catch the best sunset views. You can tell this isn’t some corporate operation; it feels like someone actually cares about whether you have a good time. The Wi-Fi was solid, the shower had decent water pressure, and there’s parking available – which, if you’ve ever tried to park in Dubrovnik proper, you’ll know is basically a miracle. Sure, the furnishings are a bit dated and the air conditioning unit makes this weird humming noise for about five minutes when it starts up, but honestly? For the price point and that 8.8 rating, it makes total sense. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re staying in someone’s neighborhood rather than just passing through as a tourist.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $125. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony and Sea View with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

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