The Soldo’s

Dubrovnik, Croatia

9.6 Exceptional (10 reviews) from $222/night
Dubrovnik, Croatia Location
9.6 / 10 Exceptional
from $222 Per Night
The Experience

The Soldo’s

You know what really caught me off guard about The Soldo's?

You know what really caught me off guard about The Soldo’s? I mean, I’ve stayed in plenty of four-star places in Croatia, but this one actually feels like someone’s incredibly stylish home rather than a hotel. It’s tucked away on Rudimira Rotera – which honestly, most tourists have never heard of – and that’s exactly why it works so well. You’re close enough to the Old Town that you can easily walk there (maybe 10-15 minutes depending on how often you stop to take photos), but far enough that you’re not dealing with the cruise ship crowds stumbling past your window at all hours.

The thing about Dubrovnik is that finding a place with character that isn’t either crazy expensive or completely overrun is tricky, but The Soldo’s sort of nails that sweet spot. The owners clearly put thought into the details – I’m talking about things like actually comfortable beds, not just pretty ones, and bathrooms where you don’t have to do some weird contortion dance to avoid flooding the floor. The breakfast setup is small but thoughtful, with local ingredients that change based on what’s good that day. I had some of the best figs of my life there, actually. The staff genuinely knows the area too, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how rare that is. They pointed me toward this tiny konoba that I never would have found otherwise, and honestly, it ended up being one of my favorite meals of the trip.

What really sets this place apart though is the vibe – it’s got that relaxed Croatian hospitality thing going on without feeling stuffy or overly formal. The common areas have this lived-in elegance, if that makes sense. Good lighting, comfortable seating, books you’d actually want to read. I spent a couple of evenings there just planning the next day’s adventures with a glass of wine, and it felt natural rather than forced. The location means you get a real feel for how locals live – there’s a great little market nearby where you can grab fresh fruit, and the neighborhood has that authentic Dalmatian rhythm that the tourist areas sometimes lack. Plus, parking is way less of a nightmare than if you were staying right in the thick of things. I mean, with a 9.6 rating, you know they’re doing something right, but staying there, you understand it’s not just about the amenities – it’s about creating a space where you can actually relax and enjoy being in Croatia rather than just checking boxes on a sightseeing list.

Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

Choose from 1 room types

Room Type Beds Price
What Awaits You

Amenities & Facilities

Kitchenware Kitchen Sun terrace Terrace Garden Shuttle service Additional charge Air conditioning Garden view Free WiFi

Shops

1
  • Minimarket on site

Kitchen

13
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster

Bathroom

8
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet

Outdoors

5
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Transport

1
  • Shuttle service Additional charge

Living Area

4
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Common areas

1
  • Shared lounge/T V area

Food & Drink

1
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility

1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous

5
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View

3
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities

9
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken

3
  • German
  • English
  • Croatian

Safety & security

3
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology

4
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services

1
  • Luggage storage

Most popular facilities

6
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

Building characteristics

2
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached

Entertainment and family services

3
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Other for your stay

2
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Discover the Area

Location & Surroundings

4 Rudimira Rotera, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia

What's nearby

  • Pile Gate 500 m
  • Lovrijenac 450 m
  • Gradac Park 250 m
  • Kula Minčeta 700 m
  • Minceta Tower 750 m
  • Orlando Column 800 m
  • Fort Lovrijenac 300 m
  • Onofrio's Fountain 550 m
  • Walls of Dubrovnik 550 m
  • Love Stories Museum 400 m

Restaurants & cafes

  • Restaurant Sesame 150 m
  • Cafe/bar Coffee Break Dubrovnik 100 m

Top attractions

  • Buza Gate 900 m
  • Ploce Gate 950 m
  • Sponza Palace 850 m
  • Porporela jetty 1.2 km
  • Rector's Palace 950 m
  • Dubrovnik Bridge 4 km
  • Revelin Fortress 1.1 km
  • Dubrovnik Maritime Museum 1.1 km
  • Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik 1.5 km
  • Museum of Croatian War of Independence 4.2 km

Natural beauty

  • Mountain Mount Srd 4.3 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood

  • Buza Beach 1.1 km
  • Banje Beach 1.4 km
  • Beach Šulić 300 m
  • Bellevue Beach 850 m
  • Porporela Beach 1.2 km

Public transport

  • Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station 2.8 km

Closest airports

  • Tivat Airport 71 km
  • Dubrovnik Airport 18 km

House Rules

Pets

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in

  • From 16:00
  • You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

  • Until 11:00

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 Voices

What Our Guests Say

9.6
Exceptional
Based on 10 reviews
Staff 9.9
Comfort 9.8
Location 9.9
Free WiFi 10
Facilities 9.7
Cleanliness 9.7
Value for money 9.4
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Jesse United States
10

Exceptional Location was very close to old city. We could walk to anything. The beds were very comfortable!

Kevin United States
9

Three bedroom apartment within 7 mins to Pile Gate. Communication with the host. She is good on responding back and within 8-24 hours. The location is about 5 Minuted to the Old Town (Pile gate). 4 mins to the main Pile Gate bus station. Super markets or mini super markets at the bus stop or needing a larger market, head nothing on the main road for about 15 mis (There are also cliffside views of the Adriatic Sea along the way) to the larger Kozum Market. A handful of restaurants and a few cafes less than five mins away. A bakery and even a popular sandwich shop aka the best valued take out spot in town (in case you were not aware, Dubrovnik is pretty expensive town but you will find a few low cost options). The apartment is located off the main road about 100 ft and three steps. Then you will head up one level to the apartment. The kitchen has everything though we did not cook. One bathroom w a washer. Everything in working order and usually the previous guests will leave laundry detergent or condiments behind. There is AC but nicer to open the windows. We ran low on TP and Towels, but after alerting the host, the items came in next day.

Rachel United States
10

Fabulous central apartment. Beautiful apartment in a wonderful location! It is an easy walk to Pile Gate and the side path to the gate leads to a park like walking trail with ocean views.

What could be improved: Pick up and drop off was a little tricky to coordinate, but that is just how the Pile Gate area is in general. Nothing to be done about it, but it is good to be aware and plan accordingly!

Brian United Kingdom
9

Lovely apartment in ideal location The location was ideal. Not too far to walk before you reach the centre of Dubrovnik old town. The property was very clean and well presented.

What could be improved: The only small point that would maybe be worth mentioning is some more information would be good inside the apartment to explain which areas outside are available to use to hang swimming towels etc.

Jeremy United Kingdom
10

One of our favourite apartments we stayed at. Would definitely recommend it. Thank you. Large and airy apartment. Very clean and comfortable. Great location. Near a great swimming area too.

What could be improved: Nothing

Donna United Kingdom
10

A spacious, clean apartment with everything you could need. Klaudija was a great and helpful host. She got in touch as our flight arrived and though we were early, she helped us get straight into the apartment.

Olivia United States
10

Great location. Right outside the city walls. Plenty of space. Spacious.

What could be improved: Location

Bonvino Australia
10

Simply beautiful Great location. Wonderful apartment.

What could be improved: Nothing.

Lily United States
10

A lovely apartment within a short distance to Old Town. The location was excellent. A short walk or bus ride to Old Town. The apartment was very spacious and loved the high ceilings. I wish we could have stayed longer.

What could be improved: Nothing, the accommodations were lovely. The air-conditioning worked well.

Andrew United Kingdom
10

Amazing location and friendly owner Amazing location, close to the old town but in a quiet peaceful location.

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