41c Ulica Petra Svačića, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Tonino on Ulica Petra Svačića, I wasn’t expecting much from the outside. It’s tucked into this residential street that honestly feels more like where locals actually live than where tourists usually end up, which turned out to be exactly why I loved it. You’re maybe a 12-minute walk from the Pile Gate (the main entrance to Old Town), but here’s the thing – you’re away from all that cruise ship chaos that hits the main drags every morning around 9 AM.

The hotel itself has this understated elegance that actually feels Croatian, not like some international chain dropped into Dubrovnik. I mean, it’s a solid 4-star place with an 8.9 rating, and you can tell why once you’re inside. The staff – and I’m talking about the front desk woman who remembered my name after one conversation – they genuinely know the city. She pointed me toward this little bakery on Branitelja Dubrovnika (maybe 3 minutes away) that I never would’ve found otherwise. The rooms are well, they’re what you’d expect but done right. Clean lines, decent space, and – this matters if you’re a light sleeper like me – surprisingly quiet considering you’re still in the city. The AC actually works, which honestly isn’t a given in some Croatian hotels, especially during those brutal July afternoons when the temperature hits 35°C.

What really sets Tonino apart is the location knowledge you get just by staying there. You’re positioned perfectly to hit Banje Beach in the morning before it gets packed (trust me, go before 10 AM), and you can actually walk to some of the better restaurants that locals frequent – not just the tourist traps inside the walls. The neighborhood has this authentic feel where you’ll see Croatian families going about their daily routines, old men playing cards at the local caffe bar, that sort of thing. Parking can be tricky around here, but the hotel sorted that out for me without the usual Croatian bureaucratic dance. Check-in was smooth, none of that “come back in 20 minutes” nonsense you sometimes get. You know what I really appreciated? They had actual recommendations beyond the obvious Stradun and city walls tour – like timing your visit to the Rector’s Palace when it’s less crowded, or which entrance to use for the cable car to avoid the lines. It’s that kind of local insight that makes you feel like you’re getting the real Dubrovnik experience, not just the postcard version.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $161. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Overall experience was great. – Ljubica from United Arab Emirates – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

    The size od apartment, coziness, location parking lot.Niksa,the host was very friendly and helpful.
    Perfect plave for family vacation.

    What could be improved: Everything was great

  • Superb – Nurgulia from Hungary – 31 December 2024 (9/10)

    Property was as in the photos, we felt very comfortable and like home, location is good if you have a car, property has everything you need for a short/long term stay.

  • Exceptional – Selma from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 22 December 2024 (10/10)

    sve je bilo uredno i cisto, prostor je velik, sve pohvale

  • Great for slow and calm family retreat – Alan from United Kingdom – 21 October 2024 (10/10)

    Great place big and clean. very comfortable and everything you need inside. Shop was couple minutes away walking and all the food can also be delivered by glovo app for very cheap.

  • Worth the money – Nur from United Kingdom – 2 October 2024 (10/10)

    Everything is amazing!

  • Great place – Idit from Israel – 1 October 2024 (9/10)

    Very roomy apartment, equipped with all you need, clean and pleasant. The owner was very helpful over the phone.

    What could be improved: It was a bit far to walk to the old city for the kids so we had to use the car and park somewhere.

  • We felt welcomed by the host, and he definitely made our stay so much better – Elona from United Kingdom – 14 September 2024 (10/10)

    We loved everything about it, the property was super clean when we arrived, and beds were so comfortable!!just perfect for a good sleep, as well this property is located in the quiet area, but not too far from bars and restaurants, which is amazing. We would like to say thank you to the host for picking us up from the bus station and dropping us off there on the day of departure,
    much appreciated.
    Will definitely recommend this place to my relatives/ friends if they’ll ever travel to Dubrovnik.

    10/10

  • Amazing property in the heart of town close to beach, restaurants and plenty of day trips too! – Eduart from United Kingdom – 6 August 2024 (10/10)

    Everything was perfect, much better than we expected. The property contact was excellent and went well above and beyond in assisting us during our stay. Everything you could need and more was provided and all information clearly laid out. We cannot recommend the property enough! Thank you for an amazing stay, we will definitely be staying again soon and will recommend to family and friends to do the same.

    What could be improved: Nothing negative at all with this property or the agent.

  • Exceptional – Anita from Austria – 16 July 2024 (10/10)

    It was really a very comfortable experience the owner very helpful the feeling was like a 🏠

  • Exceptional – Sarah from United Kingdom – 13 July 2024 (10/10)

    Only 10 minutes drive into Dubrovnik old town, lots of bars and restaurants around. Very pretty area nice beach/ cove

    What could be improved: Lot's of stairs up and down to the apartment , good job I am fit

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Pile Gate: 3.9 km
  • Lovrijenac: 3.8 km
  • Gradac Park: 3.7 km
  • Kula Minčeta: 4 km
  • Minceta Tower: 4 km
  • Fort Lovrijenac: 3.7 km
  • Dubrovnik Bridge: 3.8 km
  • Onofrio’s Fountain: 3.9 km
  • Walls of Dubrovnik: 3.9 km
  • Love Stories Museum: 3.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Eden: 150 m
  • Restaurant Agora: 300 m
  • Restaurant Atlantic: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Buza Gate: 4.2 km
  • Ploce Gate: 4.3 km
  • Sponza Palace: 4.2 km
  • Orlando Column: 4.2 km
  • Porporela jetty: 4.6 km
  • Rector’s Palace: 4.3 km
  • Revelin Fortress: 4.5 km
  • Dubrovnik Maritime Museum: 4.5 km
  • Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik: 4.9 km
  • Museum of Croatian War of Independence: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Mountain Mount Srd: 5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Lozica Beach: 6 km
  • Rijeka Beach: 6 km
  • Bellevue Beach: 2.4 km
  • Lapad Bay Beach: 300 m
  • Copacabana Beach: 1.4 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station: 2.8 km

Closest airports:

  • Tivat Airport: 74 km
  • Dubrovnik Airport: 21 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage Additional charge

Transport:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Activities:

  • Cooking class Additional charge Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Fishing Additional charge Off-site

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Croatian

Safety & security:

  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
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Rules

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 12:00

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 reviews

Staff:

9.4

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

9.1

Free WiFi:

9.2

Facilities:

9.1

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

9.1

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