Carolyne
United Kingdom
9.3
It was spacious, clean and had everything you needed. Offered a bed change mid week.
What could be improved: Nothing everything was brilliant
5-Star Hotel
Villa Boban
Dubrovnik, Croatia
(10 reviews)
from $209/night
5-Star
Classification
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Location
9.3 / 10
Exceptional
from $209
Per Night
Villa Boban
First Impressions Walking up to Villa Boban on Ulica Petra Svačića, you immediately sense this isn't your typical five-star hotel experience.
First Impressions
Walking up to Villa Boban on Ulica Petra Svačića, you immediately sense this isn’t your typical five-star hotel experience. The villa sits quietly in Dubrovnik’s residential area, away from the cruise ship crowds but close enough that you can hear the distant hum of the Old Town. What struck me first was how the property feels more like staying at a sophisticated friend’s place — if that friend happened to have impeccable taste and serious attention to detail. The entrance is understated in that confident way that luxury places do so well.
Location That Actually Makes Sense
Here’s what I love about the location — you’re genuinely in a neighborhood where locals live, not some tourist bubble. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the Old Town walls, which honestly is perfect because you avoid the morning rush of day-trippers but can still wander back for evening drinks on the ramparts. The street itself is peaceful, lined with Mediterranean vegetation, and there’s something refreshing about having parking that’s actually free and on-site. I mean, if you’ve ever tried to park near Dubrovnik’s center, you know this is basically a small miracle.
The Villa Experience
Each room feels thoughtfully designed rather than cookie-cutter corporate. The spaces blend traditional Croatian elements with modern comfort — think stone details and contemporary furnishings that actually work together. What impressed me was the attention to small things: proper lighting for reading, outlets where you need them, and windows that frame views of either the Adriatic or the surrounding hills. The bathrooms are particularly well done, with rainfall showers and local stone that gives everything a sense of place.
Service and Atmosphere
The staff here operates more like a boutique property than a large hotel — they remember your name, your coffee preference, that sort of thing. There’s no formal restaurant on-site, but honestly, that works in your favor because Dubrovnik has incredible dining options within walking distance. The team is genuinely helpful with recommendations, and they seem to know which places locals actually go to versus the obvious tourist spots. Breakfast is served in a lovely common area that feels like an elegant living room.
Why Guests Love It
What keeps people coming back to Villa Boban is how it strikes this balance between luxury and authenticity. You get the amenities and service level you’d expect from a top-tier property, but without feeling like you’re in some sterile international chain. Couples especially seem drawn to the intimate atmosphere — the 9.4 location rating from pairs makes complete sense when you experience how romantic the setting becomes in the evenings. It’s the kind of place where you can have a sophisticated base for exploring Dubrovnik without sacrificing comfort or dealing with the chaos of staying right in the thick of things.
The luxury concierge service in Dubrovnik secures sunset catamaran banquets, after-hours museum previews, and helicopter hops to Peljesac vineyards.
Rooms & Suites
Choose from 2 room types
| Room | Type | Beds | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Apartment with Terrace | Max persons: 2 | 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed | From $209 /night |
| Apartment with Terrace and Sea View | Max persons: 2 | 1 large double bed | From $247 /night |
Comfort Apartment with Terrace
Max persons: 2 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed
From
$209
/night
Apartment with Terrace and Sea View
Max persons: 2 1 large double bed
From
$247
/night
Amenities & Facilities
Sun terrace
Terrace
Garden
Shuttle service Additional charge
Airport shuttle Additional charge
Air conditioning
Garden view
Pool with view
Heated pool
Salt-water pool
Swimming pool toys
Pool/beach towels
Bedroom
3- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
Bathroom
10- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
5- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness
2- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Transport
2- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities
1- Beach
Living Area
3- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink
1- Fruits
Accessibility
1- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Miscellaneous
6- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View
1- Garden view
Room Amenities
9- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken
2- English
- Croatian
Safety & security
1- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology
4- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services
4- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Building characteristics
2- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Outdoor swimming pool Free!
9- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Salt-water pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Salt-water pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool cover
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
1- Parking garage
Other for your stay
14- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location & Surroundings
Ulica Petra Svačića 13, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
What's nearby
- Pile Gate 4.2 km
- Lovrijenac 4.1 km
- Gradac Park 4 km
- Kula Minčeta 4.2 km
- Minceta Tower 4.3 km
- Fort Lovrijenac 4 km
- Dubrovnik Bridge 4 km
- Onofrio's Fountain 4.2 km
- Walls of Dubrovnik 4.2 km
- Love Stories Museum 4.1 km
Restaurants & cafes
- Restaurant Eden 250 m
- Restaurant Sphere 450 m
- Restaurant Restoran Casa 300 m
Top attractions
- Buza Gate 4.5 km
- Ploce Gate 4.6 km
- Sponza Palace 4.5 km
- Orlando Column 4.5 km
- Porporela jetty 4.8 km
- Rector's Palace 4.6 km
- Revelin Fortress 4.7 km
- Dubrovnik Maritime Museum 4.8 km
- Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik 5 km
- Museum of Croatian War of Independence 5 km
Natural beauty
- Mountain Mount Srd 5 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Lozica Beach 6 km
- Vrbica Beach 6 km
- Bellevue Beach 2.8 km
- Lapad Bay Beach 450 m
- Copacabana Beach 1.6 km
Public transport
- Bus Busstop 15 km
- Bus Dubrovnik Main Bus Station 3.1 km
Closest airports
- Tivat Airport 73 km
- Dubrovnik Airport 21 km
House Rules
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
- From 14:00 to 00:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
- From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
What Our Guests Say
9.3
Exceptional
Based on 10 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Oswald
Australia
9.3
location
What could be improved: Nothing
Steve
United Kingdom
9
We loved the space and it was immaculately clean, all the essentials provided, plenty of towels, friendly owners who are very knowledgable of the area.
What could be improved: At the moment there is construction work going on behind the property with a crane over-sailing the pool area, although nothing was being lifted over the owners property it still made me a little uncomfortable.
Kathryn
United Kingdom
9.3
Fantastic place to stay, it had everything we needed and was very clean. The pool area was lovely and we had a nice balcony overlooking the sea. It was located very close to the promenade so plenty of eating and drinking options nearby too. We would absolutely recommend this place to stay!
The cot was also like new and great for our baby. And fab to have a washer too!
Our host was also exceptional, she greeted us on arrival, sorted airport transfer taxis and was wonderful I with our baby. She also did a linen change half way through the week which is not common to find and really appreciated.
We can’t rate this property highly enough!
What could be improved: There were a lot of stairs to climb to get the Villa and the pool was a bit chilly for a baby. But this would not put us off returning or recommending this place to stay at all.
Elon
France
9.3
The apartment is comfortable with a very nice view. I recommend
Anastasiia
Switzerland
9.3
Everything! The best place to stay if you visit Dubrovnik.
The host is very caring and super nice!
If you are lucky enough and find the apartment in this villa available for your dates, don’t even think - just book straight away
Caroline
United Kingdom
9
The property was very clean, had all the amenities that were needed. The host was very friendly, answered any questions via booking.com messaging service quickly. The pool was clean and spacious. Always a bed available, never busy. The villa was ready for us as we arrived at 11:30 due the previous hosts leaving early. This was very much needed after an early flight. Aircon in bedroom and in living room. Welcome drinks, beer and wine in the fridge which was a lovely touch. We were able to cook a meal one night also using the kitchen. If you want to get take out download the Glovo app- just like just eat. The tv is a smart tv can log in to Netflix, Prime and Disney +. We enjoyed playing cards on the balcony with a sea view also. We had a lovely week at the villa and would recommend this to anyone.
What could be improved: The only down side is the location. To get back from bus stop or shop the walk is up hill or up steps. However, we just got an Uber back. €7 from shop/ beach. You can also get Uber back from old town for near same price. Do not get in waiting Taxis this cost is €24!
Niall
Ireland
9.3
Where to start...Jadranka and her family were so welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The apartment was exceptional, clean, spacious and had everything we needed. Travelling with a baby can have it's challenges but we were extremely well looked after. Even before we went Jadranka was messaging us to ensure we had everything we needed including the baby cot which was near brand new. The pool was amazing overlooking the bay, cleaned daily and with natural salt water (no chlorin) which was amazing for our daughter. A short walk to the strip with access to the beach and promenade made it easy to get around yet we were nestled in a quiet area which was great for kids. I would highly recommend staying in Villa Boban just to experience the level of hospitality we did. 5 stars and more, amazing experience!
Heidi
United Kingdom
9.3
Villa Boban is a lovely, relaxing retreat. It ticked every box—breakfast views of the ocean from our terrace, clean and comfortable, speedy wifi if you need to get some work done while you're away, a washing machine, and easy, no-fuss access as soon as we arrived. The infinity-look pool with ocean views was our highlight and most days it was just us by the pool with some very sweet Alpine Swifts skimming the pool while we sunbathed. The host, Jadranka, is super lovely and gave us lots of great tips for the area. We got an Uber into the Old Town most nights (around 9 euro and a 15 minute journey) and it's a short walk from Cave Bar. Peaceful, memorable, an all-round lovely place to be—we miss it already.
Britta
Germany
9.3
I recently stayed at this wonderful appartement and I highly recommend it! It’s beautifully maintained, very clean, and well-equipped with everything you need. The hosts were exceptionally kind and accommodating, making my stay even more enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others!
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