Villa Mia

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Villa Mia? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street in Lapad where you can actually hear birds in the morning instead of cruise ship crowds. I mean, don’t get me wrong – you’re still only about a 15-minute bus ride from the Old Town madness, but there’s something refreshing about staying where actual Dubrovnik locals live. The building itself has that solid Croatian apartment block vibe from the outside, but honestly, that works in your favor because you’re not paying tourist-trap prices for marble lobbies you’ll never use.

The family running this place – and it really does feel family-run – they’ve got this down to a science. Check-in was smooth, parking is actually available (which, if you’ve driven in Dubrovnik, you know is basically a miracle), and they gave me these genuinely useful tips about avoiding the crowds at city walls. The rooms are clean and comfortable without trying too hard to be fancy. I stayed in one facing the side street and it was perfectly quiet at night, though I’d imagine the ones facing the main road might catch some early morning traffic. The AC worked well during those brutal August afternoons, and there’s enough space to actually unpack your suitcase – something you can’t always count on in this price range around here.

What really sold me on this place was the location specifics that most tourists miss. You’ve got the Lapad peninsula’s walking paths literally at your doorstep, perfect for those early morning strolls before the heat kicks in. There’s a decent local market about five minutes away where you can grab fresh fruit and Croatian pastries without the Old Town markup. And here’s the thing about Lapad that booking sites don’t tell you – the beach scene here is way more relaxed than the rocky coves closer to the walls. You can actually find a spot to sit down. The bus stop is maybe a three-minute walk, and those buses run frequently enough that you don’t need to plan your life around schedules. Villa Mia sits in that sweet spot where you feel like you’re experiencing real Dubrovnik life while still being totally connected to all the must-see stuff. For a 3-star place, it punches above its weight – probably because they’re not trying to be something they’re not, just doing the fundamentals really well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $76. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $82. One Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $124. Standard One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $131. One Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Kacper from United Kingdom – 19 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location near the beach. The host was excellent, really friendly and helpful. The place was really clean and accommodating for our family would highly recommend

• Lucia from Netherlands – 14 May 2025 (9/10)

  The balcony was perfect

• Michael from United Kingdom – 27 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location was perfect, only a short walk to bars and restaurants and within reasonable walking distance of the Old Town.
  The room was great and very clean.
  
  Host was lovely and gave us recommendations for food and drink and things to do.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. It was all great!

• C from United Kingdom – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  This was a great holiday apartment, and my family loved it. It was clean, everything worked well, and it was quieter than expected. The location is very handy for getting to the Old Town and the beach, and you'll find a big supermarket and great bakery nearby, as well as lots of cafes and restaurants. Our host was very welcoming and accommodating, with great communication throughout. Excellent value and would recommend!
  
  What could be improved: There's nothing we didn't like.

• Mykola from Ukraine – 17 December 2024 (9/10)

  Great apartments. Lusy is a very polite owner and speaks excellent English. She prepared everything for our arrival. Good location. Amazing trip and a wonderful country

• Damir from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 10 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location

• Cliona from Ireland – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

  Exceptionally clean & beautifully furnished room, bed was comfortable & shower was powerful, perfect location to explore this area. The host was friendly & helpful, couldn’t fault anything. Check in was easy & would recommend staying here

• Adamowicz from Ireland – 10 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great place, close to the beach and only a bus ride to the old town.

• Adrienne from United States – 30 July 2024 (9/10)

  Great hostess who explained a bit about the area and neighborhood. We ended up liking this neighborhood better than being in the Old City, because it showed us a different part we wouldn't have seen that is just as beautiful and a little bit cheaper restaurant options!
  
  What could be improved: It was unclear from the photos whether our room would have a full kitchen or not. The photos made it look like we would, so I was surprised when we didn't have one. But we did have a little fridge which was great!

• Lucy from United Kingdom – 8 July 2024 (9/10)

  Helpful and friendly host, clean room, good location 10 min walk from the beach and 10 min bus to the old town. Reasonable price. It was a really lovely stay and we would recommend Villa Mia to others.
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit confusing to find initially as the sign isn’t visible until very close. Could do with some more detailed instructions on booking.com or a better sign. Some washing up liquid and a sponge in the room would have been helpful so we could wash up crockery.

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