Villa Rosa

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about Villa Rosa? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet residential street that feels completely removed from the tourist chaos, even though you’re literally a ten-minute walk from the Old Town walls. I mean, Sv. Križa isn’t one of those streets you’d stumble across – it’s the kind of place where locals live, with laundry hanging from balconies and old Croatian ladies tending their gardens. But that’s exactly what makes it work.

The hotel itself has this understated elegance that I honestly wasn’t expecting from the photos. It’s housed in what feels like a renovated villa (hence the name, obviously), and the owners have done this really smart thing where they’ve kept the original stone walls and shutters but updated everything else. The rooms are genuinely comfortable – not huge, but well thought out with proper air conditioning that actually works, which you’ll appreciate if you’re visiting in summer. The beds are solid, the bathrooms modern enough, and most rooms have these little balconies where you can sit with morning coffee and watch the neighborhood wake up. There’s something really satisfying about starting your day away from the cruise ship crowds, then walking down through the pine trees to hit the main attractions when you’re ready.

What really sold me on the place was the staff – they’re the kind of people who remember your name and actually know Dubrovnik, not just the tourist version. When I asked about restaurants, they didn’t send me to some overpriced place near the Rector’s Palace; they pointed me toward this little konoba down the hill where the fish was incredible and cost half what you’d pay inside the city walls. The 8.2 rating makes sense when you consider it’s not trying to be a luxury resort – it’s just doing the boutique hotel thing really well. The only minor thing is parking can be a bit tight if you’re driving (the street’s narrow and spots fill up), but honestly, once you’re settled in Dubrovnik, you won’t need a car anyway. The location gives you that perfect balance of being close enough to walk everywhere that matters, but far enough to sleep peacefully without drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2 AM.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $174. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 1 large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $266. Four-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 8

Reviews

• Roazlisham from Malaysia – 29 October 2024 (9/10)

  The unblocking view is superb. Convenient store just a few steps and local bus stop is within 10m. You can take the bus to The Old Town in 4 mins . Host helped keep a parking spot for us.
  
  What could be improved: You actually have to climb a few steps because the hse located on a sloop. May not be user friendly with huge luggage and disable person.

• Catherine from Canada – 26 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great patio and plenty of room in apartment for 6. Loved the neighbourhood feel. Easy access to local grocery store and Uber pickup to visit old town. Air conditioning is good.
  
  What could be improved: The air conditioning condensation seems to be creating an issue for the fourth bedroom so we closed the door and didn’t use it.
  
  The laundry facilities were rustic but got the job done.

• Kevin from Costa Rica – 13 August 2024 (8/10)

  Very good place with exceptional views! The apartment is nice and clean!
  
  What could be improved: The villa is lacking some slight maintenance, other than that it was ok!

• Lisa from Brazil – 31 July 2024 (8/10)

  The place is nice, the terrace is super cool for having breakfast with a great view. The apartment is big, we could fit everyone with space and the location is also good, very close to the port and to go to the Old Town you can take a 15min bus.
  
  What could be improved: The checkin was supposed to happen at 3pm, but our flight got delayed and we arrive around 5pm and they were still cleaning it. We could enter and get changed, but when we left they were still there

• Karina from United Kingdom – 29 July 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, wonderful balcony, easy place to relax in
  
  What could be improved: my teenage children found the WiFi unstable

• Bucci from Canada – 25 July 2024 (8/10)

  The view from the balcony is awesome!
  
  What could be improved: The parking space was not close to the actual apartment. Climbing lots of stairs with luggage from where the parking spot was located.

• Karina from United Kingdom – 16 August 2023 (9/10)

  Friendly owners, parking space, convenient location
  
  What could be improved: Kitchen was very small, but didn’t matter to us as only there one night and not cooking

• Auguste from Lithuania – 10 July 2023 (9/10)

  The view from the terrace was very good, beds were comfortable, staff was very friendly and helpful. Price is good for the value. The apartment is with air conditioning so high temperature was not a problem
  
  What could be improved: One of the conditioniers were dropping water on the floor.

• Anna from Latvia – 17 June 2023 (9/10)

  Good location, great host, everything was as mentioned at the booking.com description.

• Kai31 from Germany – 13 June 2023 (9/10)

  Apartment was spacious & comfortable. Balcony was nice with great view.
  
  What could be improved: From car parking to apartment one have to climb few stairs. Not enough space for parking.

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