A neighbourhood guide to the best areas to stay in Dubrovnik, as chosen by our resident expert, including the top hotels on the Lapad peninsula, around Gruž port and in the Old Town, Ploče, Mlini and Srebreno Bay.

Dubrovnik Old Town

Romantic and otherworldly, Dubrovnik's pedestrian-only Old Town lies within medieval fortifications. You might recognise it – Game of Thrones and Robin Hood: Origins were both filmed here. Its paved streets are lined by aristocratic stone palazzi, secretive monasteries and grand Baroque churches. It's magical after dark, with restaurants and cafés serving glamorous clientele at candlelit tables. But it does get overcrowded in summer, when music and banter fill the air beyond midnight.