Dubrovnik, Croatia

Best Places to Stay

• **Luxury**: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, Villa Dubrovnik, Palace Hotel Dubrovnik
• **Mid-range**: Hotel Lero, Kazbek Hotel, Hotel More
• **Budget**: Hostel Angelina Old Town, Guesthouse Villa Ruža, Dubrovnik Backpackers Club

Best Places to Eat

• **Fine Dining**: Proto, Dubrovnik, Lady Pi-Pi, Nishta
• **Seafood**: Konoba Veranda, Konoba Lokal, Bota Šare
• **Traditional Croatian**: Konoba Dubrava, Konoba Veranda, Taj Mahal
• **Cafés & Bars**: Buza Bar (cliff bar), Café Buje, D'vino Wine Bar
• **Street Food**: Ćevapi, burek, fresh fruit from stalls

Best Sites to Visit

• **City Walls**: Walk the entire 2km circuit, Fort Lovrijenac
• **Old Town**: Stradun (Placa), Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, Orlando's Column
• **Fortresses**: Fort Bokar, St. John Fortress, Revelin Fortress
• **Islands**: Lokrum Island (botanical garden, monastery), Elaphiti Islands (day trip)
• **Beaches**: Banje Beach, Sveti Jakov, Copacabana Beach (on Lapad peninsula)
• **Cable Car**: Mount Srđ for panoramic views

Sample 2-3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Old Town & Walls

• Morning: Walk the City Walls (start early to avoid crowds and heat)
• Afternoon: Explore Old Town (Rector's Palace, Franciscan Monastery, Dubrovnik Cathedral)
• Evening: Sunset from Fort Lovrijenac or Buza Bar, dinner in Old Town

Day 2: Islands & Beaches

• Morning: Ferry to Lokrum Island (botanical garden, Fort Royal, peacocks)
• Alternative: Day trip to Elaphiti Islands (Koločep, Lopud, Šipan) for swimming and seafood lunch
• Afternoon: Banje Beach for swimming and water sports, or explore Lapad peninsula
• Evening: Dinner with a view, perhaps at a restaurant overlooking the harbor

Day 3: Culture & Views

• Morning: Cable car to Mount Srđ, visit Fort Imperial and enjoy panoramic views
• Afternoon: War Photo Limited museum, or explore Gruž harbor and market
• Alternative: Kayaking tour around the city walls or to nearby caves
• Evening: Farewell dinner, try black risotto or fresh oysters

*Note: Dubrovnik can be very crowded in summer (especially cruise ship days). Consider visiting in shoulder season (May-June or September). The Dubrovnik Card includes city walls entry and discounts. Wear comfortable shoes for limestone streets.*