Is it best to stay in Dubrovnik Old Town?

Dubrovnik Old Town The Old Town is seen by many as the number one place to visit in Croatia, never mind Dubrovnik. So, it comes as no surprise that this medieval metropolis is thought to be the best area of Dubrovnik to stay. The beauty of this UNESCO-protected site is nothing short of breathtaking.



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Yes, the old town of Dubrovnik is surrounded by a medieval wall and several forts, and these days, you can climb up on to them and walk the perimeter of the old town.

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It's 2mi to Dubrovnik Old Town (served by bus, approx 15 minutes) and 14 miles to Dubrovnik Airport.

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Finally, we offer you some tips for getting the most from your own walk of Dubrovnik's ancient walls. The walk is going to take you around 1.5 to 2 hours. Allow yourself plenty of time so that you can enjoy the views at your own pace.

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Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.

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It is true that Dubrovnik is more expensive than other destinations in Croatia. This is heavily due to Dubrovnik serving as the main filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones, which has led to a huge increase in visitors making it the most popular destination in Croatia.

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Dubrovnik is one of the safest cities in Croatia. Rarely are violent crimes recorded in the city, and the local police are active at all times. Regardless of where you go to the town, you'll feel safe here, even at night.

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Like most destinations within the EU, most businesses accept card payments without any problem. But carrying an adequate amount of cash with you will ensure that you are covered for your expenses and can help with your budgeting. Check your bank's fees for international transactions before traveling, as this can vary.

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Dubrovnik a small town, so unless you plan to take day trips to islands or other attractions nearby, two days is the perfect amount of time to get to know this ancient city. (If you're interested in seeing on overview of our entire 2 week itinerary in Croatia, I've written up a summary of our trip here.

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Dubrovnik is Europe's most overtouristed city Using data from 2019, Statista found that Dubrovnik was the most touristed city in Europe, above both Venice and Barcelona. The city has a population of just over 41,000 and welcomed almost 1.5 million tourists in 2019. That's around 36 tourists per resident.

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Dubrovnik to Split Ferries Connects ferry port Dubrovnik on the Croatian mainland with ferry port Split on the Croatian mainland. This ferry route to Split is currently served by 3 companies: Jadrolinija, Kapetan Luka and TP Line.

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