That makes a grand, and it is grand, total of 5,423 steps in Dubrovnik. So if you are planning to stay inside the Old City this summer be prepared for a daily fitness regime. There's no need to visit the gym.

Dubrovnik is famously known as a city of stairs, especially within its historic Old Town and along its world-renowned city walls. Because the city is built on the steep slopes of Mount Srđ, verticality is a defining architectural feature. Local organizations have counted a staggering 5,423 steps within the Old Town alone, and that figure doesn't even include private residences. If you choose to walk the full perimeter of the Dubrovnik City Walls, you will encounter exactly 1,080 steps scattered along the 2-kilometer route. While the main street, the Stradun, is flat and paved with shiny limestone, almost any venture into the side "alleys" requires an uphill climb. For travelers in 2026, this means that mobility is a key consideration; the city is notoriously difficult for those with strollers or wheelchairs. However, these steps are part of the charm, doubling as outdoor cafe terraces and leading to the most authentic neighborhoods and breathtaking viewpoints that overlook the Adriatic Sea and the iconic terracotta rooftops.