Dubrovnik Travel Forum

I was wondering which area is a better area to actually stay while in Dubrovnik, the Old Town or Lapad area?
At the moment i'm thinking the Lapad area with the beach, bars and restaurants close by, is this correct?
Thanks

It depends what your interests are, what you want to get out of your holiday and how long you have. If you're planning to stay a week or so and/or you intend to swim and "play" a lot, then Lapad is probably the best option. A short stay with sightseeing as your focus would definitely be better spent near the Old City.

Personally I prefer the old town, but that's because I prefer that kind of atmosphere to just beach resort. There are plenty of bars and restaurants there and you get to see something unique to Croatia on your doorstep.

I suppose for me Dubrovnik is very special but I don't think the beach there is the best in the world. So that's why I prefer the old town.

But if its a beach holiday you are mainly after then maybe you'd like Lapad

Thanks.
We will be staying for about 3 nights and will be going on to Korcula and Brac afterwards which will be the beach time.

Then I certainly recommend the old town if you will be having beach time after ;)

Hi, We stayed out on the peninsula where the resort hotels are located, most have their own beaches, we stayed at the Argosy hotel which had a fabulous beach. Also the public bus service to the old town left every 20 minutes.

Photos and web address on my Dubrovnik page.

Good Luck,
Mike

Dubrovnik is unique place, one of the most beautiful towns on earth. It doesn't matter where you will stay, inside the walls or out of them, everything is in a walking distance. Regarding beach resorts, you are visiting the most beautiful sea in whole of the Mediterranean, crystal clear water and lots of beach resorts. There is free place on a beach, waiting just for you.