Dubrovnik Travel Forum

Will be in Dubrovnik for about 8hrs on next Sunday... do plan to visit the city walls/old town by taking the bus into town from the port as directed by other forum members.

I came across some forum where people were raving about a visit to the Srdj hill... I hear the road up the hill is quite steep. I am guessing a taxi is the only safe option and how much would it cost from the old town and back to the cruise port?

thanks for your help and suggestions,
neel

Please advise if there is any public transportation from the cruise port ( Port of Gruz ? )to the old town of Dubrovnik. How much cost a taxi fare ?

Thanks.

I Heard a legend about the Franciscan Church in Dubrovnik, that it has been built in accordance with the wishes of St. Francis himself who earlier sailed
along the Adriatic Coast and his ship has been destroyed by the storm, was saved, and he spent the night (or sometime) in Dubrovnik.

Is there truth to it?

Vince Han
Chicago
sungmoctr@gmail.com

Hi all, I just wanted to know what are the options of getting to Dubrovnik from Spit.

Which would be the most economical?
Which would be the fastest and also, the slowest (trying to avoid the slow one, if it takes too long).
From the station (bus or train), is it easy to get to the Old Town?

I've read about Villa Flora and Bokun as recommended as some of the affordable places to stay in Dubrovnik (40Euros per night). Can anyone else recommend a place within the same range (just in case both are already full). Somewhere in the Old Town would be perfect.

Thank you all for the help!

AL

25/26 september we will stay at dubrovnik with my wife but I couldn't understand is it better to be near the old town or near a beach ? We have a car and will it be problem to park in old town ? are beaches nice in dubrovnik or its more old town visiting ? We have just 2 days in Dubrovnik is it enough ?
Thanks for your answers
Nikola

Could someone tell me how long does it take a trip from Dubrovnik to Brela, in the Markarska Riviera, by bus?
Where can I take the bus in Dubrovnik and how often does it run?
Will be traveling to Brela on September 22.
Any information on this matter is welcome.
Thanks for your help.

I'm driving from Dubrovnik to Mostar in late October.

I had planned to drive up the coast via Neum amd then take the E73 inland.

However, viaMichelin recommends going via Trebinje and Gacko. Looks longer to me, plus the road from Gacko to Mostar is lower grade than the others.

I know the Neum route will involve 3 border crossings as opposed to 1 on the Gacko road, so maybe that's the explanation.

Any thoughts or experiences out there?

Hi,

Would like to know what currency (euro or croatian kuna) is preferred in the area?

Also recommendations for a couple of day trips out. We are staying in Cavtat 20th September for a week and will visit Dubrovnik a couple of times I think. But would also like a couple of day excursions too.

How often do the buses run between Cavtat and Dunbrovnik?

thanks for any help

Jon

I'm going to be renting a car at the airport in October - to visit Mostar & Kotor as well as Dubrovnik area.

Anyone have any positive or negative experiences to share in relation to the rental companies which operate at the airport?

I know I'll need a certificate of insurance for the border crossings and a St Christopher for the Mostar road. Any other tips about the borders?

Hi guys,

My boyfriend and I are heading to Dubrovnik and are looking for a cool apartment with sea view and balcony or outdoor space within 30 minutes of old town. We really love boutique style hotels so if anyone has stayed in a similar style apartment it would be fab if you could let me know or of the best links to look at booking somewhere for September.
Sue

I am Greek and I will visit DUBROVNIK on Sunday 9th of August for a week. By the fact that I will be alone(I am a single man 32 years old) , I would like to find out, which outings in DUBROVNIK are suitable for a single male. At least I want to have fun and enjoy my vacation and be surrounded by some attractive girls!

I am open for any thing.... such as: restaurants, pubs discos, pool bars, beach parties, night clubs, live music, dating, parties, swimming, chatting, love boat parties, school parties etc.... hopefully I will find the woman of my life!!!!!!

Thanks and I am awaiting........

Hi, I will be flying to Dubrovnik Airport on Sunday 9th August, and will be looking to reach Budva for a weeks holiday before returning to Dubrovnik Airport on the Sunday 16th August.

Please could anyone advise on the travel links? I was under the impression there were regular bus journeys between Dubrovnik and Budva, but now it appears they are not as regular, and possibly not running at all on Sunday. Would there be any trains / buses running from either the airport, Cavtat, or Dubrovnik to Budva on the Sunday? And returning the following Sunday?

If so, should we book ahead?

Many thanks for any help.

For information, our plane arrives at Dubrovnik airport at 17:00, so we are hard pushed to get to Budva. The return departs the airport at 18:00 so more time on the 2nd Sunday to get back to the airport.

Hi!

Can I dance tango in Dubrovnik?I will be there in August and I want to know if there is a place where I can dance.
Thanks!!

Mihaela

Looking at a trip in October to Dubrovnik and would like to avoid hiring a car.

Is it feasible to use public transport to get from airport to city and locally? May have hotel in Stikovica Bay?


Cheers.

In September, my friends are planning to take a Holland American line with following excursions. It seems the cruiseline arranged tours are filled, can anyone recommend good/reliable day tour (that could take you from the dock, tour and back to dock?).

The place interested is Dubrovnik. We know the dock is not too far from the walled historic town. It would be a 30 minutes walk but a short taxi ride (10 minutes?). Is there any good day tour company picking them up from the cruise ship, have a tour of Dubrovnik etc then take them back to the cruise ship? How much would this cost?

If you have any day tour company recommendation for places below also, it would be very helpful:
The places are:
- Athens (from dock Pireas)
- Corfu
- Katakolon

- Ephesus, Turkey
- Messina Sicily, Italy

Thanks in advance for any help!

have you rented a car from CarTrawler website? I find prices very reasonable, but I wonder if is it a reliable website. I'll be picking up the car from Dubrovnik airport, all suggestions will be welcome, thank you in advance

What sites are recommended for Dubrovnik? We will be spending one full day there in a few weeks, coming off a cruise ship. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Hello folks,

I am wondering if there is anyone out there who might be interested in a travel companion for Montenegro in August?

Montenegro is a perfect compact country for nature lovers and for hiking.
If we'll be 2-4 people we can rent a car. Anyway I'm flexible, hitch-hiking is an option.
Locals' companion is more than welcomed.

My external email address:
fruitlover007@gmail.com

Cheers!
Avi

Hello,

I would like to know if there is any bus to Dubrovnik from Ljubuski, Bosnia & Herzegovina. I'm planning to visit Kravica Waterfalls and go directly to Dubrovnik from there. Or, do I have to go to Mostar from Ljubuski and take a bus from there?

Many thanks in advance!

Hello!
Any recommendations on where to stay in Dubrovnik? I believe we'd like to stay near Banje beach (I think that's the one near town) Or, is it better to stay near Lapad beach? Or, is it better to stay in town? Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you in advance.

Hi,

we are going for a weekend break in dubrovnik and we are wondering if it is worth hiring a car or scooters for the weekend or use public transport. Is parking bad for scooters too?>

We are hoping to stay in a cheaper hostel outside the walled city and wish to see the coast / islands in this time.

Thanks in advance!

Hi,

I will be going to Dubrovnik on vacation in September for 11 days. After reading some guide books, and searching the web, I still do not know where to stay! There is a conspicuous lack of budget accommodations in Dubrovnik. Everything seems to be expensive and way overrated!

Is it recommended to stay in the Lapad area? Is it really far from the Old Town?
Any comments about Hotel LaPad and Hotel Zagreb? Are any of these hotels worth staying?

What is the best way to get to this area from the DBV airport? Are the bus lines reliable?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

I look forward to hearing from someone soon,

Thanks a million,
CAIQUEDC

We are some of those cruisers who ask "What to do in 5 hours in Dubrovnik?" This site has many suggestions and answers to that question, but I do have 2 others:
1. Will we be able to pay for the tram or bus in euros? If not, is there an ATM where we can get the local currency?

2. Would someone be kind enough to recommend a non-touristy cafe for us?

Thanks so much, Marilyn

hi.can anyone recommend a fairly cheap nice pension/hostel/guest house to stay in please? in Dubrovnik. i prefer to be in the center or very near and parking available. a place with a good website would be helpful :) i will be there 20June for a couple nights. thanx

How much (Euros) it would be to
1) Take a taxi from DBV airport to Dubrovnik downtown?
2) Take airport shuttle from DBV to downtown?

Do taxi drivers use meters in Croatia (including Zagreb)? Do we need to pay them tip?

Thanks for any help!

Hello folks,

I'm heading to Dubrovnik in a few months, and I need your help
in finding Vegetarian Restaurants.

Any recommendations will be much appreciated.

Avi

Hello folks,

I'm heading to Dubrovnik in a few months, and I need your help
in finding Vegetarian Restaurants.

Any recommendations will be much appreciated.

Avi

Hello,

Me and a friend are visiting Dubrovnik in July, and are considering staying at the Valamar Lacroma Resort (located on Iva Dulcica 34), however, we are a little worried about transport to and from the town itself, as the resort appears to be located a fair bit outside of town and we would like to see the town as well during our vacation. :)

So the question is, is there any buses running from this area to central Dubrovnik? How much would they cost and how frequently do they run?

How much, approximately, would it cost to catch a cab for this distance? (It's supposed to be about 6 km, although I'm sure any locals will know better than I whether that is correct or not.)

Any help much appreciated!

/Anna.

Can anyone offer suggestions to get from Dubrovnik to Budapest, other than using Croatia or Malev airlines? We would prefer to fly, but find air travel between these two cities to be VERY expensive.

Hi,
Myself and my boyfriend will be in Dubrovnik for 4 nights in August. I'd like to book a room in a home. Can anyone recommend a clean home either within the walls of the old town or within a 2 minute walk to the old town. We would prefer our own bathroom and air con since it is usually very hot in August.

Thanks

Melanie