Dubrovnik Travel Forum

Hi there -we are going to be staying in Dubrovnik in July for a couple of days; can anyone recommend a nice not too expensive charming hotel?
thank you!

We are going to Dubrovnik in August and would like to visit Corfu for 3 or so days. I gather there is not air link and that you still have to go to Italy to make a ferry connection.

How long would it take to drive there along the coast? How many days if we wanted to see Kotar, Butrint and other scenic spots along the way? Is it easy to cross all those borders--Croatia, Montenegro, Albania into Greece?

We will be in Dubrovnik for a day late in May. Instead of tours arranged by cruise ships, I prefer to find a driver and van to show us the city and surrounding area. Do such services exist?

In reading a few responses, I was wondering:
1. Which beach is easy to get to and how does one get there from either the cruise ship teminal or the Old City, Lapard Beach or Copacabana Beach?
2. How does one get to Lopud from the Cruise Ship terminal or the Old City, and how does one get from the ferry landing to Sunj Bay Beach? And, is it worth it?

Ok, so I spend 2-4 hours in Dubrovnik (Walled City). The cruise I am on is docking from 07:00 to 19:00. Are there any other interesting places nearby? Other than the walled city in Dubrovnik, is there anything else that is a must see and do in Dubrovnik itself? Sorry if I sound a wee bit ignorant, but I am assuming that the city of Dubrovnik is not just the old town.

Thanks for the answers to the last set of questions. Let me get this right,
In Lokrum there is not much to see, is that correct?
It might take anywhere from 1 hour to 2 and a half hours to see the old town?
What else would someone who is in Dubrovnik for the day (on a cruise) do or see? Are there any other sites or towns / villages of interest?
Are there any really nice beaches to visit and relax?

If you could help with these questions:
1. What is on Lokrum? Is there a beach? What is there to see or do? Please advise.
2. How much does the bus cost from the cruise ship terminal to the city gates? What currency do they accept?
3. About how long does it take to see the sites in the old town?

Will be arriving by cruise ship for a day and was wondering:
1. What are must sees and dos for the city? How long will it take?
2. Are there any must sees and dos outside of the city? How do we get there?
3. From the cruise ship terminal, is it easy to get to the city center, etc?

I've already asked this in the Montenegro forum, but guess I might also get answers here...

My flight leaves at 14:30 on Friday from Cilipi Airport...and I'm sitting in Tirana at the moment! Not ideal...so it looks like it will be a race across Montenegro to get the flight. My question is...are there buses from Herceg Novi or Kotor to the airport? Or do I have to go straight to Dubrovnik and double back to the airport on another bus? The answer may affect my travel plans for tomorrow (overnight in Montenegro or in Dubrovnik...)

Thanks for any answers :@p
Maykal

I am arriving on a Royal Caribbean cruise with my 3 sons (13, 12 & 9), my parents and my husband. After a bunch of site seeing days in Italy, we were hoping to relax with fun and sun. Could you please tell me where the Cruise ship port is located and how far that would be from any beaches in Dubrovnik? Some people recommended Banje beach. Do you know of a quick and easy way to get there from the port? I also noticed Lapad Bay at Hotel Kompas was mentioned by others, but I am not sure if it is open to the public. Any information you could provide in helping us to a relaxing beach day would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Does anyone know if there's a ferry from Dubrovnik to either Tivat or Budva in Montenegro?
If so - do you know how often it runs?
Or where I can find some more information such as cost?
I'm travelling in June.
Thanks

I wish to travel by car from Dubrovnik to Podgorica. It appears there are two routes - one down the coast to Kotor then on to Podgorica. The other inland via Niksic. Can anyone give me info on which is the better route, is the inland route mountainous, and what would be the drive time involved?

I'm staying at the lovely city of Dubrovnik in May for a week but also want to check out the town of Kotor in Montenegro. How far is it to drive between the two? I assume taking a bus would be a good idea? Would a day trip be enough or is an overnight say a must? I noticed it's a small city.
Any advise how to approach this would be appreciated, thanks.

How far is it from Dubvronik to Split? Bus and trains?

I will most likely stop off at some of the islands along the way. Just curious how long this would take me. From there, I would probably go from Zagreb and up to Budapest.

thanks!

Jordan

Hi

could anybody recommened a appartment that will sleep 2 - 3 people for a short stay about 4 nights in early june close the old city?

thanks

Could anyone recommend a reasonable priced accomodation for a long stay in Dubrovnik in the summer. Thanks in advance. :-)

Hi Everyone,

My wife and I are arriving in Dubrovnik on the ferry from Bari. We'd like to spend about 4 days in Dubrovnik. We are looking for B&B accomodation and would appreciate recommendations. After that we will go north to Korticula, Hvar and Split. Taking the ferry back to Ancona. Is it worth while to rent a car for the journey to Split or is there a better way?

hello, can anyone answer about buses taht go from Dubrovnik to Ploce?I arrive on march 5th at Dubrovnik airport and I would like to catch the train to sarajevo from Ploce.
What are my options.
Thank u for the help

hi
Does anybody know if you need to book a bus ticket for a particular bus time or can you just turn up and purchse a ticket for the next bus leaving?

I will be landing in Prague on May 20. I'll be there for a few days, traveling central Europe and will be departing from Dubrovnik on July 3. I have this standard Samsonite suitcase that I won't be traveling with and would like to send it ahead for storage. I wrote the hostel in Dubrovnik and they said they couldn't keep it. Does anyone know a freight service and/or destination that I could send this suitcase? Last year I was able to accomplish this using a local trucking service that came to the hotel in Istanbul and delivered it to a hotel in Ankara but that was a single country and a friend knew a hotel in Ankara and provided the details. Thanks. Michael

hi all
i am looking to hire a car for the day.can anyone tell me of a cheap local car hire place near the old town.
thanks

Should I rent a car or is there a bus that can take me to Medjugore?

We're going to Podgorica from Dubrovnik for 2 day's and I'm wondering if anybody has any advice how to do this trip in as little time as possible on any form of transport.Thank's,Chris.

I know there is at least 1 Irish bar(Katie O' Connor's)but I was wondering if there are any more Irish pub's in Dubrovnik or if there are English pub's as well.Thank's,Chris.

Are there any supermarkets in the old city?

Hello,
Can anyone tell me much about the Palace Hotel in Dubrovnik. I believe it is right on the coast? Appreciate any information. Thankyou.
Thelma

hi all
looking to go a day trip to kotor by bus.can anyone tell me where i would get the bus,how long it takes and how often is the service.is kotor the best place for a day trip to montenegro.
thanks

Hi there,

Can I have some comments re this please ? I am interested to know how long it takes in particular and related issues such as visa requirements, thing to see on the way etc.

Thanks

C

My wife and I have been to Dubrovnik (April 2007). We plan on being back in May 2008, we stayed within the walls of the old town last time, this time we would like a room with a view of the sea, outside the wall, but close enough to walk back for dinner etc. This will be our last stop after one month throughout Central and Eastern Europe, we will be arriving from Mostar. Prefer private home, but are open for suggestions. Location is the key, thank you.

My husband and I need to get to the airport for a 6:15 flight. Does anyone know if the bus from the old town runs that early? Thanks,