Last Updated on May 2, 2025 by Katrina

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The Croatian city of Dubrovnik offers both old-world grandeur and pop-culture appeal. After all, the city has provided stunning backdrops for the HBO series Game of Thrones, and with good reason. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Medieval city walls, cobblestone streets, and Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Today, the city also offers a gorgeous perch along with the Adriatic Sea, charming local culture, and several indulgent places to stay. Some hotels reflect that deep history, while some are delightfully modern. The best luxury hotels in Dubrovnik make you feel like royalty yourself.

Hotel Excelsior (Ul. Frana Supila 12; 385- 20-353) Dubrovnik

This “elegant. historic five-star hotel” has “fantastic views of Dubrovnik’s medieval walls rising from the sea,” according to The Telegraph, as well as a “a lush spa, three utterly superb restaurants, plus a snazzy lounge-bar.” The 158-room hotel is “just a few minutes’ walk to the Old City,” writes a Google reviewer, “yet it is quiet enough for us to get a good night’s sleep, without the noise from the shops in the Old City. The view of Old City from the balcony is worth a million euros.” >> Book this hotel for less

Dubrovnik Palace (Masarykov Put 20; 385-20-430) Dubrovnik

Condé Nast Traveler calls this midcentury modern-style hotel built into a hillside “a sleek, hotel far from the madding crowds. Spanning 10 floors, the 308 rooms and suites all enjoy west-facing sea views, and floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the scenery takes center stage.” The hotel has a rooftop spa and pool, and a SCUBA-friendly private beach sits down below. A Tripadvisor user likes that it’s “located just a few miles outside of the walled old town. The rooms were spacious and offered a large balcony overlooking the water. The very convenient thing was the shuttle into Old Town stopping right outside the hotel, so it was easy to get into town.” >> Book this hotel for less

Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik (Ul. Marijana Blažića 2; 385-20-320-320) Dubrovnik

This 1897 hotel just outside the City Walls has a storied history, having both hosted royalty and served as a refugee camp during the Homelands War of 1991. Now a Hilton, the 149-room hotel got a refresh in 2018, and Condé Nast Traveler writes that “the result is a hotel reminiscent of a glamorous ocean liner [with] a stylish blue and teal color scheme.” A Google reviewer writes that “the view of the fort and the ocean from our 4th floor balcony room was one of the most stunning of any hotel I have stayed at. The room was not overly large, but stylish. The executive lounge was very popular from 5 to 7 p.m. with a good selection of alcohol and snacks.” >> Book this hotel for less

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik (Ul. Pera Čingrije 7; 385-20-330-000) Dubrovnik

The Telegraph likes that “this slick, modern hotel lies in a magnificent sheltered bay with a pebble beach near Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Facilities include two breezy restaurants and a wine bar, along with a wellness center and spa with a sea-view indoor pool.” A Google reviewer appreciates both the location and the breakfast: “My favorite part of the day was having breakfast on the terrace overlooking the sea, watching the boats putter about on the horizon. It’s about a 15-minute walk down to Old Town along a fairly walkable path, so easy access to daytime sightseeing and evening restaurants.” >> Book this hotel for less

Hotel Villa Dubrovnik (Ul. Vlaha Bukovca 6; 385-20-500-300) Dubrovnik

“Sophisticated but relaxed” is how The Telegraph describes this 56-room hotel “overlooking the turquoise Adriatic towards Dubrovnik’s city walls. Rooms and suites have private sea-view terraces. There’s a spa with an indoor pool, a beach with white parasols, and a gourmet restaurant.” A Tripadvisor user calls it “an amazing place. The location is walking distance to the Old Town, and right on the gorgeous water. Rooms are very nice—spacious, clean, updated, and great views of the water. The beach area is great too.” >> Book this hotel for less

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