Cheap city break Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is the Pearl of the Adriatic Sea: a complete medieval walled city, perfectly preserved, with marble streets and views of a crystal-clear turquoise sea. Game of Thrones filming location. Direct flights from Schiphol or Eindhoven. 4 days from €520 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Dubrovnik →When is the best time to go?
May, June, September: 22-28 degrees, sea swimmable, manageable crowds. Avoid July/August (35 degrees, hordes of cruise tourists). April and October are quiet but the sea is cold.
The best neighborhoods in Dubrovnik
- Stari Grad (Old City) The walled centre, with the marble Stradun street.
- Lapad Beaches and affordable hotels, 15 min with bus.
- Ploče Between old city and beach, mid-range hotels.
- Gruž Harbor-neighborhood, local markets and cheap restaurants.
- Cavtat 30 min by boat, quiet coastal village.
Top 5 things to do in Dubrovnik
- City walls walking 2 km loop around Old City, €35, most beautiful at sunset.
- Cable car to Mount Srđ €27 return, the best view over Dalmatia.
- Beach Banje Pebble beach with views of the city walls, free.
- Lokrum island 15 min by boat, peacocks and picturesque monastery, €8 entry.
- Game of Thrones tour King's Landing locations, €25 for 2 hours.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Direct from Schiphol to Dubrovnik (DBV) in 2 hours 35 minutes with KLM, Croatia Airlines and easyJet. In summer Ryanair also flies from Eindhoven to Dubrovnik. Shuttle bus to Old City €10 in 30 minutes. Want to explore the Dalmatian coast? The islands of Korcula and Mljet, the Peljesac peninsula and the towns of Ston and Cavtat are best reached with a rental car via DiscoverCars.
What costs a trip to Dubrovnik?
Hostels from €25, mid-range hotels €120 to 180, vacation rentals €130 per night. Food: lunch €15, dinner €25 to 40, fish dishes more expensive. Old City is expensive, Lapad cheaper.
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Frequently asked questions about Dubrovnik
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
May, June, September: 22-28 degrees, sea swimmable, manageable crowds.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Dubrovnik?
Stari Grad (Old City) is a good first choice: the walled centre, with the marble Stradun street.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Dubrovnik?
Directly from Schiphol to Dubrovnik (DBV) in 2 hour 35 minutes.
What costs a trip to Dubrovnik?
Hostels from €25, mid-range hotels €120 to 180, vacation rentals €130 per night.
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