What area is best to stay in Dubrovnik?

What area is best to stay in Dubrovnik? 1. Dubrovnik Old Town. The Old Town is seen by many as the number one place to visit in Croatia, never mind Dubrovnik. So, it comes as no surprise that this medieval metropolis is thought to be the best area of Dubrovnik to stay.

Which is nicer Split or Dubrovnik?

Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.

Should you tip in Croatia?

Tipping is a part of Croatian culture. When going out and about, or using the services of any local staff, tips are neither compulsory nor expected – but are very much appreciated! Croatia is yet to join the Euro, and continues to use its own Croatian currency the Kuna.

What food is Dubrovnik known for?

Can you haggle in Dubrovnik?

Haggling and asking for discounts in Dubrovnik is a bit of a cultural faux pas. However, it's quite common that many souvenir shops do offer a discount if you pay in cash. You'll see this especially for more expensive items like jewelry, paintings, or handmade items.

Is Dubrovnik too touristy?

Dubrovnik is Europe's most overtouristed city Using data from 2019, Statista found that Dubrovnik was the most touristed city in Europe, above both Venice and Barcelona. The city has a population of just over 41,000 and welcomed almost 1.5 million tourists in 2019. That's around 36 tourists per resident.

Why is Dubrovnik so expensive?

It is true that Dubrovnik is more expensive than other destinations in Croatia. This is heavily due to Dubrovnik serving as the main filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones, which has led to a huge increase in visitors making it the most popular destination in Croatia.

How many days in Dubrovnik is enough?

Dubrovnik a small town, so unless you plan to take day trips to islands or other attractions nearby, two days is the perfect amount of time to get to know this ancient city. (If you're interested in seeing on overview of our entire 2 week itinerary in Croatia, I've written up a summary of our trip here.

Is it best to stay in Dubrovnik Old Town?

Dubrovnik Old Town The Old Town is seen by many as the number one place to visit in Croatia, never mind Dubrovnik. So, it comes as no surprise that this medieval metropolis is thought to be the best area of Dubrovnik to stay. The beauty of this UNESCO-protected site is nothing short of breathtaking.

What is the best street in Dubrovnik?

You can't visit Dubrovnik without walking along the Stradum, which is the main route from the Pile gate to the Ploca gate. It has lots of shops, restaurants and bars along it, but there are lots of interesting places just of the Stradum. Places on the main road can be expensive.