Dubrovnik for luxury travelers
Stay in Ploče for a first visit, the hillside neighborhood east of Stari Grad's Ploče Gate. You're 5 minutes on foot from the Old Town walls, with Lokrum Island views and none of the late-night bar noise. Budget $140-280 per night. For better value, Lapad peninsula runs $70-150, 20 minutes west by bus, with real beaches and cheaper restaurants.
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Where to stay
Stay in Ploče for a first visit, the hillside neighborhood east of Stari Grad's Ploče Gate. You're 5 minutes on foot from the Old Town walls, with Lokrum Island views and none of the late-night bar noise. Budget $140-280 per night. For better value, Lapad peninsula runs $70-150, 20 minutes west by bus, with real beaches and cheaper restaurants.
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Must-see
Walk the city walls. The 1,940-metre circuit around the Old Town takes about 90 minutes, costs €35, and opens at 8am in summer. Go early. By 10am the limestone heats up, shade disappears, and cruise-ship passengers from Gruž port fill the narrow walkway three abreast. Morning light on the terracotta rooftops below is the photograph of Dubrovnik.
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Food culture
Dubrovnik's cooking centers on Dalmatian seafood and slow-cooked meat under iron bells (peka). The best meals are outside the Old Town walls, in neighborhoods like Gruž and Lapad, where konobas serve crni rižot for 12-18 EUR. Lunch, not dinner, is the main event, typically noon to 2pm. Fresh fish is sold by the kilo, and Mali Ston's oysters are a 60km day trip.
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Cultural etiquette
Dubrovnik runs on a few unspoken rules that trip up first-timers. Greet with 'Dobar dan' before asking for anything. Tip 10-15% at sit-down restaurants. Cover shoulders and knees at Dubrovnik Cathedral and St Blaise's Church. Never refer to the 1991-92 siege casually or treat it as Game of Thrones scenery.
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Airport to city
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is 22 km southeast of the Old Town in Čilipi. The airport shuttle bus costs €8 and takes 35 minutes to Pile Gate, timed to flight arrivals. Taxis cost €35-40 for the 25-minute ride. Bolt is cheaper at €28-33. After midnight, pre-book a private transfer through your hotel for €40-50.
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