Croatia · Dalmatia
Dubrovnik travel guide
Medieval walls, marble streets and Game of Thrones locations
Dubrovnik old town and its walls. Photo: Zysko serhii, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, with a marble main street, terracotta rooftops and walls that run right around the old town above the sea.
It's very busy in summer when cruise ships are in, so walk the walls early or late, and use it as a base for islands and the Pelješac wine peninsula.
What Dubrovnik is known for
- The city walls
A 2km walk around the old town.
- Game of Thrones
The real King's Landing.
- The cable car
Up Mount Srđ for sunset.
- Lokrum
A peaceful island with peacocks.
Top things to do in Dubrovnik
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
Best time to visit Dubrovnik
Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. May, June, September and October: warm and sunny with fewer crowds.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 2h 30m from London to DBV, and flights from most UK airports.
Walk the old town. Buses link Lapad and Gruž port.
Good to know
- Check cruise ship schedules and avoid the busiest days.
- Buy the Dubrovnik Pass for the walls and museums.
- The walls are very hot at midday.
Dubrovnik FAQ
How many days in Dubrovnik?
Two or three days.
Is Dubrovnik expensive?
It's Croatia's priciest city.
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