Dubrovnik holiday travel

This Croatian city makes a unique get-away. With historic walls completely surrounding the city and medieval forts and palaces scattered about, visitors will think they've gone back in time as they walk the streets of Dubrovnik. But the medieval character is part of the city's appeal as well as great eateries, shops, and beautiful islands nearby.

Where to stay – hotels

Most of the city can be explored by foot, meaning most of Dubrovnik's hotels aren't far from the attractions. If it's a great view of the Adriatic Sea you're looking for, then you can surely find a hotel to suit. Find a Dubrovnik hotel in the location of your choice here.

There are many different price ranges for Dubrovnik hotels. To secure a hotel in Dubrovnik at the best price, click here.

During the high season, Dubrovnik can be quite busy with tourists. It's best to make sure you have a hotel in advance. You can book a Dubrovnik based hotel online here.

What to do

A must for all visitors to this old city is to see some of the historic sites it holds. Five medieval forts, including St John's and Fort Revelin, which both host concerts during the summer, can be explored by tourists. Another site worth checking out is the Franciscan Monastery, housing the oldest pharmacy in southern Europe.

The Sponza Palace, featuring a mix of late Gothic and early Renaissance styles, is a beautiful structure to visit. Dating from 1516, it has impressive stone carvings. Dubrovnik Museum, housed in the Rector's Palace, is another fun place to stop by.

There are plenty of Croatian and international restaurants throughout the city to indulge in. Many fine boutiques and shops are also on hand for your shopping pleasure.

What to see – by hire car

Many who come to Dubrovnik decide to take the time to see the amazing Dalmatia coast. If you have a hire car, you can do the same at your leisure. To reserve a Dubrovnik hire car at a good price, go online.

Just north of Dubrovnik is Zaton. A perfect place to take a day trip by hire car, Zaton is in a quiet bay and has a sandy beach and pine forest to enjoy. Many of the locals rent out rooms to visitors, and there are several restaurants along the seafront offering a variety of food.

The peninsula of Peljesac has a host of vineyards to explore with a car hired from Dubrovnik where travelers can taste some of the local wine.

Ferries can you take you from Dubrovnik out to some of the nearby islands. Kolocep is known for its great beaches, while Sipan (Golden Island) boasts lush vineyards, ancient monuments, and summer palaces.