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Dubrovnik at a glance
$80+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
DBV (Dubrovnik International)
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
$1 ≈ ¥150
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Mediterranean (mild wet winters
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Croatian
English universal in tourism
Why visit Dubrovnik?
Dubrovnik is Croatia's most iconic city — UNESCO walled medieval old town on the Adriatic coast (population just 41,000), filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones (King's Landing 2011-2019), and the so-called "Pearl of the Adriatic." 2km of preserved 13th-century walls (you can walk the full circuit in 1.5 hours, €40 entry), Cable Car to Mt. Srd (405m for Adriatic panorama), Lokrum Island (10-min ferry, holds an Iron Throne replica + monastery + nudist beach), and Stradun (the white-stone main thoroughfare worn smooth by 700 years of foot traffic) anchor the experience. Crowded summer (cruise ships dump 5,000+ daily); perfect spring + fall.
Iconic Dalmatian cuisine: Black risotto (squid ink + cuttlefish, €15-25 — Konoba Veranda canonical), Adriatic sea bass + branzino (€25-45), Pršut (Croatian dry-cured ham, €15-25), Ćevapi (small grilled sausages, €8-15), Peka (lamb or octopus baked under bell, €25-40 — order ahead), Plavac Mali (Pelješac red wine, €4-8/glass), Maraschino cherry liqueur ($5-10).
Bottom line: Dubrovnik is GoT pilgrimage + canonical Adriatic + Croatia's poster child. 3 days hits walls + cable car + Lokrum + Mostar day trip.
Things to do in Dubrovnik
Highlights
Walls of Dubrovnik
2km preserved 13th-century walls + Adriatic panorama. Most iconic Dubrovnik experience.
Cable Car to Mt. Srd
405m to top of Mt. Srd; sweeping Adriatic + Lokrum + walls panorama.
Game of Thrones Walking Tour
2-hour King's Landing locations + Iron Throne replica.
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$80
≈ ¥12,000 JPY
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$320
≈ ¥48,000
5 days
$510
≈ ¥76,500
7 days
$680
≈ ¥102,000
Flight estimate: $700-1,400 from US/EU; $1,000-1,800 from Asia (DBV via FRA or VIE) (round-trip estimate)
Monthly weather
Currently in Dubrovnik: ⛈️ 18°C
Dubrovnik now (May)
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Practical information
Getting there
Getting around
Money & payments
Language
Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
EUR (Croatia adopted Jan 2023).
Card acceptance
Universal except small markets.
Tipping
Round up + 10% at sit-down restaurants.
ATM
Erste + Privredna banka free with most foreign cards.
Recommended itinerary
Dubrovnik 3-day route
Day 1 Walls + Old Town
08:00
Walls of Dubrovnik (1.5h walk)
2km medieval walls; €40 entry
10:00
Old Town walking — Stradun + Onofrio Fountain
Main thoroughfare + Franciscan Monastery
12:00
Lunch at Restaurant Dubrovnik (square)
Adriatic fish stew + black risotto €30-40
15:00
Game of Thrones tour (2h walking)
King's Landing locations + Iron Throne replica
🎫 17% off — Book lowest price19:00
Sunset at Buža Bar (cliff bar)
Drinks on cliff outside walls; €5-10
21:00
Dinner at Proto (oldest restaurant 1886)
Mediterranean Croatian €60-90
Day 2 Cable Car + Lokrum
09:00
Cable Car to Mt. Srd
Adriatic panorama from 405m; €27 RT
11:00
Imperial Fortress + War Museum on Mt. Srd
1991 Croatian War of Independence history
13:00
Lunch on Mt. Srd — Panorama Restaurant
Croatian + 360° views €30-50
15:00
Lokrum Island ferry (10 min ride)
Iron Throne + monastery + nudist beach; €20 RT
20:00
Dinner — black risotto + dalmatian wine
Konoba Veranda local konoba €40-60
Day 3 Mostar day trip
08:00
Bus to Mostar (2h, €40 RT)
Bosnia border crossing + UNESCO Old Bridge
🎫 18% off — Book lowest price11:00
Stari Most (Old Bridge) + bridge jumpers
16th-century Ottoman bridge + locals jump 21m
13:00
Lunch in Mostar — ćevapi + burek
Bosnian street food €10-15
16:00
Return to Dubrovnik (2h drive)
Through Pelješac wine region
20:00
Final dinner — kulen + lamb under bell
Dalmatian feast €60
Where to stay
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Old Town (Stari Grad)
UNESCO walled medieval heart. Most expensive but unforgettable.
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Pile Gate area
Just outside Old Town walls. Cheaper hotels + bus station.
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Lapad
Beach + resorts + cheaper. Bus to Old Town 15min.
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Babin Kuk
Hotel district + Lapad Beach. Quiet luxury (Sun Gardens, Valamar).
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Cavtat (15km south)
Quieter coastal village + cheaper. Bus 30min to Dubrovnik.
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Plat
Resort area south near airport. Ocean views, transport needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Dubrovnik
Q How much per day?
Budget $80, mid $165, luxury $380+. Croatia's most expensive city.
Q How many days?
3 days. Walls + GoT tour Day 1; Cable car + Lokrum Day 2; Mostar day trip Day 3.
Q Best time?
May-Jun (18-25°C) or Sep-Oct (autumn warm Adriatic). Avoid Jul-Aug (32°C+ + cruise crowds peak).
Q Visa?
Schengen visa-free 90 days (Croatia joined Jan 2023). Korean/Japanese/EU/US/UK/AU passports OK.
Q Safety?
Very safe. Watch for pickpockets at Pile Gate + Stradun. Mt. Srd hike alone OK during day.
Q English?
Universal in tourism + hotels + restaurants. Italian + German also widely spoken.
Q Famous food?
Black risotto (squid ink) at Konoba Veranda, peka (lamb/octopus baked under bell), Adriatic sea bass, pršut + cheese plate, Plavac Mali Pelješac red wine. Buža Bar cliffside drinks outside walls iconic.
Q Mostar day trip?
2h drive each way to Bosnia. Stari Most Old Bridge UNESCO + bridge jumpers + ćevapi lunch. €70 organized tour worth it.
Q Walls of Dubrovnik tips?
€40 entry (free for kids under 7). 1.5h walk full circuit. Walk 8:00 to avoid heat + cruise crowds. Free water station at Pile Gate halfway.
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