About Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is historic walled city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of the Mediterranean, a seaport and the centre of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Its population is about 65,000 in the greater Dubrovnik metropolitan area as of 2025. Dubrovnik is nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic" and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Symbol: €

Language

Croatian

Phone Code

+385

International dialing code for Croatia

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Croatia

Region

Europe

Southeast Europe

Connectivity

Dubrovnik has 4G from all Croatian carriers, which extends all along the coastal highway. As of Sept 2021, 5G has not reached this area. Wifi is widely available in public places.

How to Get to Dubrovnik

Transportation options and arrival information

The following airlines operate flights to/from Dubrovnik Airport:

Getting Around Dubrovnik

Local transportation and navigation tips

The Old Town is completely pedestrianized. It consists of a main street that runs East-West. North and South of that street, it is usually impossible to avoid stairs. There are signs at the entrances to many of these streets advertising what businesses, shops, restaurants and accommodation are to be found in that direction.

Safety in Dubrovnik

Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.44)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Dubrovnik

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Private rooms are a good option for those on a budget, starting from around€10per person for comfort and privacy exceeding those of hostels. The downside is that they may be far from the Old Town, so make sure you check the location. Owners letting out these rooms accost buses at the bus station, so you can ask around and even bargain a little.