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Hotel · Dubrovnik

Hotel Excelsior

A storied seafront five-star a short walk from the Old Town, with classic Adriatic glamour.

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The verdict

Worth the stay for…

Great for
  • If you've only got a day
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Photographers
  • Anyone here to unwind
  • Romantics
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Families with kids
  • History & culture buffs
Not for

Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.

The location trade-off

What you're near — and what you're not

Walkable
  • Old Town / Ploče Gate (about 5–10 min walk)
  • Banje Beach (nearby)
  • Seafront terraces and spa (on-site)
Cut off from
  • Lapad/Babin Kuk beaches and resort zone (across town)
  • Airport (~25 min by car)
Rooms & rate

What you're paying for

Spread across a historic wing and a modern wing; the prized rooms are sea- and Old Town-facing with balconies. Splurge for an Old Town-view room — the cheaper park- or interior-facing rooms miss the whole point.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The head-on view of the Old Town walls and Lovrijenac fortress from the rooms and terraces is among the best in Dubrovnik.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's a long-established grande dame, so some areas can feel traditional rather than fresh or boutique.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    Book an Old Town-view room and watch the walls light up at night.

  • Multigenerational

    Walkable to the Old Town with full hotel services — easy for a mixed-age group.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Luxury — €€€€ / night
Last verified
2026-06-17
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