{"id":2553,"date":"2020-07-26T18:31:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-26T18:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelwithanda.com\/?p=2553"},"modified":"2020-10-27T19:11:42","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T19:11:42","slug":"dubrovnik-in-2-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelwithanda.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/26\/dubrovnik-in-2-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubrovnik in 2 days"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are a Game of Thrones fan, nature lover or just chasing UNESCO World Heritage sites, Dubrovnik will eventually land on your bucket list. This ancient city, also known as Kings Landing and the Pearl of Adriatic, is one of the most beautifully preserved medieval cities in Europe. I have visited Dubrovnik twice: first time a couple of years ago in May, and second time this July, during the infamous COVID-19 pandemics. It was a two nights stay in both cases and this is enough to explore the city. In this post you will find \u201cDubrovnik in 2 days\u201d itinerary, together with prices and practical tips for Dubrovnik first-timers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting there and around<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dubrovnik lies on the Adriatic coast in southern Dalmatia<\/strong> region of Croatia<\/strong>. To reach Dubrovnik by car<\/strong> (for example from Zagreb or Split), you need to cross border with Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/strong>. This is a normal procedure and you\u2019ll have your Passport <\/strong>with you anyway. It is only 10 km territory where you pass a peaceful coastal town of Neum<\/strong>. If you are somehow reluctant to drive through Bosnia, you can take a ferry<\/strong> in Ploce to Peljesac<\/strong> peninsula and then drive south. If you have a couple of days to spare, I highly recommend staying in Peljesac – it has some really nice beaches and beautiful nature.<\/p>\n

Should you decide to fly to Dubrovnik<\/strong> local airport, you can either rent a car<\/strong> there or call Uber or Taxi<\/strong>. Uber is actually the best option to move around town \u2013 it is convenient and it saves you money for parking. However, you don\u2019t actually need a car to explore Dubrovnik. The old town is closed for traffic anyway, besides all the must-see spots are more or less reachable on foot<\/strong>. However, if you want to explore Dalmatia, you\u2019ll probably rent a car sooner or later because there are so many wonderful places to visit on your way.<\/p>\n

Dubrovnik is also a popular European cruise ship<\/strong> stop; however, this is a headache for everyone \u2013 when tourist ships land, the place gets crowded and masses of tourists head towards the city wall. If you want to avoid that, do your homework properly.<\/p>\n

Where to stay in Dubrovnik<\/strong><\/h5>\n

My advice is to avoid staying inside<\/strong> the city walls<\/strong>. First, the prices during the season are ridiculously high, second, you will need to drag your luggage to your apartment (remember, no cars allowed) and third, parking is really expensive. Besides, why would you want to look at the old buildings when you can have a fantastic sea view (or the view of the city) from just about anywhere else.<\/p>\n

First choice is of course to rent a room outside the walls<\/strong>, so you can still walk to the old town<\/strong>. We rented a really comfortable apartment via Airbnb and we were more than happy with our choice (for saving tip scroll down to the \u201ccost\u201d section). If you are on a budget, then try staying in Lapad<\/strong> (plenty of bus connections or Uber), or perhaps even outside of Dubrovnik, like Mlini or Cavtat<\/strong>. Busses run every half hour, the ride takes 15-30 minutes, depending on where you stay.<\/p>\n

Costs of visiting Dubrovnik <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Being a part of UNESCO Heritage list, and the growing popularity due the GOT series comes with a price<\/strong> \u2013 for tourists and locals. If you want to save some money, avoid having coffee, lunch or dinner on Stradun \u2013 Dubrovnik\u2019s most famous street. Or anywhere close to the city walls for that matter. Below are some prices without \u201cCOVID-19\u201d discounts:<\/p>\n