The Balkan BackpackervsHotel Lapad
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel Lapad scores significantly better than The Balkan Backpacker. Hotel Lapad ranks #13 in Dubrovnik with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Star Service, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Balkan Backpacker
Svetog Simuna 15, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide
"Genuine backpacker hostel in a three-storey stone house, in one of the most atmospheric parts of the Old Town."
Time Out
"The reception-cum-common room makes socialising easy, and you can forage for breakfast ingredients (included in the price) in the communal kitchenette." Full review
Frommer's
"This friendly hostel in the Old Town has four-bed and six-bed dorms, with lockers and linen provided... a good place to meet others if you’re travelling alone." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Tucked away by the city walls, this classic backpackers is warm and welcoming with a lively atmosphere."
Hotel Lapad
Lapadska Obala 37, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Occupying a 19th-century building with a garden and an outdoor pool, Hotel Lapad overlooks Gruž harbor, just a 15-minute walk west of the Old Town."
Lonely Planet
"Handsome historic hotel with sleek decor and mod furnishings (but beware the cheesy entertainment)." Full review
Star Service
"The location is pinched between the striking single-pylon Franjo Trudjman Bridge and the cruise ship terminal, a 10-minute bus ride to the old city and most scenic side of the peninsula." Full review
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Superior Sea View units are the ones to request, and tranquility seekers should opt for a room away from the pool.
Time Out
"Handy for Lapad and the Old Town, and a ten-minute walk from the ferry port and bus station." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 163-room Hotel Lapad is an upscale property located on Gruz Bay, less than a 10-minute drive to the sights in Dubrovnik's Old Town and a 10-minute walk to a rocky beach." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A classical and elegant hotel in a building dating from 1912 with a palm-filled courtyard garden and pool on Dubrovnik’s Lapad peninsula." Full review