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The Balkan BackpackervsHotel Uvala
The Balkan Backpacker and Hotel Uvala are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Uvala scores slightly better than The Balkan Backpacker. Hotel Uvala comes in at #23 in Dubrovnik with praise from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Concierge.
The Balkan Backpacker
Rough Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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 Uvala
Concierge Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Oyster
Masarykov put 6, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "Don't worry, they're working on the boutique scaleso far there are five small hotels, and they're all along this same road in Lapad."
Lonely Planet "Renovated four-star hotel that comes with indoor and outdoor pools and a very impressive wellness centre, complete with whirlpools, steam baths and sauna." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This stylish Lapad hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, a “wellness” centre, private parking and conference facilities."
Time Out "The only four-star hotel in the Maestral group, the Uvala has a spacious spa with full treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and solarium." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Uvala -- one of the newer hotels in this part of the Lapad Peninsula -- has a contemporary look and a choice location within walking distance of the beach and promenade." Full review
