Day 13, Friday June 21st, 2013. Dubrovnik is a living fairy tale that shouldn’t be missed. And Pero, the owner, is a gem. (18:14). Reviewed October 8, 2015 . Selected filters. All reviews rick steves buza gate top floor old town airport shuttle pile gate pero stradun sobe host stairs walls fridge accommodations . ▲ Cathedral Eighteenth-century Roman Baroque cathedral and treasury filled with unusual relics, such as a swatch of Jesus' swaddling clothes. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. It was fun staying within the city walls for three nights even though it is 73 steps down to the main street (Stradun). You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Dubrovnik.In this compact guide, Rick Steves and Cameron Hewitt cover the essentials of Dubrovnik, including Peljesac Peninsula, Mljet National Park, and Trsteno Arboretum. Lowest prices for your stay. You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Dubrovnik. Near the Buza gate, just off of the Stradun and one block from restaurant row. ‎ With Rick Steves, Dubrovnik is yours to discover! The location is excellent and our host was great. - Review of Villa Ragusa Old Town. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Super easy to get to all of the sites, including the wall, and delicious treats like GosSip gelato and Mlinar bakery for breakfast. The owner was extremely helpful and courteous. However, it's only a couple minute walk from the Buza gate, which is located at the top of the hill. Visit Dubrovnik’s main promenade known as The Stradun, or stroll the scenic mile-and-a-quarter around […] We're staying at a small guesthouse at the top of town. Aquarium Tanks of local sea life housed in huge, shady old fort. He helped us with our bags, showed us around the room, and then invited us to his office for a drink and a quick guide to visiting Dubrovnik. (photo: Cameron Hewitt) Sunbathed seating isn't hard to find among the Old Town’s restaurants and bars. Dalmatino: Rick Steves is not always right - See 1,680 traveller reviews, 633 candid photos, and great deals for Dubrovnik, Croatia, at Tripadvisor. It feels like a small town today, but 500 years ago, Dubrovnik was a major maritime power, with the third-biggest navy in the Mediterranean. Selected filters. The room had every amenity we needed: a safe, fridge, and free wifi. ©2021 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Everything was well renovated and we appreciated learning more about the home's rich history. 44 8. ▲ Franciscan Monastery Museum Tranquil cloister, medieval pharmacy-turned-museum, and a century-old pharmacy still serving residents today. Our room was small but cozy. Wandering Dubrovnik’s City Walls By Rick Steves. Dalmatino: Rick Steves was right again - See 1,680 traveller reviews, 633 candid photos, and great deals for Dubrovnik, Croatia, at Tripadvisor. This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Dubrovnik's best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more, plus tips for how to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and a… ‎ With Rick Steves, Dubrovnik is yours to discover! ▲ Dominican Monastery Museum Another relaxing cloister with precious paintings, altarpieces, and manuscripts. Rick Steves Snapshot Dubrovnik (Sixth Edition): Amazon.co.uk: Hewitt, Cameron, Steves, Rick: Books As other reviewers have mentioned, the property is at the top of one of the small streets in Old Town, so it requires walking up multiple sets of stairs if you're coming from the Stradum (main street in Old Town). ) Villa Ragusa is a living fairy tale that shouldn ’ t be missed clothing. 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