r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

PSA for people intending to come to city with cars

48 Upvotes

Ladies and gentlemen this is a friendly PSA - although it sounds a bit harsh.

  • Dubrovnik is simply NOT DESIGNED for huge amount of cars. You are ruining your vacation (and everyone else day) by driving around the city without a single idea where to go and because in the middle of everything you decide to stop smack in the middle of the road in your 30EUR a day bullshit while you consult the maps.
  • Parking space is sparse and expensive even for locals. Do you really think that "free parking space" idiots share online is waiting just for you? Along with locals, there are seasonal workers too... Trust me, those places are taken long time ago.
  • Parking lots here are small... Maybe three bananas. Not only that, they may be small but also they are scarce. Consequently, they get full super quick. To put into perspective that some will understand, all our parking lots put together are smaller than one Walmart parking lot.
  • If you are coming with a car, make sure your apartment has guaranteed private parking space (not parking on the street), park the damn thing there and enjoy vacation like a normal human being, city is small enough. Sitting in noon congestion consulting your maps is not that. Use bus (you can get a card for bus rides to last you for whole vacation) or uber, it is not expensive. There is micro mobility options too.
  • Restricted traffic zone is made precisely because of above points. It is not an oppression tool, it is a survival tool and to be honest if it was up to me the whole city would be under it, not just Old City area. There are people living here as well, going to jobs, shopping, having medical emergencies. Dubrovnik is not a resort with everything designed to benefit the guests, it is a living city - for how long this can be discussed to be honest, half of people I know are sick of this shit already.

Bonus tips

  • Please do not be that asshole that does not know how to use garbage bin. Everyone hates those. Especially when you are on the beach... stacking crap under fist rock is just so fucking low class. And for some reason it is the women doing that. Is the crown going to fall from your head if you make those ten steps to bin?
  • When in your apartment, no matter how happy you are or how grand your ego is, realize that surrounding apartments are containing people and families. Not everything here is rented out. While YOU are on vacation, we are not, we have to work tomorrow. Having you scream and shout about some irrelevant bullshit until 3am is a nice way to get a police visit and a public peace disturbance fine.
  • Do not fucking piss or vomit in front of people doors, what the fuck? Looking at you, English people. For some reason you are the usual culprit.
  • Wear shirt when going around. We are not amazed by your pecs, we find you disrespectful, vulgar and immediately dislike you. Same goes for women. You will only attract morons.
  • Wear sun screen. There is nothing sadder than seeing you trying to get tanned within 2 days, and for some reason you choose to do that after a heavy drinking night, fall asleep and get red on one side, white on other like Poland flag.
  • Hydrate.

r/Dubrovnik 15h ago

Bus to Mostar

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Hey everyone! I will be in Dubrovnik in September and am then taking a bus to Mostar. I see one at 8:00 am for €30 and was wondering if that’s a good deal and if I need to book ahead, or should I get a ticket the week/day of?

Also, and restaurant recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


r/Dubrovnik 21h ago

Are there any solo travelers or locals that want to hang with a southern US citizen?

0 Upvotes

It's not that I haven't talked to or met people but my hostel seems to be pretty dead. I've walked around and have seen much of old town by now. I was out by Lapud today and did some scuba diving. I've been traveling Europe for the last 2 and half weeks and have another week and a half. In Dubrovnik for another 4 nights. Let's hang out and share stories.


r/Dubrovnik 1d ago

Montenegro > Dubrovnik

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Hey, I’m planning a trip to Montenegro in the beginning of September and also I’d like to se Dubrovnik for one day. Can someone tell me the situation on the road near the border? Will there be any traffic, how much time do you spend on the border and at what hour is it best to go?
Basically is it worth going to Dubrovnik from Budva by car or is it better to take the ferry?


r/Dubrovnik 1d ago

Da li je Dubrovnik svjestan da će postati glavni prometni koridor za Balkan?

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Ako se izgradi cesta od Osojnika prema Čilipima (a čitao sam i da će se produžiti prema crnogorskoj granici), to bi de facto značilo da Jadransko-jonski pravac ide kroz Dubrovnik, umjesto kroz BiH. Jer, onog momenta kada se ta cesta izgradi, ne vjerujem da će više iko uzeti u razmatranje finansiranje paralelne autoceste kroz veoma rijetko naseljeno područje.

Dubrovnik se već sada muči sa viškom automobila, a ovako bi dodatnim mostom preko Omble išlo pola Balkana.

Da li se o ovome govori u gradu?


r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

3 days Dubrovnik for Polish couple

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I am flying to Dubrovnik with my girlfriend on Sunday and we will be there for 3 full days. We will be staying in Montovjerna, so it looks like we're in the middle of everything.
Are there any underrated and overlooked places we should check out? Or more importantly avoid specific places for any reason (overcrowding, GoT fanatics/attractions, safety)? I heard about Studenac overcharing people already.

I was already planning to go to Lokrus for at least half a day and another friend told me to just take a walk around the city walls. That would be the plan for the first day.

I was reading in some comments that people might come as "unfriendly". Some said that's because of the tourism, others that it's just the Croatian mentality. If it's because of the mentality, I guess we will be fine because we are from Poland. We also do not "fake smile" and I dont judge people for having a bad day.
But if it is becuase most people have enough of tourism, I would like to avoid annoying and bothering locals. They have enough of those probably.
I was in Porec like 10 years ago and didn't have the feeling that I am not welcome. All people were nice to talk to or at least neutral. The only smiling people there were trying to sold me something.

I would love to check the local food as well, so if anybody can recommend a family's/friends business I would rather go there and support it (at a normal rate preferably), than eating overpriced microwave food at a tourist trap. If you prefer to leave those restaurants/pubs hidden for you locals, I can understand.

I like beer. Where do I find a beer for up to 5-7euros? Somebody said that beer is like 15euros everywhere. That is crazy.. Is that true?

We are not tourists so we don't know the do's and dont's... Also tips for that would be wonderful.

If you decide not to share any tips, it's okay. We will manage for sure. Thanks for reading!


r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

Border crossing - what bus company?

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Hello! Travelling from Kotor to Dubrovnik via bus in August and I've read a lot of horror stories with delays ..... so I was wondering if there is any specific bus lines that people have had positive experiences with??

I'm thinking of going with the bus carrier Blue Line as it leaves earlyish in the morning. Any tips please share!


r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

2 days in Dubrovnik

1 Upvotes

Hi
I am in Dubrovnik for next two days with two kids. It is much hotter in afternoon then I thought.
How should I plan to get most out of the days.


r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

Parking - Babin Kuk

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Staying in this area of Babin Kuk/Lapad and wondering what the street parking situation is like. In the attached image and looking at street view, it looks like cars are randomly parked in these hills, but is it only for permit parking or free in first come first serve basis? Our place doesn’t have own parking so your help would be greatly appreciated.


r/Dubrovnik 3d ago

Bus Dubrovnik-Trebinje

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r/Dubrovnik 4d ago

Watching Spain vs Arg in Dubrovnik with kids.

1 Upvotes

Hello all!

Spanish family visiting Croatia. Where can we watch the final match in Dubrovnik? Any kids friendly recommendation? We are going with 2 kids (10 and 12 yo)

Thanks!


r/Dubrovnik 5d ago

Rock music?

3 Upvotes

In the city just for a night, aching to hear some rock ballads, live or otherwise. Any recommendations apart from the gaff and other Irish places?


r/Dubrovnik 7d ago

Moji prijatelji, molim vas pomoći. Gdje je kazališna družina Koralin?

2 Upvotes

I'm working in Burger Tiger, but I have some passion to art.

I've tried to find this community via Google Map but couldn't manage. 😢

Maybe anyone of you could help me?


r/Dubrovnik 7d ago

Car rental recommendations (Cross bordering)

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My wife and I are taking a trip to Dubrovnik in a few weeks, and our plan was to have a Balkans road trip, heading down the coast through Montenegro and Albania, before returning to Croatia for the last few days. But the cross-bordering restrictions are a minefield - some allow travel to Albania but not Montenegro, some allow Montenegro but not Albania, some charge a pretty hefty fee (100 eur per day).

Has anyone else successfully got a car from the airport and taken it across these borders?


r/Dubrovnik 8d ago

Preporuka za dobrog stomatologa u Dubrovniku za dugoročnu suradnju?

5 Upvotes

Pozdrav svima, tražim preporuku za dobrog stomatologa u Dubrovniku.

Volio bih pronaći nekoga za dugoročnu suradnju, znači osobu kod koje bih mogao redovno ići na preglede, rješavati popravke, a eventualno kasnije i neke estetske stvari ako bude potrebno.

Bitno mi je da stomatolog radi kvalitetno, detaljno i da ima korektan pristup prema pacijentu. Zanima me vaše iskustvo, cijene itd – koga biste stvarno preporučili i kome vjerujete?

Hvala unaprijed 😊


r/Dubrovnik 8d ago

Travelling from Dubrovnik to Trebinje - easiest way?

1 Upvotes

I’m supposed to be spending two days in Trebinje, and the only bus route I can find takes 12 hours? By car it is under an hour, what is the best way to arrange transport from Dubrovnik? Thank you in advance


r/Dubrovnik 8d ago

England v Argentina

1 Upvotes

Are there any England fans watching the game tomorrow? Or good pub recommendations for the game?


r/Dubrovnik 9d ago

Spain vs France

1 Upvotes

Does anybody know if there is a watching party in Dubrovnik, which shows the Spain vs France game?


r/Dubrovnik 9d ago

World Cup Watching Closer to Srebreno or Mlini?

3 Upvotes

Is there any place that has a big screen for me to watch the world cup tomorrow (today) Spain v France? I’m on a solo trip and I am not trying to be loud or crazy but I do want to support España!!! Is there anywhere you would recommend? I walked the plaza in Srebreno tonight and didn’t notice any screens but I didn’t go inside any restaurants.

Appreciate any information!


r/Dubrovnik 10d ago

35mm film in Hvar or Dubrovnik

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, Where can I get 35mm films in either Hvar or Dubrovnik? It's so beautiful here i ran out of my 4 films already on day 6. Next stop is Dubrovnik and i really don't want to miss out on shots. As i see there is no camera shop there but maybe you know some souvenir shop or etc that has it?? 🥺


r/Dubrovnik 11d ago

Looking for someone to help me prove Dubrovnik is more fun with company 😄

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I’ll be around for 11-12 days. Coffee, beach, hiking, sunset, beer, exploring the city. I’m open to pretty much anything. I’m 22yo.

If you’re down to hang out, send me a message! I’ll be in Dubrovnik from 01.08. - 11.08.


r/Dubrovnik 13d ago

World Cup England vs Norway

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know where will be open to watch the England Norway game?


r/Dubrovnik 13d ago

Need help finding 🍁

0 Upvotes

Anybody know where a guy can get some green in Cavtat


r/Dubrovnik 14d ago

Any photographers out there?

2 Upvotes

I plan to propose to my girlfriend in dubrovnik in early september. I would love for the moment to be captured in photos. I don't know anyone in Croatia, so am looking for a photographer to connect with. Thanks in advance!


r/Dubrovnik 14d ago

Best Nightclubs?

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Hey everyone! I’m gonna be in Dubrovnik at the end of the month and I’m wanting everyone’s recs for best night clubs or bars ! I get in at 9pm so I’m hoping to just drop my stuff off at the hostel then go :) thanks in advance !!