Can anyone recommend a few places in Dubrovnik that are very central to bars & the nightlife. What area should i target or any hostels, private accommodation in particular.

Hi brenhur: I´m going to Dubrovnik in may and I interesting in the same information. I find this Hostels but I don´t know nothing about a private accommodation. Some people told me the people rent his own houses but I don´t know the priceses. I hope somebody help us.

DUBROVNIK YOUTH HOSTEL
tel: + 385 20 423 241, fax: + 385 20 412 592, e-mail: [email protected]
V.Sagrestana 3, Dubrovnik

Croatian Youth Hostel Association
Savska 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
tel/fax: +385 1 48 29 294, 48 29 296
E-mail: [email protected], web: www.hfhs.hr

for private accommodation in center of Dubrovnik check this site http://www.dubrovnikconcierge.com/pa...ommodation.htm

Thanks for that info. Buky, i would be interested in finding out what you think and where you end up staying.

Does anyone know where all the nightlife is. Is it in the old town??

You can find a list of all private accomodations at www.dubrovnik-online.com. As far as night life in the Old Town it is not what you are expecting, which is bars and night clubs. Although there are few bars, most of the activity centers around being in cafes and restourants. Check out the Irish Pub which is located in one of thje side streets. This is the most popular bar in the old town, and it is crowded all the time.

Do a google search for "sobe Croatia". Sobe are the private parties that rent out rooms. Many of them come with private bath and they can run from $20 and up USD.

We stayed in magical Apartment within the city walls. I highly recommend staying within the city walls.

There are a few good bars but our favorites were Buza, East/West Beach Bar and The Jazz Bar.

Buza (pronounced Bucha) hangs like a barnacle on the outside of the city wall towards the ocean. There is a sign along the inside of the wall along the walk way that just says "Cold Drinks". Walk down the stair and you will most likely hear Dean Martin music. It is a magical place to have drinks on a full moon night!

The Jazz Bar is very small and gets crowded early! Get there before the crowd to get a seat. We sat right next to the band.

East/West is a very hip beach bar located just outside the city walls. Very cool place!

For photos of these you can go to my online photo album at www.windjammer.smugmug.com.

These are photos from a trip I took a couple of years ago.

I hope this is helpful!

Cheers!

Tamara

Thanks tamara. Your photos are sensational. Thanks for the advice. I will definately look to stay within the walls. Is within the walls clasified as the old town???

I stayed south of the Old Town - along the water's edge (at the Excelsior) - the view of the Old Town every morning is beyond words - I'm sure there are apartments available south of the Old Town with views. My hotel was an easy 5 miniue walk to Stadun. Now with current exchange (and popularity of Croatia) I wouldn't recommend the Excelsior (or the Argentinia) - though having breakfast on my private terrace was fabulous. I'm sure staying with in the Old City walls would be memorable.

I'll be staying in Dubrovnik at the end of September and have booked a room at the Villa Ragusa within the city walls in Old Town.

I can't comment on the accommadations since I've yet to stay there, but the owner replied to my inquiry very quickly.

The website is:

http://villaragusa.netfirms.com

Yes, brenhur, the old town is within the city walls. We were up about 3 flights of stairs from the stradun. The stradun is the main pedestrian walk way that runs through the town.

I recommend getting up early and walking the wall before the tour ships unload all the tourists.

I also highly recommend going through the War Photos Museum. Bring tissue! I cried the entire time I was in it.

Most people speak English but I always enjoy the smiles I receive when I attempt the native language of a country. A great site for learning a bit of Croatian is

http://www.hr/hrvatska/language/index.en.htm

I am glad you enjoyed the photos. Dubrovnik is one of my favorite cities. I think you will enjoy it!

I wrote a detailed trip report for my company newsletter. If you are interested in reading it you can email me at [email protected].