4 Best Hotels in Southern Dalmatia, Croatia

Located in a quiet bay a 10-minute walk from Korčula Town, with a large private dock perfect for sunbathing and impromptu barbecues, these homey well-equipped rooms are run by Paulina and Antonio, the most helpful couple you could hope to meet on holiday. The only thing you'll have to worry about is securing one of their four rooms; after that, they'll take care of everything. They have bikes to rent, can organize private wine- and olive oil-tasting tours or island-hopping and snorkeling excursions, and can even make reservations for you at their favorite restaurants. It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the island away from the Korčula Town crowds.

These eclectic apartments are the best budget choice in the Old Town, just steps away from the Cathedral and the Old Port, with high ceilings, well-stocked kitchenettes, colorful furniture, and books and relics collected from all around the world. They will transport you back to old Dubrovnik, 1960s London, or wherever else the brilliant Marc Van Bloemen and his family feel like taking you with their fascinating stories. The apartments make a comfortable and affordable base to self-cater and explore the Old Town for a few days, and it doesn't hurt that the excellent Gianni café is right downstairs. Try to request Apartment #1 for stunning views of the city walls.

Located in four restored 16th-century stone buildings near the Cathedral in the heart of the Old Town, these tastefully furnished apartments, with heavy antiques and traditional decor, are an excellent value. Each apartment consists of a single room, bathroom, and cooking facilities, while some have small balconies. There is a restaurant of the same name nearby that serves reliable traditional food and where breakfast is served to guests.

These five well-established apartments, equipped with kitchenettes, televisions, simple furniture, and basic but comfortable decor, are some of the best budget finds in the Old Town. Choose between a 600-year-old stone building high up on a quiet street or another directly above the Sponza Palace overlooking the Stradun. If you're willing to venture a little farther, opt for their Viktorija Apartments; you'll have to hike a bit out the Ploče Gate to get there but will be rewarded with a spacious apartment, a perfect view of the Old Town, and a panorama of the sea stretching out for miles beyond your balcony.