Apartments Festa
by the TopOfHotel team
Apartments Festa is a stone-house apartment in the middle of Old Town — full kitchenette, an owner who genuinely cares, and the best rates in the quarter.
Apartments Festa is a stone-house apartment in the middle of Old Town — full kitchenette, an owner who genuinely cares, and the best rates in the quarter.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Apartments Festa is an apartment-style stay tucked into an original stone building in the middle of Old Town — inside the UNESCO World Heritage zone, where warm stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and narrow lanes make it feel like the real Dubrovnik rather than a hotel. Rooms are finished with genuine Dalmatian stone — not stone veneer, but walls that have stood for centuries in a historic building, an atmosphere no modern hotel can fake. Every unit comes with a full kitchenette: an electric stove, microwave, fridge, and basic kitchen gear, plus an LCD TV and air-con. Reviewers note the photos and the listing description match what you actually walk into, with no bad surprises after check-in.
Food and amenities
The thing reviews mention most, and most warmly, is the owner and the team — friendly, and ready to help with everything from local restaurant picks to arranging an airport transfer. As a local, the host often shares tips outsiders miss, like a small, quiet beach you can reach on foot from Old Town without taking a bus. One important point: there is no 24-hour front desk, so you book a check-in time with the owner ahead of arrival. If you land late or your plans shift suddenly, message ahead by WhatsApp or email — reviewers say the host replies quickly and stays flexible.
Location and getting there
It is a 5-minute walk to Onofrio Fountain and Orlando Column, 3 minutes to Stradun, and 7 minutes to the old city walls. Every main sight in Old Town is an easy walk — no bus or taxi needed. Dubrovnik airport is about 20 km away, and the owner can set up a reasonably priced shuttle.
Things to know before booking
This is an apartment, not a full-service hotel, so set your expectations accordingly. There is no concierge and no on-site restaurant, and the 24-hour front desk you would get at a larger property is not here — you coordinate a check-in time with the owner in advance, with no lockbox self check-in. The building is old, with stairs and no elevator, and there is no crib or baby equipment, so families with very young kids should weigh that. None of this is hidden; it is simply the trade-off for staying in a genuine stone house in the heart of Old Town.
Our take
Apartments Festa is at its best for couples, solo travelers, and groups of friends who want to feel at home in the middle of Old Town — people who care more about authentic character, an attentive host, and a kitchenette that genuinely trims food costs than about resort-style facilities. At around $57 a night to start, against an 8.9/10 score from 352 reviews, it is a hard combination to beat if you are happy to swap front-desk service for a stone-walled apartment with the city's icons a few minutes from your door.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- In the heart of Old Town — a 5-minute walk to Onofrio Fountain and Orlando Column, with Stradun just 3 minutes away.
- Genuine character — real centuries-old stone walls inside the UNESCO World Heritage zone, not stone veneer.
- Full kitchenette with an electric stove, microwave, and fridge — real savings in a city where tourist restaurants run expensive, especially on stays of 4 to 5 nights or more.
- The owner arranges your airport transfer and shares local sightseeing tips, including quiet beaches you can walk to from Old Town.
- Reviewers say the photos and listing match reality — no nasty surprises after check-in.
- No 24-hour front desk — you have to set a check-in time with the owner in advance, and there is no lockbox self check-in.
- Not a full-service hotel — there is no concierge and no on-site restaurant.
- It is an old building with stairs and no elevator, and there is no crib or baby equipment, so it is only a moderate fit for families with very young children.
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Insider Tips
- Tell the owner your arrival time at least 24 hours ahead — there is no 24-hour front desk, but the host replies fast and will often be waiting at the door to greet you if you give notice.
- Ask the owner to point you toward the hidden beaches nearby — as a local, the host knows small, quiet coves within walking distance of Old Town that most visitors never hear about.
- Use the kitchenette for a few meals if you are staying 4 nights or more — restaurants along Stradun are pricey, and a fridge plus stove pays for itself fast.