Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
by the TopOfHotel team
Hilton Imperial is the most complete 5-star outside Old Town — a 19th-century building, a full spa, and a high-end restaurant in one.
Hilton Imperial is the most complete 5-star outside Old Town — a 19th-century building, a full spa, and a high-end restaurant in one.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is a major 5-star brand hotel set inside a 19th-century building that started life as a luxury hotel in the Austro-Hungarian era. Hilton took over, modernized the facilities in full, and kept the original architecture intact. Reviews from over 1,800 guests put it at 9.2/10 — the highest of any 5-star chain hotel in Dubrovnik. The 149 rooms are spacious and decorated in a classic European style mixed with modern comfort, and many have clear Adriatic sea views, especially on the higher floors. Executive rooms and above get access to the Executive Lounge, which serves free breakfast, snacks, and evening cocktails — several reviewers call that lounge the single thing that makes the upgrade worth it. Cleanliness and the overall feel draw consistent praise: a family of five in April 2026 called it an outstanding property the whole family was impressed by, and noted the rooms were large enough for an extra bed without feeling cramped.
Food and amenities
The Beauty Line Center is the most complete spa of any chain hotel in Dubrovnik — an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a range of massage and spa programs. The Imperial Terrace restaurant serves Mediterranean, Adriatic-style food across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the terrace views at dinner earn special mention. The breakfast buffet is one of the most-praised features here — there is the standard buffet plus cooked-to-order items like fresh salmon Eggs Benedict every morning, and several reviewers admit they ordered it again every day of their stay. The Elafiti Lounge bar inside the hotel is also open to outside visitors who just want a drink.
Location and getting there
The hotel is one step outside Old Town — about a 2-minute walk to Pile Gate, the main entrance to the old city, and 5 minutes to Stradun. You get the convenience of a large full-service hotel and the closest position to Old Town of any 5-star chain property. Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is around 20 km away, roughly a 30-minute taxi, and the hotel can arrange transfers.
Things to know before booking
Rates jump sharply in peak season, June through September, so the value is weaker than in the off-season — expect anything from around $129 a night up to roughly $514 for the top rooms. The space immediately around the hotel is tight, parking is awkward, and most guests are better off using a transfer than driving in. And while it is the closest 5-star chain hotel to the walls, it does sit just outside rather than inside Old Town, so you do walk a couple of minutes to reach the gate.
Our take
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is the pick for travelers who want a complete Hilton standard — spa, restaurant, high-level concierge service, and a location you can walk into Old Town from in 2 minutes. It works especially well for honeymooning couples, families who want full comfort, and business travelers who need proper facilities. If you want a spa and a pool on top of all that, this is the number-one choice in Dubrovnik.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Excellent location — a 2-minute walk to Pile Gate, the main entrance to Old Town, and 5 minutes to Stradun.
- Beauty Line Center spa with an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room — the most complete spa setup of any chain hotel in Dubrovnik.
- Breakfast buffet plus cooked-to-order items like salmon Eggs Benedict — nearly every review singles it out, with some guests ordering the same thing every morning of their stay.
- The Executive Lounge for Executive rooms and up serves free breakfast, snacks, and cocktails every evening, which most reviewers say is what makes the upgrade worth it.
- The Imperial Terrace restaurant has Adriatic sea views, with the terrace setting drawing special praise at dinner.
- Rates climb steeply in peak season, June through September, so the value drops off compared with the off-season.
- Space around the hotel is tight and parking is inconvenient — the hotel can arrange transfers, which is the easier option.
- It sits just outside the walls rather than inside Old Town, so you trade a few minutes of walking for the full-service building.
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Insider Tips
- Upgrade to an Executive room for Executive Lounge access — the free evening cocktails and canapes overlooking the sunset above the Dubrovnik city walls work out cheaper than paying for drinks at the bar.
- Book a Beauty Line Spa massage before you tackle the city walls — the indoor pool opens early and is a good warm-up for the thousands of wall steps ahead.
- Ask the concierge about public parking near Pile Gate instead of driving up to the hotel — the area immediately around the building is cramped and parking is expensive.