Picolo recommends · Hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Open the curtains and Lovrijenac fortress rises on its rock above the sea, with the city walls a few steps away at the Pile Gate.
From many rooms at Hilton Imperial you see Lovrijenac, the fortress perched on a rock outside the western walls. The hotel itself is a grand historic building, with a pool and spa for the hot afternoons.
The Pile Gate, the main way into the Old Town, is only a few steps away, and the city buses to Lapad, Gruž and the rest of Dubrovnik leave from the square outside. It is about as convenient as a base gets.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
For a first trip to Dubrovnik it is hard to beat. You are at the gate of the Old Town, transport is outside, and you have a pool to come back to after a hot day on the walls.
Pile is the busiest corner of the city by day, with buses, taxis and tour groups. Light sleepers should ask for a room on the garden side, away from the square.
What you get
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Views of the walls and Lovrijenac
- Buses and taxis right outside
- Good for families
A day at Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
- Morning
- Be first through the Pile Gate when the walls open.
- Midday
- Climb up to Lovrijenac fortress for the view back over the walls.
- Afternoon
- Cool off in the pool before heading out again.
- Evening
- Walk into the Old Town for dinner and stroll back on foot.
Location
Pile, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Open in MapsQuestions about Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
How far is Hilton Imperial from Dubrovnik Old Town?
It is just a few steps from the Pile Gate, the main western entrance to the Old Town, so you can walk in within a minute.
Does Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik have a pool?
Yes, there is a pool as well as a spa, which is useful in summer when the streets of the Old Town get hot.
Is Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik good for families?
Yes. The pool, the central location and the buses outside make it easy with children, and you avoid the stairs of hotels inside the walls.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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