Picolo recommends · Hotel in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hotel Stari Grad
Climb the last flight of stairs at dusk and the whole Old Town is laid out below the roof terrace: tiled roofs, bell towers and the walls.
The best thing about Hotel Stari Grad is up top. From the terrace you look across a sea of orange tiles to the towers and the city walls, and in the evening the stone turns gold before the lights come on.
Below it sits a small hotel in an old house, a short walk inside the Pile Gate. There are only a handful of rooms, so it feels more like staying in a townhouse than a hotel, and the Old Town starts on the doorstep.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Stari Grad
It is our value pick inside the walls. You get the heart of the Old Town and a terrace view that rivals the grand hotels, for noticeably less than the palace addresses nearby.
Rooms are plain and compact, and there are plenty of stairs between the street, reception and your bed. With heavy luggage or limited mobility, look at Hilton Imperial outside the gate instead.
What you get
- Roof terrace over the Old Town
- Only a handful of rooms
- Inside the Pile Gate
- Drinks on the terrace at sunset
- Simple, compact rooms
A day at Hotel Stari Grad
- Morning
- Walk the walls from the Pile Gate before the heat builds.
- Midday
- Take the cable car up Srđ hill for the view south over the islands.
- Afternoon
- Swim off the rocks below the walls, then rest in your room.
- Evening
- Carry a glass of wine up to the terrace as the towers light up.
Location
Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Stari Grad
Does Hotel Stari Grad have a roof terrace?
Yes, and it is the reason to book. The terrace looks over the rooftops, bell towers and city walls, and is at its best in the evening light.
Is Hotel Stari Grad suitable for travellers with limited mobility?
Not really. Stairs lead up to reception and to the rooms, and the Old Town itself is full of steps, so it suits those who are comfortable climbing.
Is Hotel Stari Grad good value in Dubrovnik?
For the Old Town, yes. It costs less than the palace hotels inside the walls, though rooms are small and simply furnished.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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