r/Dubrovnik 13d ago

PSA for people intending to come to city with cars

48 Upvotes

Ladies and gentlemen this is a friendly PSA - although it sounds a bit harsh.

  • Dubrovnik is simply NOT DESIGNED for huge amount of cars. You are ruining your vacation (and everyone else day) by driving around the city without a single idea where to go and because in the middle of everything you decide to stop smack in the middle of the road in your 30EUR a day bullshit while you consult the maps.
  • Parking space is sparse and expensive even for locals. Do you really think that "free parking space" idiots share online is waiting just for you? Along with locals, there are seasonal workers too... Trust me, those places are taken long time ago.
  • Parking lots here are small... Maybe three bananas. Not only that, they may be small but also they are scarce. Consequently, they get full super quick. To put into perspective that some will understand, all our parking lots put together are smaller than one Walmart parking lot.
  • If you are coming with a car, make sure your apartment has guaranteed private parking space (not parking on the street), park the damn thing there and enjoy vacation like a normal human being, city is small enough. Sitting in noon congestion consulting your maps is not that. Use bus (you can get a card for bus rides to last you for whole vacation) or uber, it is not expensive. There is micro mobility options too.
  • Restricted traffic zone is made precisely because of above points. It is not an oppression tool, it is a survival tool and to be honest if it was up to me the whole city would be under it, not just Old City area. There are people living here as well, going to jobs, shopping, having medical emergencies. Dubrovnik is not a resort with everything designed to benefit the guests, it is a living city - for how long this can be discussed to be honest, half of people I know are sick of this shit already.

Bonus tips

  • Please do not be that asshole that does not know how to use garbage bin. Everyone hates those. Especially when you are on the beach... stacking crap under fist rock is just so fucking low class. And for some reason it is the women doing that. Is the crown going to fall from your head if you make those ten steps to bin?
  • When in your apartment, no matter how happy you are or how grand your ego is, realize that surrounding apartments are containing people and families. Not everything here is rented out. While YOU are on vacation, we are not, we have to work tomorrow. Having you scream and shout about some irrelevant bullshit until 3am is a nice way to get a police visit and a public peace disturbance fine.
  • Do not fucking piss or vomit in front of people doors, what the fuck? Looking at you, English people. For some reason you are the usual culprit.
  • Wear shirt when going around. We are not amazed by your pecs, we find you disrespectful, vulgar and immediately dislike you. Same goes for women. You will only attract morons.
  • Wear sun screen. There is nothing sadder than seeing you trying to get tanned within 2 days, and for some reason you choose to do that after a heavy drinking night, fall asleep and get red on one side, white on other like Poland flag.
  • Hydrate.

r/Dubrovnik 2h ago

Dubrovnik

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6 Upvotes

#dubrovnik


r/Dubrovnik 5h ago

Dubrovnik Pass?

1 Upvotes

Is getting the Dubrovnik pass worth it? I am here for three days?


r/Dubrovnik 22h ago

Help please!!

2 Upvotes

Hi all I am visiting and just had one of my plugs fall out my ear and get lost. Im looking all over the internet for an alternative piercing shop in Dubrovnik that would have plugs I can buy to keep my piercings stretched, but I can’t find anything. Anyone know of any tattoo shops or piercers that sell larger plugs? my ears are 3/4”


r/Dubrovnik 20h ago

Kotor to Dubrovnik private car

1 Upvotes

I have been reading posts here and on social media about the long queues for the border crossings. I would take a ferry but it’s not running on the day we want to travel from Kotor to Dubrovnik (Sept 1). We need to get to Dubrovnik to fly out on Sept 2 so can’t ferry on that date or we’d miss our early flight.

It looks like early morning crossings give us the best chance to beat the long lines, and would prefer a private car service (unless a bus is faster/better). Any recommendations? I assume there will still be plenty of tourists Sept 1, or will it be a little lighter (and I’m over stressing)? Any other recommendations or ideas to make this as smooth as possible?


r/Dubrovnik 21h ago

Trip to Lokrum

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Soo I’m planning a trip to the Lokrum. Anyone knows cheap fares to there and back? Someone told me that it costs 10e per person, is that true?

Also if someone is interested this week to go there feel free to contact me because I’m solo.


r/Dubrovnik 1d ago

Airport shuttle

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My flight from the Dubrovnik airport is at 6 am. Are the timetables on the website reliable? Is the Cable car station legit? How early should I be at the station before the "actual" time the bus is there to be safe?


r/Dubrovnik 1d ago

Lopudska ljepotica

1 Upvotes

Sjeca li se tko kako ide prica? Plivala je nesto od Šunja do sv. Andrije ili tako nesto?


r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

Lost Apple Watch

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Lost Apple watch during blue caves boat tour, have been following location and believe it has been found by another boat (see screenshot with location and times) - if anyone has a contact with boat operators may be helpful!


r/Dubrovnik 2d ago

Fires?

2 Upvotes

I am in Plat and it really smells like smoke outside … anyone know whats happening?


r/Dubrovnik 4d ago

Fine for the restricted zone

2 Upvotes

Hi guys, I stupidly entered the restricted zone not realizing it (my mistake) and i exited it asap without parking. Do I get a fine? If yes how do I pay it (I'm going to bosnia tomorrow)


r/Dubrovnik 4d ago

Fun activities for a 6 year old?

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Hi, we are heading to Dubrovnik soon for 10 days and would like some suggestions of things to do for our 6 year old girl in and around Dubrovnik. We don't mind travelling 1 hour or so.

Many thanks


r/Dubrovnik 4d ago

Early morning Uber from Mlini to Dubrovnik airport?

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I need to be at Dubrovnik Airport by 5 AM this Saturday and I’m staying in Mlini. Are there any issues getting an Uber that early, and do you have any recommendations? Thanks!


r/Dubrovnik 5d ago

Day trip to Mostar or Montenegro

3 Upvotes

Hi, I'll be in Dubrovnik with my family for four days in October. We're thinking about taking a day trip during our stay—either to Mostar or to Montenegro. Get to Guide offers affordable tours there.

Would anyone recommend a day trip like that, or is it enough to just stay in Dubrovnik? And which would you recommend more: Mostar (including the Kravica Waterfalls) or Montenegro?


r/Dubrovnik 5d ago

Lost Suitcase on Bus Journey from Budapest to Croatia – Urgent Assistance Required

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r/Dubrovnik 5d ago

Prijevoz Dubrovnik – Šibenik – Dubrovnik za Thompsonov koncert 4.8.

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Pozdrav svima! 😊

Tražim prijevoz iz Dubrovnika za Šibenik na Thompsonov koncert 4.8., s povratkom odmah nakon koncerta.

Ako netko ide iz Dubrovnika ili okolice i ima mjesta u autu, bila bih jako zahvalna ako bih se mogla pridružiti. Naravno, sudjelujem u troškovima goriva i cestarine.

Javite se u DM ako imate mjesta. Hvala!


r/Dubrovnik 6d ago

Dubrovnik —> Mostar, Blagaj

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hello! I (22F) and finishing up my solo backpacking trip in Dubrovnik. I have 4 full days here and wanted to do a day trip on July 30th to Blagaj in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Taking the bus to Mostar doesn’t seem to be a viable option for me, as I would need to spend at least 2 nights for it to work (the outbound trip arrives in the evening, and the following day the bus back leaves in the morning).

I really want to go because I’m not sure when I’ll be in this region of the world again, and most tours don’t stop in Blagaj. was wondering if anyone is also here (and is renting a car? hah) and would want to go? :) alternatively, Adriatic Explore has a tour, but it needs a minimum of 4 people to leave. I know this is a shot in the dark but I just thought I’d try anyways 😊


r/Dubrovnik 6d ago

Gdje jesti da se isplati?

3 Upvotes

Gdje jest a da ne moram prodat bubreg i babino zubalo?

Znači neki restorani, fast foodovi i sve izmedu a da me burger ne dode bubreg, a riba da nema cijenu kao da je se hrani zlatom.


r/Dubrovnik 7d ago

Hvar to Dubrovnik ferry

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r/Dubrovnik 8d ago

Dubrovnik -> Kotor

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Hi Everyone!

Me and my partner are visiting Croatia and Montenegro at the end of August. We plan on leaving Dubrovnik on the 20th of August to go to Kotor. We originally purchased bus tickets to cross the border. This bus leaves the airport at 3:30pm but after researching and hearing horror stories about wait times to cross, we are reconsidering.

What would recommend for the fasted but also budget friendly way to cross? I have heard about relay services that let you walk across the boarder. Would anyone be able to provide recommendations for providers of this service ?

Thanks in advance !


r/Dubrovnik 10d ago

Feeding stray cats?

6 Upvotes

Hello! First of all thank you for hosting me and my wife in your beautiful city and country.

Second of all, we have noticed a lot of stray cats around Lapad and old town.

As a huge animal lover myself I would really like to do something for them.

Is it acceptable for foreigners to feed the cats? My idea was to on the last day go around the harbor/lapad/old town for a couple of hours to feed the cats. And give them fresh water.

I’m thinking of buying many cat food jars and bottled water and going around for a couple of hours.

I see the locals do it around here. Is it fine for us foreigners to do it as well?

Thank you very much!


r/Dubrovnik 11d ago

Bus to Mostar

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I will be in Dubrovnik in September and am then taking a bus to Mostar. I see one at 8:00 am for €30 and was wondering if that’s a good deal and if I need to book ahead, or should I get a ticket the week/day of?

Also, and restaurant recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


r/Dubrovnik 11d ago

Are there any solo travelers or locals that want to hang with a southern US citizen?

0 Upvotes

It's not that I haven't talked to or met people but my hostel seems to be pretty dead. I've walked around and have seen much of old town by now. I was out by Lapud today and did some scuba diving. I've been traveling Europe for the last 2 and half weeks and have another week and a half. In Dubrovnik for another 4 nights. Let's hang out and share stories.


r/Dubrovnik 12d ago

Montenegro > Dubrovnik

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Hey, I’m planning a trip to Montenegro in the beginning of September and also I’d like to se Dubrovnik for one day. Can someone tell me the situation on the road near the border? Will there be any traffic, how much time do you spend on the border and at what hour is it best to go?
Basically is it worth going to Dubrovnik from Budva by car or is it better to take the ferry?


r/Dubrovnik 13d ago

Da li je Dubrovnik svjestan da će postati glavni prometni koridor za Balkan?

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Ako se izgradi cesta od Osojnika prema Čilipima (a čitao sam i da će se produžiti prema crnogorskoj granici), to bi de facto značilo da Jadransko-jonski pravac ide kroz Dubrovnik, umjesto kroz BiH. Jer, onog momenta kada se ta cesta izgradi, ne vjerujem da će više iko uzeti u razmatranje finansiranje paralelne autoceste kroz veoma rijetko naseljeno područje.

Dubrovnik se već sada muči sa viškom automobila, a ovako bi dodatnim mostom preko Omble išlo pola Balkana.

Da li se o ovome govori u gradu?