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St. Lazarus Room
St. Lazarus Room
St. Lazarus Room
St. Lazarus Room
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St. Lazarus Room

Župska 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia

St. Lazarus Room is a practical 3-star stay in Croatia, Dubrovnik — good value for exploring the area and its landmarks like Sponza Palace.

The surrounding Croatia district is one of the most convenient parts of Dubrovnik to stay in, with restaurants, cafés and transport links close by.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight's or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
3-star
Area
Croatia
Address
Župska 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia

What’s included

Air conditioning Balcony Bathroom Carpeted Cleaning Coffee Desk First aid Free Wifi Hairdryer Internet access Laundry Service

Getting around Dubrovnik: airport, buses, ferries and whether you need a car

You do not need a car if you're staying in the Old Town, Pile, Ploče, Lapad or Babin Kuk. The Platanus airport shuttle from DBV runs to the main bus station in Gruž for €10 one way, taxis are a flat €35–45, and Libertas city buses 1A, 1B, 3, 6 and 8 link Pile, Gruž, Lapad and Babin Kuk for €1.73 in advance or €2.65 on board. Old Town to Lapad is 4 km, roughly 15 minutes by bus; Pile to Gruž port is 2.5 km.

For Cavtat (18 km), Mlini and Srebreno, bus 10 runs along the Adriatic coast road or you can take the seasonal water taxi from the Old Port. Ston, Slano, Orebić and the Pelješac wineries are where a hire car earns its keep — the D8 coastal road plus the new Pelješac Bridge (opened July 2022) means you can skip the Bosnian border crossing at Neum. Islands are ferry-only: Jadrolinija and Kapetan Luka from Gruž reach Lopud in 55 minutes, Šipan in 90, Mljet's Sobra port in about 2 hours and Korčula Town in 2h 15.

How many nights in Dubrovnik and a first-timer itinerary

Four nights is the honest minimum: one for the 1,940 m city wall walk (best at 8am opening or after 6pm), one for a Mljet or Elaphiti day trip, one for Ston and a Pelješac winery, and one for beach time at Banje, Sveti Jakov or Sunset Beach in Lapad. Three nights works if you skip either the islands or Pelješac. Under three and you'll spend most of the trip queueing behind cruise passengers between 10am and 4pm.

For a week, add Korčula Town as an overnight (Marco Polo's supposed birthplace, 2h 15 by catamaran), a night in Cavtat for the Račić Mausoleum and a quieter waterfront, and a proper day on Mljet's saltwater lakes inside the national park. Base yourself in Ploče or Pile for the walls-and-Stradun half of the trip, then shift to Lapad or an island for the second half — the change of pace matters more than people expect.

What Dubrovnik hotels actually cost in 2024–25

Budget in Dubrovnik means €70–110 in shoulder season for a 3-star room in Gruž, Boninovo or Montovjerna, or a sobe (licensed private room) in Lapad. Mid-range 4-star in Lapad or Babin Kuk runs €150–260 in June and September, climbing to €280–380 in August; the same standard inside the Old Town walls adds roughly €80–120 per night for the address. Top-end means the Excelsior, Villa Dubrovnik, Rixos Premium, Hotel Bellevue or the Adriatic Luxury group in Ploče, where sea-view rooms sit at €600–1,200 in July and August.

Rates spike hardest around the Summer Festival's opening weekend (10–12 July), the 15 August Assumption holiday, and any week a large cruise conference books out Gruž. Cavtat, Mlini and Slano typically undercut central Dubrovnik by 25–35% for equivalent stars, and the Elaphiti islands are cheaper still outside July–August but have limited stock — Lopud has fewer than ten hotels in total.

Questions, answered

Where is St. Lazarus Room located?
St. Lazarus Room is in Croatia, Dubrovnik (Župska 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia), close to Sponza Palace.
How much does St. Lazarus Room cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is St. Lazarus Room?
St. Lazarus Room is a 3-star hotel in Dubrovnik.
How many nights do I need in Dubrovnik?
Four nights is the realistic minimum to see the Old Town properly, walk the 1,940 m walls, take a boat to Mljet or the Elaphiti islands, and get a day on Pelješac for Ston oysters and wine. Three nights works if you cut either the islands or the peninsula, and two nights only makes sense as a cruise-style stopover. A week lets you add Korčula Town as an overnight and a proper beach day in Cavtat or Lopud. Anything beyond ten nights is better split with a base change to Lapad, Cavtat or an island.
How do I get from Dubrovnik airport to the Old Town?
The Platanus airport shuttle runs from DBV to Gruž bus station via Pile Gate for €10 one way, timed to arriving flights and taking about 30 minutes. A taxi or pre-booked transfer is a flat €35–45 to any Old Town, Ploče or Lapad hotel, or roughly €25 to Cavtat which is only 7 km from the airport. Uber and Bolt both operate in Dubrovnik and usually undercut street taxis. If your hotel is inside the walls, ask the driver to drop at Pile or Ploče gate — cars can't enter.
Do I need a car in Dubrovnik?
No, not if you're staying in the Old Town, Pile, Ploče, Lapad, Babin Kuk or Gruž — everything connects by the Libertas 1A, 1B, 3, 6 and 8 buses at €1.73 per ride. A car actively hurts you inside the walled town where parking is €5–7 per hour and no vehicles enter. Hire one only for day trips to Ston, Pelješac wineries, Slano, Trsteno arboretum or across the new Pelješac Bridge. For islands like Mljet, Lopud, Šipan and Korčula you'll use Jadrolinija or Kapetan Luka ferries from Gruž port instead.
Is Dubrovnik better for families or couples?
Both, but in different neighbourhoods — couples do better in the Old Town, Ploče or a boutique in Cavtat, while families should look at Lapad or Babin Kuk for the sandy beaches at Copacabana and Sunset Beach and the flat pedestrian promenade. The Old Town's stepped streets and lack of green space are hard work with a pushchair. Family-friendly resorts like the Valamar properties on Babin Kuk and the Sheraton in Srebreno have pools and kids' clubs that central hotels don't. For teenagers, Lopud with its car-free waterfront works well as a two-night add-on.
What should I book early for a Dubrovnik trip?
Book Old Town and Ploče hotels for July and August by January or February — the Summer Festival dates of 10 July to 25 August sell out first. Game of Thrones walking tours, the cable car up Srđ, and the kayak trips around Lokrum should be booked a few days ahead in peak season. If you want to eat at Restaurant 360 or Nautika, reserve two to three weeks out for a summer evening. Ferries to Mljet and Korčula fill on peak-season weekends, so book the Jadrolinija or Kapetan Luka sailings online rather than turning up at Gruž.
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