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3-star hotels in Boninovo
A shortlist of 3-star stays in Boninovo, the quiet residential slope between Dubrovnik's Old Town and Lapad Bay. It suits couples, families and longer stays who want a real neighbourhood, a frequent bus, and cliff steps down to Danče cove.
Staying in Boninovo
Boninovo is the ten minutes of villas, small hotels and student dormitories that people forget to think about between Pile and Lapad. It sits on the main bus route — every 1A, 1B and 3 stops here — so it is convenient without being at either endpoint. The seaward side drops in cliffs to Danče cove, a small rocky local swim spot reached by steps off Ulica Marka Cara near the Franciscan convent and the 15th-century cemetery you walk through to reach the sea. By 9pm the streets are close to silent; you will hear the bus more than any bar.
The hotels on this list stand along Andrije Hebranga, Bana Josipa Jelacica, Topolska, Natka Nodila, Ivana Matijasevica and the surrounding residential streets, a short walk from the Boninovo bus stop. That mix suits couples who want quiet evenings, families with a rental car who value free parking, and guests staying a week or more who would rather have a neighbourhood than an Old Town address. For a first visit of only two nights, Pile or Ploče is the easier base; for longer stays, Boninovo gives you the same bus and a calmer street to come back to.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Apartment Kalea
Andrije Hebranga 3, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereApartment Kalea sits on Andrije Hebranga in Dubrovnik, a 3-star base for guests who would rather cook than eat out every night: the kitchen comes with coffee-making equipment, and the apartment adds air conditioning, a hairdryer plus an iron and board. A beach lies nearby, and free car parking means arriving by car is no problem. Cleaning, luggage storage and free wifi cover the practical side. It suits couples or small families planning beach days who want their own kitchen and a parking space in the city.
See Apartment KaleaVilla Elly Apartments
Ivana Matijasevica 2A, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVilla Elly Apartments on Ivana Matijasevica 2A offers a garden and a balcony, so there is outdoor space to use between outings. Family rooms and a cot make it workable for guests travelling with children, while air conditioning and free Wifi cover the essentials. Cleaning is provided, which keeps a longer stay easy to manage. A sensible 3-star choice for families and anyone wanting a quiet spot with room to spread out.
See Villa Elly ApartmentsVilla Lia
Natka Nodila 4, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla Lia on Natka Nodila 4 is a 3-star apartment with a balcony and a bath as well as a bathroom, plus a dishwasher and kitchen equipment for self-catering. Air conditioning and free Wifi are included, and a cot is available for families with a baby. A car rental service on site helps guests plan days beyond Boninovo. It suits travellers who want apartment space and practical extras rather than hotel service.
See Villa LiaHouse Boninovo Adults Only
Branitelja Dubrovnika 54, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHouse Boninovo Adults Only on Branitelja Dubrovnika 54 is a 3-star property reserved for adult guests, with a terrace and free Wifi. Wheelchair accessible facilities are listed, which matters for guests with mobility needs. Some services carry a surcharge. The adults-only policy and terrace make it a fit for couples or friends who value a calmer, grown-up setting close to the Boninovo area.
See House Boninovo Adults OnlyGuest House Curic
Andrije Hebranga 42 Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Curic on Andrije Hebranga 42 is a 3-star guest house with free Wifi and internet access, non-smoking rooms and luggage storage. Parking is available, useful for guests arriving by car. The guest-house format keeps things simple for travellers who want a base in Boninovo without apartment chores, and the non-smoking policy suits those who prefer smoke-free rooms.
See Guest House CuricApartment Gordana
Postranjska 6, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFree wifi and free car parking are what Apartment Gordana on Postranjska offers, and for some travellers that is exactly the point. This 3-star apartment keeps things simple for guests who drive in and need a dependable connection for planning the day ahead. Nothing here is dressed up: you get a place in Dubrovnik without extras you would never use. It fits independent travellers and motorists who spend their time out and about and want a straightforward spot to sleep.
See Apartment GordanaApartments Carmen & Tosca
Anice Boškovic 24, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartments Carmen & Tosca on Anice Boškovic lists a garden and a terrace, giving guests outdoor corners to use during the day. The 3-star property has free Wifi, and wheelchair accessible facilities are noted; some services carry a surcharge. It suits guests who like apartment accommodation with outside space, and those who need accessible provisions should confirm details when booking.
See Apartments Carmen & ToscaGuest House Luce
Jakova Lukarevica 11, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Luce on Jakova Lukarevica 11 combines free Wifi and free car parking with luggage storage, which covers arrival, departure and driving needs. The 3-star guest house has a terrace and wheelchair accessible facilities, and some services carry a surcharge. It fits travellers who want a small guest house in Boninovo with parking sorted and a place to sit outdoors.
See Guest House LuceApartment Vukoja
Bana Josipa Jelacica 1, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA balcony gives Apartment Vukoja its edge, and the kitchen, with oven and refrigerator, makes longer stays easy for guests who prepare their own meals. Non smoking rooms keep the air fresh, air conditioning handles warm evenings, and free wifi is there when you need it. The 3-star apartment on Bana Josipa Jelacica also has its own bathroom, a hairdryer and luggage storage. It suits couples and small groups who want self-catering, a balcony and room to spread out rather than a hotel room.
See Apartment VukojaApartments Gaura
Topolska 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartments Gaura on Topolska 2 provides family rooms, a garden and a dishwasher, making it a practical 3-star option for households that want to cook and eat together. Air conditioning, free Wifi and free car parking are listed, along with a hairdryer and iron and board. It suits families or small groups arriving by car who want apartment space and outdoor room in Boninovo.
See Apartments GauraYellow Room Guesthouse
Bana Josipa Jelacica 7, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereYellow Room Guesthouse on Bana Josipa Jelacica 7 is a 3-star guest house with a garden and terrace, free Wifi, non-smoking rooms and luggage storage. Parking and a shuttle service are listed, and a safe is provided. Laundry service helps on longer trips. It suits guests who want a compact guest-house base in Boninovo with outdoor space and practical services on hand.
See Yellow Room GuesthouseDubrovnik Coastal Gem
Splitski Put 6, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDubrovnik Coastal Gem on Splitski Put 6 is a 3-star apartment with a balcony, garden and family rooms, plus air conditioning and free Wifi. Express check-in and cleaning are listed, which keeps arrival and upkeep simple. It suits families or couples who want apartment-style space and outdoor areas rather than a conventional hotel room in Boninovo.
See Dubrovnik Coastal GemGuest House Kuna
Topolska 7 Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Neretva 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGuest House Kuna on Topolska 7 offers a kitchen in its 3-star rooms, along with air conditioning, free Wifi and a hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms are available, and towels are provided. The kitchen makes it useful for guests who prefer to prepare some meals themselves. It is a sensible base for travellers who want a guest-house setting in Boninovo with self-catering flexibility.
See Guest House KunaStudios IM
Vladimira Nazora 16, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStudios IM on Vladimira Nazora 16 is a 3-star studio property with a kitchenette, refrigerator and kitchen, so guests can prepare simple meals. Air conditioning, free Wifi and a hairdryer are included, and non-smoking rooms are available. A TV and iron and board add convenience. It suits solo travellers or couples who want compact studio space in Boninovo with cooking facilities.
See Studios IMBest Apartment Roxy
Bana J. Jelačića 11, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereBest Apartment Roxy on Bana J. Jelačića 11 offers a kitchen with a microwave, air conditioning and free Wifi in a 3-star apartment. Family rooms and a garden are listed, along with cleaning and a hairdryer. It suits families or small groups who want to cook, sit outside and stay connected, with apartment space rather than a standard hotel room in Boninovo.
See Best Apartment Roxy
How to choose
For families
Apartments and apartments rather than single rooms. Villa Elly Apartments, Apartments Gaura, Dubrovnik Coastal Gem and Best Apartment Roxy all list family rooms, and all four add a garden or balcony. Gaura and Coastal Gem also name free car parking, which matters on these residential slopes.
Villa Elly Apartments · Apartments Gaura · Dubrovnik Coastal Gem · Best Apartment Roxy
With a car
Three stays name free car parking in their facilities: Apartment Kalea on Andrije Hebranga, Apartment Gordana on Postranjska, and Guest House Luce on Jakova Lukarevica. Luce also lists luggage storage and a terrace, so it works if you arrive before check-in or leave late.
Couples and quiet stays
House Boninovo Adults Only is exactly that — adults only — with a terrace. Apartments Carmen & Tosca and Apartment Vukoja add a garden or balcony, and all three sit on the silent side of the neighbourhood after 9pm, lit mostly by kitchen windows.
House Boninovo Adults Only · Apartments Carmen & Tosca · Apartment Vukoja
Self-catering
Apartment Kalea, Villa Lia, Guest House Kuna and Studios IM all list a kitchen or kitchenette, so you can cook rather than eat out every night. Studios IM is the most compact of the four; Villa Lia adds a dishwasher and a desk.
Where to stay in Boninovo
Andrije Hebranga
The street runs through the middle of Boninovo on the residential slope, close to the bus stop on the main route. Apartment Kalea lists free car parking and a kitchen; Guest House Curic adds non-smoking rooms and luggage storage. Both put you a short walk from the cliff path along Ulica Marka Cara down to Danče cove.
Our picks here: Apartment Kalea · Guest House Curic
Bana Josipa Jelacica
A quiet family street on the upper residential side of Boninovo. Apartment Vukoja has a balcony and kitchen, and Yellow Room Guesthouse adds a garden, terrace and shuttle service. Evenings here are close to silent, with the bus rather than any bar as the loudest thing you will hear.
Our picks here: Apartment Vukoja · Yellow Room Guesthouse
Topolska
Topolska sits on the Lapad side of the neighbourhood, still on the residential slope between Pile and the bay. Apartments Gaura and Guest House Kuna both name family-friendly touches — Gaura lists family rooms and free car parking, Kuna a balcony and kitchen. The walk west toward Lapad Bay is downhill from here.
Our picks here: Apartments Gaura · Guest House Kuna
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Boninovo sits on the main bus route between Pile and Lapad: every 1A, 1B and 3 stops here, which makes it convenient without being at either endpoint. Walk downhill 20 minutes on a lit road with sea views and you reach the Old Town; the return climb is the catch, and most people bus back in the evening after dinner. Danče cove is reached by steps off Ulica Marka Cara near the Franciscan convent — small, rocky, free, with no lifeguard or facilities, but a genuine local swim spot. From the Boninovo bus stop a cliff path follows Ulica Marka Cara west, drops into the cove, climbs past the convent and cemetery gates, and loops back through Zvonimirova.
Things to do near Boninovo
Questions, answered
Is there parking at these Boninovo hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Apartment Kalea, Apartment Gordana and Guest House Luce. Apartments Gaura also names free car parking, and Guest House Curic and Yellow Room Guesthouse list parking without specifying. On these residential slopes, a reserved space is worth checking before you book.
Which of these hotels is best for families?
Villa Elly Apartments, Apartments Gaura, Dubrovnik Coastal Gem and Best Apartment Roxy all list family rooms. Villa Elly, Gaura and Coastal Gem add a garden or balcony and a cot is named at Villa Elly and Villa Lia, so younger children are straightforward.
Are any of these hotels adults only?
Yes. House Boninovo Adults Only on Branitelja Dubrovnika 54 is the one adults-only property on this list. It lists free Wifi, a terrace and wheelchair access. If you are travelling with children, the family-room apartments elsewhere in Boninovo are the better fit.
Can I reach the Old Town without a car?
Yes. Boninovo is on the main bus route — every 1A, 1B and 3 stops here. The walk downhill to the Old Town takes about 20 minutes on a lit road with sea views, but the return is uphill, and most people take the bus back after dinner.
Is there a beach near these hotels?
Danče cove is the closest swim spot, reached by steps off Ulica Marka Cara near the Franciscan convent. It is small and rocky rather than sandy, free, with no lifeguard or facilities. Apartment Kalea is the one listing that names a beach nearby among its facilities.
Which Boninovo hotels have a kitchen?
Apartment Kalea, Villa Lia, Guest House Kuna and Studios IM all list a kitchen or kitchenette. Studios IM is the most compact; Villa Lia adds a dishwasher and a desk. Apartment Vukoja and Best Apartment Roxy also list a kitchen, so self-catering is easy in this neighbourhood.
Which hotels are closest to the centre?
Distances are not given for these properties, but the addresses on Andrije Hebranga and Bana Josipa Jelacica sit on the residential slope within walking distance of the Boninovo bus stop, which is the quickest link to Pile and the Old Town. From there the bus runs frequently throughout the day.
How do I get to the Boninovo cliffs and Danče cove?
Start at the Boninovo bus stop and follow the cliff path west along Ulica Marka Cara, drop into Danče cove for a swim, climb up past the Franciscan convent and the cemetery gates, then loop back on the upper residential streets through Zvonimirova. The full route is about 2 km.