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4- and 5-star hotels in Kono
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star places to stay in Kono, the inland Dubrovnik suburb at the head of the Rijeka Dubrovačka fjord. It is built for travellers with a car, for longer stays, and for anyone who wants a kitchen and a real supermarket nearby rather than a base for the Old Town.
Staying in Kono
Kono is the furthest inland suburb of Dubrovnik, at the head of the Rijeka Dubrovačka — apartment blocks, freshwater springs, and a bus to town every 20 minutes. The fjord itself is a genuine karst river-mouth, freshwater flowing down from springs at Komolac and meeting seawater in a narrow limestone channel, cooler, calmer and greener than the open coast. Rowing crews train on it most evenings, fishermen keep small boats tied along the bank, and the valley smells of cut grass and diesel from the boatyards. It is a working landscape rather than a curated one.
The addresses in this shortlist name Gornji Kono, Srednji Kono and Srebrenska, with the rest on streets such as Ulica Od Cempresa, Volantina Ulica and Ivana Mažuranica. Almost everything here is an apartment, with kitchens and dishwashers rather than room service. Palace Natali is the hotel-like 4-star, guest score 4.7 from 2382 reviews; Cascade Luxury Apartments is the only 5-star. Kono suits long-stay renters, people travelling with a car and anyone catering their own meals who wants a proper supermarket rather than a tourist minimarket. It does not suit first-time visitors, anyone without transport, or anyone who wants to walk to a restaurant after dark.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Cascade Luxury Apartments
3 Ulica Pera Bakića, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCascade Luxury Apartments is a 5-star apartment house on Ulica Pera Bakića, with the beach within easy reach of the address. Guests have air conditioning throughout and a private balcony, and families are catered for with a babysitting service and cots on request. The apartments include a bath and bathroom, and both cleaning and concierge service are available. It suits travellers who want self-contained 5-star accommodation near the water rather than a classic hotel set-up.
See Cascade Luxury ApartmentsPalace Natali
Privezna 21 5, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePalace Natali is a 4-star hotel on Privezna with a guest rating of 4.7 from 2382 reviews, and the beach is nearby. Guests can start the day with breakfast, including breakfast served in the room, and a bar is on site. A 24-hour front desk and car rental service help with arrivals and onward trips, and rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony and bathrobes. It suits guests who want full hotel service close to the sea.
See Palace NataliGuest house AllineedDubrovnik Choose between Double room or penthouse or studio apartments FREE PARKING
Gornji Kono 30, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGuest house AllineedDubrovnik offers a choice between a double room, a penthouse or studio apartments, and parking is free. The 4-star property on Gornji Kono provides air conditioning, a balcony, and a desk in the units, with concierge and car rental service available. Apartments and coffee-making facilities make it practical for longer stays. It suits guests who want flexibility between a room and an apartment, with their own car.
See Guest house AllineedDubrovnik Choose between Double room or penthouse or studio apartments FREE PARKINGApartment Faros
Privezna 17, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartment Faros is a 4-star property on Privezna with free wifi, free car parking and a terrace for guests. Luggage storage is available, and the apartment is wheelchair accessible. The address puts guests in the Privezna area of Dubrovnik, and the combination of parking and step-free access is unusual among the city's apartments. It suits guests travelling by car or with mobility needs who want a simple self-contained base.
See Apartment FarosVilla Ankora
Ivana Mažuranica 20, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla Ankora is a 4-star apartment house on Ivana Mažuranica with family rooms and a cot available, making it a straightforward pick for those travelling with children. Each unit has air conditioning, a bathroom and a desk, and a balcony adds outdoor space. Cleaning service and coffee are provided. It suits families and small groups who want apartment space with family-friendly provisions in a quiet residential setting.
See Villa AnkoraApartments ZoomZoom
Andrije Hebranga 2A, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartments ZoomZoom is a 4-star property on Andrije Hebranga with a kitchen and kitchenette, dishwasher and free wifi, so guests can cook and settle in rather than eat out every night. Air conditioning, a balcony and a hairdryer are provided, and family rooms with cots are available. It suits families and longer-stay guests who value a full kitchen and reliable internet in the heart of the city.
See Apartments ZoomZoomHedera Estate Hedera A42
Srednji Kono 6, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHedera Estate Hedera A42 is a 4-star apartment on Srednji Kono with a full kitchen including oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus free wifi. Air conditioning, an iron and board and a hairdryer are provided, and cribs are available for young children. Coffee-making facilities and a bathroom complete the set-up. It suits guests who want to shop and cook for themselves while staying in a well-equipped apartment with room for a family.
See Hedera Estate Hedera A42Romance Apartment Dubrovnik
Ulica Od Cempresa 1, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRomance Apartment Dubrovnik is a 4-star apartment on Ulica Od Cempresa with a balcony, air conditioning and a kitchen, plus free wifi. A bath and bathroom, hairdryer and fan are provided, and cleaning service keeps the apartment fresh. It suits couples or solo travellers who want their own space with a kitchen rather than hotel dining.
See Romance Apartment DubrovnikApartments Niva
Srebrenska 1B 20000 Dubrovnik Kono, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartments Niva is a 4-star apartment property on Srebrenska in the Kono area, with air conditioning, a balcony and free wifi. A bar is on site, and express check-in, a desk and coffee-making facilities make arrivals and mornings simple. Cots are available for families. It suits guests who want an apartment with a bar downstairs and quick check-in, in a residential part of Dubrovnik above the centre.
See Apartments NivaOrange Volantina
5 Volantina Ulica, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOrange Volantina is a 4-star apartment house on Volantina Ulica with a garden and free car parking, a useful pairing for guests arriving by car. Units have air conditioning, a bathroom and a desk, and free wifi is provided. Express check-in, a cot and a hairdryer cover the practical details. It suits drivers and families who want a garden and their own parking rather than a central hotel with no space for a vehicle.
See Orange VolantinaMarlin Apartments
Srebrenska 16, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMarlin Apartments is a 4-star apartment property on Srebrenska with a garden, free wifi and air conditioning. Units include a balcony, a dishwasher and coffee-making facilities, with a hairdryer and bathroom provided. It suits guests who want apartment-style space with a garden and the convenience of a dishwasher, in a residential neighbourhood of Dubrovnik suited to longer, self-catered stays.
See Marlin ApartmentsApartment Pero&Mika with Swimming Pool
Ulica Od Križa 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Pero&Mika with Swimming Pool is a 4-star property on Ulica Od Križa with a swimming pool, a rare feature among the city's apartments. Guests have a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, air conditioning and a balcony, plus bathrobes and a bath. A bar is on site and the beach is nearby, and bike rental is available. It suits guests who want a pool and hotel-style services alongside apartment space.
See Apartment Pero&Mika with Swimming PoolPonente Apartments
Gornji Kono 66, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePonente Apartments is a 4-star property on Gornji Kono with free wifi and free car parking. Family rooms and cots are available, and each apartment has air conditioning, a bathroom, a desk and coffee-making facilities. A dishwasher helps with self-catering. It suits families and drivers who want apartment space with parking included, in the Kono neighbourhood above the old town.
See Ponente ApartmentsLovely Apartment
Marka Gjaje 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLovely Apartment is a 4-star apartment on Marka Gjaje with a balcony, air conditioning and a bath, plus a dishwasher and coffee-making facilities. Cots and a desk are provided, and the unit includes a DVD player for quiet evenings in. It suits couples or small families who want a comfortable apartment with a balcony and the option to cook, away from the busiest parts of the city.
See Lovely ApartmentApartment Emaro
8 Stolačka Ulica, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Emaro is a 4-star property on Stolačka Ulica with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service, unusual for an apartment. Family rooms are available, and units have air conditioning, a bathroom and coffee-making facilities, with a dishwasher and fan provided. It suits families and guests arriving at odd hours who want apartment space but still value a staffed desk and help on hand.
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How to choose
For families
Family rooms are listed at Apartments ZoomZoom, Apartment Emaro, Villa Ankora and Ponente Apartments, all 4-star; ZoomZoom and Ponente add cots, and ZoomZoom has a kitchenette for early meals. Cascade Luxury Apartments, the only 5-star here, lists a babysitting service and a cot.
Apartments ZoomZoom · Apartment Emaro · Villa Ankora · Ponente Apartments · Cascade Luxury Apartments
For self-catering
These three put a kitchen in the room. Hedera Estate Hedera A42 adds a dishwasher, oven and microwave; Apartments ZoomZoom has a kitchenette and dishwasher alongside a full kitchen; Romance Apartment Dubrovnik keeps it to a kitchen with a balcony. All three are 4-star and include free wifi.
Apartments ZoomZoom · Hedera Estate Hedera A42 · Romance Apartment Dubrovnik
For guests with a car
Apartment Faros, Orange Volantina and Ponente Apartments all list free car parking, which matters in a suburb where most people drive to a beach rather than bus. Faros is also the one entry marked wheelchair accessible and has luggage storage; Orange Volantina offers express check-in and a garden; Ponente Apartments adds family rooms and a dishwasher.
For a served stay
Palace Natali is the only 4-star here with a 24-hour front desk, a business centre, breakfast and breakfast in a room, and it carries a guest score of 4.7 from 2382 reviews. Cascade Luxury Apartments, the 5-star option, has a concierge. Together they are the closest thing to hotel service on this list, for guests who would rather not run an apartment.
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
From the Kono bus stop, walk down through the residential lanes on Ulica Slavka Kolara to the water, follow the fjord path east towards Rožat past small boat sheds and reed beds, reach the Franciscan monastery, and return via the road on the ridge above — 45 minutes each way, longer with a stop at the monastery cloister. Bus back from the Rožat stop. A bus runs to town every 20 minutes. There is no beach in Kono itself; the nearest is Copacabana in Lapad, roughly 20 minutes away on the 1B bus with a change at Gruž, though most people staying here drive instead.
Questions, answered
Do I need a car to stay in Kono?
A car is assumed for anyone based this far out, and most people here drive to a beach rather than bus. A bus to town runs every 20 minutes, so it is not impossible without one, but the suburb suits long-stay renters, self-caterers and anyone who wants a proper supermarket rather than a tourist minimarket.
Is there a beach in Kono?
No. There is no beach in Kono itself. The nearest is Copacabana in Lapad, roughly 20 minutes away on the 1B bus with a change at Gruž. Boat rental at the fjord is a reasonable substitute if you don't mind cooler, calmer water instead of sea.
Which of these hotels have free parking?
Apartment Faros, Orange Volantina and Ponente Apartments all list free car parking. Apartment Faros also lists parking and is the only entry on this list marked wheelchair accessible, and it has luggage storage.
Can I walk to restaurants or bars in the evening?
Not really. Residential streets away from the D8 highway are quiet by 9pm, with nothing open and little foot traffic. Kono does not suit anyone who wants to walk to a restaurant after dark, which is why the site suggests Gruž or Lapad for an evening out.
Is Kono quiet at night?
It can be, if you pick the right unit. Residential streets away from the D8 highway are quiet by 9pm, and the only real nuisance is highway noise if your apartment faces the main road. Choose a valley-facing or water-facing unit and the nights are genuinely peaceful.
What is there to do on the fjord?
Kayaking it is one of Dubrovnik's underrated half-day activities — the fjord is unusual in the Adriatic, a proper freshwater river meeting the sea in a limestone gorge. Rowing crews train on it most evenings and fishermen keep small boats tied along the bank.
Are these hotels in Dubrovnik's Old Town?
No. The addresses name Gornji Kono, Srednji Kono and Srebrenska, inland from the coast at the head of the fjord. If your itinerary is built around the Old Town walls, Lokrum and evening drinks on the Stradun, the site suggests booking in Gruž or Lapad instead.