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4- and 5-star hotels in Trsteno
Four- and five-star places to stay around Trsteno, the tiny village 20km north of Dubrovnik known for its Renaissance arboretum and two enormous plane trees. It is for travellers who want the village after the coaches leave, and for anyone breaking a Dubrovnik-Split drive overnight.
Staying in Trsteno
Trsteno is a village of maybe 200 people about 20km north of Dubrovnik. Its two claims are the Trsteno Arboretum, the oldest botanical garden in this part of Europe, planted by the Gozze family in the 15th century, and the two 500-year-old plane trees at the crossroads, so vast their trunks have to be supported by stone pillars. Game of Thrones filmed the Red Keep garden scenes here, which brings tour buses in the morning and empties the village by 4pm; by 9pm the crossroads is silent and the only light comes from a handful of guesthouse windows.
The hotels on this list sit in the villages and hamlets around Trsteno and along the coast road north of Dubrovnik, at addresses such as Kula, Mihanovići, Fratija, Brdari and Brsečine, rather than in the village centre itself. It suits couples and families who want silence and a rocky swim below the coast road, and drivers who value an honest overnight stop between Dubrovnik and Split. Anyone chasing restaurants, bars or a walkable old town should base in Dubrovnik or Cavtat instead.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Brsecine
Kula 3, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThree bedrooms, a dishwasher, a cot and high chairs make this 5-star holiday home on Kula 3 in Dubrovnik a straightforward choice for families or a group of friends travelling together. The beach is nearby, and air conditioning keeps the rooms comfortable, while free Wifi, internet access and a CD player cover the indoor hours. Free car parking and a hairdryer round out the practical side. Guests who want space to spread out rather than a single hotel room will find the layout suits them.
See Three Bedroom Holiday Home In BrsecineBeautiful Home In Trsteno With Wifi
Kula 8, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSet on Kula 8 in Trsteno, this 5-star home pairs a fireplace with a fitness center, so a slow afternoon and an active morning are both covered. The beach is nearby for swimming, and a dishwasher, cot and free car parking make longer stays with children easier. Free Wifi keeps everyone connected indoors. Couples wanting quiet comfort and families who need the extra equipment will both settle in well here.
See Beautiful Home In Trsteno With WifiVilla Schola
Mihanovići 3, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereDiving and scuba diving are listed among the activities at Villa Schola on Mihanovići 3, and fishing offers a second way to spend time on the water, with first aid available on site. Family rooms, a cot and a dishwasher make the 5-star villa workable for groups with children, while the fireplace, air conditioning and coffee facilities handle the evenings indoors. Cleaning is included. It suits active households that would rather be outdoors than in a lobby.
See Villa ScholaVilla Stella Maris
Fratija 5, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA bath, a fireplace and high chairs are among the comforts at this 5-star villa on Fratija 5. The beach nearby puts swimming within easy reach, and free car parking plus free Wifi remove the usual holiday logistics. Cots and a dishwasher are provided for families, and a hairdryer saves packing space. Groups or families who want a self-contained base with room to cook and relax will find it fits.
See Villa Stella MarisHotel Bozica
Sudurad 13 1D, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRated 4.8 out of 5 across 197 reviews, Hotel Bozica is a 4-star hotel on Sudurad 13 1D in Dubrovnik with a 24 hour front desk, a bar and breakfast, bathrobes in the rooms and a balcony to step onto. The beach is nearby, and banquet space is available for gatherings. It suits travellers who want hotel service — a reception at any hour and meals on site — rather than a self-catering stay.
See Hotel BozicaBoutique Hotel Osmoliš
Brdari 2D, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA canoe and a car rental service are on offer at Boutique Hotel Osmoliš, which makes exploring easier without your own transport. The 4-star property on Brdari 2D in Dubrovnik is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 108 reviews. Breakfast, a bar and bathrobes give it a proper hotel feel, and each room has a balcony, with the beach nearby. Couples and small groups who want a served stay will like it.
See Boutique Hotel OsmolišHotel Lopudski Dvori
Obala I Kuljevana 2, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Why stay hereHotel Lopudski Dvori on Obala I Kuljevana 2 keeps things simple: a garden and terrace to sit out on, parasols for shade, and a bar and cafe on the premises. Lifts serve the floors and a garage is available. The 4-star hotel provides coffee and television in the rooms and accepts credit cards, including Diners Club. It suits guests who prefer a calm base with somewhere to eat and drink without leaving the building.
See Hotel Lopudski DvoriVilla Mia
Za Gospom 11, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet at Za Gospom 11, this 4-star villa suits guests who want a private, well-equipped base with the beach nearby. A fireplace and air conditioning cover both cool evenings and warm days, free Wifi runs throughout, and a dishwasher alongside a cot makes longer family stays easy. Coffee for the morning and a CD player and DVD for evenings in round out the interior, with cleaning provided and a first aid kit on hand. Best for self-sufficient travellers who value space and quiet over hotel-style service.
See Villa MiaLafodia Apartments
Obala Iva Kuljevana; 51, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLafodia Apartments on Obala Iva Kuljevana; 51 offers a 24 hour front desk and concierge service, so arrivals are not tied to office hours. Bicycles and canoes can be hired for getting around, and the beach is nearby. The 4-star apartments have balconies and air conditioning, with a bar and banquet space on site and an ATM in the building. Guests who want independence but still want someone at a desk will find it a good fit.
See Lafodia ApartmentsNinon Design B&B Adults Only
Ulica Podubrava 1, Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAdults only, so the quiet is part of the package at this 4-star B&B on Ulica Podubrava 1. Rooms come with air conditioning, a desk and a balcony, and there is a bar for the evening. Bicycles can be hired and canoes used, aerobics is offered for those who want organised exercise, and the beach is nearby. It suits couples or solo travellers looking for a grown-up, activity-friendly base without children around.
See Ninon Design B&B Adults OnlyHouse Agave
Potok 10, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHouse Agave on Potok 10 is a 4-star address whose documented amenities are few and plain: a garden and free car parking. That is the whole of the list, so guests should arrive expecting a simple, self-sufficient stay rather than hotel services. Parking on site is an advantage for anyone driving here, and the garden gives outdoor space to use. It best suits travellers who plan their own days and need only a base to return to.
See House AgaveVilla Aska
Narikla 28B, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFamily rooms, a cot and a dishwasher make Villa Aska a sensible pick for those travelling with children. The 4-star villa on Narikla 28B has air conditioning and a balcony, with a desk for anyone needing to work, plus CD and DVD players for downtime. Cleaning and coffee are provided, and a bidet sits in the bathroom. Groups who want separate space and a base of their own will find the layout suits them.
See Villa AskaThree Oranges
D8 20, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThree Oranges on D8 20 lists apartments with balconies, the beach nearby and family rooms, so larger parties are not squeezed into one room. Fishing is possible, and free Wifi plus cleaning and coffee are provided. The 4-star address also has air conditioning, first aid on site and carpeted floors. It suits families or groups who want to cook and spread out rather than book a conventional hotel.
See Three OrangesApartments Platana
Na Vodi 23, Croatia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereExpress check in, a chapel on the premises and free car parking set Apartments Platana apart from a standard rental. The 4-star apartments on Na Vodi 23 have a bath, air conditioning and free Wifi, with cleaning and coffee included, and canoes for time on the water. First aid is available. Couples and families who value a quick arrival, their own parking space and a quiet setting will find it convenient.
See Apartments PlatanaApartment Lucija with sea view
Brsečine, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereApartment Lucija with sea view sits at Brsečine in Dubrovnik, a 4-star apartment with a balcony and family rooms for larger groups. Diving and scuba diving are available, and a canoe gives an easier way onto the water, with a bar for the evening. Inside there is air conditioning, a dishwasher, a cot and coffee, and cleaning is included. First aid is on hand. It suits families or divers who want self-catering space.
See Apartment Lucija with sea view
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Brsecine | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Beautiful Home In Trsteno With Wifi | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Villa Schola | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa Stella Maris | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Hotel Bozica | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Boutique Hotel Osmoliš | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Hotel Lopudski Dvori | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa Mia | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Lafodia Apartments | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Ninon Design B&B Adults Only | ★★★★ | – | – |
| House Agave | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Villa Aska | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Three Oranges | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Apartments Platana | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Apartment Lucija with sea view | ★★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Ninon Design B&B Adults Only takes no children at all, which keeps things quiet. Boutique Hotel Osmoliš is small and scored 4.6 out of 5 across 108 reviews, and Villa Stella Maris is a five-star house with a fireplace and beach nearby. All three sit in the hamlets around Trsteno.
Ninon Design B&B Adults Only · Boutique Hotel Osmoliš · Villa Stella Maris
For families
Villa Schola, Apartment Lucija with sea view and Villa Aska all list family rooms, and the Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Brsecine adds cots, high chairs and a dishwasher. Lucija and Aska have balconies, and every one of these is a self-contained house or apartment rather than a hotel corridor.
Villa Schola · Apartment Lucija with sea view · Villa Aska · Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Brsecine
For groups
Three bedrooms at the holiday home in Brsecine, a fireplace and fitness centre at Beautiful Home In Trsteno With Wifi, and a dishwasher and DVD player at Villa Aska. These are houses with kitchens, so a group can eat in when the village bakery van has long gone.
Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Brsecine · Beautiful Home In Trsteno With Wifi · Villa Aska
For a rated stay
Only three of these properties carry guest scores: Hotel Bozica at 4.8 out of 5 from 197 reviews, Boutique Hotel Osmoliš at 4.6 from 108, and Villa Stella Maris, five-star. Bozica and Osmoliš both have 24-hour front desks and breakfast, which the houses do not.
Where to stay in Trsteno
Brsečine
Apartment Lucija with sea view gives its address as Brsečine, a hamlet on this stretch of coast north of Dubrovnik. The listing names a sea view and a balcony, and the surrounding coast road is where the rocky swim below Trsteno sits. It is a base for driving, not for strolling to bars.
Our picks here: Apartment Lucija with sea view
Dubrovnik
Several addresses are given simply as Dubrovnik, including Hotel Bozica, Boutique Hotel Osmoliš, Hotel Lopudski Dvori, Villa Mia and Lafodia Apartments. Treat this as the wider Dubrovnik area rather than the walled city: the site's own advice is to base in Dubrovnik or Cavtat if you want restaurants, bars or a walkable old town.
Our picks here: Hotel Bozica · Boutique Hotel Osmoliš · Hotel Lopudski Dvori · Villa Mia · Lafodia Apartments · Ninon Design B&B Adults Only · House Agave
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Most visitors arrive on a bus or a Dubrovnik Riviera excursion. The village sits on the coast road about 20km north of Dubrovnik, and the site notes that if you are driving between Dubrovnik and Split, Trsteno makes an honest two-hour stop. Once here, the walking is a loop: start at the two plane trees, go down through the arboretum, exit at the seaside gate to the small harbour with its Renaissance grottoes, follow the rocky sea path east for 300m to the swim ledges, and return uphill through olive groves and old stone walls to the crossroads. Bring cash before you leave the city, as there is no ATM.
When to go
Time your day around the coaches. From 10am to 1pm can be busy with day-trip coaches from Dubrovnik and cruise-ship excursions; before 10am and after 4pm it is often nearly empty, and weekdays are quieter than weekends. Staying overnight is the point, because you get the garden and the village to yourself in the last hour before closing and the first hour after breakfast. By 9pm the crossroads is silent and the only light comes from a handful of guesthouse windows.
Things to do near Trsteno
- Best Time to Visit Trsteno: A Month-by-Month Guide
- Trsteno Arboretum Without a Car: A Realistic Day Trip from Dubrovnik
- Trsteno in October: Salt Pans, Walks and a Quieter Croatia
- Trsteno Salt Pans: Best Times for Photography in Autumn Light
- Trsteno to Slano: Coastal Walks and Bus Links
- Trsteno with Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
- Where to stay in Trsteno: honest area guide
- Trsteno Arboretum
Questions, answered
Is Trsteno a good base for visiting Dubrovnik?
The site is blunt about it: anyone chasing restaurants, bars or a walkable old town should base in Dubrovnik or Cavtat instead and treat Trsteno as a half-day out. These hotels suit people who want silence, or who are breaking a Dubrovnik-Split drive.
When is the arboretum quietest?
From 10am to 1pm can be busy with day-trip coaches and cruise-ship excursions. Before 10am and after 4pm it is often nearly empty, weekdays quieter than weekends, and staying overnight gives you the first hour after breakfast.
Why do tour buses stop in Trsteno?
Game of Thrones filmed the King's Landing garden scenes here, near the aqueduct and fountain close to the villa, about ten minutes' walk from the entrance. The site calls it the single biggest reason coach tours stop.
Do the hotels have restaurants and bars?
Among the rated properties, Hotel Bozica and Boutique Hotel Osmoliš both list bars, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Several others are houses and apartments with kitchens, so you cook in rather than eat out.
Where can I swim near Trsteno?
The village loop exits the arboretum at the seaside gate to the small harbour with its Renaissance grottoes, then follows a rocky sea path east for 300m to the swim ledges. The site also mentions a rocky swim below the coast road.
Can I get cash or groceries in the village?
No. The village has one shop, one bakery van that comes through at 7am, and no ATM, so bring cash before you leave the city. That is worth knowing before you check into a house with a dishwasher and a fireplace.
Which hotels are best for a family?
Villa Schola, Apartment Lucija with sea view, Villa Aska and the Three Bedroom Holiday Home In Brsecine list family rooms. The Brsecine house also has cots, high chairs and a dishwasher; Ninon Design B&B Adults Only takes no children.
How long does a visit to Trsteno take?
Most visitors spend ninety minutes in the arboretum and are gone by early afternoon; the site suggests a half-day trip from Dubrovnik covers the arboretum and lunch, with a return to the walled city by 5pm. Overnighting is for the disconnection it forces on you.