Must-see hotels in Southern Dalmatia

Located in a quiet residential nook only metres from the sea, hidden between the old-town walls and Fort Lawrence, this schmick complex is an absolute gem…

These four inviting apartments enjoy a great location a stone’s throw from Ploče harbour. All have plenty of character with art, splashes of colour,…

Within the peachy shell of this modern block, elegant white-stone stairs lead up to 12 attractive apartments with balconies and sea views. If you get sick…

If it's peace and quiet you're after, you could do a lot worse than this modern 30-room hotel on Šipan. Shuffle from the pool to the beach terrace and…

The setting for these smart, well-equipped apartments couldn't be better, occupying an old stone villa facing a little square by the water, just outside…

Gazing endlessly at the old town and Lokrum from its prime waterfront position, this elegant, low-slung, boutique hotel gleams white against a backdrop of…

Head up the well-worn stairs past corridors adorned with religious art to this friendly little guesthouse, right in the thick of things. The elegant rooms…

Hidden down a hard-to-find and surprisingly quiet lane behind the cathedral, this 17th-century house has eight atmospheric rooms with exposed stone walls…

Hidden away in a quiet nook of the old town, this cute little hostel offers bunk rooms, a small guest kitchen and a bougainvillea-shaded terrace with…

Occupying a huge 16th-century villa right by the marina, Kazbek offers intimate luxury, with only 12 rooms and one suite, and a beautiful swimming-pool…

Despite English not being their strong point, the charming hosts offer a warm welcome and maybe even a beer on arrival. With a bit of notice they'll fire…

Just off the main coastal highway, high above the old town, this outstanding guesthouse offers comfortable modern rooms and wonderful hospitality courtesy…

A gorgeous infinity-lipped rooftop pool is what gives this guesthouse the edge over similar places on Mljet. The rooms are perfectly pleasant, and there's…

Located in a historic house in one of the quieter old-town lanes, Celenga has five well-furnished apartments ranging from studios to a two-bedroom…

If the location seems a little odd, tucked away in a scruffy neighbourhood at the top of the town, it all makes sense once you see the sea views from the…

Spilling down the side of a hill by Lapad Bay, this large modern hotel has the best Adriatic views you could ever hope for. Service is good and facilities…

The main attraction of this long-standing guesthouse is its gorgeous subtropical garden, with a guest kitchen on the terrace. Bedrooms are simple and…

Lush Mediterranean foliage lines the terraces of this lovely hillside complex, a short hop up from the beach at Lapad. The rooms are comfortable and well…

In a class of its own, this extraordinary place has five impeccable ‘residences’ in an 18th-century bishop's palace. All are themed after Marco Polo’s…

Positioned on a cliff near the very beginning of the Lapad peninsula (a 20-minute walk west of Pile Gate), this classy hotel has modern decor (despite its…