We took a direct flight from Prague to Dubrovnik via Czech Airlines that had us on the ground in Croatia by 3:00 PM.  At the time of our booking confirmation for lodging we were offered the option of direct transport via private vehicle from the airport, which we decided to take advantage of.  From what I had read, many tourists take taxi or ride-sharing apps from the airport to arrive in Old Town Dubrovnik, so booking ahead was a nice way to avoid arranging this as we stepped off the plane.  There is also an airport shuttle bus that takes travelers to and from the airport to several stops outside of the walled city.  We took advantage of this service as we were departing Dubrovnik and had a good experience as well.

Prior to planning this trip, we were torn between our two options of where to stay while in Dubrovnik.  One option is to stay outside the walled Old Town, as this gives the travelers a reprieve from the crowds and hustle and bustle of the main event.  Also, views of the city are amazing from many of the locations along the roads leading down to Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and prices are better as well.  The disadvantage is that the walk can be long and exhausting, with many uphill stairs between Old Town and most of the AirBNB and hotel options.  Instead, we opted to stay within the walls and absolutely loved it.  We stumbled across a quaint studio apartment rental with a private balcony and magnificent city views that we quickly booked for our trip.  The Rooms Vlaho was situated right at the top of the Jesuit Stairs and in an incredible location in the heart of Old Town.  Aside from the location, the customer service was great, as the management team walked us from the rental office to our unit, offered a cleaning service once during our stay, and allowed us to store our luggage with them following check-out on our final day in Dubrovnik.  For the other Game of Thrones fans out there (I’ll try my best to keep these references to a minimum for those who aren’t), the Jesuit Stairs are those in front of the Sept of Baelor, where Cersei Lannister begins her famous “Walk of Shame”.  When we learned this was the location of the rental, we knew there was no other option for us.  There were ample restaurants nearby and plenty of tourists walking the steps shouting “Shame, Shame!”  But quite truthfully, any location within the walls would be a good one, as you can easily walk from one side to the other in 15 minutes or so.  Try to pack light, though, as many steps and streets made of stone no matter where you stay make lugging around bags less than enjoyable.