💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Dubrovnik
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓Safest city in Europe 2025
- ✓Stunning UNESCO Old Town
- ✓Excellent Mediterranean climate
- ✓Crystal-clear Adriatic beaches
- ✓Strong English proficiency
- ✓Digital nomad visa available
- ✓No income tax on foreign earnings
- ✓Reliable internet infrastructure
- ✓Rich cultural heritage
- ✓Easy Schengen access
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Higher cost than other Croatian cities
- ✗Very crowded in summer months
- ✗Limited coworking spaces
- ✗Most businesses close in winter
- ✗Smaller nomad community
- ✗Limited shopping options
- ✗Higher prices in Old Town
- ✗No metro system
- ✗Can feel touristy
- ✗Limited nightlife compared to Zagreb
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Dubrovnik
Desk & More
📍 Gruž District, Dubrovnik • 100 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Life According to KAWA
📍 Hvarska ul. 2, near Ploče Gate, Dubrovnik • 50 Mbps
Dubrovnik Co-Working Space
📍 Vukovarska ul. 16, Dubrovnik • 80 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Poduzetnički Inkubator
📍 TUP Building, Gruž, Dubrovnik • 60 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Akademis Academia
📍 Iva Vojnovica Ulica, Dubrovnik • 45 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Desk & More
📍 Gruž District, Dubrovnik
Life According to KAWA
📍 Hvarska ul. 2, near Ploče Gate, Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Co-Working Space
📍 Vukovarska ul. 16, Dubrovnik
Poduzetnički Inkubator
📍 TUP Building, Gruž, Dubrovnik
Akademis Academia
📍 Iva Vojnovica Ulica, Dubrovnik
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
Life According to KAWA
📍 Ploče
D16 Coffee
📍 Old Town
Nishta
📍 Old Town
Buzz Bar
📍 Ploče
Cogito Coffee
📍 Old Town
Gradska Kavana
📍 Old Town
Life According to KAWA
📍 Ploče
D16 Coffee
📍 Old Town
Nishta
📍 Old Town
Buzz Bar
📍 Ploče
Cogito Coffee
📍 Old Town
Gradska Kavana
📍 Old Town
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
Old Town (Stari Grad)
The iconic UNESCO World Heritage heart of Dubrovnik, encircled by medieval walls. Limestone streets, baroque buildings, and the famous Stradun promenade define this area. While expensive and crowded in summer, it offers unmatched atmosphere for those who can afford it. Walking the ancient walls, exploring hidden alleys, and working from historic cafes is a unique experience. Best avoided with luggage due to many stairs.
Lapad
A quieter residential peninsula west of Old Town, popular with digital nomads seeking work-life balance. Features beautiful beaches like Lapad Beach and Sunset Beach, tree-lined promenades, and more affordable accommodation. Pedestrianized areas with local cafes, restaurants, and shops at fairer prices. Easy bus connections to Old Town make it ideal for longer stays.
Ploče
An upscale neighborhood just outside Ploče Gate, walking distance from Old Town. Home to fancy hotels, premium Airbnbs, and sophisticated dining options. Features the famous Banje Beach with Old Town wall views. Offers a comfortable middle ground between tourist excitement and residential peace. Popular among remote workers who want proximity to attractions without being in the thick of crowds.
Gruž
The main port and ferry hub of Dubrovnik, quickly becoming the city's digital nomad central. Home to the first dedicated coworking space in the TUP building with Adriatic views. More affordable than Old Town with local markets, bakeries, and authentic Croatian restaurants. Well-connected by public transport and close to the bus station. Represents the future of work in Dubrovnik.
Old Town (Stari Grad)
$$$ PremiumThe iconic UNESCO World Heritage heart of Dubrovnik, encircled by medieval walls. Limestone streets, baroque buildings, and the famous Stradun promenade define this area. While expensive and crowded in summer, it offers unmatched atmosphere for those who can afford it. Walking the ancient walls, exploring hidden alleys, and working from historic cafes is a unique experience. Best avoided with luggage due to many stairs.
Lapad
$$ Mid-rangeA quieter residential peninsula west of Old Town, popular with digital nomads seeking work-life balance. Features beautiful beaches like Lapad Beach and Sunset Beach, tree-lined promenades, and more affordable accommodation. Pedestrianized areas with local cafes, restaurants, and shops at fairer prices. Easy bus connections to Old Town make it ideal for longer stays.
Ploče
$$$ PremiumAn upscale neighborhood just outside Ploče Gate, walking distance from Old Town. Home to fancy hotels, premium Airbnbs, and sophisticated dining options. Features the famous Banje Beach with Old Town wall views. Offers a comfortable middle ground between tourist excitement and residential peace. Popular among remote workers who want proximity to attractions without being in the thick of crowds.
Gruž
$ BudgetThe main port and ferry hub of Dubrovnik, quickly becoming the city's digital nomad central. Home to the first dedicated coworking space in the TUP building with Adriatic views. More affordable than Old Town with local markets, bakeries, and authentic Croatian restaurants. Well-connected by public transport and close to the bus station. Represents the future of work in Dubrovnik.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik City Walls
The absolute must-do experience in Dubrovnik - a 2km walk around medieval fortifications offering spectacular views over terra-cotta rooftops and the Adriatic Sea. Built between the 13th and 16th centuries, these are the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe. Visit early morning to beat crowds and midday heat. Entry includes access to Fort Bokar and other defensive towers.
Stradun (Placa)
The 300-meter limestone-paved main street running through Old Town, connecting Pile Gate to Ploče Gate. Flanked by 17th-century baroque buildings housing cafes, shops, and restaurants. The heart of Dubrovnik social life where locals gather for morning coffee, evening strolls, and people-watching. Free to explore, with beautiful architecture at every turn.
Lokrum Island
A nature reserve just a 15-minute boat ride from Old Town harbor. Features botanical gardens, a Benedictine monastery, peacocks roaming freely, and hidden swimming spots including a saltwater Dead Sea lake. Perfect day escape from crowded streets. Bring swimwear for the crystal-clear rocky beaches. Regular ferries run from the Old Port.
Fort Lovrijenac
Known as "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar," this imposing fortress sits on a 37-meter cliff outside the city walls. Famous as a Game of Thrones filming location (the Red Keep). Offers panoramic views of the Old Town and Adriatic. Hosts performances during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Often less crowded than the main walls.
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Soar 778 meters up to Mount Srđ for breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Dubrovnik Riviera, Elafiti Islands, and on clear days, even Bosnia. At the top, explore the Homeland War Museum in the old fortress, dine at the Panorama Restaurant, or hike the trails. A 4-minute ride offering unforgettable photo opportunities.
Rector's Palace
A stunning Gothic-Renaissance palace that served as the seat of the Republic of Ragusa's government. Now houses the Cultural History Museum with period furniture, baroque paintings, and historic artifacts. The elegant atrium hosts classical concerts during summer. One of the finest examples of secular Gothic architecture in the Adriatic region.
Banje Beach
Dubrovnik's most famous beach, located just outside Ploče Gate with iconic views of the Old Town walls. A mix of public pebble beach and upscale beach club with loungers and cocktails. Crystal-clear Adriatic waters perfect for swimming May through October. A must-visit for the quintessential Dubrovnik beach experience with unmatched backdrop.
Franciscan Monastery
A 14th-century monastery complex on the Stradun housing one of Europe's oldest functioning pharmacies (since 1317). Features a beautiful Romanesque cloister, a church with baroque interior, and a museum with medieval manuscripts, religious art, and pharmaceutical equipment. A peaceful retreat from the busy streets outside.
Dubrovnik City Walls
The absolute must-do experience in Dubrovnik - a 2km walk around medieval fortifications offering spectacular views over terra-cotta rooftops and the Adriatic Sea. Built between the 13th and 16th centuries, these are the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe. Visit early morning to beat crowds and midday heat. Entry includes access to Fort Bokar and other defensive towers.
Stradun (Placa)
The 300-meter limestone-paved main street running through Old Town, connecting Pile Gate to Ploče Gate. Flanked by 17th-century baroque buildings housing cafes, shops, and restaurants. The heart of Dubrovnik social life where locals gather for morning coffee, evening strolls, and people-watching. Free to explore, with beautiful architecture at every turn.
Lokrum Island
A nature reserve just a 15-minute boat ride from Old Town harbor. Features botanical gardens, a Benedictine monastery, peacocks roaming freely, and hidden swimming spots including a saltwater Dead Sea lake. Perfect day escape from crowded streets. Bring swimwear for the crystal-clear rocky beaches. Regular ferries run from the Old Port.
Fort Lovrijenac
Known as "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar," this imposing fortress sits on a 37-meter cliff outside the city walls. Famous as a Game of Thrones filming location (the Red Keep). Offers panoramic views of the Old Town and Adriatic. Hosts performances during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Often less crowded than the main walls.
Dubrovnik Cable Car
Soar 778 meters up to Mount Srđ for breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Dubrovnik Riviera, Elafiti Islands, and on clear days, even Bosnia. At the top, explore the Homeland War Museum in the old fortress, dine at the Panorama Restaurant, or hike the trails. A 4-minute ride offering unforgettable photo opportunities.
Rector's Palace
A stunning Gothic-Renaissance palace that served as the seat of the Republic of Ragusa's government. Now houses the Cultural History Museum with period furniture, baroque paintings, and historic artifacts. The elegant atrium hosts classical concerts during summer. One of the finest examples of secular Gothic architecture in the Adriatic region.
Banje Beach
Dubrovnik's most famous beach, located just outside Ploče Gate with iconic views of the Old Town walls. A mix of public pebble beach and upscale beach club with loungers and cocktails. Crystal-clear Adriatic waters perfect for swimming May through October. A must-visit for the quintessential Dubrovnik beach experience with unmatched backdrop.
Franciscan Monastery
A 14th-century monastery complex on the Stradun housing one of Europe's oldest functioning pharmacies (since 1317). Features a beautiful Romanesque cloister, a church with baroque interior, and a museum with medieval manuscripts, religious art, and pharmaceutical equipment. A peaceful retreat from the busy streets outside.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
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💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"Dubrovnik exceeded all my expectations as a digital nomad base. I stayed for four months during shoulder season (April-July) and found the perfect work-life balance. The WiFi is surprisingly reliable even in the Old Town cafes, averaging 30-50 Mbps. What amazed me most was feeling completely safe walking alone at 2am - it truly is Europe's safest city. Yes, it's pricier than other Croatian cities, but the stunning views, crystal-clear waters, and rich history make every euro worth it. The digital nomad community is smaller but quality-focused, with regular meetups organized by the tourism board."
"Lived in Dubrovnik for three months over winter and it was a unique experience. The good: almost no tourists, incredibly affordable Airbnbs (got a stunning Old Town apartment for €600/month), and the locals were genuinely friendly once they realized I wasn't just passing through. The challenges: many restaurants close November-March, the coworking scene is still developing, and heating in old buildings can be basic. Internet was solid at 40-60 Mbps from my apartment. For focused work with beautiful surroundings and easy Schengen travel, it's excellent. Just come prepared for limited social scene in winter."
"Dubrovnik is stunning for photos but has real drawbacks for long-term nomads. I spent two months here in summer and found it overwhelmingly crowded with cruise ship tourists - the Old Town becomes nearly unusable during peak hours. Prices are inflated compared to Split or Zadar, with coffee at €4+ in tourist areas. The lack of proper coworking spaces meant I worked from cafes which wasn't ideal for video calls. The digital nomad visa is great but the €3,295/month income requirement is steep. If you're a content creator needing beautiful backdrops, it's paradise. For everyday remote work, consider the quieter Croatian cities."
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