Dubrovnik, CroatiaOld Town
The Byron Dubrovnik
Restored stone townhouse
Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored stone townhouse
The seventeenth-century townhouse operates as an independent guesthouse, trading formal hotel service for residential Old Town living.
What it’s good at
Notable
Whitewashed townhouse interiors fitted with handcrafted British Culshaw modular kitchenettes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Byron is practically brand new, opened in 2018, but the townhouse that it occupies is much older, and beneath its white-on-white redecoration, it shows charming signs of age.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Pedestrian lanes lead toward the Stradun, and a doorway in the city walls opens onto cliff swimming at Buža.
The rooms
Whitewashed walls keep their high timber beams, and several rooms look directly onto the cathedral's baroque dome.
How it began
Lord Byron famously christened Dubrovnik the pearl of the Adriatic, inspiring the name of this historic residence.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.