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Hi David, It is nice when somebody makes an attempt to recommend my home town and I thank you for it. As a local I have to react to your recommendations because it is clear to me that you are not informed very well about many things and are also a tourist. First of all, ALL of the OLD city and the area within 1 km around it is a tourist trap because of the high prices for both accommodation and food/drinks. This because of the extremely high cost of community taxes, terraces, limited transport into the old town, transport, personnel etc. This is why locals NEVER go anywhere near the old town for a drink because the prices are just like in Norway (even though for the locals there is a 30% discount). Most of these apartments are bough by foreigners that do not have much in common with the city. For accommodation you should stay in places like Mlini and Srebreno. These are located is an area 6-7 km outside of the old town wit beautiful beaches where you will get much more for your money. With an uber (for 10 Euro) you are in the old centre within 10-15 minutes, and there are also taxi boats that take you from these places directly into the old town within 15 minutes. Here , you will find great local restaurants (Lanterna, G, etc) with REAL local food, and not the fancy overpriced "fine dining"restaurants in the old centre. I always laugh when bloggers recommend places in the old town such as "holy burek"and present it as something local. You did not mention it , and this is good. Just for information , a regular Burek is an Oriental dish from Bosnia/Turkey and usually costs about 1-1,7 Euro, but at 'holy burek' they charge you 8 euro for a very bad miniature version of the same dish of very bad quality. You will never see a local buying here, only tourists. You were talking about avoiding tourist traps, yet you recommend Buza bar which is a place made for tourists with high prices. No locals here EVER. My recommendations are where the locals go with much less crowds: Mlini, Srebreno ,Plat for accommodation near beaches with clean water (not Sulic beach for sure), then Cavtat for a romantic night out and a tour of Peljesac with the wineries, mussels, oisters and great nature. Also the island of lokrum is a MUST see, and this is where locals DO go. Attend the 'divlja liga' amateur waterpolo tournament from July to August, this is a local sports event. Cheers!

Much more useful than most videos. Really good tips thanks; about to book a hotel there and I hadn't thought about no cars in the old city.

Hi Camden, thanks for the great info. We are planning to visit Dubrovnik for the first time in June. Your tips were greatly appreciated.

Nice David, I am visiting next month. I like your insights a lot better than other sources. Thanks for your service.

Loved where we stayed!

Veally helpful. I'll be arriving in Dubrovnik the day after tomorrow. haven't really planned much, just aiming for a relaxed trip. But after watching your video, I have a better idea of what to expect.

Nothing like BUZA Bar and Beach Bar Dodo! 🌊🌅

Wow you sure do talk fast! Thank you for the great tips. I'm lock n loading the names of the bars and beach. Very good to know

Interesting video, many useful tips, which I will use on my next trip (hopefully one day 😉) But I can't agree with 2 of them. First: it's not true, that you can't eat good food on Stradun. I would highly recommend Tata's Dubrovnik if you like burgers - delicious! We've been there twice. And the second: you should take a cable car ride!! But not for the ride itself, only for the hiking trail you can walk back down to the city. It's stunning! ❤You can skip the cable car of course and go this trail up on foot instead, but I found, that walking down is much more pleasurable than up😂 Hence the cable car on the way up. The views from that trail are breathtaking. If I'm honest, I'm a bit suprised it didn't get on your recommendation list. Have you ever taken this hike?

Thanks mate. One question what camera and accessories do you use. Could you please share us the links to your filming accessories ?

Great tips! Visiting Dubrovnik in May and this video is really helpful. May I know which website you mentioned for GoT locations? I can’t seem to find it in the description.

The best advice is definitely to ignore this video! Just go there off season and you will be fine! And there are plenty apartments inside old town, don't think it is only outside the city walls.

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Hi Camden, Really great video, thanks! Please could you kindly provide more information on your experience of a renting a car? Was it fairly cheap? Was there anything else you had to consider/ keep in mind once you had the car? Any tips or recommendations in regards to renting a car? Thank you in advance!

Thanks for the tips David! Just a few questions as I plan my trip to Dubrovnik: 1. Realistically speaking, for a first-timer, would 1 day be enough for completing a walk in the old town and city walls? I'm going in June so I'm prepared for lots of tourists .... 2. Many suggested getting a Dubrovnik pass as it's the same price as the ticket. Can I get it upon arrival or would you recommend buying online in advance (any service charge?)? 3. Unfortunately Google Map says Buza Bari and Bar dodo are closed! Any restaurants or food gems you would recommend? Thanks so much!

first time to croatia, Is there any national parks near to dubrovnik also do you recommend getting a ferry from dubrovnik to one of the nearby islands if so which one

I really love the information here. I will say it’s hard to watch David’s constant head shaking as he speaks.

great video! how can i get from the airport to old town??

Is it worth taking dubrovnik pass for a day for entry to walls and fort? Also Can we book entry to walls and fort online?

Dude it is still cheaper than the US or other touristy places

Wow some people in this comment section really need to relax lol.

Eating in restaurants located in a Stradun street is not a TOURIST TRAP!!!??? The restaurants are places with local food of high quality and if you want to eat next to the George Clooney or Leonardo DiCaprio and have a great view to the heart of the city YOU HAVE TO PAY THE LOCATION!!!! If you don't want to pay it, don't tell the BS on your channel! Every tourist comming to Dubrovnik CAN AFFORD to eat at least once a lunch in one of those places. Forget about your McDonnald's food for 10 EUR here in Croatia.