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The Balkan Backpacker vs St. Joseph's Boutique Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Balkan Backpacker scores marginally higher than St. Joseph's Boutique Hotel. The Balkan Backpacker scores 75 with accolades from 4 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The Balkan Backpacker
Rough Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Svetog Simuna 15, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $98 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
Rough Guide
"Genuine backpacker hostel in a three-storey stone house, in one of the most atmospheric parts of the Old Town."
Time Out
"The reception-cum-common room makes socialising easy, and you can forage for breakfast ingredients (included in the price) in the communal kitchenette."
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Frommer's
"This friendly hostel in the Old Town has four-bed and six-bed dorms, with lockers and linen provided... a good place to meet others if you’re travelling alone."
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Lonely Planet
"Tucked away by the city walls, this classic backpackers is warm and welcoming with a lively atmosphere."
St. Joseph's Boutique Hotel
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Hideaway Report
Independent
Independent
Svetog Josipa 3, Dubrovnik 20000, Croatia
From $368 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
The Telegraph
9.0
"In a beautifully restored 16th-century stone building in Dubrovnik’s pedestrian-only old town."
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Fodor's
"This 16th-century house has six spacious rooms, each uniquely designed with features such as exposed beams, original stone walls, plush furniture and carpets, and deep, inviting bathtubs. "
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Hideaway Report
90.0
"This stylish six-room family-owned boutique hotel in a restored 16th-century townhouse is located on a side street in the heart of Dubrovnik’s walled center."
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Independent
"There are only six suites in this exquisite boutique hotel in a 16th-century building on a quiet lane in the Old Town"
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Independent
"Spacious, stone-clad rooms have tasteful cream and grey decor to retain its antique feel, most with sofas, tables and kitchenettes – great for families who need a fridge and microwave."
