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The Balkan Backpacker vs Villa Orsula
Both The Balkan Backpacker and Villa Orsula are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Villa Orsula scores significantly better than The Balkan Backpacker. Villa Orsula comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
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."
Villa Orsula
Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Independent
14 Frana Supila, Dubrovnik 20 000 , Croatia
From $914 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"One of the best addresses in Dubrovnik, Villa Orsula is everything you would expect of an opulent 1930s Mediterranean villa."
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Star Service
"This gorgeous, refurbished villa is a welcome retreat for those who place an emphasis on style and comfort."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"This boutique hotel, housed in a white stone villa dating from 1939, is a truly romantic retreat."
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Afar Magazine
"It graces a steep hillside across the bay from Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and the stone terraces, vine-covered pergolas and colorful gardens offer a number of restful spots to enjoy the view."
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Independent
"This Art Deco villa is in a heavenly spot – overlooking the Adriatic, with the island of Lokrum in front and Dubrovnik’s city walls to the right; what a view from the sunloungers around the outdoor pool and the stone bathing platform"
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