Dubrovnik Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Dubrovnik cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Dubrovnik, Croatia range from $27 to $52/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 36 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $30.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $27/night.

At $27/night and up, Dubrovnik is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Croatia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 14 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-09T00:39:16.340Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 1 (one night),November 2 (one night),November 3 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Dubrovnik

Where to stay

Budget hostels cluster in Lapad, a residential peninsula about 4 km west of the Old Town, or near Gruž harbor where ferries from Split and the islands dock. Bus 6 runs from Lapad to Pile Gate in roughly 15 minutes for a couple of euros, so cheaper beds don't mean sacrificing access to Stradun and the walls.

Getting around

Walk the city walls at 8am when they open. By 10am the heat and cruise-ship crowds stack up, and the steep entry fee is easier to justify when you're not shuffling single-file in the sun.
Lapad Bay's Copacabana Beach is free. Banje Beach is a 10-minute walk from Pile Gate but charges for loungers and fills with day-trippers by noon.
Buy groceries at the Tommy or Konzum supermarket in Gruž rather than eating every meal near Stradun, where a basic pasta routinely costs a lot.

When to go

October through April has the softest prices, though some hostels close in January and February. June through August is when beds fill weeks out and nightly rates can double or triple, with late July being the hardest stretch to find anything affordable for a dorm.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Dubrovnik cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $30. Dorm beds currently range from $27 to $52/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Dubrovnik?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Dubrovnik include November 1, November 2, November 3.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Dubrovnik?

HostelHound currently tracks 36 hostels in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

How much do hostels in Dubrovnik cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $27/night.

Is Dubrovnik affordable compared to other hostel cities in Croatia?

Dubrovnik is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Croatia, with dorm prices starting from $27/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Dubrovnik?

Budget hostels cluster in Lapad, a residential peninsula about 4 km west of the Old Town, or near Gruž harbor where ferries from Split and the islands dock. Bus 6 runs from Lapad to Pile Gate in roughly 15 minutes for a couple of euros, so cheaper beds don't mean sacrificing access to Stradun and the walls.

What is the best time of year to visit Dubrovnik?

October through April has the softest prices, though some hostels close in January and February. June through August is when beds fill weeks out and nightly rates can double or triple, with late July being the hardest stretch to find anything affordable for a dorm.