Gruž is Dubrovnik's working harbour, where the ferries to the islands and the cruise ships dock, and Hotel Petka is one of the hotels that serve it. The booking page describes the hotel as near Gruž Harbor, the ferry port and Lapad beach, with 104 rooms, free breakfast, two restaurants, a cafe, a terrace and a garden. Rooms have air conditioning, premium bedding, free Wi-Fi, LCD TVs and private bathrooms. The hotel has a lift, a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and a banquet hall, and it offers transfers from the cruise and ferry terminals for a surcharge, which makes it simple for arrivals and departures by sea. The hotel lists it as a three-class property, and the star rating is left blank here until it can be confirmed from the hotel itself. Guests rate it more modestly than some of Dubrovnik's resort hotels, which is worth knowing: this is a straightforward, functional place to sleep, not a destination in itself. Pets are not allowed, and the booking page says cribs and rollaway beds are not available.
Its strength is logistics. If your trip includes a ferry to an island such as Mljet or Korcula or a cruise departure, being close to the port saves time and stress on early mornings. It also puts you near the Gruž market and the harbour promenade, which feel more local than the Old Town, and the hotel's price level tends to be lower than hotels inside the walls or on the peninsulas.
Think about the distance. The Old Town is a bus ride away, so evenings in the walled city take planning, and you will rely on city buses or taxis. Gruž is a working area, so expect traffic and the sounds of the port rather than a resort atmosphere.
Check-in begins at two in the afternoon, with late check-in subject to availability, and check-out is before eleven. Parking is available, with valet at a surcharge. Review the booking page for current rates and see whether breakfast is included in the rate you choose, since the booking page advertises free breakfast.
Who should stay
Travellers on a budget, people with early ferries or cruise transfers, and visitors who plan to spend most of their time out and about rather than at the hotel. Use the bus to reach the Pile Gate, and eat at the harbour restaurants for a change from the Old Town.
Families with infants should check the cot policy first. Compare rates and room types before choosing your dates. If you rely on the port transfer, send your ferry or ship details to the hotel in advance as asks, and keep a taxi number handy in case of schedule changes on the day of travel.
Why stay here
- ✓Near Gruž harbour and the ferry port
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Cafe, terrace and garden
- ✓Air conditioning in all rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Lift and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Cruise and ferry transfers on request
Good questions
Where is Hotel Petka?+
In the Gruž harbour area of Dubrovnik, near the ferry port. The Old Town is reached by city bus or taxi.
Does Hotel Petka offer port transfers?+
The booking page says transfers from the cruise and ferry terminals are available for a surcharge. Contact the property with arrival details beforehand.
Is breakfast included?+
The booking page advertises free breakfast. Check that your chosen rate includes it.
