All 18 Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Dubrovnik (+Map)

The iconic Jesuit Stairs in Dubrovnik, Croatia, made famous as a filming location in Game of Thrones. The wide stone staircase is surrounded by buildings with shuttered windows and weathered walls, leading up to the Baroque-style Church of St. Ignatius. The sky above is bright and partly cloudy.

So you’ve seen the show and wondered where King’s Landing was filmed? 

For the majority of Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik was the primary location for filming King’s Landing. 

I’ve had the fortune to explore Dubrovnik more times than I can count. Passing each filming location on foot, doing a Game of Thrones tour, and even sitting on the Iron Throne on Lokrum Island. 

Now I’ve done it, I want you to experience the magic of Game of Thrones in Dubrovnik yourself!

This guide will walk you through all the filming locations in Dubrovnik, from the iconic Red Keep and Blackwater Bay, to where Cersei began her Walk of Shame. 

Ready to explore Kings Landing yourself? Let’s begin!

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Game of Thrones Dubrovnik map

For those in a rush or who prefer a self-guided tour, you can follow this map marking all the Game of Thrones locations in Dubrovnik. 

You can come back to this map and navigate to each location, eliminating the need to go on a tour and enjoy King’s Landing at your own pace. 

How to use: To use the map, select the icon on the left with an arrow to view all the locations. To use the map on Google Maps, click the box icon on the right.

All Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik

1. Fort Lovrijenac – The Red Keep 

Fort Lovrijenac is the city’s prestigious fortress and theatre, doubling down as the filming location for the Red Keep of King’s Landing.

Filming took place in the fort during the early seasons of Game of Thrones, most notably in Season 2 Episode 1 “The North Remembers” during Joffrey’s Name Day. 

Most of the main shots of the episode were filmed around the main courtyard area and along the inner walls.

Along these walls of the main courtyard (as pictured below) was the spot used to film the fight between The Hound and another soldier in the opening scene of the season.

Visitors explore Fort Lovrijenac, a historic fortress with stone walls overlooking the Adriatic Sea in Dubrovnik, known for being a filming location for 'Game of Thrones'. People are seen standing on the fort's upper ramparts and in the shaded archways, enjoying the scenic ocean view and architecture."

Just below in the main courtyard is also the filming location used in the same episode for the iconic “Power is Power” scene between Cersei and Littlefinger.

A sunlit stone courtyard of Fort Lovrijenac in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The scene features large stone arches and walls, with shadows creating contrast against the textured stone, and a bright blue sky visible above. This location is known for its connection to Game of Thrones, where it served as a filming site.
This image showcases another angle of Fort Lovrijenac's courtyard in Dubrovnik, Croatia. It highlights the arched stone architecture, smooth stone floor, and circular wall openings under a clear blue sky. This area is famous for being featured in Game of Thrones.

Entrance information

Fort Lovrijenac costs €15 to enter. However, with a City Walls ticket you get one-time free access. Entry to the fort is also included with the Dubrvonik Pass.

Opening hours vary depending on the season you visit:

  • Spring and Summer: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Winter (November to March): 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

2. Dubrovnik City Walls

To bring the architecture of King’s Landing to life on screen, HBO used the City Walls of Dubrovnik as its prototype infrastructure and topped it off with CGI. 

The UNESCO Heritage Site was used to film small filler scenes, from soldiers roaming the walls to small conversations between characters.

Along the western side, on the green grass (as pictured below), is a filming location featured in Season 4, Episode 7, ‘Mockingbird’, during a scene when Cersei watches on as The Mountain is seen killing prisoners in preparation for Tyrion’s Trial of Combat.

A view of the Dubrovnik City Walls on a sunny day. The image showcases its aged stone walls and round defensive towers, surrounded by greenery and rows of orange-roofed houses, with a hilly backdrop.

The same location can be seen in Season 5, Episode 4, ‘The Sons of the Harpy’, when Loras Tyrell is arrested by the Faith Militant led by Lancel Lannister. 

Entrance information

The City Walls cost €40 to enter. You can get a one-time free entry ticket with the Dubrovnik Pass.

Alternatively, you can choose to do this fantastic Game of Thrones tour, which includes entry to both City Walls and Fort Lovrijenac!

Opening hours for the City Walls vary by the month and day you visit:

  • January – March: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • April – May: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • June – July: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • August – September 15: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • September 16 – October 31: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • November – December: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3. Fort Bokar (City Walls)

The City Walls’ defensive tower of Fort Bokar featured in just one scene in Game of Thrones.

It featured in Season 2 Episode 8 ‘The Prince of Winterfell’, in a scene between Tyrion and Varys. During the scene, the two discuss the defensive strategies against Stannis for the Battle of Blackwater.

It is in this sequence that Tyrion says his most famous line, ‘Where is the God of….’ I’ll let you finish this one

View of Fort Bokar in Dubrovnik, perched on a rugged cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The fortress is surrounded by clear blue waters and jagged rocks, with a backdrop of dubrovnik featuring terracotta-roofed buildings and greenery.
Fort Bokar is the platform to the right

Good to know:  Much of the background shot on Fort Bokar was CGI’ed, but you can still see the original platform in the shot where the two characters stood.

4. Pile Harbour – King’s Landing Harbour

Just outside the Old Town, around the area of Pile Harbour, was the primary filming location for King’s Landing Harbour.

Much of the filming in this location were scenes showcasing characters leaving King’s Landing by boat. 

Scenes filmed here include Season 2, Episode 6 ‘The Old Gods and the New’, when Princess Myrcella departs for Dorne and in Season 6, Episode 1 ‘The Red Woman‘, when Cersei waits for Myrcella’s return from Dorne.

This location also featured in a deleted scene in Season 3, Episode 5, ‘Kissed by Fire’, where Tywin speaks with Master Pycelelle while Tywin is fishing. 

Good to know: When you visit this location, you will notice a long line of kayaks laid out along the outer City Walls,

This is because Pile Harbour is the prime location to do a Kayaking tour in Dubrovnik. To film here, they had to completely put a stop to the Kayaking tours for the day.

Kayakers enjoying the clear waters near the base of Dubrovnik's Pile Harbour, with the city's fortress walls towering overhead under a clear blue sky.

5. Dubrovnik West Pier – Blackwater Bay

Along the stone Dubrovnik West Pier was the filming location for Game of Thrones’ Blackwater Bay. 

This was one of the few filming locations in Dubrovnik that featured throughout the series.

It was first used in Season 3, Episode 1 ‘Valar Dohaeris’ in a scene between Little Finger and Sansa, where Little Finger plots to help Sansa escape from King’s Landing. 

Its final appearance was in the very last episode of Game of Thrones, Season 8, Episode 6, ‘The Iron Throne‘, where Jon Snow says his final goodbye to the Stark family, before making his way back to Castle Black.

Tourists on a Game of Thrones-themed tour walking along a narrow stone jetty at Dubrovnik's West Pier (Blackwater Bay). The setting includes blue waters, moored boats including a red kayak, and rugged cliffs.
A Game of Thrones tour was happening at the time I took this photo.

6. Small doors on the Dubrovnik West Pier

Don’t move location just yet. Just to the right of the Dubrovnik West Pier is a small staircase leading up to a few hobbit-sized doors.

Rustic stone structures built into a rocky cliffside beside the sea at Dubrovnik's West Harbour. Stone stairs lead up to a small door and seating area where a couple sits enjoying the view, with the clear blue waters below

The small staircase and doors feature in Season 2, Episode 1, ‘The North Remembers’ during a running sequence, when the Gold Cloaks run up the stairs to carry out the murders of Robert Baratheon’s bastard children on orders from Joffrey.

7. Gradac Park – The Purple Wedding 

Perhaps the most satisfying filming location on the list is Gradac Park, used for filming Season 4, Episode 2, ‘The Purple Wedding’.

You know..the episode where Joffrey was poisoned to death!

To film the episode, the crew set up cameras all around the park, filming various sequences of guests walking to Joffrey and Margaery’s wedding. 

The most important filming spot was around the main pond area. 

HBO used this area to build a wedding stage for Joffrey and the lords and ladies to sit during the wedding ceremony. This is where all the drama kicks off during Joffrey’s poisoning. 

Pathway through Gradac Park in Dubrovnik, lined with tall, shady pine trees and a large circular pond reflecting the greenery nearby.
This walkway towards the pond was used to film characters entering the wedding ceremony.

8. Pile Gate

Pile Gate is one of the main entrance points into the Old Town and was used to film various scenes in Seasons 2 and 3. 

The most notable scene filmed in this location featured in Season 2, Episode 6, ‘The Old Gods and the New’, when King Joffrey returns to the Red Keep after Myrcella sails off to Dorne. 

As Joffrey makes his way to the Red Keep, angry mobs throw cow dung at his face, sparking the line from Joffrey in outrage, “Kill them, Kill them all”, resulting in a huge riot erupting within the city.

Empty courtyard at Pile Gate, Dubrovnik, captured in the soft light of early morning. The image features ancient stone walls and archways, a set of steps leading to a wooden door, and elegant balustrades.
Here is where the riot in the episode kicked off.

Just by the inner entrance next to the Pile Gate drawbridge, you’ll also find the filming location for a scene in Season 3, Episode 10, ‘Mhysa, when Jamie returns to King’s Landing after being held captive by Rob Stark and is accompanied by Brienne of Tarth. 

9. Minceta Tower – The House of the Undying

We all remember the iconic line “Where are my dragons?” when Daenerys’s dragons are stolen by Pyat Pree.  

Filming took place at Minceta Tower to film the aftermath in Season 2, Episode 10, ‘Valar Morghulis’, when Daenerys visits The House of the Undying to rescue her dragons. 

Shots were filmed of the characters walking around the exterior of Minceta Tower

In the scene, Ser Jorah Mormont and Kovorro circle the exterior of the tower to follow Daenerys, before she mysteriously disappears.

Close-up view of the textured limestone walls of Minčeta Tower in Dubrovnik, showcasing the medieval architecture with the overcast sky hinting at the atmospheric setting often seen in Game of Thrones.
Curved stone walls of the historic Minčeta Tower in Dubrovnik, with a glimpse of the old city's terracotta roofs and lush hillside in the background, capturing the essence of Croatian heritage and a popular Game of Thrones filming location.

Entrance information

As Minceta Tower is located on the City Walls, you’ll need to purchase a City Walls ticket, which costs €40.

Minceta Tower is also the highest point of the City Walls. Be prepared to climb a fair few stairs to get to the base of it.

10. Jesuit Stairs – Walk of Shame

“Shame,” “Shame,” “Shame.”

Yes, you guessed it, Jesuit Stairs was used to film the beginning of the notorious Walk of Shame for Season 5 Episode 10 ‘Mother’s Mercy’, as Cersei walks down the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor.

To film the iconic shot, only a small handful of extras filled Uz Jezuite Street as the camera panned behind her, with the rest of the crowd being generated through CGI.

The image shows Jesuit Stairs in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a famous filming location for Game of Thrones. The stone steps descend into a narrow street lined with buildings and outdoor dining tables.

To each side, along Uz Jezuite Street, are restaurants that were closed for filming. While they were closed, each restaurant’s staff members were allowed to take part in the filming as extras.

Top tip: Jesuit Stairs is by far the busiest Game of Thrones filming location in Dubrovnik. If you want clear photos or videos of this location, you need to arrive before 7:30 am.

This image features a comparison of the Jesuit Stairs in Dubrovnik, Croatia, taken at different times. On the left, the stairs are empty under soft morning light. On the right, the same stairs are bustling with tourists later in the day, revealing their popularity as a cultural landmark.
Comparison of Jesuit Stairs at 7 am vs 9 am.

11. St Dominic Street 

St Dominic Street featured ever so slightly in Game of Thrones, used to film some of King’s Landing market scenes and interior shots of the city. 

For Season 2 Episode 1 ‘The North Remembers’, it was used in the filming of one of the Gold Cloaks carrying out the murder of one of Robert Baratheon’s bastards. 

It also featured in Cersei’s Walk of Shame in Season 5 Episode 10 ‘Mother’s Mercy’, with crowds gathered on and around the stairs in the distance.

A crowd on St. Dominic Street in Dubrovnik with tourists walking along a cobblestone pathway, flanked by ancient stone buildings

12. Steps outside the Dominican Monastery

Just along St Dominic Street on the steps outside the Dominican Monastery is another Game of Thrones filming location in Dubrovnik. 

This spot featured in Season 2 Episode 5 ‘The Ghost of Harrenhal’, when Bronn and Tyrion overhear a protest speech against Joffrey as a king.

During the scene, Tyrion is bad-mouthed by the main spokesperson, who holds him responsible for the city’s downfall during his time as Hand of the King.

A sunlit view of the exterior of the Dominican Monastery in Dubrovnik. The scene features robust stone walls, a prominent staircase leading to a sculpted doorway, and a round tower with arched windows, under a clear blue sky.

13. Rector’s Palace – Spice King’s Mansion

Once the residence of the Rector of Dubrovnik and now a cultural-historical museum, Rector’s Palace served as one of the key filming locations for Qarth, used as the Spice King’s mansion. 

It features in Season 2, Episode 6, ‘The Old Gods and the New’, when the Spice King walks down the Baroque staircase in the palace and meets Daenerys in the main courtyard.

Stone staircase and arched walkways within the Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik, known as a filming location for Game of Thrones.
The Spice King walked down these very steps!  

During the conversation, Daenerys requests to use the Spice King’s ships to help carry her army across the Narrow Sea, but the request is denied.

Entrance information

The entrance ticket to Rector’s Palace costs €15 for adults and €8 for children and students. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance.

I highly recommend purchasing the Dubrovnik Pass, as you can get a free one-time access to the Rector’s Palace alongside the City Walls.

Rector’s Palace is open from 9 AM to 6 PM every day, with reduced hours during winter.

14. Ethnographic Museum

While the Ethnographic Museum is a granary dating back to the 16th century, in Game of Thrones, it doubled as a filming location for the exterior of Littlefinger’s Brothel.

Various Game of Thrones scenes were filmed in this location, including one of Prince Oberyn’s first scenes in the show in Season 4, Episode 1, ‘Two Swords’.

Stone archway at the Ethnographic Museum in Dubrovnik, which served as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The pathway leads through the arch to a set of stairs, with textured stonework typical of medieval European architecture.

During the scene, Prince Oberyn implies to Tyrion his intention to kill The Mountain and any Lannisters involved in the kidnapping and murder of his sister.

15. Ploce Gate

Ploce Gate is the eastern entrance of the Old Town and was used to film the end sequence of Cersei’s Walk of Shame in Season 5 Episode 10 ‘Mother’s Mercy’, where she finally arrives at the Red Keep.

The scene was filmed along the inner drawbridge (as pictured below). During the scene, Cersei slowly limps towards Qyburn at the end of her Walk of Shame.

View of Ploce Gate, a historic stone entrance to Dubrovnik's old town, under a clear blue sky. The gate features a stone bridge leading to a massive archway, flanked by robust medieval walls and a small domed structure on top

16. Hotel Belvedere

Perhaps the biggest hidden gem on the list, Hotel Belvedere was used for filming Tyrion’s Trial by Combat in Season 4, Episode 8, ‘The Mountain and the Viper’, where The Mountain and Oberyn fight.

Today, the hotel is abandoned and in ruins, meaning visitors can’t access the grounds. However, you can access areas overlooking the ruins and take pictures of the location from afar. 

When you arrive, you’ll notice the circular stage where Oberyn and The Mountain fought is now painted in Split’s football team logo, ‘HNK Hajduk Split’.

Overhead view of the abandoned Hotel Belvedere amphitheater near Dubrovnik, Croatia, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The circular stage features a large, colorful checkerboard pattern, surrounded by graffiti-covered concrete seating, amidst overgrown vegetation and adjacent to terracotta-roofed structures.

17. Lokrum Island

Lokrum Island is the real-life Qarth, a true tropical paradise located just off the coast of Dubrovnik.

HBO used the small islet to film scenes for Qarth in Season 2, around the Benedictine Monastery’s Maximillian Gardens. 

For Season 2, episode 5 ‘The Ghost of Harrenhal‘, the Maximillian Gardens transformed into the set for the garden party hosted by Xaro Xhoan Daxos. 

Various background shots also featured some of the Benedictine Monastery’s cloisters.

The cloister of the Benedictine Monastery on Lokrum Island, showcasing arched colonnades and a sunlit courtyard with trees nearby
A gravel pathway cuts through the neatly trimmed hedges of The Gardens of Maximilian on Lokrum Island, with the setting under a bright blue sky.

Fun fact: HBO gifted Lokrum Island a replica of the Iron Throne, which sits in the visitor centre in Benedictine Monastery.

While not an actual filming location, this experience is unmissable for every Game of Thrones fan.

You can take pictures on the throne and explore the Game of Thrones exhibition, which showcases the lore and features behind-the-scenes clips of the actors filming the show.

How to get to Lokrum Island

To get from Dubrovnik to Lokrum Island, you’ll need to catch a ferry from the Old Port.

Ferries leave the Old Port every 30 minutes from 9 AM to 6 PM, with the last return ferry to Dubrovnik at 7 PM. Keep in mind, you can’t access Lokrum Island during the winter, as no ferries run during that season.

Ferry tickets to Lokrum Island cost €27 and can be purchased online or at the Kiosk stand opposite Poklisar Restaurant. If you plan to stay longer than 2 days in Dubrovnik, I recommend purchasing the 3-day Dubrovnik Pass, as you’ll benefit from a 20% discount on your ferry ticket.

Need more information on Lokrum Island? Check out my Lokrum Island guide.

18. Trsteno Arboretum – King’s Landing Gardens

A stone path in Trsteno Arboretum, Croatia with lush greenery, palm trees, and purple bougainvillea, leads past a stone building with green shutters under a clear blue sky

Just a 22-minute drive away from the Old Town is the exotic gardens of Trsteno Arboretum, used as the primary filming location for the King’s Landing Gardens. 

Countless scenes are filmed in this location. You only really need to take a walk around the grounds to feel like you’ve stepped into Game of Thrones. 

One of the most recognisable filming spots in Trsteno Arboretum is the Pavilion, which featured in Season 4, Episode 4, ‘Oathkeeper’. 

The Trsteno Arboretum Belvedere Pavilion in Croatia, showcasing a stone pathway leading to the historic open-air structure with a red tile roof, surrounded by verdant tropical plants, with the tranquil Adriatic Sea and distant mountains providing a picturesque backdrop.

This is the spot where Olenna Tyrell heavily implies to Margaery that she was involved in King Joffrey’s murder. 

How to get there & entrance information

To get to Tresteno Arboretum from the Old Town, you can catch a taxi, take a bus or go on a Game of Thrones tour that includes a visit to Trsteno Arboretum.

Buses don’t run directly from the Old Town. You’ll need to get the 1A or 1B bus to Dubrovnik’s main bus station and then catch the number 12, 15 or 35 bus to Trsteno. Buses from the station rarely run, so going by taxi or tour is recommended.

Entrance to Trsteno Arboretum costs €10 for adults and €7 for children and students. Its opening hours are 7 AM to 7 PM with reduced hours during winter.

How long do you need to explore every location?

To explore every location in this guide, you should allocate at least a day.

There are around 16 filming locations in and around the Old Town. Allocate around 3-4 hours for photos, a gelato stop and taking in the scenery along the City Walls and inside Fort Lovrijenac.

If you plan to visit to the other two locations, Lokrum Island and Trsteno Arboretum, allow at least half a day.

Between ferry or bus rides and exploring the gardens and island, these spots can easily take 3–4 hours each.

Information on booking a Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik

Should you book a tour?

While this answer is always going to be subjective and a personal preference, I would say yes, absolutely! 

I’ve done both a self-guided and a guided tour of each filming location and I would say you need to experience a guided tour at least once!

However, I understand why some people may have their reservations.

Pros of booking a guided tour: 

  • Better insider knowledge: On the guided tour, you’ll be assigned a tour guide with insider knowledge of Game of Thrones. Not just learning facts about the show, but discovering fascinating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes trivia currently unknown to the public. 
  • Less hassle: Rather than pinpointing where each location is and what scene is in reference, a guide can help refresh your memory and walk you through every moment filmed in the location. 

Cons of booking a guided tour:

  • Limited time at each location: As you’re on a timeframe set by the tour operator, you won’t get a lot of personal time at each location to take photos and videos. 
  • Limited flexibility: You’ll need to stick to the itinerary set by the tour operator and may run the risk of missing some locations.

Verdict: 

Despite the cost and lack of flexibility, going on a tour is still the ultimate experience and a must for every Game of Thrones fan.

You’ll explore each location thoroughly, learn plenty of fun facts and trivia and immerse yourself in the lore with a guide who quite literally knows everything about the show.  

Where to book a Game of Thrones tour

Tours can be booked in any tour agency shop around the Old Town or outside Pile Gate. 

I booked mine with Dubrovnik Walking Tours, located next to Onofrio’s Large Fountain in the Old Town.

Aerial view of Onofrio's Large Fountain in Dubrovnik, Croatia, showing the circular architecture with visitors walking around and enjoying the old town square on a sunny day

Best Game of Thrones tours in Dubrovnik

For those wanting to book a Game of Thrones tour in advance, here are my recommendations:

  • Game of Thrones Walking Tour and Cruise (2 hours and 15 minutes): Sail out of the Old Town on the same ship Daenerys used on Game of Thrones. On board, you can enjoy a Dragon Blood Cocktail, and then head back to the Dubrovnik Old Town to explore some of the main Game of Thrones filming locations. 
  • Game of Thrones Extended Tour (2 hours and 30 minutes): I took this extended Game of Thrones tour on my first visit to Dubrovnik. It is without doubt the most in-depth tour you’ll find in Dubrovnik. See the locations and play with some of the swords and props from the TV show.
  • Game of Thrones and City Walls Walking Tour (3 hours): This brilliant tour includes the Dubrovnik City Walls and Fort Lovrijenac (The Red Keep) with tickets included.
  • Full-Day Total Game of Thrones Experience (7 hours): This is the ultimate experience for all Game of Thrones fans. See every location in this post with a tour guide, including a visit to Trsteno Arboretum.

Note: For some of the tours, you will still need to pay entrance fees for the attractions. Please check with the tour listing before booking.

Top tips for visiting the Game of Thrones filming locations

1. Arrive early to see the locations

I can’t stress the importance of arriving early in the Old Town for those who want to beat the crowds and get clear views of the filming locations. 

By 10 AM, popular filming locations like Jesuit Stairs, Minceta Tower and Rectors Palace are heaving with crowds from those arriving on day trips, cruises and doing guided Game of Thrones tours. 

Start your day in the Old Town at 7 AM and then walk the City Walls at 9 AM at its opening time. 

From experience, heavy crowds take away that feeling of reimagining the scene as it were in the show. So it is worth arriving early and taking every chance before crowds arrive.

2. Purchase a Dubrovnik pass to save money

If you’re planning a self-guided Game of Thrones tour, the Dubrovnik Pass is a great way to save money.

It includes entry to filming locations like the City Walls, Rector’s Palace, and Fort Lovrijenac.

The cost of a pass is €40, which is the same cost as a City Walls ticket alone. Plus, you’ll get free access to attractions like Rector’s Palace (normally €15 to enter), making it 100% worth it.

You can purchase the Dubrovnik Pass at any tour agency shop in Dubrovnik or online.

3. Book Game of Thrones tours in advance 

Game of Thrones tours are hugely popular within Dubrovnik and sell-out very quickly during late spring and summer. 

We’ve had issues booking tours in the past during cruise days, and peak summer crowds in Dubrovnik.

To make sure you don’t miss out, I recommend booking a Game of Thrones tour online in advance.

4. Bring comfortable footwear

To explore every location, you’re going to be doing plenty of walking. As the Old Town is pedestrian-only, walking is the only option to get around, so bringing comfortable footwear is a must.

Expect inclines, uneven surfaces at times for locations like Fort Lovrijeance and the City Walls, and be prepared for a fair bit of climbing and walking.

To get to and from each filming location within the Old Town area, I would allocate at least 1 to 2 hours.

Looking for insider tips? check out my Dubrovnik tips guide.

Where to stay in Dubrovnik for Game of Thrones

Best option: Old Town (King’s Landing)

Undoubtedly, the best place to stay in Dubrovnik for exploring the Game of Thrones locations is in the Old Town. 

The majority of locations on this guide are in the Old Town. With close proximity, it gives you the freedom to just pick up where you left off on exploring the locations the next day.

For your stay, I recommend Dominus Little Palace, a beautifully decorated hotel, located a stone’s throw away from the Ethnographic Museum. Average prices start at €130 which is cheap for the Old Town.

Cheapest option: Cavtat

For cheaper accommodation to explore Dubrovnik’s Game of Thrones locations, I recommend staying in the picturesque town of Cavtat.

Stone archways framing a view of Cavtat waterfront with boats and a coastal town in the background at sunset.

Cavtat is a great budget base for exploring Dubrovnik. It’s only 12 miles away and you can get to and from Dubrovnik via the number #10 Libertas bus.

We usually choose to stay in Cavtat over Dubrovnik for its affordable prices and our go-to spot is Apartment Manuela.

Cavtat is retreat in its own right and perfect for escaping the bustling crowds. A picturesque promenade, scenic coastal views, it’s a must-visit if you plan to stay longer in Dubrovnik.

Read next: Cavtat day trip from Dubrovnik

Final thoughts

Well there you have it!

You’re now equipped with all the know-how on where to find all the Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik.

Whether you choose to use my self-guided map or go on a Game of Thrones tour, the lore and ambience of Game of Thrones are embedded in the Old Town.

You really get a sense of the medieval, fantasy feeling walking through the walls and exploring the locations.

It’s one of the many reasons I always choose to come back and I hope you enjoy the locations as much as I do.

If you have any questions or want to share your experience of Dubrovnik, leave them in the comments below.

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Useful resources for planning your Dubrovnik trip:

Flights: If you’re looking for cheap flights to Dubrovnik, I recommend using Skyscanner. It scours the internet across airlines and travel sites to help you find the cheapest deal on your flight. I’ve used it more times than I can count!

Travel Insurance: Do I need travel insurance for Dubrovnik? Yes, of course! I always purchase travel insurance in case anything happens during my travels. SafetyWing is my go-to travel insurance provider, and they’ll help you find the best coverage to suit your travel style and budget.

Rental cars: Should I rent a car in Dubrovnik? Yes, if you’d like to visit destinations like Split, Mostar or Kotor in your own time and at your own pace. We’ve rented a car in Dubrovnik a few times, and the Croatian highways are gorgeous to drive around. Especially the Adriatic Highway D8! We use Discover Cars to find the best deals.

Hotels: To book accommodation in Dubrovnik, we usually use Booking.com. They have an array of different options to suit all travel styles. We benefit from their Genius loyalty scheme, which gives us 10% off bookings.

Tours or Activities: For your tours or activities in Dubrovnik, I couldn’t recommend GetYourGuide enough! I use it everywhere I go, and it is brilliant for thinking of ideas for things to do. I’ve used it to book activities in Dubrovnik like Kayaking, wine-tasting tours and day trips.

Internet data: Do I need internet data in Dubrovnik? Yes, if you want good, reliable internet on the go, like I do. Dubrovnik has a few free WI-Fi hotspots around Pile Gate, Ploce Gate and Stradun as part of the European WiFi4EU project. However, the internet speeds are incredibly slow. For better internet, I recommend getting an eSIM using Airalo.

Hey, I'm Sam, the writer behind Showcasing The Globe. With over a decade of travelling the world while working a 9-5, I share my first-hand insights to cover each destination extensively, even with limited time. Expect detailed itineraries, hidden gems, local and authentic experiences and plenty of travel tips along the way. Thank you for dropping by!

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