Hotels near Dubrovnik Cable Car

The Dubrovnik Cable Car whisks you 405 metres up to the summit of Mount Srd in under four minutes, delivering what is arguably the single best viewpoint in the entire city. From the upper station, the Old Town spreads out below like a scale model - every tower, dome, and alleyway visible against the deep blue of the Adriatic. On clear days you can see the Elafiti Islands, the Peljesac Peninsula, and even across to Italy.

The lower station is just outside Ploce Gate. A return ticket costs about 27 EUR for adults. At the top there is a restaurant with a terrace, a small museum dedicated to the Croatian War of Independence (the Homeland War Museum, housed in the Imperial Fort Napoleon), and the starting point for hiking trails along the ridge. The cable car was destroyed during the 1991-1992 siege and rebuilt in 2010 - the war museum at the summit tells that story with photographs, weapons, and personal accounts.

Pro Tip: Go up about 45 minutes before sunset for the best light over the Old Town. The queue is shorter then than at midday. If you are feeling adventurous, hike up via the zig-zag trail from behind the Old Town (steep, about 45 minutes) and take the cable car down.