Hostel Petra Marina in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Distance to centre 2.5 km

Excellent

8.8/10

Hostel Petra Marina is a dorm-focused hostel in Dubrovnik's Gruž district, around 200 m from Gruž Port and about 800 m from the Main Bus Station. Its main strengths are transport convenience, air-conditioned dorms, shared kitchen facilities and balconies or terrace areas overlooking the harbour.

The hostel is particularly practical for solo travelers, backpackers and adults catching ferries or intercity buses. Dubrovnik Old Town is roughly 2.5 km away and can be reached by local bus or on foot.

Hostel Petra Marina occupies the fourth floor of a building on Obala Stjepana Radića in Gruž. The building has a lift, which makes the hostel easier to manage with luggage than many older Dubrovnik properties.

Accommodation is dormitory-based and uses shared bathroom facilities. Free WiFi, air conditioning, bed linen and towels are provided.

Dorms at Hostel Petra Marina

Petra Marina offers mixed, female and male dormitory accommodation in several room sizes. Current booking inventory can vary by date, so it is better to check the exact dorm type available for your stay rather than rely on a fixed permanent list.

Current availability includes smaller mixed dorms as well as larger shared rooms, and selected dorms offer sea or harbour views from balconies.

All guests use shared bathroom facilities with showers. This is an important distinction from nearby hotel-style properties such as Hostel Sol, where most rooms have private bathrooms.

Lockers are available for personal belongings, while linen and towels are included.

Shared kitchen, terrace and sea views

A small shared kitchen is available for simple meal preparation, useful for breakfast, snacks or keeping food and drinks during longer stays.

One of the hostel's more appealing features is its communal outdoor space overlooking Gruž. Balconies and the shared terrace provide views across the harbour, ferries and surrounding hills.

Petra Marina is generally better suited to travelers who want a clean, practical and relatively quiet hostel than those specifically looking for a party-focused social atmosphere.

Near Dubrovnik Ferry Port and Main Bus Station

The Gruž location is the main reason to choose Hostel Petra Marina. Dubrovnik Ferry Port is around 200 metres away, making the hostel particularly convenient before early ferry departures or after late arrivals.

Dubrovnik Main Bus Station is approximately 800 metres away, providing intercity and international bus connections.

The location is also useful for travelers heading towards the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet and other island destinations from Gruž.

Gruž Market, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and ATMs are all close to the hostel.

Getting to Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik Old Town is roughly 2.5 km from Hostel Petra Marina. Local buses provide the easiest regular connection between Gruž and Pile Gate.

Check our Dubrovnik city bus guide for current routes, fares and timetables rather than relying on fixed journey times.

Walking is also possible for active travelers, but Petra Marina is primarily a Gruž transport-hub hostel rather than an Old Town accommodation.

Check-in, luggage, lift, parking and transfers

Check-in operates during specified reception hours rather than around the clock, so travelers arriving late should contact the hostel in advance and confirm their arrival arrangements.

Luggage storage is available, which is particularly useful if a ferry or bus leaves after checkout.

The hostel is on the fourth floor, but the building has a lift. Travelers who need an adapted bathroom or other specific accessibility features should confirm the setup directly before booking.

Parking in the area is based on street or public parking. Do not assume that a reserved or complimentary private hostel parking space is included.

Airport transfers can be arranged in advance. These should be treated as pre-arranged transfers rather than a complimentary scheduled airport shuttle. See our Dubrovnik Airport guide for other arrival options.

Best reasons to stay at Hostel Petra Marina

Very close to Dubrovnik Ferry Port: useful before early departures and after late ferry arrivals.
Close to the main bus station: practical for intercity and international bus travelers.
Dorm-focused accommodation: suited to solo travelers and backpackers who want a straightforward shared-room stay.
Harbour views: selected dorms and communal outdoor areas overlook Gruž Port.
Shared kitchen: useful for preparing simple meals and snacks.
Lift access: especially helpful because the hostel is on the fourth floor.
Free WiFi, linen and towels: core hostel essentials are included.
Luggage storage: useful around ferry and bus schedules.
Gruž Market and shops nearby: everyday food and travel supplies are within easy reach.

Things to consider before booking

Petra Marina is primarily a dormitory hostel, and current major hostel inventory does not consistently offer private rooms.
Bathrooms are shared.
The hostel is on the fourth floor, although the building does have a lift.
Dubrovnik Old Town is around 2.5 km away, so buses are useful for regular sightseeing trips.
This is a relatively quiet hostel rather than a strong party or social-events property.
Children are not currently accepted, so this is not a family hostel.
Pets are not accepted.
Parking is street/public parking rather than guaranteed private hostel parking.
Check-in is limited to specified hours, so late arrivals should be arranged in advance.

Who is Hostel Petra Marina best for?

Hostel Petra Marina is best for solo adults, backpackers and friends who want affordable dorm accommodation close to Dubrovnik Ferry Port and the main bus station. It is particularly useful for island-hopping itineraries, one-night transit stays and travelers who prioritize transport convenience over being inside the Old Town.

Travelers looking for private hotel-style rooms may prefer Hostel Sol, while those wanting a stronger social atmosphere inside Dubrovnik Old Town may find Hostel Angelina more suitable.

What is nearby?

Dubrovnik Ferry Port, Dubrovnik Main Bus Station and Gruž Market are the most useful nearby facilities.

Local buses connect Gruž with Pile Gate, the Dubrovnik City Walls and other Dubrovnik attractions.

For travelers continuing by sea, see our Dubrovnik ferry guide and day trips from Dubrovnik.

Hostel Petra Marina