There is a conspicuous lack of budget accommodations in Dubrovnik. Even moderately priced rooms are difficult to find unless you opt for private accommodations in Lapad or Gruz. Try the tourist office or look for signs in windows that say SOBE (room available). If you arrive at the ferry or bus terminal, you'll be greeted (or accosted) by men and women waving photos of lodging options -- mainly rooms in private homes. In general, the cheapest are from the seated old ladies asking you if you need a place to sleep. Warning: If you choose this option, be sure to inspect the room before you hand over any money. You never know what you'll get -- perhaps a dirt-cheap find in the center, or a tiny bed (sharing a bathroom with the owner) on the outskirts of town. If you want to be more certain of what you're getting into, go to a tourist office.
