Smokvica Dorćol
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Smokvica Dorćol · Belgrade, Serbia
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Expert Review: Smokvica Dorćol
Smokvica Dorćol, a Michelin Key Selected property in Belgrade, Serbia, consistently receives high praise for its charming atmosphere, excellent service, and prime location. Guests generally find it a wonderful place to stay, offering a unique blend of historic character and modern comfort.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
The overall sentiment for Smokvica Dorćol is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating often falling in the "Wonderful" to "Exceptional" range across various booking platforms, such as 9.0 on Booking.com and 9.6 on Expedia. Guests frequently describe it as a "true gem" and express a strong desire to return.
Key Highlights
Guests consistently love the fantastic location in the heart of Dorćol, the excellent on-site restaurant with its inviting garden and delicious food, and the exceptionally friendly and professional staff. The hotel's charming, quaint, and cozy ambiance, housed in a historic building designed by Serbia's first female architect, is also a significant draw. The presence of a beautiful garden provides a tranquil escape.
Room Quality
Smokvica Dorćol offers comfortable and clean rooms with a rustic yet stylish decor. Reviewers often highlight the comfortable beds, private bathrooms with showers, and amenities such as flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and in-room safes. Air conditioning is available in rooms, along with free Wi-Fi. Some older reviews suggest that rooms could benefit from future renovation.
Dining Experience
The dining experience at Smokvica Dorćol is a major highlight. The on-site restaurant, also named Smokvica, is highly popular and serves superb breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests praise the delicious food, good value for money, and the variety of breakfast options, including Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, and American choices. The courtyard bar/restaurant is particularly loved for its great food, delicious cocktails, and inviting atmosphere.
Service & Staff
The service and staff at Smokvica Dorćol receive outstanding feedback, frequently described as "super lovely," "professional," "friendly," "helpful," and "welcoming." The manager, Darko, is often specifically commended for his hospitality and attentiveness. Thoughtful touches like welcome lemonade on arrival are also appreciated by guests.
Location & Accessibility
The hotel boasts an exceptional location in the historic Dorćol neighborhood, allowing guests to walk to many of Belgrade's main attractions. It's just a few minutes' walk from Republic Square, Knez Mihailova Street, Skadarlija, and Kalemegdan Park. Public transport, including tram stops, is easily accessible. The location is also close to numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Value & Pricing
Smokvica Dorćol is generally considered to offer good value for money. Prices for a one-night stay for two adults can start from approximately $93.32 USD, excluding taxes and fees. The superb breakfast and the overall quality of the experience contribute to the perceived value.
Common Complaints
While reviews are largely positive, some minor recurring issues have been noted. These include occasional smoky-smelling air from the air conditioning, slippery bathroom floors sometimes lacking a bath mat, and a limited number of power sockets requiring guests to unplug lamps. Some older feedback mentioned staff at the reception desk being hard to find, but more recent reviews contradict this. Noise from the downstairs restaurant during the evening has also been mentioned, though typically not overly disruptive.
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3,122 reviews
Recent Guest Reviews
Sasha Gorbatenko
I love coming to Smokvica for the atmosphere, for the great food and a cozy design. My fav picks are: beef steak salad, salmon with kinoa. I stayed at the hotel with my dig and enjoyed the rooms and the breakfast so much! The price is also very affordable! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the also love dogs! The room is spacious, clean, warm and very nicely designed. Their Xmas decora...
Stergios Mesmerizer
This review is about the restaurant as we didn't stayed at the hotel. We visited Smokvica restaurant three times in four days. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner a lot and the service was fast, efficient and polite. Bistro steak and Black Angus burger were the highlights for me! Thank you!
Serge Shalaev
I’ve been coming here for lunch in the city center for three years. Today I ordered a steak cooked medium, but I was served a dry well-done one. When I raised a complaint, the kitchen said they would not change anything because the chef cooked it at a certain temperature and believes that this is medium. They even suggested that next time I should order medium rare. Next time, I simply won’t come.
Gaby
Smokvica is a B&B and restaurant perfectly located at Jovanova 45a, in the charming old part of Belgrade. Housed in a beautifully restored building, it seamlessly blends historic architecture with a fresh, modern feel, preserving the original character and atmosphere. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and full of charm. The real highlight, though, is the restaurant - absolutely outstanding! Fro...
Evgenija Puleska
The food was tasty. However, when we spoke to the waiter in broken Serbian (we're from Macedonia and understand Serbian well) he kept responding in English. Then when we paid the bill he didn't return with change and disappeared until we left. I wouldn't have come to write this review had that not happened and we would've still left a tip. I don't know what the attitude was for, we didn't bother ...
Emre Dinçkol
I didn’t stay at the hotel, but I visited for breakfast. The options and taste were both very good. It’s a calm place mostly visited by locals, with nice service and a pleasant atmosphere. I’d gladly come again.
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