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On the south eastern coast of Croatia sits Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic.’ The small historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has famous city walls surrounding the city.

Dubrovnik: A Place of History

Dubrovnik takes great pride in its city walls, which are double-layered for the most part. Built during the 16th century and stretching for almost 2 miles, these impressive structures were go around most of the old city. They reach a towering height of around 25 meters. Inside the walls, visitors can find various towers, fortresses, and countless historical monuments. As visitors venture outside the walls they will come across charming villas nestled amidst beautiful gardens.

The Real-Life King’s Landing

Dubrovnik is famed for many things, but some may know it for being the filming location of the popular series, Game of Thrones. Dubrovnik serves as the setting for King’s Landing in the series. For those who don’t watch the show, it is in a position equivalent to London on the map of the kingdoms, making it a significant area.

Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik

Perched dramatically on a cliff 30 meters above Miramare Bay, Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik offers breathtaking views of the stunning Dalmatian coast. The hotel is only a short 10-minute stroll away from the medieval city centre, allowing visitors to enjoy the best of both worlds. Nestled at the foot of the cliffs lies a pebble beach, enticing guests to unwind on a sun lounger and bask in the warm Mediterranean sunshine without having to travel far. The hotel offers two sophisticated meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 10 to 250 people.

Dubrovnik Palace Hotel

On the beautiful Lapad peninsula, Dubrovnik Palace Hotel sits between the sea and pine forest. It offers peaceful seclusion and is blessed with a unique view of the Elaphite islands while being only a few minutes by car, bus or taxi from UNESCO-protected Dubrovnik Old Town. There are two dedicated conference areas on the 9th and 10th floor, and all rooms provide state of the art audiovisual equipment and services.

The Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

This hotel is in the city centre and is just 18km from the main airport meaning it is very accessible. This hotel boasts stylishly furnished rooms with contemporary benefits such as en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There are leisure facilities such as a sauna, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, spa & wellness centre, billiards, steam room and massage ensure guests have a relaxing stay. The Hotel Excelsior is able to provide seven function and event rooms with a maximum capacity in the most substantial space of 450 delegates, as well as 158 bedrooms and a catering capacity of 400 people.

Grand Villa Argentina

Located on the cliffs just outside the historic city of Dubrovnik is Grand Villa Argentina. As soon as guests walk into the reception area, they meet incredible scenic views. The breathtaking views of the Adriatic stretch from the island of Lokrum to Dubrovnik’s photogenic old harbour. Whether guests are sunbathing on the hotel’s beach with its saltwater pool, dining on the restaurant terraces, lying on a sun lounge on one of the individual rocky outcrops, or reading a book in the gardens, spectacular scenery surrounds guests.

This elegant luxury hotel features three stylish and comfortable meeting rooms, all with natural light and AV equipment, which can accommodate a maximum of 200 delegates in theatre style seating.

Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik

Located adjacent to the exquisite Lapad Bay beachfront and Uvala and its famous tree-lined promenade, Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik is less than 4 kms from Dubrovnik’s magnificent medieval Old Town city centre. The glorious panorama of the entire Lapad Bay and its glistening clear waters and unspoilt beaches, greet guests from the vast floor-to-ceiling windows of the grand reception and the Zenith Bar.

Sat on the River Spree in North-Eastern Germany is Berlin. This city is renowned for its vast range of unique landmarks, vibrant nightlife and an eclectic mix of modern architecture and historic buildings.

Sustainable Smart City

Berlin has one of the most vast and efficient public transport systems in Europe. From the u-bahn to trams, there is always something to get visitors from A to B, and in a cost-effective way. This makes a massive difference as taking public transport halves the CO2 emitted per journey. 

Berlin also has the Einwegpfand – a 25c deposit on bottles that you can get back by returning used bottles. Not only does it incentivise recycling by getting your money back, but it allows individuals in need to collect up bottles and earn some euros. The scheme is popular with locals as people collect bottles off the streets to earn back the deposit.

As well as this, Berlin has a great selection of vegan cafes and restaurants. The variety gives visitors a choice in reducing their environmental impact as they can chose plant-based foods. Even in non-vegan restaurants there are plenty of plant-based options.

Hub for History and Culture

With citizens from over 190 countries, Berlin is a hub for culture. Walking through the streets of Berlin, visitors will have no trouble finding street art and graffiti. Many of these artworks have meaningful stories behind them, including pieces at East Side Gallery (an art exhibition scaling a remaining section of the Berlin wall).

Berlin also has an abundance of history. The city has more museums than it has rainy days – on average 105 rainy days a year to 175 museums. One of the city’s most famous historic buildings, the Reichstag is a fusion of the original 19th century parliament building and a restoration project from 1999. The building was heavily under fire during WWII and was ON fire in 1933 – causing catastrophic damage.

Meetings and Events Hotspot

Germany’s capital city is raising the bar on conference and event standards. Whether organisers are looking for a unique event space or a conference hotel, Berlin has a range of space to suit any event. VisitBerlin encourage the planning of sustainable and green events, and with the facilities that Berlin already has in place, this is easily achievable. 

Venues to Suit Every Need

H4 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz 

Located on one of Europe’s most popular squares, this hotel embodies the unique combination of tradition and modernity that Berlin has to offer. The 4-star hotel has every amenity a guest needs to feel at home and cared for. The hotel also has eight conference rooms that can be flexibly combined. The rooms are each equipped with multi-media facilities and are accessible to large car models, making it a fully functional and versatile space. 

Regent Berlin

Regent Berlin is a classic-style 5-star property, home to 156 luxuriously decorated rooms and 39 suites. Each room is soundproofed and comes equipped with an antique desk. The hotel is next to the Gendarmenmarkt Square, where there are plenty of upmarket shops and restaurants nearby. The hotel’s restaurant, Charlotte & Fritz, is decorated in the style of a 19th century salon and has views of the square. 

The Hotel Palace Berlin

This privately-run business hotel sits in the centre of City West between the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Mall Bikini Berlin. The Hotel Palace Berlin is home to the ‘House of Gin’ and the sous-vide restaurant ‘beef 45’. Also, guests can find Palace Spa and Fitness Centre, sauna, ice cave, and a modern gym. The hotel has 18 function rooms for meetings and events, from big conferences for 900 delegates to exclusive dinners, Hotel Palace can do it all. 

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Berlin is an unforgettable choice of event location and makes a perfect spot for sustainably focused events. The city’s public transport makes it a breeze to get from one place to another, opening up lots of venues across the city.