Pakistan, April 22 -- Less than 30 years ago, Dubrovnik was under siege during Yugoslavia's break-up. Now, it is a booming tourist destination attracting 1.2 million annual visitors. With its ancient churches and monasteries, this medieval walled city by the Adriatic Sea is incredibly photogenic - no wonder it was chosen as a key setting for TV show 'Game Of Thrones'.

But can you visit this mega-popular Unesco World Heritage Site on the cheap?

Hotels within the city walls are super pricey, but Ivka is a 30-minute walk from Pile Gate, one of the main entrances. It's a pleasant stroll to this no-nonsense, friendly hotel on a quiet side street in the Lapad district, and it has comfortable rooms (ask for one with a balcony). Plus there's a ...