The Pucic Palace

Dubrovnik’s first luxury boutique hotel—and the only one within city walls—occupies a 17^th century Baroque palace.

• The location within the city walls on a very pretty square
• The palace is dated so there is a nostalgic charm
• Guests have access to a reserved area with lounge chairs at a nearby beach

Dubrovnik’s first luxury boutique hotel—and the only one within the city walls—is the Pucic Palace, which occupies a 17th century Baroque palace on one of the city’s prettiest squares, Gundulic Square, only steps from the city’s walls. The square was named after the famous poet Ivan Gundulic, and the hotel owners have made a great effort to honor Dubrovnik’s history and tradition with antique furnishings and artwork, while providing a supremely comfortable perch right in the center of the Old Town. The elegant four-story building houses only seventeen rooms and two suites, all of which feature olive wood parquet floors and stone walls and such modern amenities as air conditioning and high-speed internet. There are three restaurants within the Palace, including the brasserie-style Café Royal, the Razonoda Wine Bar and Defne, which offers al fresco dining. Guests have access to East West Banje beach, and the concierge will also arrange boat excursions and other activities and cultural tours.

While not the sexiest hotel in the Dubrovnik area, the Pucic Palace has historic charm, good service and a great location for those who want to be right in town. Given the boutique nature, the hotel is better suited for couples than families. Those who may mind the city noise (the revelers can be loud) or want a more resort-type property, should consider Villa Dubrovnik or Hotel Bellevue.