Dubrovnik, Croatia
Inside Dubrovnik Old Town
5-star
Boutique heritage hotel
The Pucić Palace is a 5-star boutique heritage hotel on Gundulić Square in the heart of Dubrovnik Old Town. Its biggest advantage is location: step outside and you are only minutes from Stradun, Rector’s Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral, the Old Port, museums, restaurants and many of the city’s most important attractions.
This is a particularly strong choice for travelers who want to stay inside the historic walled city and value character, atmosphere and walkability more than resort facilities such as a large pool, spa complex or onsite parking.
The Pucić Palace: quick overview
- Category: 5-star boutique heritage hotel
- Location: Gundulić Square, inside Dubrovnik Old Town
- Building: historic Baroque palace whose story dates to the 17th century
- Style: individually designed rooms and suites with antiques, artwork and modern amenities
- Best for: couples, luxury city breaks, first-time Dubrovnik visitors and shorter Old Town stays
- Family option: two-bedroom Family Suite with two private bathrooms
- Dining: Restaurant Lucijan and rooftop Restaurant Magdalena
- Beach: optional reserved access at Banje Beach can be arranged in advance for an additional fee
- Airport transfer: can be arranged through the hotel
- Luggage: hotel porterage is available from the Old Town vehicle drop-off point
- Parking: no onsite parking; Dubrovnik Old Town is pedestrian-only
- Main consideration: taxis and private cars cannot drive directly to the hotel entrance
Is The Pucić Palace a good choice?
The Pucić Palace is one of the strongest options in Dubrovnik if your priority is staying directly inside the Old Town rather than commuting in from Lapad, Babin Kuk or another district.
Its location works especially well for travelers who want to explore early in the morning before day visitors arrive, return to their room during the hottest part of the afternoon and step straight back into the historic centre for dinner and evening walks.
Best reasons to stay here
- Exceptional location inside the pedestrian Old Town
- Historic character rather than a conventional modern hotel
- Small boutique scale
- Easy walking access to major attractions
- Useful family-suite option
- Onsite breakfast and dining
- Hotel-arranged transfers and luggage porterage
Things to consider before booking
- No direct car or taxi access to the hotel door
- No onsite parking
- No large resort-style pool or extensive grounds
- Old Town activity, market life, church bells or evening street noise may be noticeable depending on room position
- The location commands a premium compared with accommodation farther from the historic centre
A historic palace on Gundulić Square
The story of The Pucić Palace dates to the 17th century, when the building served as an urban palace of Dubrovnik’s aristocratic Pucić family, also known historically as Pozze or Poce.
The building was affected by the devastating earthquake of 1667, after which the surrounding urban landscape changed and Gundulić Square developed beside the palace. The property later became a hotel in the late 19th century and, after restoration carried out according to strict heritage requirements, reopened as The Pucić Palace in 2002.
Today the hotel blends surviving architectural details, antiques and artwork with contemporary hotel facilities. Rooms and suites are individually styled and named after notable figures from Dubrovnik’s history and culture.
Location inside Dubrovnik Old Town
The hotel stands at Od Puča 1 beside Gundulić Square, one of the most central locations inside Dubrovnik’s walls.
The square hosts market activity and sits only a short walk from many of Dubrovnik’s most important sights:
- Stradun - Dubrovnik’s main pedestrian promenade
- Rector’s Palace
- Dubrovnik Cathedral and Treasury
- Sponza Palace
- Dubrovnik City Walls
- Old Port - departure point for boats toward Lokrum Island
This is the hotel’s biggest advantage: once you check in, virtually everything in the Old Town can be reached on foot.
Rooms and suites at The Pucić Palace
The rooms and suites combine antique furnishings and artwork with contemporary comforts such as air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, minibars, safes and private bathrooms.
Rather than following one identical design, accommodation is individually styled and named after notable Dubrovnik figures.
| Room or suite | Best for | Useful details |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Room | Couples and shorter stays | Approx. 25 m², king or twin beds, original structural details and modern amenities |
| Deluxe Room | Couples wanting views | Approx. 25 m² with views toward Gundulić Square, cathedral dome or historic buildings |
| Corner Deluxe Room | More space and Old Town views | Approx. 25-30 m² with multiple windows overlooking Gundulić Square and surrounding streets |
| Heritage Suite | Longer or more spacious stays | Approx. 42 m² with sitting area and balcony overlooking Gundulić Square |
| Deluxe Suite | Luxury city break | Approx. 55 m² with separate living areas and hydro-massage bathtub |
| Family Suite | Families | Approx. 55 m² with two separate bedrooms and two private bathrooms |
Classic Rooms
Classic Rooms are around 25 m² and combine antique furnishings with modern amenities. Some feature skylight windows set among original wooden structural beams.
Deluxe and Corner Deluxe Rooms
Deluxe Rooms offer more direct views toward Gundulić Square, the cathedral dome and surrounding historic architecture. Corner Deluxe Rooms have several windows and offer broader views across the square and Old Town streets.
Heritage Suite
The Heritage Suite is approximately 42 m² and includes a sitting area, king-size bed and balcony overlooking Gundulić Square.
Deluxe Suite
The approximately 55 m² Deluxe Suite is located on the upper floor and has a separate bedroom and split-level living area. Its bathroom includes a hydro-massage bathtub.
Family Suite
The Family Suite is one of the most useful room categories for parents or small groups because it provides two separate bedrooms and two private bathrooms. The main bedroom has a king bed and the second bedroom a smaller double bed.
Breakfast and dining
The hotel currently has two principal dining venues: Restaurant Lucijan and Restaurant Magdalena.
Restaurant Lucijan
Restaurant Lucijan has an open-air ground-level terrace on the edge of Gundulić Square and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu focused on locally sourced and Mediterranean-influenced dishes.
Restaurant Magdalena
Restaurant Magdalena occupies the hotel’s panoramic upper terrace and offers views across Dubrovnik’s historic rooftops and church domes. Its dining concept combines Dubrovnik and Mediterranean influences with French culinary elements.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is available at the hotel, but whether it is included in the room price can depend on the rate and booking conditions you select. Check the meal plan shown with your reservation rather than assuming every rate automatically includes breakfast.
What staying inside Dubrovnik Old Town is really like
Staying inside the walls is very different from staying in a larger waterfront resort elsewhere in Dubrovnik.
The advantages
- Walk straight outside into the historic centre
- Visit major attractions before day-trip crowds build
- Return to your room easily during summer heat
- No bus or taxi needed for Old Town sightseeing
- Restaurants, cafés and bars are immediately around you
- Old Town becomes particularly atmospheric after many day visitors leave
The tradeoffs
- The Old Town is pedestrian-only
- There is no onsite hotel parking
- You cannot be dropped directly outside reception by taxi
- Gundulić Square and central streets can be active from morning into evening
- Historic buildings do not offer the same resort facilities as large hotels in Lapad or Babin Kuk
If you want pools, large gardens, direct road access and a resort environment, another part of Dubrovnik may suit you better. If you want Dubrovnik’s historic centre outside your door, this location is hard to beat.
Getting to The Pucić Palace with luggage
The hotel is inside a pedestrian zone, which means a taxi, airport-transfer vehicle or rental car cannot drive to the reception entrance.
The Pucić Palace offers porterage from the Old Town vehicle drop-off point. When a hotel-arranged driver brings guests to the historic centre, a designated porter can meet them and take care of the luggage while escorting them to the hotel.
This service is especially useful if you arrive with large suitcases. Contact the hotel before arrival to confirm the meeting point and porter arrangements rather than assuming your driver can reach Gundulić Square.
From Dubrovnik Airport
The hotel can arrange a private transfer from Dubrovnik Airport.
The driver brings guests to an appropriate vehicle access point near the Old Town, after which the final section to the hotel is completed on foot with porter assistance when arranged.
You can also use other airport-transfer options and make your own way into the Old Town, but if you have substantial luggage, arranging the final handover with the hotel in advance makes arrival considerably easier.
Parking at The Pucić Palace
The Pucić Palace does not have onsite parking. Dubrovnik Old Town is a pedestrian zone and private vehicles cannot reach the hotel entrance.
If you are travelling around Croatia by car, park outside the walls and continue to the hotel on foot. See our Dubrovnik parking guides for practical options before driving into the busiest part of the city.
Nearby options to research include the Public Garage Dubrovnik and Gradac Parking.
If Dubrovnik is the start or end of a Croatian road trip, it can sometimes be simpler to collect or return your rental car when you are ready to leave the Old Town rather than paying for parking while staying inside the walls.
Banje Beach access
The hotel can arrange access to a reserved section of Banje Beach, one of the best-known beaches close to the Old Town.
This is not an automatic free hotel beach. The current hotel service is available on request, subject to advance booking and for an additional fee, and can include use of reserved sun loungers.
Banje is within walking distance of the hotel, outside the eastern side of the Old Town.
Other hotel services
The Pucić Palace concierge can assist with arrangements such as:
- Airport and private transfers
- Luggage porterage into the pedestrian Old Town
- Restaurant reservations
- Excursions and tours
- Rental arrangements
- Yacht hire
- In-room massage, beauty and hairdressing services on request
Availability and charges depend on the service, so arrange anything important directly with the hotel before arrival.
Is The Pucić Palace good for couples?
Yes. Couples are arguably the hotel’s strongest audience. Its small scale, historic interior, central location and ability to walk straight out for dinner or an evening stroll make it particularly well suited to romantic Dubrovnik breaks and anniversaries.
The upper-level suites and rooftop dining also suit travelers looking for a more distinctive experience than a conventional city hotel.
Is The Pucić Palace good for families?
It can be, particularly if you book the Family Suite, which has two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Families should still consider the character of the location. There is no large resort pool or playground, and Dubrovnik Old Town can be extremely busy in summer. On the other hand, being able to return to the room between sightseeing stops is very convenient with children.
Accessibility and mobility
The Pucić Palace is a historic property inside a pedestrian heritage zone. Travelers with mobility requirements should therefore look at both the hotel itself and the route needed to reach it.
The hotel states that guests with limited mobility or other accessibility needs should contact its reservations team before booking so that appropriate arrangements and accommodation can be discussed.
If step-free access, accessible bathroom features or assistance between the vehicle drop-off point and hotel is essential, confirm the exact room and arrival arrangements directly before booking.
Explore Dubrovnik from The Pucić Palace
The location makes it easy to plan sightseeing without transport. A practical first day could look like this:
Early morning
Walk to Stradun before the Old Town gets busy, then continue to Big Onofrio’s Fountain and Pile.
Morning
Walk the Dubrovnik City Walls before the strongest summer heat.
Lunch and afternoon
Return to the hotel area for lunch or a rest, then explore Rector’s Palace, Dubrovnik Cathedral and nearby museums.
Late afternoon
Walk to Banje Beach or take a boat from the Old Port to Lokrum Island if the seasonal timetable gives you enough time.
Evening
Return to Gundulić Square for dinner, then walk Stradun and the illuminated Old Town after the daytime crowds have thinned.
Top nearby attractions
- Stradun: Dubrovnik’s main pedestrian street, only a short walk away
- Rector’s Palace: one of the principal historic monuments near the hotel
- Dubrovnik Cathedral: close to Gundulić Square
- Sponza Palace: at Luža Square near the eastern end of Stradun
- Dubrovnik City Walls: Dubrovnik’s signature attraction
- Banje Beach: one of the closest major beaches
- Lokrum Island: reached by boat from the nearby Old Port when services operate
For more ideas, browse our Dubrovnik attractions, Dubrovnik museums and day trips from Dubrovnik.
Most useful hotel features
- 5-star boutique heritage hotel
- Central Old Town location
- Free WiFi
- Air-conditioned rooms and suites
- Family Suite
- Two on-site restaurants
- Airport and private transfers available on request
- Luggage porterage from the Old Town drop-off point
- Optional reserved Banje Beach access for an additional fee
- Concierge services
- Non-smoking accommodation
The Pucić Palace FAQ
Is The Pucić Palace inside Dubrovnik Old Town?
Yes. The hotel is on Gundulić Square inside Dubrovnik’s pedestrian walled Old Town.
Is The Pucić Palace a 5-star hotel?
Yes. The Pucić Palace is a 5-star boutique heritage hotel.
Is the building really from the 17th century?
The hotel’s official history traces the Pucić Palace to the 17th century. The building was affected by the 1667 earthquake and was later restored as a heritage hotel.
Does The Pucić Palace have parking?
No. The hotel is inside Dubrovnik’s pedestrian Old Town and does not have onsite parking. Guests arriving by car need to park outside the walls and continue on foot.
Can a taxi drive directly to The Pucić Palace?
No. Vehicles cannot drive through the pedestrian Old Town to the hotel entrance. A taxi or private transfer drops passengers outside the vehicle-restricted area, after which the final section is completed on foot.
Does the hotel help with luggage?
Yes. The hotel offers porterage and can arrange for a porter to meet guests at the Old Town vehicle drop-off point and escort them and their luggage to the hotel.
Does The Pucić Palace offer airport transfers?
Yes. Private airport and other transfers can be arranged through the hotel.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is available at the hotel, but inclusion depends on the rate you book. Check the meal plan shown with your reservation.
Does The Pucić Palace have restaurants?
Yes. The hotel currently operates Restaurant Lucijan on Gundulić Square and Restaurant Magdalena on its panoramic upper terrace.
Does The Pucić Palace have a pool?
The hotel is a compact Old Town heritage property rather than a resort and does not have a large resort-style swimming pool. If a pool is essential to your trip, compare hotels in other parts of Dubrovnik.
Does The Pucić Palace have beach access?
The hotel can arrange access to a reserved section of Banje Beach, subject to advance booking and an additional fee. It is not an automatic complimentary private beach.
Is The Pucić Palace good for families?
Yes, particularly the Family Suite, which has two separate bedrooms and two private bathrooms. Families wanting extensive resort facilities may prefer a larger hotel outside the Old Town.
Is The Pucić Palace good for couples?
Yes. Its boutique scale, historic setting, central location and easy access to Old Town restaurants and evening walks make it particularly well suited to couples.
How close is The Pucić Palace to Stradun?
Very close. Gundulić Square is only a short walk from Stradun and the main sights around Luža Square.
Is The Pucić Palace suitable for travelers with limited mobility?
Travelers with mobility requirements should contact the hotel before booking. The property is historic and is reached through Dubrovnik’s pedestrian Old Town, so the suitability of the route and room should be confirmed for individual needs.
What are the main drawbacks of staying inside Dubrovnik Old Town?
The main tradeoffs are lack of direct vehicle access and onsite parking, fewer resort-style facilities, and the possibility of street, market or church activity around the historic centre. The advantage is having Dubrovnik’s main attractions immediately outside the hotel.
Address & contact details
Street: Od Puća 1
Postcode: 20000
City: Dubrovnik
Website: The Pucić Palace
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