The Pucic Palace
by the TopOfHotel team
The Pucic Palace is the only Baroque palace in the heart of Old Town — luxurious with real charm, and the prettiest Gundulic Square views in Dubrovnik.
The Pucic Palace is the only Baroque palace in the heart of Old Town — luxurious with real charm, and the prettiest Gundulic Square views in Dubrovnik.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Pucic Palace is the hotel a lot of people picture when they imagine Dubrovnik — a Baroque palace over 200 years old, planted in the middle of Old Town directly in front of Gundulic Square, one of the liveliest corners of the walled city. The hotel has just 19 rooms, and that small scale makes it feel far more private than a big chain. Each room is furnished with carefully chosen antiques, original Baroque-era artwork, and luxury bedding, with Bulgari bathroom products that set a clear standard. Rooms facing Gundulic Square catch the sound of the morning market and the real texture of the old town — more than one guest says opening the shutters feels like stepping into a film. That said, some reviews note that certain standard rooms run smaller than expected and a few bathrooms haven't been modernized to match — if you want more space and a better outlook, go for a Junior Suite or higher.
Food and amenities
The thing reviews mention most is breakfast. It's served cooked to order on the terrace over Gundulic Square — the kind of European morning you don't get at an ordinary hotel — with fresh Adriatic seafood, seasonal fruit, and pastries baked daily. There's also the Defne restaurant on the sea-facing terrace serving fine-dining Croatian food. There's no spa or pool here, but the concierge sets up free sun loungers at nearby Banje beach for guests, and arranges boat trips, the Game of Thrones walking tour, Lokrum Island tours, and airport transfers. The concierge earns special praise for knowing every one of the city's best restaurants.
Location and getting there
Location is where The Pucic Palace beats every hotel in Dubrovnik. It's a 3-minute walk to Stradun, the old town's marble main street, 5 minutes to Pile Gate, the main entrance, 10 minutes to the ancient city walls, and 2 minutes to the small harbor for Adriatic boat trips. Everything in Old Town is on foot — no car or bus needed. Dubrovnik Airport is about 20 km away, roughly 30 minutes by taxi, or much cheaper by public bus.
Things to know before booking
This is a place that puts atmosphere and location ahead of room size or a pool, so set expectations accordingly. Some standard rooms are smaller than the price suggests, and a handful of bathrooms feel dated next to the rooms — book up from standard if that matters to you. There's no on-site parking either, since Old Town is car-free; the concierge can steer you to public parking near Pile Gate. And there's no spa or swimming on site, so factor in the Banje beach loungers if you want to get in the water.
Our take
The Pucic Palace is at its best for honeymooners and travelers who want the feeling of staying in a palace in the middle of Old Town — people who value mood and location over square footage. The guest score is 8.9/10, and couples rate the location as high as 9.8. If you're the kind of traveler who wants to sit with a coffee on a balcony over Gundulic Square before heading out for the day, this place delivers something no other hotel in the city quite can.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Best location in Old Town — a 5-minute walk to Pile Gate and 3 minutes to Stradun, so everything is on foot.
- A Baroque-palace atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in Dubrovnik, with original period-era art and hand-picked antique furniture.
- Breakfast on the terrace facing Gundulic Square is cooked to order — Adriatic seafood, seasonal fruit, fresh pastries — and nearly every review singles it out.
- Bulgari bathroom amenities, the kind of detail that marks a genuine 5-star standard.
- The concierge arranges everything — boat trips, the Game of Thrones walking tour, Lokrum Island tours, and airport transfers — and gets special praise for knowing every good restaurant in town.
- Some standard rooms are smaller than you'd expect, especially given the price — book a Junior Suite or higher if you want more space.
- A few bathrooms haven't been updated to match the rooms, and reviewers point it out.
- There's no spa or pool on site, so you'll rely on the concierge's free sun loungers at nearby Banje beach if you want to swim.
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Insider Tips
- Book a Gundulic Square View room at least 3 months ahead in summer — the view of the square from the balcony is something no other hotel here can match.
- The Gundulic morning market runs daily from early — pick up fresh fruit and local lavender to take home right outside the hotel door.
- Have the concierge set up your free sun loungers at Banje beach before you arrive, and ask them which restaurant to book — they know the best tables in the city.