Dubrovnik, CroatiaOld Town
The Pucic Palace
Baroque aristocratic palace
Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe LocalOutside the door
Baroque aristocratic palace
A seventeenth-century patrician residence lives on as an intimate hotel, complete with its original family chapel and square-side terrace.
“Tables are laid out next to the hotel’s private baroque chapel. The menu spans traditional recipes and fresh seafood, and the wine list has local classics.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A restored seventeenth-century baroque palace with its own private stone chapel.
Notable
Nineteen rooms with freestanding copper bathtubs, Italian mosaics, and Bvlgari amenities.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Pucic Palace is a Baroque aristocrat’s mansion converted into a modern luxury boutique in what’s probably the perfect location.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The entrance opens onto Gundulic Square, where open-air market stalls sell seasonal produce each morning just off the Stradun.
The rooms
High timber ceilings hang above antique furniture, and bathrooms hold freestanding copper tubs set against Italian mosaic tiles.
Lucijan Restaurant & Caffe
Outdoor tables spread across the square's cobblestones, and the indoor dining room has painted murals beneath stone arches.
At the table
Clothed tables sit on an elevated stone terrace among potted citrus plants, and the bar pours Dalmatian wines.
How it began
The Great Earthquake of 1667 split the original palace into two wings, which remain linked by an elevated stone archway.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.