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The Pucić Palace
Step out of the door and the stalls of the morning market on Gundulić Square are already being set up, a stone’s throw from Luža Square.
Before the day trippers arrive, Gundulić Square belongs to the farmers selling figs, lavender and dried fruit. The Pucić Palace looks straight down on it from a baroque facade, and inside you find old wooden floors, antique pieces and heavy fabrics.
Some rooms look out over terracotta roofs and church domes. Luža Square, the Stradun and the old harbour are all within a couple of minutes on foot, so you can see the Old Town at its quietest, at dawn and after the cruise passengers have gone.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Pucić Palace
We picked it for the address and the building. Few hotels in Dubrovnik let you sleep inside a baroque palace in the very centre of the walled city, with the market below and the main street round the corner.
You pay for the setting, not the facilities. There is no pool and no beach, and the rates are among the highest in the Old Town. Families who want space to swim are better off in Ploče or Lapad.
What you get
- Rooms inside a baroque palace
- Antique furniture and wooden floors
- Morning market on the square outside
- Rooftop and church views from some rooms
- Stradun and the old harbour close by
A day at The Pucić Palace
- Morning
- Buy figs at the market on Gundulić Square before the crowds.
- Midday
- Walk the city walls while the cruise groups are at lunch.
- Afternoon
- Retreat to the cool of your room behind thick stone walls.
- Evening
- Wander the empty lanes after the day visitors have left.
Location
Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Open in MapsQuestions about The Pucić Palace
Where is The Pucić Palace in Dubrovnik?
It stands in the middle of the Old Town, by Gundulić Square and close to Luža Square. The Stradun and the old harbour are a couple of minutes away on foot.
Does The Pucić Palace have a pool?
No. This is a city hotel in a historic building, without a pool or a beach. For swimming, the nearest option is Banje beach, just outside the eastern gate of the Old Town.
Who is The Pucić Palace best for?
Couples who want history and atmosphere right in the centre, and who can live without resort facilities. Expect premium rates for the location.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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