The Pucić Palace

The Pucić Palace is a small five-star hotel at Od Puča 1, inside the walls of Dubrovnik's Old Town in Croatia, on the edge of Gundulić Square, where the daily produce market is held. The setting places visitors within a few minutes' walk of the Stradun, the cathedral, the Rector's Palace and the Pile Gate, while the Old Town's streets are pedestrian-only and include many steps. The building is a Baroque palace that was converted into a boutique hotel, and the interiors combine period architecture with contemporary furnishings in a restrained, intimate style. Rooms range from Classic and Deluxe Rooms to Corner Deluxe Rooms, the Heritage Suite and Deluxe Suites, all air-conditioned with wifi, and the larger categories offer more space and views over the square or surrounding rooftops. Dining is handled by the Lucijan and Magdalena restaurants, which serve Mediterranean and Croatian dishes in the palace and on terraces facing the square, and a cafe serves lighter meals and drinks during the day. The hotel has no large pool or spa of its own; instead beach access is arranged for guests, a practical solution in a walled city where the nearest swimming spots are the rocks and small beaches outside the walls. Airport transfers can be arranged, which matters because taxis cannot reach the door through the pedestrian streets and luggage is usually carried the final stretch. Service is personal and concierge-led, with staff handling restaurant reservations, excursions to the Elafiti islands and walking tours. The hotel suits couples and travellers who want to stay inside the walls and are comfortable with a small property rather than a resort. Prices are high, roughly 400 to 800 euros per night depending on room type and date. Noise from the square and nearby terraces is part of staying in the centre in summer, so light sleepers may prefer rooms facing away from it.