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The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp)

📍 Gundulićeva Poljana (Flat Center of Old Town) ★ 9.4 / 10

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The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp)

Name: The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp)
Address: Dubrovnik Old Town, Croatia
Price range: From €420

✓ 0 Stairs via Ploče Gate Ramp Secret ✓ Sits on the Flat Limestone Floor of Old Town ✓ Internal Elevator to All Palace Floors ✓ Right on Historic Morning Market Square

Permanent Topographic Audit

Luggage & Staircase Breakdown

Typical Nightly Rate €420 /night

Exterior Steps 2 Steps

Bridges to Cross 0 Bridges

Distance from Drop 220m

Elevator Inside ✓ Yes (Full Lift)

Street Incline Gentle Slope (2-4%)

Wheel Surface Smooth Paving

🧭 Exact Step-Free / Lowest-Effort Arrival Route (Save This to Your Phone!)

Official Drop-off Point: Ploče Gate (East Entrance — 0-Step Stone Ramp) (Pedestrian Plaza Gate).
INSIDER ROUTE: Do NOT enter via Pile Gate (which has 24 steps down). Have your taxi drop you at PLOČE GATE (East). Walk down the sloped stone ramp behind the Dominican Monastery onto flat Luža Square, Stradun, and Gundulićeva Poljana—ZERO stairs all the way to the palace door!

⚠️ Important Luggage & Navigation Warning

Never book apartments on "Ulica Prijeko" or north of Stradun (120–195 steps). Gundulićeva Poljana is on the flat basin floor!

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The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp): Access FAQ

How many stairs are there to reach The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp)?

The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp) is 2 steps and no bridges from Ploče Gate (East Entrance — 0-Step Stone Ramp), about 220 m away, plus 2 steps inside the lobby.

How do I get to The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp) without stairs?

INSIDER ROUTE: Do NOT enter via Pile Gate (which has 24 steps down). Have your taxi drop you at PLOČE GATE (East). Walk down the sloped stone ramp behind the Dominican Monastery onto flat Luža Square, Stradun, and Gundulićeva Poljana—ZERO stairs all the way to the palace door!

Does The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp) have an elevator?

Yes, The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp) has an elevator inside.

Can the hotel help with luggage?

Yes, porter service is available (Porters meet your taxi at Ploče Gate (~€15/transfer)).

Is The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp) suitable for wheelchairs or strollers?

Suitable for wheelchair users; stroller-friendly. Confirm specific room needs with the hotel.

What should I avoid when arriving at The Pucić Palace (On Flat Limestone Floor via Ploče Ramp)?

Never book apartments on "Ulica Prijeko" or north of Stradun (120–195 steps). Gundulićeva Poljana is on the flat basin floor!

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Elevator Inside ✕ No Lift

🚕 Drop-off: Buža Gate (North) or Pile Gate (West) (Pedestrian Plaza Gate)

🧭 0-Step Route:

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