Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel
Suncani Hvar · 5.0-star · Trg Sv. Stjepana 5
4.6(160 Google reviews)
Suncani Hvar · 5.0-star · Trg Sv. Stjepana 5
4.6(160 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · 45 rooms
Near: Španjola Fortress · 3 min walk
Guests love: Service · Breakfast
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Dear Valued Guest, We are delighted that our porter, Zdravko, made you feel genuinely welcome from the very first moment of your arrival in Hvar through his warmth and attentiveness We are also pleased that you enjoyed our breakfast and the elegant atmosphere of Palace Elisabeth, where the sound of piano music turns the start of each day into a truly memorable experience. Jelena Suleic Cluster General Manager Palace Elisabeth, Hvar
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The hotel's own San Marco Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes with views over the square and marina, and its bar is great for a pre-dinner drink. Right on the main square, Pizzeria Kogo offers pizza and pasta. For traditional Dalmatian food, try Dalmatino on Sveti Mark 1, known for meat dishes, or Konoba Maestro on Jurja Novaka 12 for seafood and black risotto. Macondo, on Marije Maricic 7, is a traditional spot for fish dishes like octopus salad. For creative local cuisine, Black Pepper on Vinka Pribojevića 9 is a good choice. Dva Ribara, on the harbor at Obala Fabrika 31, is a family-run restaurant with excellent quality and service.
The hotel sits right on St. Stephen's Square, the lively heart of Hvar Town, with the marina and main square just outside. The area is lined with bars, cafés, and restaurants, and the St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hvar Public Theatre are just around the corner. Španjola Fortress is a 3-minute walk away, and Bonj Beach is a 7-minute walk, so you can easily explore on foot. The port is about a 5-minute walk, where you can catch a catamaran to Split or the islands of Korčula and Vis. For a quieter escape, the rocky Falco beach is a 20-minute walk from the main square, with sunset views and food and drinks.
From Split Airport (SPU), take a bus to Split's bus station or port, then a ferry to Hvar, which takes about an hour. The hotel is a short walk from Hvar's port, right on the main square. Alternatively, the hotel offers airport transfers and luggage transport from Hvar Port and the main bus station, so you can arrange a direct pickup. The total journey, including transfers, takes roughly 3.5 hours, not counting ferry wait time. From Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), you'd travel by road and ferry, a longer trip of about 200 km.
In the evening, you can stroll to Španjola Fortress, just a 3-minute walk away, for a view over the town. The main square right outside the hotel is lined with bars and cafés, including BackLane Craft Bar and Kalavanda Music Bar for cocktails. For dinner, the hotel's San Marco Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes, and nearby you'll find Dalmatino for traditional Croatian food and Pizzeria Kogo for pizza and pasta. If you want a livelier scene, the port is a short walk, where you can catch a catamaran to nearby islands. The area is walkable, so you can easily move between spots.
Yes, the hotel is a great base for exploring Hvar Town. Španjola Fortress is a 3-minute walk away, and Bonj Beach is just 7 minutes on foot, so you can easily start your day with a climb or a swim. For the farther beaches like Plaža Malo Zaraće (6.0 km) and Plaža Dubovica (8.1 km), you will need a car or a taxi, but they are worth the trip. The hotel is also well placed for joining the popular boat tours, like the Blue Cave and Vis Island speedboat tour, which depart from the nearby port. For a day trip, Vrboska Otok Hvar is 18.6 km away, so plan for a longer ride. Overall, you have the town's sights at your doorstep and easy access to the island's highlights.
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