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Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel
Hvar, Croatia · Sunčani Hvar Hotels · Grand Luxury
Sunčani Hvar spent years rebuilding the dated Hotel Palace into Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel, reopening in 2019 as the Adriatic island's first full-service five-star property. The refurbishment elevated a century-old palace on Hvar's main square facing the harbour, and the hotel joined Leading Hotels of the World after the relaunch, replacing a three-star legacy with Croatia's most ambitious island hotel upgrade.
- 45 rooms
- Opened 1903
- Neighborhood: Obala Fabrika
About Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel
- Completed in 1899 and opened around 1903 as the Empress Elisabeth curative health hotel, the building was named for and co-financed by Austrian Empress Elisabeth, known as Sisi, making it Hvar's oldest hotel.
- A two-year, 100-million-kuna reconstruction uncovered the walls of a former Rector's Palace before the hotel reopened in September 2019 as Hvar's first five-star hotel.
History
Palace Elisabeth occupies one of Hvar Town's most storied buildings, rising beside the historic Loggia at the edge of the main square and incorporating the walls of the former Rector's Palace, which were rediscovered during renovation. The neo-Renaissance structure was completed in 1899 and opened around 1903 as the Empress Elisabeth curative health hotel, named for the Austrian Empress Elisabeth (Sisi), who was a patron and co-financier of its construction, making it the oldest hotel on the island.
Over the twentieth century the property operated as the Hotel Palace, a modest two- to three-star hotel, before the Sunčani Hvar group undertook a two-year, 100-million-kuna reconstruction under strict archaeological and conservation supervision. It reopened in September 2019 as Palace Elisabeth, Hvar Heritage Hotel, the first five-star hotel on Hvar, with 45 luxury rooms and suites (reduced from around 73-78), an indoor pool, a luxury spa, two terraces and the San Marco restaurant overlooking the square. It joined The Leading Hotels of the World in 2019.
Restaurants and bars
- San Marco restaurant — Restaurant · Gourmet / Mediterranean
Experiences
- Luxury Yacht Experience — VIP transfer from Split to Hvar and back, or a daily charter exploring hidden coves and bays, with crew, for up to 8 people.
- Spa — Exclusive spa using skin-care formulas derived from nature.
- Pool — Pool with panoramic views of the Hvar cityscape.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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