Ever wonder what stood here before the hotel? This spot has been welcoming people for nearly 200 years, starting as a merchant’s home, transforming into a beloved caf\u00e9, and finally becoming the hotel you see today. Every corner has a story, and we’re proud to be part of Zagreb’s living history.<\/p>\n
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Back in 1829, this wasn’t a hotel at all. A merchant named Pavle Hatz built his house right here on what would become the main square. He wasn’t just any businessman\u2014he was a respected citizen who even served as Zagreb’s mayor from 1872 to 1873.<\/p>\n
The ground floor of his house featured a large caf\u00e9 that quickly became a gathering spot for locals. For 100 years, people came here to meet, talk, and watch the city grow around them.<\/p>\n
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In 1929, exactly a century after Hatz built his house, everything changed. The old caf\u00e9 was torn down, and in its place rose a brand new hotel. A merchant named Milinov built it, and it carried his name at first.<\/p>\n
This was during a time when Zagreb was transforming from a small city into something much bigger. European architects were shaping the city’s character, and our building became part of that story.<\/p>\n
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Just 13 years later in 1942, the hotel got a new identity. Business owners from the coastal city of Dubrovnik\u2014specifically the shipping company Dubrova\u010dka Plovidba\u2014bought the property. They renamed it Hotel Dubrovnik, and the caf\u00e9 became Caf\u00e9 Dubrovnik.<\/p>\n
That name has stayed with us ever since. Even though we’re in Zagreb, we carry the spirit of Dubrovnik’s legendary hospitality right here in the heart of the capital.<\/p>\n
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We haven’t just stood still for the past 80+ years. In 1982, we added a modern glass wing on Gajeva Street, bringing a contemporary touch while keeping our historic charm. Since then, we’ve renovated almost everything\u2014reception areas, conference rooms, the caf\u00e9, and every single guest room.<\/p>\n
The most recent updates happened between 2014 and 2018, when we refreshed all our standard rooms. We even added new deluxe rooms in 2013 and gave our presidential suite a complete makeover.<\/p>\n
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What makes this place special isn’t just the building\u2014it’s the continuity. We’ve been in the exact same location for nearly two centuries, first as a home, then a caf\u00e9, and now a hotel. That’s rare in any city.<\/p>\n
The tradition of hospitality that started in Pavle Hatz’s caf\u00e9 in the 1800s? It’s still alive today. We’re still welcoming travelers, still serving as a meeting point, and still sitting in the best spot in Zagreb.<\/p>\n
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Knowing our story helps you understand why this place feels different. You’re not just staying in a hotel\u2014you’re staying in a piece of Zagreb’s history. The same square that merchants and mayors walked across is right outside your window.<\/p>\n
When you sit in our caf\u00e9 or restaurant, you’re continuing a tradition that’s been happening on this exact spot since 1829. That’s something you can’t find in newer hotels, no matter how nice they are.<\/p>\n
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A Century of Stories on Zagreb’s Main Square Ever wonder what stood here before the hotel? This spot has been welcoming people for nearly 200 years, starting as a merchant’s home, transforming into a beloved caf\u00e9, and finally becoming the hotel you see today. Every corner has a story, and we’re proud to be part […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":370,"parent":28,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page_hotel_history.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-33","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"translation":{"provider":"WPGlobus","version":"3.0.0","language":"hr","enabled_languages":["en","hr"],"languages":{"en":{"title":true,"content":true,"excerpt":false},"hr":{"title":true,"content":false,"excerpt":false}}},"yoast_head":"\n