Title: 4 Stars (****) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # 4 Stars (\*\*\*\*) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace! ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761355/c353121c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761355/893975ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761355/2eb2708f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761355/03e0067b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18761400/18761355/7d9d867a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience authentic Split in Emperor's Retreat Apartment, a 4-star haven with classic furnishings and luxurious decor. Located in an historic old stone building, you'll be close to nightlife, entertainment, shops, and beaches. Enjoy air-conditioning for comfort during hot summer days or cozy winter nights. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 Stars (\*\*\*\*) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace! 2023 Croatia and Emperor's Retreat Apartment - discover why we are the perfect place for your holidays in 2023? Emperor's Retreat Apartment has very competitive rates with other centrally located apartments' prices in Split, but you get the privacy and the safety of totally independent accommodation. LOCATION: Emperor's Retreat Apartment is located inside the building which has only one other apartment, providing you with the privacy, and the safety of extremely low human traffic in the authentic old stone building. Compare our accommodation to hotels, or other centrally located old stone buildings with numerous apartments, and you will see why Emperor's Retreat Apartment should be your choice for the stay in Split! Furthermore, every year, and this year in particular, we are known to follow the strictest cleaning practices. The villa is throughly cleaned after each guest with disinfecting and sanitizing products. All the linens are washed on high heat after all the guests. Besides, hotels in Split can be expensive, and the amenities are not always there. Our four stars (\*\*\*\*) apartment offers classic furnishings, and decor for your stay with the touch of luxury. Emperors Retreat apartment itself consist of a bedroom, living/dining room with pull-out sofa bed, well equipped kitchen, and the bathroom. Air-conditioning keeps you cool during hot summer days, and warm during the winter months. Wireless broadband internet connection, satellite TV, DVD player, and music player are there for your chill-out moments during your vacation in Croatia. Apartment's great location is close to nightlife, entertainment, shops, historic places, Diocletians Palace, sea, and beaches. Car is not necessary, and you can get anywhere you want in Split by walking distance. Apartment itself is located in the building with the history. It used to be the property owned by nuns who lived in this building. History, and culture are engraved in old stone walls at every corner of apartment. Nearby Attractions : Right next to the building and the apartment, there are numerous churches, museum, shops, restaurants, Diocletians Palace. Imagine strolling down narrow streets of downtown Split, checking the old Roman walls of the emperor Diocletian. Or you prefer a shopping spree. Split has a great selection of small shops. Traditional jewelry shops are worth of your visit, and the selection of gold jewelry is great. Hungry? No problem. Local produce and fish markets are steps away for your local food sampling. Various restaurants offer convenience for those who want to spend more time exploring and sightseeing, and less time in the kitchen. Exploring Split on foot is easy from our apartment. Visit the port and watch boats sail off in the sunset. Take sailing trips to local islands, or just stay at the local beaches (Bacvice) and dip your feet in the water. And do not forget the hiking trip to Marjan hill for that special picture perfect moment in Split. Services: If you need additional help, we would be glad to arrange additional services for you for a carefree vacation: 1.) Brac island trips and tours customised to meet your needs 2.) maid service on request 3.) Split tour 4.) Plitvice Lakes tour ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 484 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 39034651680 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 4 Stars Luxury Flat few Steps Diocletian Palace Apartment 4 Stars Luxury Flat Old Town Split few Steps Diocletian Palace 4 Stars Luxury Flat few Steps Diocletian Palace 4 Stars Luxury Flat few Steps Diocletian Palace Apartment 4 Stars Luxury Flat Old Town Split few Steps Diocletian Palace 4 Stars Luxury Flat few Steps Diocletian Palace Apartment 4 Stars Luxury Flat Old Town Split few Steps Diocletian Palace 4 Stars Luxury Flat few Steps Diocletian Palace ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.50914%2C16.43808&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a4mcu9ZoAUP18v7SP5sP2UT60Cs=) Split #### What's nearby - Split Riva - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Croatian National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Cathedral of Saint Domnius - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Diocletian's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Port of Split - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Split Station - 9 min walk - Split (SPU) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bokeria - ‬1 min walk - ‪baza - street food and bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Sanctuary Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Bosso steak & burger house - ‬2 min walk - ‪Kavana Central - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4 Stars (****) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 4 Stars (****) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 4 Stars (****) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 4 Stars (****) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace! located? > Located in Old Town Split, this apartment building is steps away from Nakic Palace, Split Riva and Diocletian's Palace. Port of Split and Bacvice Beach are also within 15 minutes. Split Station is 9 minutes by foot and Split Predgrade Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4 Stars (\*\*\*\*) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Such a great location! It's an easy walk in, next to the square, short walks to the palace and waterfront. The apartment is a good size with an equipped kitchen, small bathroom but plenty of hot water. Air conditioned in both bedroom and main room. Met by the host who is very helpful and friendly. One thing to mention is that it can be a bit noisy due to the proximity to the square. ##### Tim Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James A. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, close to everything. Washer was very convenient, Host was very accommodating for our check-in and check out timings. ##### James A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas H. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Delightul apartment and so well located ##### Thomas H. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul m. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### May 2025 Great location. Great example of Mediterranean style ##### paul m. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Coleen R. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A few stairs, close to the action , quaint, lovely host. So cool to be in the palace, is a busy plac Fun, lots of restaurants, shops and Gelato! Music and fetivities day and night ##### Coleen R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara T. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy In the middle of everything and close to anything you would want to see. Zana gave us good recommendations :) ##### Sara T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas H. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a convenient location right next to the square and easy access to the key sites. Zana was very helpful and patient as we arrived latr than expected. Thank you! ##### Thomas H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin A. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous apartment in the centre of Split Very enjoyable stay - 2 nights prior to embarking on a Croatian Island cruise. Apartment is centrally located and was a great base to see the city. ##### Kevin A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### thanh 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Safe, clean and convenient ##### thanh Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Great location. Clean and enjoyable. Property owner was very pleasant and accomodating. ##### David G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property is located in the heart of the old city, ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd B. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location The apartment was located minutes away from the water and other attractions. The check-in took just a few minutes and was very easy!! ##### Todd B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Croatia 2023 Excellent location. Reasonable price. Very pleasant. ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen M. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recomendable 100% No tengo ninguna pega de este sitio, la señora ha sido super amable y el sitio un 10!! ##### Carmen M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott S. 10 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This beautiful little apartment was located near everything close to the palace. Highly recommend. ##### Scott S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy B. 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Great location and property. Some noise at night but to be expected. ##### Randy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurélie 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent appartement ! Charmant et D’une propreté irréprochable, très bien équipée et très bien situé pour visiter Split! à proximité de tout. Très bon contact avec l’hote qui répond rapidement à toutes vos demandes Un appartement que je recommande les yeux fermés pour visiter Split. Merci ##### Aurélie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katherine i., Seattle, WA USA 22 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful apartment in the center of old town We had a comfortable stay at the flat, thank you Zana. The flat is well located (albeit amidst the night noises!) great to be able to enjoy the Diocletian Palace early in the morning before crowds show up. ##### katherine i. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jill S. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location This flat has everything you need! Even though it is compact, it suited our needs. The location was on the piazza close to restaurants and the Palace. We walked to all the attractions without a problem. Make sure to walk the wall! The views were great and we were able to take great photos. ##### jill S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alana R. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment! The apartment was just as advertised. The manager was easy to communicate with and helpful at check in. The apartment was very clean. It was a great location as far as being in the old town and walkable to everything. The one drawback is the noise from bar goers at night. I believe this is something that may be common throughout the old city though, no matter where you stay. ##### Alana R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon P. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location The apartment is literally on the main square, location cannot be beat. Very small bathroom and kitchen. I could have forgone the kitchen to have a functional bathroom. There is a washer in the unit, but no way to hang clothes to dry. This was important to us as we packed with the intention of doing laundry. We made use of the table and chairs in the main living space to dry laundry. (Otherwise these pieces of furniture were a waste of precious space). All in all we were happy with the unit. It was safe and clean. ##### Shannon P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jim 17 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Well equipped apartment in the city centre This small but well equipped property is right in the heart of the old centre, 2 minutes walk from Diocletian Palace and overlooking Nadodni Trg. Shops and restaurants are plentiful and easily accessible. We enjoyed our stay here and the atmosphere of being in the city centre. We found the owner responded to our questions quickly prior to our visit. We would recommend this property, especially for people who like the hustle and bustle of city life. Our stay in the apartment was marred slightly by a disagreement about a security deposit. We paid for this property upfront when booking but were still asked for a cash deposit upon arrival (900KN). Unfortunately, there was a 'misunderstanding' about how much we had paid and had only 500KN returned to us. Our advice would be for guests to ask for a receipt upon payment of this security deposit. ##### Jim Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Lea 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Pros: the room is very conveniently located. It is literally few steps from the Diocletian Palace. My family traveled by train, bus, then cruise ship. Even with all our heavy luggage, we were able to walk back and forth from the room to the train/bus/ship. The room is also close to several food options but best of all was a Spar grocery store just steps from the room. The room also has complete amenities: kitchen with all tools/appliances you will need, some basic needs (salt, dish soap etc.), laundry machine, towels. Air conditioning was awesome (it was very hot during our stay). Zana is a very kind property manager. She even helped carry our luggage up the stairs. Iva is also easy to communicate with by e-mail when I have questions. WIFI is fast and reliable. Cons: there are no elevators in the property but just need to climb one flight of stairs to get to the room. The dishwasher and laundry are a bit difficult to use - it would be nice for an easy to understand guide to be provided. The room is somewhat small especially the shower area but it was ok for us (we are a group of 3 adults). The room was mostly clean but I did see some small bugs in the cupboard with the broom. No big deal though, probably just some dust bugs. The area is quite loud so if you are a light sleeper, it may be an issue. ##### Lea Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig 3 Jul 2024 ##### Craig Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam G. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome clean apartment in centre of oldtown Easy to deal with, clear instructions and very welcoming host that was clear with instructions and dealings every step of the way. The stay couldn’t have been better. ##### Adam G. 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