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4 Stars (****) Luxury Flat in the Old Town Split!Few Steps to Diocletian Palace!

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Finest Linens
Internet Laptop Corner
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4484.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Split
  • Diocletian's Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Split Riva
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port of Split
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Split (SPU)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Iva
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Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Property Registration Number 39034651680

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Split

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Old Town Split, a neighbourhood in Split. Port of Split and Split Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Split Riva and Bacvice Beach. Natural History Museum and Croatian Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Split

What's nearby

  • Fish Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Diocletian's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Split Riva - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Split - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

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
  • ‪Kavana Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ela's Ice Cream & More - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Emiliana - ‬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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property right in the heart of split old town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jim, England

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Cosy apartment in the heart of the old town

We had a lovely few nights here before departing on a week-long sailing trip. The apartment is small but very well equipped and is right in the heart of the town. It is noisy at night but we enjoyed the hustle and bustle of it all, and it was great being just a few minutes walk from the main sights. The manager was easy to contact and was very helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

Excellent base to explore Split

Lovely comfortable apartment tastefully decorated. Excellent communication from host - check in and out was seamless and hassle free. Spotlessly clean on arrival. Right in the middle of Split beside Diocletian palace. 10 (15 with luggage!) minute walk to train / bus/ ferry area. Fully equipped kitchen. Quiet at night. Fish market just around corner as well as supermarkets/bakery everything is on your doorstep. Enjoy your time in Split!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., Lakewood, CO

Cute Apartment with all the Essentials!

Out of all the places we stayed on our Croatia trip, this was our favorite! The location is great and if you have a car, parking isn't too far away. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the essentials, so eating in for a night was completely possible. The apartment is decorated beautifully and although small, was perfectly fine for 4 guests. The only suggestion I have is to be very specific and clear about the time and location where you will meet Ms. Nela to get the key.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., UK

Excellent apartment & location

The apartment is certainly 4*! It is everything it appears on the photographs and more ........... Beautifully furnished & equipped with a large comfortable bed. The air conditioning was very welcome, & effective, as we stayed in August when the weather was very hot. The location is excellent in the centre of the old town, but we experienced no noise during the evening. Split is a beautiful old town with an amazing history & lots of fantastic Roman remains. We'd highly recommend both the apartment and a visit to Split.

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Safe, clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lea

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is located in the heart of the old city,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great location and property. Some noise at night but to be expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Croatia 2023

Excellent location. Reasonable price. Very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This beautiful little apartment was located near everything close to the palace. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great location. Clean and enjoyable. Property owner was very pleasant and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

katherine i., Seattle, WA USA

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., Kodiak, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Adorable place in an amazing location! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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