Split β Living Inside a Roman Palace π¦
A UNESCO-listed old town unlike any other in Europe β an entire living city built into the walls of a 4th-century Roman emperor's retirement palace, with the Dalmatian coast's clearest water just beyond. Hand-picked stays and a must-see icon β every link takes you straight to Trip.com to check live prices and book.
π¨ Where to Stay
- Hotel Vestibul Palace βββββ β a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property built directly into the surviving walls of Diocletian's Palace, merging Romanic, Gothic and Renaissance architecture around the Emperor's own former apartments. There is no more historic place to sleep in Split.
- Cornaro Hotel β smart pick, rooftop β ranked #4 of 89 Split hotels on Tripadvisor, a two-minute walk from the Golden Gate with a rooftop terrace, pool and hot tub offering sweeping views over the old town's bell towers.
- Murum Heritage Hotel β hidden gem β a 7-room boutique tucked inside the palace walls, built around an original Roman-era stone wall integrated straight into the decor, with heated bathroom floors and genuinely personal service β an intimate alternative to the bigger heritage hotels.
- Hotel Ambasador β attainable pick, waterfront β a faithful 2022 rebuild of the 1937 modernist original on the West Coast promenade, with a rooftop pool looking straight across the harbour to the old town skyline, and Bvlgari toiletries throughout.
- Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Split ββββ β family-friendly, beachfront β a beachfront resort on Ε½njan Beach with views across to Hvar and BraΔ, the largest spa in the city, three restaurants and a genuine resort feel a short shuttle from the old town.
βοΈ Flights
- Flights to Split (SPU) β direct flights from Manchester with Jet2 and easyJet, around 2 hours 55 minutes, seasonal.
ποΈ Experiences
- Diocletian's Palace β Trip.com's #1 thing to do in Split, this 4th-century seaside fortress built for Emperor Diocletian's retirement is now a living UNESCO World Heritage neighbourhood of shops, restaurants and homes woven through 1,700-year-old Roman walls.
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