Heritage Hotel Antique Split stands at Poljana Grgura Ninskog 1, in the old town, on the small square outside the Golden Gate where the great bronze statue of Gregory of Nin stands. Its position is its main selling point: the page shows Diocletian's Palace at about a hundred metres, a one-minute walk, so you step out of the hotel and into the ancient lanes. The property is classed as a four, and its facilities suit a short city stay rather than a resort holiday. A restaurant serving local cuisine, a terrace, a laundry room, dry cleaning and laundry services, a front desk safe, luggage storage, air conditioning and free wifi are all shown. Breakfast is included in the rates and serves local dishes, which saves time on mornings when you want to be at the Peristyle early. Room service is available around the clock, an unusual extra in a heritage building of this size.
Rooms are offered in several categories
Standard, comfort, superior and deluxe double or twin rooms, with deluxe rooms available with a king bed and a city view, and some comfort rooms on the ground floor for guests who prefer to avoid stairs. That range lets you choose between a simple base for sightseeing and something a little more spacious for a longer stay.
Because the building is historic, room sizes, layouts and views differ, so read the room descriptions when you book and ask for a quiet room if noise matters to you. Old-town hotels sit close to bars and restaurants, and summer nights can be lively.
The location suits first-time visitors who want to be inside the story. The cathedral, the cellars, the Peristyle and the main squares are all within a few minutes on foot, the Riva is just beyond the southern wall, and the bus and ferry stations are a short walk from the Golden Gate. The surrounding streets are pedestrian, so arriving with luggage means a walk over polished stone, and a taxi can drop you at the nearest road access.
If you are driving, note that parking is limited and charged per day, with self-parking and valet options, and that spots fill quickly in high season. Many guests leave the car outside the centre or do without one.
Who it suits
Couples, friends and history lovers who value atmosphere and convenience over a large pool or beach. It is less suited to families who want a garden or a swimming pool, and light sleepers should ask for a room away from the square. In winter the area is calm and the heritage feel is strongest, with fewer visitors and lower rates, while in summer the surroundings are busy and warm and you may want air conditioning, which the hotel provides.
Combine a stay here with day trips to Klis, Trogir or Krka, all of which leave from the nearby bus station, and use the evenings for the old town's restaurants, which are a short walk away.
For a stay of two or three nights it is easy to recommend. The breakfast, the central address and the ability to return to your room in the middle of the day make the visit relaxed, and the hotel's position beside the Golden Gate gives you a head start on the crowds in the morning, when the palace is at its most atmospheric.
Why stay here
- ✓One-minute walk to Diocletian's Palace
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Restaurant with local cuisine
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Air conditioning and free wifi
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Luggage storage and front desk safe
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning services
Good questions
How far is Heritage Hotel Antique Split from Diocletian's Palace?+
The page shows the palace at about a hundred metres, a one-minute walk. The hotel is on the square outside the Golden Gate.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, breakfast is shown as included, serving local cuisine.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Parking is limited and charged per day, with self-parking and valet options. Book ahead if you are driving.
