Emperor’s Suites

Emperor’s Suites Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Emperor’s Suites on Trumbucac street, you immediately get that feeling you’ve found something special. This four-star property sits right in the heart of Split, and I mean literally — you’re about a two-minute walk from Diocletian’s Palace. The building itself has this understated elegance that doesn’t scream “tourist hotel,” which honestly made me feel more like a local than a visitor.

Location Magic

Here’s what I love about the location — you can roll out of bed and be exploring ancient Roman ruins before your morning coffee kicks in. The palace walls are so close you can actually hear the morning vendors setting up in the squares. But here’s the thing that surprised me: despite being in the absolute center of everything, Trumbucac street itself is relatively quiet. You get all the benefits of being in the thick of things without the constant noise that usually comes with prime locations. Couples seem to really get this balance — I can see why they rate the location so highly for romantic getaways.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was spacious enough that I didn’t feel like I was living out of a suitcase, which is saying something for a city center property. What really stood out though were the beds — and I’m someone who usually struggles to sleep well in hotels. There’s something about the mattress quality here that just works. The windows are well-insulated too, so even though you’re in the heart of Split, you’re not dealing with street noise all night. The bathroom was modern without being sterile, and honestly, the water pressure was better than what I have at home.

Daily Rhythms

Mornings here have this perfect rhythm to them. You can grab coffee from one of the nearby cafés (there’s a local spot just around the corner that does incredible espresso), then wander into the palace complex before the day-trip crowds arrive. Evenings are even better — you’re close enough to the waterfront that you can catch sunset at the Riva promenade, then duck back through the narrow streets for dinner. The whole area comes alive after dark, but in that authentic Mediterranean way where locals are out enjoying themselves, not just tourist spots staying open late.

Why Guests Love It

What makes Emperor’s Suites work is that it gets the fundamentals right without trying too hard to impress. The location score of 9.8 isn’t just about proximity to attractions — it’s about being positioned where you can actually live like you belong in Split for a few days. You’re not constantly calculating taxi rides or walking times because everything flows naturally from here. The comfort level is spot-on too; after long days exploring Marjan Hill or day-tripping to nearby islands, you actually want to come back and relax rather than just crash. It’s that sweet spot where the hotel enhances your Split experience instead of just providing a place to sleep.

Emperor’s Suites Accommodations

Reviews of Emperor’s Suites

• Exceptional – Filip from Serbia (10/10)

  Equipped with care and good taste. Clean and tidy. Excellent location

• 100% a great choice – Kevin from Croatia (9/10)

  It's definitely quirky, eclectic maybe, but we loved it.
  
  It's a great size, you could easily live here long term.
  
  It really is in an awesome location, there was great communication and everything we needed. We stayed 3 nights and it was an awesome start to a 12 day tour of an amazingly beautiful part of the world.

• Exceptional – Sarah from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Close to centre, very comfortable and clean

• Wonderful – Laura from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location, lovely property. Michelle was lovely.

• Nice location but smaller than what it looks in the photos – Piyush from India (8/10)

  The location was good and was near the Promenade which is the main area. The room has a small store which helps in keeping extra luggage. Had a small kitchenette and washing machine. The property is on the ground floor. The owner was good. He even left a small local sweet for us.

• This apartment provided a quiet space away from the tourist area, yet everything was close by. – Stephanie from United States of America (9/10)

  Comfortable, large space with all the essentials. Bed was very comfortable, cute front courtyard to sit in. Close by bus station and ferry port. Easy walk with luggage. Host was very responsive.

• Our stay was simply awesome. – Gord from Canada (10/10)

  We like everything about this property from location, to size, comfort, amenities, price to communication with owners.

• Lovely location in a lovely city – Shane from Australia (9/10)

  Location was great. Courtyard was lovely for afternoon break and beverage. Washing machine very handy. Easy access to the Palace, water front and buses. Lovely restaurants across the road down past the car rental office and great coffee in same street just downm the stairs.

• Central, cozy and quality. We loved it! – Juliet from United Kingdom (10/10)

  We loved everything. Location, quality, how clean it was, wonderful host.

• Lovely host who went out of her way to have apartment ready early for us. – Julie from Australia (9/10)

  easy to find and walk to everything, comfortable bed, sauna. Beautifully decorated.

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