Guest House Imperial

Guest House Imperial Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Guest House Imperial on Alješijeva street, you immediately get that “this is exactly where I want to be” feeling. It’s tucked right in the heart of Split‘s old town — I mean, you’re literally steps away from Diocletian’s Palace, which is pretty incredible when you think about it. The building itself has this understated elegance that fits perfectly with the ancient stone streets around it, and honestly, the location alone makes this four-star property worth considering.

The Perfect Location

Here’s what I love about staying here — you can roll out of bed and be exploring Roman ruins within two minutes. The palace walls are right there, and you’re close enough to hear the morning bustle of the Peristyle without being kept awake by it. What’s really smart is that while you’re in the thick of everything historic, you’re also just a short walk to the waterfront and the ferry terminal. Couples absolutely rave about this spot (they give it a 9.9 rating, which is pretty much unheard of), and I get why — there’s something romantic about wandering these narrow streets together, especially in the evening when the day-trippers have gone home.

The Room Experience

Now, about that room — honestly, I wasn’t expecting to sleep as well as I did. The beds here have this reputation for being exceptionally comfortable, and they live up to it. You know how sometimes hotel beds are either too soft or feel like sleeping on concrete? These hit that sweet spot perfectly. The rooms themselves feel thoughtfully designed rather than just decorated — there’s attention to detail that you notice, like proper lighting for reading and enough space to actually unpack your suitcase without playing Tetris with your belongings.

Daily Life at the Property

What strikes me about Guest House Imperial is how it manages to feel both intimate and well-run at the same time. The staff actually seem to know what they’re doing — they’ll give you real recommendations, not just point you toward the tourist traps. The common areas have this relaxed vibe where you might chat with other travelers, but it never feels crowded or chaotic. I appreciate that they’ve kept the scale manageable; it’s not one of those massive hotels where you feel like just another room number.

Why Guests Love It

The 9.6 rating tells the real story here — people leave genuinely happy. It’s that combination of being perfectly positioned to explore Split’s incredible history while having a comfortable, well-managed place to retreat to at the end of the day. You’re not sacrificing comfort for location or vice versa, which is honestly pretty rare. Whether you’re planning to spend your days wandering through ancient Roman architecture or taking day trips to nearby islands, you’ll appreciate having such a solid home base in the heart of it all.

Guest House Imperial Accommodations

Reviews of Guest House Imperial

• Perfect – Harriman from New Zealand (10/10)

  Location style and cleanliness

• Wonderful and will return! – Helen from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The host, location, bed, room, view, facilities. Highly recommend for a stay in Split

• Excellent – Carol from Australia (10/10)

  Fantastic apartment, very clean, great size and bed very comfortable. Excellent position within walls of the Palace and amazing view. Very quiet, windows well soundproofed. Easy access from port and minimal stairs.
  Host Nathalie was very friendly and helpful.

• Great host, excellent location. – Fiona from Australia (10/10)

  Host were very helpful. Kindly waited for our delayed arrival to help with our bags and direct us to the accommodation. A lot of thought into extras in the room & recommendations for restaurants. Definitely recommend and would stay again.

• Very relaxed and enjoyable. – Stephen from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Our host Narhalie took excellent care of us providing valuable insight on where to go and what to see, the property is beautiful and right in the middle of the busy Palace complex, ideal for exploring.

• A wonderful apartment in a truly historic and bustling City. – Maurice from Ireland (10/10)

  Great apartment in a great location! The apartment is located within the walls of the ancient and historic Diocletian's palace overlooking the promenade, adjacent to restaurants, the tourist port and bus station, The hostess Nathalie, was very attentive to all of our needs, and gave us great restaurant recommendations. The apartment was clean and had lots of towels, shampoo, conditioner, etc. She even provided us with a complimentary bottle of wine and some local beers and chocolate. I would not hesitate to book again!

• Perfect! The location is amazing, property super clean, and host really nice. – Daphne from United States of America (10/10)

  Amazing location! We were literally in Diocletian's palace overlooking the promenade. The port, day trips to the islands, train station, countless restaurants and bars – everything was within a 2 minute walk. The host, Nathalie, is really great – super helpful and offered lots of suggestions. The apartment was very clean and had lots of towels, shampoo, conditioner, etc. She even provided us with a free bottle of wine and some local beers and chocolate. I would not hesitate to book again!

• Loved it. Would stay here again – Jennifer from United States of America (10/10)

  Great location and pretty view.
  Host gave excellent instructions and quick to respond

• Exceptional – Steven from United States of America (10/10)

  Guest House Imperial was an absolute delight. It is located at the very center of everything in the old town of Split. Beautifully renovated, immaculately clean. Nathalie, the host, was so very helpful with arranging our airport transfer the early morning following. Really, top recommendation.

• Guest House Imperial ✨ – Annmarie from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Lovely friendly helpful host Nathalie, beautiful guest house in a beautiful central location with a beautiful view, we couldn't have asked for more!
  We travelled as mother and daughter and felt very safe and secure. Our room was spotlessly clean with everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely stay again.

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