Hotel Vestibul Palace & Villa – Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

Hotel Vestibul Palace & Villa – Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Hotel Vestibul Palace & Villa – Small Luxury Hotels Of The World honestly feels like stepping through a portal between ancient and modern Split. I mean, you’re literally standing where Roman emperors once walked — the hotel is built right into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and you can actually see the original stone arches incorporated into the lobby design. It’s this four-star boutique property that manages to feel both intimate and grand at the same time, which is honestly pretty rare to find.

Location & Neighborhood

The location is absolutely unbeatable — you’re right in the heart of the old town, but tucked away on a quiet side street that most tourists just walk past. You know what’s amazing? You can step out the front door and be at the Peristyle (the main palace square) in about thirty seconds, but your room stays surprisingly peaceful even during peak summer crowds. The waterfront promenade is maybe a two-minute walk, and honestly, I’ve never found a hotel in Split that puts you this close to everything while still feeling like a proper retreat.

The Rooms

The rooms here are something special — they’ve managed to blend contemporary comfort with these incredible historical details that you just can’t fake. Some rooms actually have original Roman walls as part of the design, which sounds gimmicky but actually works beautifully. The beds are genuinely fantastic (I’m usually pretty picky about this), and the bathrooms feel modern and spacious despite being tucked into a 1,700-year-old building. What really impressed me was how quiet everything stays — the thick stone walls really do their job.

Dining & Amenities

Breakfast here covers pretty much every dietary need you can think of — continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options, plus American-style dishes if that’s your thing. They do both buffet and grab-and-go options, which is actually perfect since you might want to catch an early ferry to the islands. The restaurant focuses on local Dalmatian cuisine, and honestly, the setting makes even a simple meal feel special. There’s also parking available, which — trust me — is worth its weight in gold in Split’s old town.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets this place apart is how it manages to be both a historical experience and a genuinely comfortable hotel. Couples absolutely love it here (they rate the location 9.7 out of 10), and I can see why — there’s something pretty romantic about wandering through ancient palace corridors to get to your room. The staff actually knows the area inside and out, so they’ll point you toward the best local spots that aren’t overrun with tour groups. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’re staying somewhere truly unique, but you’re not sacrificing modern comfort to get that experience.

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Reviews of Hotel Vestibul Palace & Villa – Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

• Fantastic place to discover Split – Phillip from South Africa (10/10)

  The location and services where excellent Breakfast and dinner superb

• Hotel staff were supper helpful with suggestions and even assisted us with our heavy luggage to and from the hotel (as h – Christopher from Australia (10/10)

  Location and staff were excellent.
  Great breakfast and coffee.

• Outstanding service – Melanie from United States of America (9/10)

  Good location in old town. Quiet comfortable room. Great breakfast. Outstanding service, very helpful with parking, figuring out ferries etc. would stay again.

• Wonderful – Indyk from United States of America (9/10)

  The breakfast was excellent, the staff attentive and helpful at all times. We were cared for from beginning to end by the staff. When we had an early start, they prepared a take away breakfast that was delicious.

• Had a great stay. Staff was amazing at making sure we had everything we needed. – Sparenberg from Canada (10/10)

  Great location

• Great stay 👌 – Kim from Australia (10/10)

  Great location and fabulous food and service

• We stayed in Villa Dobric and went to Hotel Vestbule Palace for breakfast where service was hopeless – Daphne from Ireland (8/10)

  Good bed and air conditioning

• Wonderful – Samantha from Mexico (9/10)

  Great location! In the heart of Split old town. Renewed hotel. The personnel specially Mia was very helpful and made our stay better as she assist us all the time.

• I wanted to stay longer! Everythning was so Nice andbreath taking – Bitten from Denmark (10/10)

  The location was awesome, and the people at the hotel so so Nice! The came and pickles us up.

• Very nice and special place in the heart of the historic city centre of Split. – Hanns-eberhardt from Germany (10/10)

  Lage, Personal, Service, Frühstück

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