Golden Gate Dream Rooms

A really neat place to stay, in wall of Diocletian’s Palace. Hosts were responsive. Step outside of apartment and you’re right there in old town.

very central location, easy walking distance from bus station/port/train station

The location was incredible. People who saw us coming out of our place couldn’t believe we were actually staying there! We opened our doors to hear a small concert going on in the courtyard below - it was fantastic. Warning: you do need earplugs to sleep at night; but otherwise, the location at the gateway to Old Split was perfect.

We spent 4 nights in a superior room, which had the benefit of a small terrace, albeit hemmed in by air-conditioner units and chimneys from the nearby restaurants. Potential guests should note that access to the accommodation is via a spiral staircase with 56 steps (we counted!) with only a rope as support and anybody with a disability or mobility issues may well struggle, particularly if carrying bags. The location couldn't be more central and historical, in that the accommodation is located inside the "Golden Gate; the most spectacular of the entrances to the Old City and Diocletian's Palace. Access to all of the main Old City sites takes only minutes, and other sites such as the Archeological Museum can be reached in a 10/15 minute walk. However, this is not a hotel or B&B; there is no Reception, Lobby or breakfast and local communication with the couple who run the accommodation was by text. Our room was reasonably large and equipped with air-conditioning, a TV, fridge and hidden away below the fridge, a safe. The bathroom was reasonable, (although the towels were as stiff as cardboard!) and the accommodation was only cleaned once during our stay. However, the staff were helpful and facilitated our transfers both from the Airport and to the harbour and also assisted with our luggage, which was welcome given the lengthy spiral staircase. In summary, this is very central, convenient and historical accommodation...but beware the 56 spiral stairs!

Couldn't be more central- location is perfect. However, 56 spiral stairs to access the room, which was serviced only once during our 4 night stay. Towels were like cardboard! Not accommodation for guests with mobility issues. Staff helpful in arranging transfers and transporting cases.

The most historic place I’ve ever overnighted at. This one includes as the Golden Gate at Diocletian’s Palace as part of its walls. The huge limestone blocks were put together about 300 AD for the construction of the Palace the Roman Emperor built for his retirement in Split, Croatia. Two windows of the unit overlook the vestibule of the Palce’s Golden Gate entrance and a tiny one overlooks the park across the street from the Palace. While the comfortable unit is well- insulated with it’s thick walls, it also has modern appointments such as AC a refrigerator and a sizable bathroom with modern plumbing you’d see in any hotel. Travelers with physical limitations need to be aware the stairs to the second floor unit are narrow and steep- similar to historic buildings in Amsterdam. Great place to stay while visiting Split!