Malena Palace Experience
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From
$179
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Dining
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Location
A stay at Malena Palace Experience places you in the heart of Split, steps from Diocletian's Palace and Split Riva. This guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Port of Split and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bacvice Beach.
What's nearby
Kresimir Street(0.1 miles)
Temple of Jupiter(0.1 miles)
Cindro Palace(0.1 miles)
Diocletian's Palace(0.1 miles)
Peristyle(0.1 miles)
Saint Duje Bell Tower(0.1 miles)
People's Square(0.1 miles)
Synagogue(0.1 miles)
Cathedral of Saint Domnius(0.1 miles)
Papalic Palace(0.1 miles)
City Museum of Split(0.1 miles)
Nakic Palace(0.1 miles)
Eastern Gate(0.1 miles)
Game of Thrones Museum(0.1 miles)
Green Market(0.1 miles)
Split Airport (SPU)(15.6 miles)
Brac Island (BWK)(29.2 miles)
Airport shuttle
Non-Smoking Rooms
Beach (Nearby)
Luggage Storage
Allergy-Free Room Available
Designated Smoking Area
Location
Adamova 3/3, Split, Croatia
Kresimir Street (0.1 miles)
Temple of Jupiter (0.1 miles)
Cindro Palace (0.1 miles)
Diocletian's Palace (0.1 miles)
Peristyle (0.1 miles)
Saint Duje Bell Tower (0.1 miles)
Guest reviews
9.1
Superb
Based on 360 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
4%
Couple
37%
Family
19%
Group
30%
Solo
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Malena Palace Experience, travelers praise the exceptionally warm, hands-on host and spotless, comfortable rooms in an unbeatable Old Town location, while noting the property can be tricky to find and requires climbing several flights of stairs.
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At Malena Palace Experience, travelers praise the exceptionally warm, hands-on host and spotless, comfortable rooms in an unbeatable Old Town location, while noting the property can be tricky to find and requires climbing several flights of stairs.
Guests often note the rooms are surprisingly quiet for the setting, with solid soundproofing and air conditioning. Some guests mention cash-only payment. Expect a simple, well-run base for exploring Split if stairs are not an issue.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic, with a small terrace or balcony area offering city or bell-tower views mentioned by several guests. Access involves multiple flights of stairs and a somewhat hidden entrance that some found challenging.
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10
Jay
May 7, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Come and say hi to Malena and Milan, the apartments are smack bang in the middle of old Split. Sit on the terrace in the evening and just look at the church. Ask Malena for her beautiful lemonade drink. Everything you want in Split is literally a stone throw from the apartments. The apartments are beautifully clean and tidy and there is tea coffee available and if you need it Malena can help with washing. You won't be disappointed
Come and say hi to Malena and Milan, the apartments are smack bang in the middle of old Split. Sit on the terrace in the evening and just look at the church. Ask Malena for her beautiful lemonade drink. Everything you want in Split is literally a stone throw from the apartments. The apartments are beautifully clean and tidy and there is tea coffee available and if you need it Malena can help with washing. You won't be disappointed
10
Kelli
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tucked into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and up 3 flights of stairs, this property offers clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of the many restaurants, bars and shops. Malena is very hospitable.
Tucked into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and up 3 flights of stairs, this property offers clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of the many restaurants, bars and shops. Malena is very hospitable.
10
Deanne
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Be prepared for stairs (3 flights). If cne you’re over that it’s a wonderful guest room ( they have 3 rooms). Malena and her husband were super hospitable - Malena offering to let me go to the roof and drink her homemade lemonade. Her husband graciously assisted carrying my medium sized luggage at check in and check out (7am check out even). Location is recessed but no worries once you get to your rooom.
Be prepared for stairs (3 flights). If cne you’re over that it’s a wonderful guest room ( they have 3 rooms). Malena and her husband were super hospitable - Malena offering to let me go to the roof and drink her homemade lemonade. Her husband graciously assisted carrying my medium sized luggage at check in and check out (7am check out even). Location is recessed but no worries once you get to your rooom.
10
Natalie
Sep 11, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Marlena palace was a fantastic place to stay. My husband and I were there for two nights before a cruise and were very happy with our stay. It’s a little tricky to find- through the posidion restaurant side alley and then up the stairs- but everything in split is tricky to find :). Only three rooms at this hotel, big rooms and clean, great air conditioning, rooftop patio. Right in the Center of of the walled city. I highly recommend staying there.
Marlena palace was a fantastic place to stay. My husband and I were there for two nights before a cruise and were very happy with our stay. It’s a little tricky to find- through the posidion restaurant side alley and then up the stairs- but everything in split is tricky to find :). Only three rooms at this hotel, big rooms and clean, great air conditioning, rooftop patio. Right in the Center of of the walled city. I highly recommend staying there.
8
Maureen
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Malena is lovely and attentive. Exceptionally clean and a nice bathroom which isn’t always the case in these tiny places. It’s in the place central area and hard to find. Also she has no way to accept payment except cash. I did not pay Expedia site ahead of time and had to go to ATM to get cash. This should be stated on the website along with 5 flights of stairs to walk up.
Malena is lovely and attentive. Exceptionally clean and a nice bathroom which isn’t always the case in these tiny places. It’s in the place central area and hard to find. Also she has no way to accept payment except cash. I did not pay Expedia site ahead of time and had to go to ATM to get cash. This should be stated on the website along with 5 flights of stairs to walk up.
10
Sophie
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
10
Gregory
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rating based on great location inside the palace walls, comfortable bed, great soundproofing, and good use of available space to maximize storage. My wife and I had room #1 and heard very little noise even though bars and restaurants were three floors down. There were lots of hooks and shelves in the bathroom which made it nice to store toiletries. Otherwise it’s a basic room with limited natural light, somewhere to sleep and rest between activities. One must climb three flights of stairs to get to the unit, and the path to the stairwell goes through a back alley. I thought the A/C was adequate but people who really like to crank the temperature down may be disappointed.
Rating based on great location inside the palace walls, comfortable bed, great soundproofing, and good use of available space to maximize storage. My wife and I had room #1 and heard very little noise even though bars and restaurants were three floors down. There were lots of hooks and shelves in the bathroom which made it nice to store toiletries. Otherwise it’s a basic room with limited natural light, somewhere to sleep and rest between activities. One must climb three flights of stairs to get to the unit, and the path to the stairwell goes through a back alley. I thought the A/C was adequate but people who really like to crank the temperature down may be disappointed.
6
Lisa
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Malena was lovely and accommodated our early check in, and even made us some lemonade! She kindly gave us some recommendations of things to do. The room, while clean, was *really* small - perfect for 1 person, but way too tight for two. The tv was not working. She invited us to use her terrace, which was up a flight of stairs to her space, and featured a pretty view of the bell tower and a lovingly tended garden. We had some difficulty finding it, and the entrance and stairwell up were decrepit looking - lots of stairs, so not recommended for less able bodied people.
Malena was lovely and accommodated our early check in, and even made us some lemonade! She kindly gave us some recommendations of things to do. The room, while clean, was *really* small - perfect for 1 person, but way too tight for two. The tv was not working. She invited us to use her terrace, which was up a flight of stairs to her space, and featured a pretty view of the bell tower and a lovingly tended garden. We had some difficulty finding it, and the entrance and stairwell up were decrepit looking - lots of stairs, so not recommended for less able bodied people.
10
ann
Oct 11, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Malena was a very good and kind host who gave me a drink and some food all grown or made by her. I checked in early. Wifi excellent . Clean , quiet and comfortable room. . Lovely balcony to overlook bell tower.
Great location. Malena was a very good and kind host who gave me a drink and some food all grown or made by her. I checked in early. Wifi excellent . Clean , quiet and comfortable room. . Lovely balcony to overlook bell tower.
10
Jean
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, convenient and surprisingly quiet for all amenities nearby. Must be able walk up four flights of stairs.
Clean, convenient and surprisingly quiet for all amenities nearby. Must be able walk up four flights of stairs.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are repeatedly described as very clean, with several reviews calling them spotless.
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10
Jay
May 7, 2023
·
Stayed 7 nights
Come and say hi to Malena and Milan, the apartments are smack bang in the middle of old Split. Sit on the terrace in the evening and just look at the church. Ask Malena for her beautiful lemonade drink. Everything you want in Split is literally a stone throw from the apartments. The apartments are beautifully clean and tidy and there is tea coffee available and if you need it Malena can help with washing. You won't be disappointed
Come and say hi to Malena and Milan, the apartments are smack bang in the middle of old Split. Sit on the terrace in the evening and just look at the church. Ask Malena for her beautiful lemonade drink. Everything you want in Split is literally a stone throw from the apartments. The apartments are beautifully clean and tidy and there is tea coffee available and if you need it Malena can help with washing. You won't be disappointed
10
Kelli
Jun 12, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Tucked into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and up 3 flights of stairs, this property offers clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of the many restaurants, bars and shops. Malena is very hospitable.
Tucked into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and up 3 flights of stairs, this property offers clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of the many restaurants, bars and shops. Malena is very hospitable.
8
Morten
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
All over a very good experience staying here. The host was very helpfull, and the room was nice and clean. Perfect stay if you want to experience the center of Split.
All over a very good experience staying here. The host was very helpfull, and the room was nice and clean. Perfect stay if you want to experience the center of Split.
8
Maureen
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Malena is lovely and attentive. Exceptionally clean and a nice bathroom which isn’t always the case in these tiny places. It’s in the place central area and hard to find. Also she has no way to accept payment except cash. I did not pay Expedia site ahead of time and had to go to ATM to get cash. This should be stated on the website along with 5 flights of stairs to walk up.
Malena is lovely and attentive. Exceptionally clean and a nice bathroom which isn’t always the case in these tiny places. It’s in the place central area and hard to find. Also she has no way to accept payment except cash. I did not pay Expedia site ahead of time and had to go to ATM to get cash. This should be stated on the website along with 5 flights of stairs to walk up.
10
Sophie
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
10
Sara
Oct 25, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
What a great place to stay in Split! When you stay here you are treated like family! Excellent host! Location is great, room was clean and had a nice view.
What a great place to stay in Split! When you stay here you are treated like family! Excellent host! Location is great, room was clean and had a nice view.
10
Alexander
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Una habitacion muy limpia, agradable, excelente ubicacion y excelente atención de Malena , seguro regresaremos.🙌🙌🙌
Una habitacion muy limpia, agradable, excelente ubicacion y excelente atención de Malena , seguro regresaremos.🙌🙌🙌
10
Johanna
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazingly warm and helpful host in this place. :) Staying was comfortable and even though it is located in the heart of the old town, did not hear any noise from the streets. Room was clean and nice.
Amazingly warm and helpful host in this place. :) Staying was comfortable and even though it is located in the heart of the old town, did not hear any noise from the streets. Room was clean and nice.
10
GENE
Jul 1, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient lovely smaller hotel in a very walkable and safe area that is itself the heart of Split. The hostess was gracious and shared her knowledge of the area as well as some useful tips on what to see, where to find good restaurants etc. the hotel room was bright, clean and nicely decorated and came with air conditioning which was most welcome.
Convenient lovely smaller hotel in a very walkable and safe area that is itself the heart of Split. The hostess was gracious and shared her knowledge of the area as well as some useful tips on what to see, where to find good restaurants etc. the hotel room was bright, clean and nicely decorated and came with air conditioning which was most welcome.
10
karen
Nov 1, 2023
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Had wonderful stay at the Malena Palace. Room was large, brand new, and spotless. Location is perfect, in the middle of everything. And the hostess Malena was so friendly and very helpful. We would stay again !! Just a tip, when you get to the door to the apartments (small sign that says Malena Palace), ring the doorbell and Malena will open the door and greet you and take you to your apartment.
Had wonderful stay at the Malena Palace. Room was large, brand new, and spotless. Location is perfect, in the middle of everything. And the hostess Malena was so friendly and very helpful. We would stay again !! Just a tip, when you get to the door to the apartments (small sign that says Malena Palace), ring the doorbell and Malena will open the door and greet you and take you to your apartment.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally quiet and comfortable despite the central setting, with soundproofing and air conditioning noted. Sizes vary from compact to spacious, and a few rooms have cathedral or rooftop views.
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Alexandra
Sep 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and surprisingly quiet rooms given you’re right in the middle of all the action. Booking on Expedia and selecting pay at property only to find out when we arrived that the property only took cash resulted in substantial fees from having to take money out of a bank machine. This was a disappointment
Great location and surprisingly quiet rooms given you’re right in the middle of all the action. Booking on Expedia and selecting pay at property only to find out when we arrived that the property only took cash resulted in substantial fees from having to take money out of a bank machine. This was a disappointment
10
Amy
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were amazing. Everything was within walking distance and so close to the water front. Room was clean, great size and perfect location
The staff were amazing. Everything was within walking distance and so close to the water front. Room was clean, great size and perfect location
10
Alex
Jun 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely couple of nights here at the weekend. Perfect location, comfortable room with air conditioning and a king and friendly host. Would definitely recommend this place to others and will be staying again if I come back.
A lovely couple of nights here at the weekend. Perfect location, comfortable room with air conditioning and a king and friendly host. Would definitely recommend this place to others and will be staying again if I come back.
10
Gregory
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rating based on great location inside the palace walls, comfortable bed, great soundproofing, and good use of available space to maximize storage. My wife and I had room #1 and heard very little noise even though bars and restaurants were three floors down. There were lots of hooks and shelves in the bathroom which made it nice to store toiletries. Otherwise it’s a basic room with limited natural light, somewhere to sleep and rest between activities. One must climb three flights of stairs to get to the unit, and the path to the stairwell goes through a back alley. I thought the A/C was adequate but people who really like to crank the temperature down may be disappointed.
Rating based on great location inside the palace walls, comfortable bed, great soundproofing, and good use of available space to maximize storage. My wife and I had room #1 and heard very little noise even though bars and restaurants were three floors down. There were lots of hooks and shelves in the bathroom which made it nice to store toiletries. Otherwise it’s a basic room with limited natural light, somewhere to sleep and rest between activities. One must climb three flights of stairs to get to the unit, and the path to the stairwell goes through a back alley. I thought the A/C was adequate but people who really like to crank the temperature down may be disappointed.
6
Lisa
Oct 5, 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Malena was lovely and accommodated our early check in, and even made us some lemonade! She kindly gave us some recommendations of things to do. The room, while clean, was *really* small - perfect for 1 person, but way too tight for two. The tv was not working. She invited us to use her terrace, which was up a flight of stairs to her space, and featured a pretty view of the bell tower and a lovingly tended garden. We had some difficulty finding it, and the entrance and stairwell up were decrepit looking - lots of stairs, so not recommended for less able bodied people.
Malena was lovely and accommodated our early check in, and even made us some lemonade! She kindly gave us some recommendations of things to do. The room, while clean, was *really* small - perfect for 1 person, but way too tight for two. The tv was not working. She invited us to use her terrace, which was up a flight of stairs to her space, and featured a pretty view of the bell tower and a lovingly tended garden. We had some difficulty finding it, and the entrance and stairwell up were decrepit looking - lots of stairs, so not recommended for less able bodied people.
10
Nicolas
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was the most friendly, welcoming person and gave us recommendations of things nearby to see. The location is absolutely ideal—right I. The heart of things in the old town so that we could come and go as we explored throughout the day! The room was beautiful, with a view of the cathedral above the neighboring rooftops. The host lest us store our bags for the morning after checking out and she was there to see us off at noon!
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was the most friendly, welcoming person and gave us recommendations of things nearby to see. The location is absolutely ideal—right I. The heart of things in the old town so that we could come and go as we explored throughout the day! The room was beautiful, with a view of the cathedral above the neighboring rooftops. The host lest us store our bags for the morning after checking out and she was there to see us off at noon!
10
Johanna
Sep 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazingly warm and helpful host in this place. :) Staying was comfortable and even though it is located in the heart of the old town, did not hear any noise from the streets. Room was clean and nice.
Amazingly warm and helpful host in this place. :) Staying was comfortable and even though it is located in the heart of the old town, did not hear any noise from the streets. Room was clean and nice.
10
GENE
Jul 1, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient lovely smaller hotel in a very walkable and safe area that is itself the heart of Split. The hostess was gracious and shared her knowledge of the area as well as some useful tips on what to see, where to find good restaurants etc. the hotel room was bright, clean and nicely decorated and came with air conditioning which was most welcome.
Convenient lovely smaller hotel in a very walkable and safe area that is itself the heart of Split. The hostess was gracious and shared her knowledge of the area as well as some useful tips on what to see, where to find good restaurants etc. the hotel room was bright, clean and nicely decorated and came with air conditioning which was most welcome.
10
Jean
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, convenient and surprisingly quiet for all amenities nearby. Must be able walk up four flights of stairs.
Clean, convenient and surprisingly quiet for all amenities nearby. Must be able walk up four flights of stairs.
10
karen
Nov 1, 2023
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Had wonderful stay at the Malena Palace. Room was large, brand new, and spotless. Location is perfect, in the middle of everything. And the hostess Malena was so friendly and very helpful. We would stay again !! Just a tip, when you get to the door to the apartments (small sign that says Malena Palace), ring the doorbell and Malena will open the door and greet you and take you to your apartment.
Had wonderful stay at the Malena Palace. Room was large, brand new, and spotless. Location is perfect, in the middle of everything. And the hostess Malena was so friendly and very helpful. We would stay again !! Just a tip, when you get to the door to the apartments (small sign that says Malena Palace), ring the doorbell and Malena will open the door and greet you and take you to your apartment.
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Service
Guests consistently praise Malena’s warm, attentive hospitality, including early check-in, local tips, welcome drinks, help with luggage, and baggage storage. Check-in and check-out are often described as smooth.
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Kelli
Jun 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tucked into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and up 3 flights of stairs, this property offers clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of the many restaurants, bars and shops. Malena is very hospitable.
Tucked into Diocletian’s Palace walls, and up 3 flights of stairs, this property offers clean and comfortable rooms in the heart of the many restaurants, bars and shops. Malena is very hospitable.
10
Deanne
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Be prepared for stairs (3 flights). If cne you’re over that it’s a wonderful guest room ( they have 3 rooms). Malena and her husband were super hospitable - Malena offering to let me go to the roof and drink her homemade lemonade. Her husband graciously assisted carrying my medium sized luggage at check in and check out (7am check out even). Location is recessed but no worries once you get to your rooom.
Be prepared for stairs (3 flights). If cne you’re over that it’s a wonderful guest room ( they have 3 rooms). Malena and her husband were super hospitable - Malena offering to let me go to the roof and drink her homemade lemonade. Her husband graciously assisted carrying my medium sized luggage at check in and check out (7am check out even). Location is recessed but no worries once you get to your rooom.
10
Abby
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The host was amazing! I didnt realize i had to check out super early of my previous accommodation and she was able to work with me to check in early. She also gave me a map of the city with her recommendations.
The host was amazing! I didnt realize i had to check out super early of my previous accommodation and she was able to work with me to check in early. She also gave me a map of the city with her recommendations.
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Cecilie
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Vi ble veldig godt tatt i mot av Malena. Vi kom tidlig med en ferge, og fikk muligheten til å sjekke inn tidligere, og oppbevare bagasjen vår ved sen avgang neste dag. Malena var utrolig hjelpsom og hyggelig, og ønsket oss velkommen med en god limonade. Rommet var midt i sentrum, og akkurat det vi trengte. Anbefales!
Vi ble veldig godt tatt i mot av Malena. Vi kom tidlig med en ferge, og fikk muligheten til å sjekke inn tidligere, og oppbevare bagasjen vår ved sen avgang neste dag. Malena var utrolig hjelpsom og hyggelig, og ønsket oss velkommen med en god limonade. Rommet var midt i sentrum, og akkurat det vi trengte. Anbefales!
10
Kenneth
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Melena has an excellent property with an excellent location. The check in and check out processes were easy.
Melena has an excellent property with an excellent location. The check in and check out processes were easy.
10
Sophie
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
10
Nicolas
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was the most friendly, welcoming person and gave us recommendations of things nearby to see. The location is absolutely ideal—right I. The heart of things in the old town so that we could come and go as we explored throughout the day! The room was beautiful, with a view of the cathedral above the neighboring rooftops. The host lest us store our bags for the morning after checking out and she was there to see us off at noon!
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was the most friendly, welcoming person and gave us recommendations of things nearby to see. The location is absolutely ideal—right I. The heart of things in the old town so that we could come and go as we explored throughout the day! The room was beautiful, with a view of the cathedral above the neighboring rooftops. The host lest us store our bags for the morning after checking out and she was there to see us off at noon!
10
GENE
Jul 1, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient lovely smaller hotel in a very walkable and safe area that is itself the heart of Split. The hostess was gracious and shared her knowledge of the area as well as some useful tips on what to see, where to find good restaurants etc. the hotel room was bright, clean and nicely decorated and came with air conditioning which was most welcome.
Convenient lovely smaller hotel in a very walkable and safe area that is itself the heart of Split. The hostess was gracious and shared her knowledge of the area as well as some useful tips on what to see, where to find good restaurants etc. the hotel room was bright, clean and nicely decorated and came with air conditioning which was most welcome.
10
Steven
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, amazing location, incredible service
Great stay, amazing location, incredible service
10
Zhanyong
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very easy to get around. Great location and good service. Feel like home.
Very easy to get around. Great location and good service. Feel like home.
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Location
Right inside Diocletian’s Palace and the Old Town, everything is walkable and the waterfront, bus and ferry are close. Several guests found the entrance a bit hidden or tricky to locate.
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Hanna
Jul 10, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely spot! Amazing location in the heart of Split, can't get much better than this. Super safe, will definitely stay here again.
Lovely spot! Amazing location in the heart of Split, can't get much better than this. Super safe, will definitely stay here again.
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Ryan
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Right in the heart of Old Town Split
Right in the heart of Old Town Split
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Cecilia
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Had a wonderful stay! Malena is such a wonderful host, and the location is perfect, although a little bit hidden. Would definitely recommend.
Had a wonderful stay! Malena is such a wonderful host, and the location is perfect, although a little bit hidden. Would definitely recommend.
10
George
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Awesome host in awesome location
Awesome host in awesome location
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Kenneth
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Melena has an excellent property with an excellent location. The check in and check out processes were easy.
Melena has an excellent property with an excellent location. The check in and check out processes were easy.
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Maureen
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Malena is lovely and attentive. Exceptionally clean and a nice bathroom which isn’t always the case in these tiny places. It’s in the place central area and hard to find. Also she has no way to accept payment except cash. I did not pay Expedia site ahead of time and had to go to ATM to get cash. This should be stated on the website along with 5 flights of stairs to walk up.
Malena is lovely and attentive. Exceptionally clean and a nice bathroom which isn’t always the case in these tiny places. It’s in the place central area and hard to find. Also she has no way to accept payment except cash. I did not pay Expedia site ahead of time and had to go to ATM to get cash. This should be stated on the website along with 5 flights of stairs to walk up.
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Sophie
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
Lovely, kind host, gave us fresh lemonade and melon on arrival on the beautiful terrace. Stayed here for two nights either side of our trip and both rooms were clean, cool and quiet. V good location in the middle of the bustling old town with a 10 min walk to bus station and ferry port. Would definitely stay here again.
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Gregory
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rating based on great location inside the palace walls, comfortable bed, great soundproofing, and good use of available space to maximize storage. My wife and I had room #1 and heard very little noise even though bars and restaurants were three floors down. There were lots of hooks and shelves in the bathroom which made it nice to store toiletries. Otherwise it’s a basic room with limited natural light, somewhere to sleep and rest between activities. One must climb three flights of stairs to get to the unit, and the path to the stairwell goes through a back alley. I thought the A/C was adequate but people who really like to crank the temperature down may be disappointed.
Rating based on great location inside the palace walls, comfortable bed, great soundproofing, and good use of available space to maximize storage. My wife and I had room #1 and heard very little noise even though bars and restaurants were three floors down. There were lots of hooks and shelves in the bathroom which made it nice to store toiletries. Otherwise it’s a basic room with limited natural light, somewhere to sleep and rest between activities. One must climb three flights of stairs to get to the unit, and the path to the stairwell goes through a back alley. I thought the A/C was adequate but people who really like to crank the temperature down may be disappointed.
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Nicolas
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was the most friendly, welcoming person and gave us recommendations of things nearby to see. The location is absolutely ideal—right I. The heart of things in the old town so that we could come and go as we explored throughout the day! The room was beautiful, with a view of the cathedral above the neighboring rooftops. The host lest us store our bags for the morning after checking out and she was there to see us off at noon!
We absolutely loved our stay. The host was the most friendly, welcoming person and gave us recommendations of things nearby to see. The location is absolutely ideal—right I. The heart of things in the old town so that we could come and go as we explored throughout the day! The room was beautiful, with a view of the cathedral above the neighboring rooftops. The host lest us store our bags for the morning after checking out and she was there to see us off at noon!
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Tyson
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location within the Palace walls. Everything you need in walking distance.
Great location within the Palace walls. Everything you need in walking distance.
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maxim
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed 3 days. Very nice owner, very helpful. Outstanding location. Right in the heart of the Palace. This property has 4 flights of stairs.
Stayed 3 days. Very nice owner, very helpful. Outstanding location. Right in the heart of the Palace. This property has 4 flights of stairs.
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Virginia
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming and helpful. Greeted us with lemonade and cookies. She gave us a brief language lesson. She also encouraged us to utilize the laundry line, which was needed. She also invited us to use the upper floor balcony ( which we didn’t, but still was nice)
Charming and helpful. Greeted us with lemonade and cookies. She gave us a brief language lesson. She also encouraged us to utilize the laundry line, which was needed. She also invited us to use the upper floor balcony ( which we didn’t, but still was nice)
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DIANE
Apr 21, 2026
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Stayed 9 nights
Great location. Our room was spacious, very clean with a super comfy bed. Host was delightful
Great location. Our room was spacious, very clean with a super comfy bed. Host was delightful
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michael
Apr 3, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great place downtown
Great place downtown
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Zhanyong
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very easy to get around. Great location and good service. Feel like home.
Very easy to get around. Great location and good service. Feel like home.
FAQs about Malena Palace Experience
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 20 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 00:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be requested but is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Split, steps from Diocletian's Palace and Split Riva, approximately 0.5 mi from the Port of Split and 0.7 mi from Bacvice Beach.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-07: 153.42188917749021USD
- 2026-09-08: 155.64570555189513USD
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- 2026-10-01: 280.7271257722931USD
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- 2026-10-05: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-06: 526.6633903564453USD
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- 2026-10-08: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-09: 257.03076684506226USD
- 2026-10-10: 223.42690934431457USD
- 2026-10-11: 500.62336728286743USD
- 2026-10-12: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-13: 280.7271257722931USD
- 2026-10-14: 280.7271257722931USD
- 2026-10-15: 500.62336728286743USD
- 2026-10-16: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-17: 444.2369945494995USD
- 2026-10-18: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-19: 279.9112458379974USD
- 2026-10-20: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-21: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-22: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-23: 280.3882250735931USD
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- 2026-10-25: 279.9112458379974USD
- 2026-10-26: 280.7271257722931USD
- 2026-10-27: 500.62336728286743USD
- 2026-10-28: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-29: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-30: 280.36311343626403USD
- 2026-10-31: 279.9112458379974USD
- 2026-11-01: 255.10836105543518USD
- 2026-11-02: 254.80709234431455USD
- 2026-11-03: 255.10836105543518USD
- 2026-11-04: 255.10836105543518USD
- 2026-11-05: 255.10836105543518USD
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The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 17 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property only accepts cash
- Safety features at this property include window guards
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 to 20 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Airport shuttle
Non-Smoking Rooms
Beach (Nearby)
Luggage Storage
Allergy-Free Room Available
Designated Smoking Area
Services
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Lockers Available
Parking
Airport shuttle
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Allergy-Free Room Available
Adults Only
Activities
Beach (Nearby)
Bicycle Tour Information
Terrace
Internet
Free Wi-Fi