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Malena Palace Experience

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Diocletian's Palace

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Restaurant
Beach nearby
Double Room De Luxe
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan

Explore the area

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Adamova 3, Split, 21000
  • Place, Split Riva
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Saint Domnius
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Diocletian's Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Split (SPU)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
4 bedrooms
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Memory foam bed
4 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room De Luxe

Double Room De Luxe

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
4 bedrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Split

Malena Palace Experience puts you in the heart of Split, within steps of popular attractions like Diocletian's Palace and Split Riva. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Plus you'll find luggage storage. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Split guest house include Port of Split and Bacvice Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Game of Thrones Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Split Riva - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Diocletian's Palace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gregory of Nin Statue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Split Station - 7 min walk
  • Split (SPU) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picasso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LVXOR - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bepa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kavana Central - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Uje Oil Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Malena Palace Experience

Guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Diocletian's Palace
Malena Palace Experience offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Split guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
Malena Palace Experience offers 3 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. This Split guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 to 20 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October to 31 March, EUR 1.86 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.93 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 30 September, EUR 2.65 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.33 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 to 20 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Malena Palace Split
Malena Guest House Split
Malena Split
Malena Palace Guesthouse Split
Malena Palace Guesthouse
Malena Guest House
Malena Palace
Malena Palace Experience Split
Malena Palace Experience Guesthouse
Malena Palace Experience Guesthouse Split

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Malena Palace Experience?

Malena Palace Experience offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Malena Palace Experience?

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malena Palace Experience on 15 Jan 2026 start from NZ$419.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Malena Palace Experience?

Yep, Malena Palace Experience is a short 13-minute walk from Bacvice Beach.

Does Malena Palace Experience serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Malena Palace Experience?

No, Malena Palace Experience does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Malena Palace Experience?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Malena Palace Experience?

No, pets are not allowed.

Malena Palace Experience Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 345 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely wonderful stay in old Split

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome host in awesome location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Melena has an excellent property with an excellent location. The check in and check out processes were easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of Old Town Split
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tyson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within the Palace walls. Everything you need in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff were amazing. Everything was within walking distance and so close to the water front. Room was clean, great size and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, amazing location, incredible service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eun

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and surprisingly quiet for all amenities nearby. Must be able walk up four flights of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen, Amherst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Tsunglin Jaems

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean and nice location

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place to stay for our short visit to Split. The room was spacious, spotless and ideally located rfor the old town of Split. Maelna (our host) was brilliant, recommending places to go and things to do. I would recommend this place

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GENE, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location, great room, lovely host!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023