3M Golden Gate

Fourteen steps from Diocletian's Palace's Golden Gate — the property's namesake — 3M Golden Gate occupies a building on Ulica Zlatna vrata in the heart of Split's UNESCO old town. Upper floors are stairs-only, so rooms with city and landmark views reward guests willing to climb.

Apartment-style units include a kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, and toaster alongside a dining area, making self-catering practical in a neighborhood dense with morning markets. Private bathrooms have bathtubs, and streaming services cover evenings in.

The Golden Gate itself, the best-preserved of the palace's four Roman entrances, opens directly to the Meštrović promenade and the Peristyle square is a five-minute walk through the old town lanes. Airport shuttle is available on request.