Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia, Split

4.7 (23 reviews) · Upscale
Charming heritage hotel with a secret garden for breakfast and a tradition-rich restaurant with terrace dining

Overview

For centuries, the Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia has been distinguished in Split's cultural, social, and political scenes. It's nestled in Pjaca—also known as People's Square—which has served as the core of the old city since the 1770s. This historic hotel, restored and reopened in 2021, is a gateway to the past, just a 1-minute stroll from Jupiter's Temple and three minutes from Saint Domnius Cathedral. Since you'll be in Diocletian's Palace, everything is within walking distance, though the beaches are a bit farther out, between 10 and 30 minutes. 

With just over 30 rooms, Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia is quaint yet offers contemporary comfort and tradition. Each room is clean, spacious, and well-lit, with wooden parquet floors and neutral tones that reflect Split's natural environment. Families have found the rooms with a shared terrace to be particularly fitting. And for those looking for a bit more space, the Deluxe Suites are equipped with seating areas and beautiful views.

Within the hotel, you'll find a few different dining options. Start your day with a breakfast spread in the Secret Garden, and cap it off with a fine dining experience on the La Luce terrace, which offers views of the Old Town and the bell tower of Saint Dominus. For a casual setting, enjoy a cup of coffee paired with homemade cakes. 

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +385 21317835
Hotel address icon Narodni trg 1
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Traveler Reviews

23 total ratings, 20 with reviews
4.7
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
4.7
Location
5.0
Staff
4.7
Cleanliness & Comfort
4.7
Mary
Mary H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Super hotel. The people here were so helpful and kind. Read more

Super hotel. The people here were so helpful and kind.

Authenticity & Character
History
Location
Close to Dioclation Palace
Staff
Excellent customer service
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in October 2025
Lisa
Lisa R.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Loved the location in the heart of old town Split. Just steps to the waterfront and to the historical sites. Delicious breakfast buffet. Read more

Loved the location in the heart of old town Split. Just steps to the waterfront and to the historical sites. Delicious breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to everything
Staff
Above and beyond
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in September 2025
Brenda
Brenda W.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025
Great location on the plaza. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast buffet was very good Read more

Great location on the plaza. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast buffet was very good

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
You do need to transport luggage and walk a block from where cars are allowed as they location is in pedestrian plaza. The staff helped us.
Stayed in August 2025
K
Kevin k.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Aug 05, 2025
Excellent all around Read more

Excellent all around

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2025
R
ramesh k.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025
Very helpful front staff, helped us with our luggage through the pedestrian area.
Drago was excellent!
Amazing breakfast buffet, the omelette was amazing!
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Very helpful front staff, helped us with our luggage through the pedestrian area.
Drago was excellent!
Amazing breakfast buffet, the omelette was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Drago!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2025
Amanda
Amanda C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025
We absolutely loved the charm of this hotel. We had connecting rooms so that was definitely an added bonus. The restaurant and breakfast were lovely. We will definitely stay here again. Read more

We absolutely loved the charm of this hotel. We had connecting rooms so that was definitely an added bonus. The restaurant and breakfast were lovely. We will definitely stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in June 2025
R
ROSEMARY Y.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025
Lovely hotel right in the center of the Palace area--lots of shops, dining, etc. Friendly staff and a decent breakfast. Read more

Lovely hotel right in the center of the Palace area--lots of shops, dining, etc. Friendly staff and a decent breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
location and design
Location
Staff
helpful and friendly expecially Drago
Cleanliness & Comfort
self explanatory
Stayed in June 2025
K
Karen S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025
Great staff, great rooms, great service, great location. Would love to stay here again. Read more

Great staff, great rooms, great service, great location. Would love to stay here again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
right in the middle of it all but not too loud/chaotic
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2025
Maria
Maria M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025
Location was excellent. Elegant, Clean, super comfortable bedding. Read more

Location was excellent. Elegant, Clean, super comfortable bedding.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2025
Krista
Krista B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
Beautiful location in main plaza outside old city walls. Great staff and restaurant/bar on site. Read more

Beautiful location in main plaza outside old city walls. Great staff and restaurant/bar on site.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in April 2025

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +385 21317835
Hotel address icon Narodni trg 1
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