The Best Hostels in Split, Croatia
With a prime location for backpackers and travellers jaunting about the Balkans, Split is the main transport hub in this region of Croatia. Unsurprisingly, there’s a decent clutch of low-cost options catering specifically for backpackers. Whether you visit the city to explore the historic Diocletian’s Palace or relax by the Adriatic, here’s our pick of the best hostels in Split for those seeking a budget-friendly option.
1. Design Hostel Goli and Bosi
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Moments from the harbour and the lively Riva promenade, Design Hostel Goli and Bosi sits in a converted 19th-century warehouse. All accommodation options – dorms, suites and ship cabin-style spaces – have air conditioning, a welcome break from the summertime heat, and pod-like beds. Opt for one of the rooms on the top floors, if you can, for terraces overlooking the terracotta rooftops.
2. Hostel Dvor
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With its soft lemon-hued façade, Hostel Dvor is instantly welcoming. Set in the picturesque Varoš neighbourhood of Split, it’s within walking distance of both the city centre and the pristine Marjan Forest Park. Each of the 13 dorm and private rooms are clad in white, with stylish beds, air conditioning and large lockable closets for your bags. A simple breakfast is included each morning, too.
3. CroParadise Green Hostel
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As it’s a four-time winner of the “most popular hostel in Split” award from Hostelworld, you know you’re in for a good time at CroParadise Green Hostel. With organised pub crawls in the summer, dorms or studio apartments, balconies, sun terraces and its location just moments from Diocletian’s Palace, it’s not hard to see why it’s a favourite.
5. Boutique Hostel Posteya
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In beautiful Varoš, near Split’s marina and within walking distance of the city’s most beautiful beaches, Boutique Hostel Posteya is a sleek spot to rest your head. The light-filled rooms feature stylish bunk beds in the dorms. Each bed comes with easy stair access to the top bunk, which helps avoid waking your slumbering neighbour below.
6. Tchaikovsky Hostel (T-Hostel)
Hostel, Boutique Hotel
An art hostel in the centre of downtown Split, Tchaikovsky Hostel is a stylish boutique option, just moments from the city’s must-see landmarks, and offers free luggage storage and complimentary artisan teas daily. Each bed comes with a night light, shelves, an electric socket and a curtain for that extra dose of privacy that’s so often hard to find in hostels.
7. Split Hostel Fiesta Siesta
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Sitting inside two stone buildings in the heart of the old town, Fiesta Siesta offers mixed and private dorms to suit your needs. Run by Aussies who will show you their top handpicked, secret locations on the Croatian coast, including their favourite bars and party spots, the hostel is rife with community spirit. It’s even set above Charlie’s, one of the only dedicated backpacker’s bars in town, so you know you’re in for a good time. Its sister hostel – Booze and Snooze – also features on our list.
8. Hurricane Hostel
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On the fringe of the old town, with Diocletian’s Palace less than a four-minute walk away, Hurricane Hostel is one of the newest hostels in Split. Here, three dorm rooms house 30 beds, and there’s a packed social calendar, which makes it perfect for the solo traveller, too. The large common room features a TV, board and card games, and there’s a kitchen for cooking meals on the go as well.
9. Hostel Split
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10. Split Hostel Booze and Snooze
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11. Al’s Place
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12. Adriatic Hostel
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Extend your holiday along the Adriatic Coast and visit Dubrovnik – check out our guide to the best hostels in the city, bookable on Culture Trip.
This is an updated version of an article originally written by Justin McDonnell.
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