From boutique hotels inside Diocletian's Palace to apartments with sea views and welcoming family-run guesthouses — accommodation for every budget and style.
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Split's accommodation ranges from rooms inside a 1,700-year-old palace to modern design hotels and traditional family apartments — all within easy walking distance of the main attractions.
Several boutique hotels and apartments are set within the actual walls of Diocletian's Palace — staying here means waking up inside a 1,700-year-old Roman monument. Expect boutique design, premium service and the best possible location.
Split has a good range of 3 and 4-star hotels, particularly along the seafront and in the Bačvice area. Several aparthotels offer the flexibility of self-catering with hotel-style facilities — ideal for families or longer stays.
The most popular accommodation type in Croatia — private apartments and sobe (rooms) rented by local families. This is how most visitors stay, offering great value, home-from-home comfort, and often the warmest hospitality. Book via Booking.com or local rental agencies.
Split has a thriving hostel scene catering to the younger travel crowd — well-located, sociable and good value. Most are in or near the Old Town and offer private rooms as well as dorms. Gorilla Hostel and Stari Grad Hostel are consistently highly rated.
The wider Split area — particularly the Dalmatian hinterland and the Kaštela bay — has a growing selection of luxury villas with private pools, stunning views and exclusive amenities. Ideal for groups, families or special occasions.
Croatia has outstanding campsites — many directly on the water. The Split area has several excellent options, particularly at Stobreč (5 km east) and along the Makarska Riviera. Glamping options with sea views are increasingly popular for those who want nature without roughing it.
Your choice of neighbourhood shapes your entire experience of Split. Here's what to expect from each area.
Best location — everything is walkable. Lively day and night. Can be noisy in summer (music until late). Premium prices.
Quieter, more residential feel. 5–10 min walk to palace. Beautiful streets. Good mix of local and tourist life.
10 min walk east of palace. Sandy beach on the doorstep. Livelier at night. Good value apartments available.
Split is extremely popular in July and August — good accommodation sells out months in advance. Book as early as possible for peak season, particularly if you want to stay inside the Old Town. For June or September, 4–6 weeks ahead is usually sufficient.
Many family apartments and smaller guesthouses offer better prices when you book directly rather than through platforms. Once you find a place you like, reach out via email or WhatsApp. Hosts appreciate it and you avoid the booking platform commission.
May, early June and September offer almost all the benefits of summer — warm sea, sunshine, full ferry timetables — with noticeably fewer crowds and prices 20–40% lower than peak. Many locals consider September the very best month to visit Split.
If you're arriving by car, check whether your accommodation includes parking — Split's city centre is heavily restricted and parking is very limited and expensive. Many visitors park on the outskirts (Kopilica or the ferry terminal car parks) and walk or take a bus into the centre.