Where To Stay In Hvar, Croatia 2025 (Nicest Hotels and Areas)
Are you looking for a list of the best places to stay in Hvar? If so, this article’s for you.
Hvar island is Croatia’s most popular, and one of the most developed islands. It’s known as the party island, but also has idyllic beaches, historic sites, and amazing island-hopping opportunities.
This article will cover where to stay in Hvar, including the best areas, best hotel options, how to get around the island, and more.
Here is everything you should know before booking a stay in Hvar.
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Where To Stay In Hvar
The best place to stay in Hvar is in Hvar Town or Stari Grad, which are the two main ferry ports. These small towns are within a 30 minute drive of another, and well connected by bus.
Hvar Town is the main ferry port, and city center. It’s the best place to arrive if you’re not bringing a car, since the car ferries arrive only in Stari Grad.
Hvar has an Old Town, lively seafront promenade, and views of the Španjola Fortress that towers above the city. This is where you’ll find all of the popular beach bars, restaurants, and idyllic beaches with crystal clear water.
In Hvar, you can enjoy cocktails at a lively beach bar, hike up the Spanjola Fortress, and go island-hopping to the nearby Blue Cave or Pakleni islands.
Stari Grad is another small town on the island that’s accessible by a 30 minute bus ride from Hvar. It’s one of the oldest settlements in Europe, and has a charming Old Town with cobblestone streets, a small marina, and historic villa style hotels.
If you want to stay somewhere quieter and more laid back, it’s a great alternative to Hvar town.
In Stari Grad, you can wander around the Old Town, visit the Fortress of Petar Hektorović, and enjoy a relaxing dinner by the marina.
Taxis from Stari Grad to Hvar town can be very expensive, so it’s best to use the bus from the marina. Catamarans has a bus that runs regularly between Stari Grad and Hvar, and costs 5€/adult each way.
From the ferry port, it’s a 15-20 minute walk (or short bus ride) to reach Stari Grad’s city center. If you don’t want to walk, there’s a public bus that will take you to the city center, and taxis readily available in the marina.
The last ferry port is Jelsa, which is 15 minutes east of Stari Grad, and right next to Vrboska, another small local town. Jelsa and Vrboska are lesser touristy towns with wineries and a more authentic feel.
These are nice towns to visit, but it’s best to stay in Stari Grad, as it has the best hotel options.
Here are the best hotels in Hvar town, and Stari Grad. For your convenience, I’ve pinned the areas on the hotel map at the end of this article.
Best Hotels In Hvar Town
Here are the best places to stay in Hvar town, where you’ll be in walking distance to the lively promenade.
Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel
Overlooking the old town, Adriana Hvar Spa Hotel is one of the most convenient places to stay. This is a luxurious hotel on the waterfront, with a full service spa, fine-dining restaurant, and rooftop swimming pools, bar and lounge area.
If you’re looking for somewhere luxurious to stay, this is the place to go. Guests can enjoy a free daily breakfast, and it’s steps away from Hvar’s marina.
Amfora Hvar Grand Beach Resort
Tucked along a secluded bay, Amfora Hvar is a large luxurious resort with the best sea view in town. It’s steps away from a beach, and has large outdoor pools, an onsite beach bar and restaurants, and outdoor terrace with views of the Pakleni islands.
Guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast, and it’s less than a 10 minute walk from the old town.
Beach Bay Hvar Hotel
Beach Bay Hvar is a romantic beachfront hotel, just steps away from the marina. It has an outdoor terrace, onsite Mediterranean restaurant, and rooms equipped with balconies overlooking the sea.
Guests can enjoy a free daily breakfast, and it’s less than a 5 minute walk from the old town.
History Hvar Design Heritage Suites
History Hvar Heritage Suites is a unique boutique hotel in the heart of old town. It’s built into a converted stone house from 1529, and has beautifully decorated suites with kitchenettes, coffee makers, and windows with views of the Spanjola Fortress.
It’s steps away from the old town’s main square, in an easily accessible area near everything.
Hvar Riva Rooms
Steps away from the harbor, Hvar Riva Rooms is an affordable and convenient place to stay. It has clean, beautifully decorated suites with coffee makers, and windows overlooking the promenade.
It’s less than a 5 minute walk from old town, and has all you need for a comfortable stay.
White Rabbit Hostel
The White Rabbit Hostel is a budget-friendly hostel in the center of town with an outdoor terrace, and shared kitchen.
It’s one of the cheapest places to stay in town, and offers both private and dorm-style suites. If you’re looking for somewhere cheap and convenient, this is the place to stay.
Best Hotels In Stari Grad
Here are the best places to stay in the charming old town of Stari Grad.
Hvar Places Hotel by Valamar
Hvar Places Hotel is a large upscale beachfront resort nestled in the pine trees. It has large outdoor swimming pools, an onsite restaurant and bar, tennis courts, and a free daily buffet breakfast.
Guests are provided with a daily credit for meals, and services to arrange tours/activities. If you want to stay somewhere quiet and luxurious, this is it. It’s around a 15 minute walk, or a short taxi ride to Stari Grad’s city center.
Apartments Ivanković
Apartments Ivanković is an affordable apartment style hotel, only a 10 minute walk from the city center.
Guests are provided with water bottles, beach mats, towels, and free bikes to explore the surrounding area. If you’re looking for somewhere budget-friendly and convenient to stay, there’s no better place.
Heritage Villa Apolon
Heritage Villa Apolon is a charming old villa style hotel tucked along Stari Grad’s waterfront. It has beautifully decorated suites, an attached winery, and restaurant with a free daily breakfast for guests.
This is one of the most unique places to stay, and it’s steps away from the Petar Hektorović fortress.
Map of Hvar Hotels
How To Get To Hvar Island
There are multiple ferries that run to Hvar, with Jadrolinja, TP Line, and Kapetan Luka being the most popular. They operate regular ferries from Split year round, and ferries from Dubrovnik only during peak season.
The ferry journey takes between 1-2 hours from Split, or 3-4 hours from Dubrovnik.
It’s most convenient to book tickets to whichever of Hvar’s ferry port is closest to your hotel. Most of the high-speed ferries and catamarans arrive at Hvar’s main port, whereas Stari Grad is where the Jadrolinja car ferries arrive.
If you can’t find available ferry tickets to Hvar, Stari Grad is the next best option. Once you arrive in Stari Grad, you can hop on a 30 minute bus ride to get to Hvar.
I couldn’t find available last minute tickets to Hvar from Split, but I found tickets on one of the large car ferries to Stari Grad. It took a little over 2 hours to get to Hvar, and our ferry had indoor and outdoor seating.
There were Catamarans buses waiting at the marina when I arrived, and it was a scenic 30 minute ride to reach Hvar’s town.
How To Get Around Hvar
There are Catamarans buses that run between Hvar town, Stari Grad, and Jelsa during peak season. The buses run 3-4 times a day, typically when the ferries arrive in port. During the off-season, the buses run less frequently, so you may have to rely on taxis/transfers to get around.
Taxis on the island can be very expensive, so it’s best to book a ferry ticket to whichever port is closest to your hotel.
If you have a car, booking a car ferry to Stari Grad is the best option. The drive from Stari Grad to Hvar only takes around 30 minutes, and winds through the mountains along the coast.
Beyond driving, there’s everything from ebike and scooter rentals, to tuktuk and ATV tours available in Hvar. These are the best ways to explore the island, and visit Hvar’s wineries, lavender fields, and scenic overlooks.
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