Where To Stay In Split, Croatia 2025 (Best Areas + Hotels)
Are you looking for the best places to stay in Split Croatia? If so, you’ve landed on the right article.
Split is Croatia’s second largest city, and centrally located, making it one of the best places to stay on vacation. It’s tucked along the Dalmatian coast, and home to the famous ancient Roman ruins of Diocletian’s Palace.
With it being such a large city, it’s important to book a hotel close to everything. This article will cover all of the best places to stay in Split, from hotels with pools by the beach, to charming boutiques in the heart of Old Town.
Ready to book an unforgettable stay in Split? Let’s dive in!
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Where To Stay In Split
Split is a large city, and there’s hotels dotted across the peninsula. If you want to be close to everything, it’s best to stay near Old Town and the Riva.
The Old Town is the heart of the city, that’s home to the ancient ruins of Diocletian’s Palace, and historic landmarks. It has charming stone buildings, and maze-like alleyways dotted with cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Here you’ll be steps away from the Riva promenade, a lively seafront promenade with even more restaurants, bars, and gelato shops. This is the liveliest area of the city at night, but the most crowded during the day.
The Riva is right next to Split’s main bus terminal, and the main ferry port in the marina. If you plan on going island-hopping or using the bus to get around, this is the ideal place to stay.
Outside of the Old Town/Riva, you’ll find a variety of spa hotels with pools, and a few nice hotels by the beach.
These are in quieter areas outside of the hustle and bustle of the city, and the best place to stay if you want to escape the crowds.
Here are the best places to stay in Old Town/Riva, by the beach, and spa hotels with pools.
Best Hotels In Old Town/Riva
Hotel Ambasador
Overlooking the coast, Hotel Ambasador has one of the best views in the city. This is a luxurious spa hotel located at the end of Split’s Riva, just steps away from Old Town.
It has a full service spa with sauna and massages, a rooftop swimming pool, onsite restaurant and bar, and rooms equipped with balconies. If you want a sea view from your room, this is the place to stay.
Heritage Hotel Antique Split
If you’re looking for a unique place to stay, Heritage Hotel Antique has you covered. This is an elegant boutique hotel with free breakfast, free coffee, and beautifully decorated rooms equipped with mini bars.
You’ll have a view of historic sites from your room, and it’s steps away from Diocletian’s Palace, in the heart of the Old Town.
Apartments Korta
Tucked in the heart of Old Town, Apartments Korta is an affordable apartment style hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
It has spacious suites equipped with kitchens, fridges, coffee makers, and balconies with seating areas. It’s in a flat area, and less than a 10 minute walk from the Riva promenade.
Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia
Heritage Hotel Santa Lucia is a luxurious boutique hotel with free breakfast in the heart of Old Town.
It has elegantly designed rooms with coffee makers, an onsite restaurant, and a rooftop terrace with city views. It’s located in the historic square, and steps away from Diocletian’s Palace.
Villa Domina
Villa Domina is a luxurious yet affordable apartment style hotel in the heart of Old Town. It has spacious modern style suites equipped with kitchenettes, fridges, and coffee makers.
It’s in a flat and easily accessible area, less than a 10 minute walk from Diocletian’s Palace.
Hotel Villa Diana
Hotel Diana is a charming family-run old villa with free breakfast. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and an onsite restaurant that serves dinner.
It’s steps away from Split’s bus terminal, and less than a 10 minute walk from Diocletian’s Palace.
Best Hotels By The Beach
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa
Overlooking the Adriatic sea, Radisson Blu Resort is an upscale resort steps away from the beach.
It has indoor and outdoor pools, a full service spa with massages and steam baths, outdoor terraces, and a restaurant with free breakfast. It’s less than a 10 minute drive from Old Town, and has a free shuttle to the city center.
Hotel Park Split
Hotel Park Split is an elegant beach hotel with free breakfast, steps away from Bačvice Beach.
It has an outdoor pool, jacuzzis, an upscale restaurant and bar, and an outdoor terrace overlooking the sea. It’s steps away from the beach, and only a 10-15 minute walk from Old Town.
Alba Residence
Steps away from Bačvice Beach, Alba Residence is an affordable apartment style hotel with free breakfast.
The restaurant has a rooftop terrace overlooking the sea, and there’s suites available with balconies, saunas, and steam baths. It’s less than a 10 minute walk from the beach, and only a 5 minute drive from Old Town.
Solar Beach Inn
Solar Beach Inn is a budget-friendly beach hotel with free breakfast, 15 minutes outside of the city center.
It’s steps away from a white pebble sand beach, and within walking distance to restaurants and cafes. This is a great place to stay if you’re renting a car, and it’s well connected to the city center by the public bus.
Best Spa Hotels With A Pool
AC Hotel by Marriott Split
If you want one of the best city views in town, stay in the AC Hotel by Marriot. This is a luxurious spa hotel situated in Croatia’s tallest building, the Dalmatia Tower! It has a full service spa, indoor swimming pools, hot tubs, and an onsite restaurant.
This hotel is well connected to Old Town by the public bus, and is only a 10 minute drive/15 minute walk.
Marvie Hotel & Health
If you want to stay in a hotel pool by the beach, Marvie Hotel is the place to go.
This is an upscale spa hotel with outdoor pools overlooking the Adriatic, jacuzzis, and an onsite restaurant that serves guests a continental breakfast. It’s steps away from Bačvice Beach, and only a 5 minute drive from Old Town.
Time Boutique Hotel
Time Boutique is a luxurious spa hotel not far from Old Town with free breakfast. It has elegantly designed rooms, indoor swimming pools, hot tubs, a full service spa with massages, and an onsite restaurant.
It’s only a 10 minute walk from Old Town, yet in a calmer area outside of the city center.
Cora Hotel
Cora is an upscale spa hotel with free breakfast, less than a 10 minute drive from Old Town. It has modern style rooms, hot tubs, a full service spa with massages, steam rooms, and a rooftop terrace with city views.
It’s within walking distance to grocery stores, and steps away from a public bus to get to the city center.
Map of Split Hotels
Split FAQs
Where’s the best place to stay in Split for couples?
The best place to stay in Split for couples is in one of the charming boutiques in Old Town, or in a quiet spa hotel outside of the city center.
Old Town is by far the most convenient place to stay, and you’ll be within walking distance to cafes, the Riva, and the marina.
Where’s the best place to stay for families?
The best place to stay in Split for families is in a hotel outside of Old Town if you want to stay somewhere quiet, or are looking for more space.
The spa and beachfront resorts a few miles outside of the city center are a great option.
How do you get around Split?
Split is very easy to get around by the local public bus system (Promet). It’s cheap, and connects all of the nearby hotels to Old Town.
There are also Ubers and taxis readily available in Split. For the day trips, Split’s main bus terminal is located in the marina, where you’ll find the Flixbus ticketing offices.
How many days do you need in Split?
You only need an afternoon to wander around Old Town, see Diocletian’s Palace, and stroll the Riva promenade with gelato. Split is the perfect city to use as a base for day trips, and return in the evening to watch the sunset.
What are the best day trips from Split?
Some of the best day trips from Split are Hvar, Plitvice Lakes, Krka National Park, and the nearby historic cities of Trogir and Zadar. Check out our list of the best Split day trips for more details on each!
Is Split safe for solo travelers?
Yes, Split is very safe for solo travelers, and it has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. I felt safe walking around at night as a solo traveler, and the locals were all very hospitable.
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