The region of Split seems like one big beach party in the summer. If you make it to Split proper, try the Roman ruin walking tour and definitely check out some of Croatia's beautiful islands. Also, if you are staying in a private room, always haggle - there are plenty of options so the prices will always come down.
Split is a very nice and idyllic city, but also modern with lots of shops and nightlife. There are two beaches, one in each direction if you stand at the promenade at the end of what seems to me was the end of the main shopping street. If you visit Split you should also take a boat trip out to some of the islands - like Hvar or Brac.
Everyone says they prefer Dubrovnik to Split, but I quite liked it in Split! Black Cat restaurant/bar near the station has amazing food, seems to be full of foreigners. The beach is concrete, so visit the islands if you want something more picturesque (although there are no sand beaches on any of the islands). Wandering around the center of town you'll see a multitude of bars and cool cafes in random alleys. It's quite touristy with all the shops.
Apartments Rooms Ana in Split … I had a great time there. Fun, clean, great location, staff, and all that jazz in da house!
Al's Place Hostel in Split … Al's Place was awesome! I loved it, especially having Al's wealth of information only a question away. I would definitely stay here again. Al was super interesting to talk to and it amazed me that I was able to go out to a bar with the proprietor of the hostel -- that's never happened to me before. This guy actually cares about his guests.
Apartments Rooms Ana in Split … Location is just perfect, the staff is very helpful and gave me all informations I needed about Split, nice place to meet new people and hang around with them. Good vibe.
Split Hostel Booze & Snooze in Split … I have stayed in hostels in thirty-four different countries on four continents. Have found some good and not so good ones. But beyond a doubt -- this is the absolute best place I have ever stayed, bar none! The location, the rooms, cleanliness, everything was absolutely awesome. And I have never met a more helpful and friendly staff anywhere! Though I hadn't planned to overnight in Split at the end of my trip, I did it anyhow just so that I could stay here again and I think our little group of Australian, Irish, and American backpackers kept the local take-with pizza place in business and the beer stock at the local supermarket suitably low with our nightly gatherings on the terrace.
Split Hostel Booze & Snooze in Split … I had such a great time at this hostel that i had to leave before my liver died. The staff were amazingly helpful even when i was being a pain in the ass at the busiest times. Everyone would get together for drinks on the terrace at night then the staff would come with us after closing time to show us the best hot spots to rage on. The place was clean, tidy, and right in the heart of town, with heaps of information of stuff to do. Ive been tempted to come back.
The Green Lizard in Hvar Island … Excellent hostel. You can make a booking on their Web site.
Al's Place Hostel in Split … Excellent place, went for two days and stayed four. This is a real hostel and not just a couple of rooms or an ugly apartment (sorry had some bad experiences as solo traveler in Croatia). it has a cosy, friendly vibe, it has a real kitchen with everything --even a toaster -- and a kettle whenever I wanted a coffee. Both dorms have proper bathrooms and the upstairs was really nice. The guy who runs it is older than I thought but knows lots of stuff about Croatia and good bars and clubs, He's really cool but a mad humor. Split is really a great place to go and hang out -- we all went out and did things together. Everyone go to Split and go and stay at Al's place.
Al's Place Hostel in Split … al's place was the perfect place to start off a euro trip! traveling in early may meant that we were practically the only ones there, but al made you feel really welcome and he had tons of good tips and advice not only about split and croatia, but about traveling anywhere in europe. the rooms and bathroom were really clean and the kitchen was fine. the hostels location is perfect, because you are pretty much right next door to the palace and there's an amazing fruit and veggie market that happens every morning about five minutes' walk inside. loved it!
The Green Lizard in Hvar Island … This place was great and the only hostel in Hvar. The sisters that run the place are helpful and sweet. It was clean, close to town, and also had great terrace and kitchen. I would definitely recommend this hostel and hope to visit Tonina and Vanessa again.
Inchy Rooms(Guesthouse) in Split … Inchy runs a warm and welcoming apartment where you are included as part of the family. She gives excellent, specific information about local attractions and how to access them. I stayed a total of five days. Thanks Inchy (and Boris and Peter) for making my stay in Croatia so wonderful.
Al's Place Hostel in Split … Great little place in centre of Old Town. Cosy and secure. Al enjoys running the hostel, he's traveled the world and knows how to make people feel at home. He even got all of us together and took us round his favourite bars. Great.
Al's Place Hostel in Split … Al is a fantastic guy and runs a great hostel. The place is small and friendly, with a fantastic atmosphere. Al even took us out to his favorite nightspots. Highly recommended.
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