11 Best Hotels in Central Dalmatia, Croatia

This intimate Old Town standout located directly within Diocletian's Palace features interiors that have been carefully renovated to expose Roman stone and brickwork, along with more modern minimalist design details. A bar and restaurant can be found on the ground floor and seven rooms are upstairs, complete with subtle lighting and plasma TVs. A Villa Dobrić annex features an additional two suites, two rooms, and a bar with a terrace out front. Be sure to ask to stay in the main building.

With comfortable accommodations, fine food, and individualized excursions, this adults-only beachfront hotel stands out on the Makarska Riviera as a wonderful place for a summer holiday. The owners of this boutique property have invested a piece of themselves in every detail, such as the selection of Scandinavian-style furniture made from Croatian timber and the candlelit dinners in their beachside restaurant accompanied by live music. The hotel may close (or reopen) over the winter depending on the number of reservations it has, so check ahead if you're traveling at that time. 

Set in a row of sun-bleached stone houses in the charming neighborhood of Veli Varoš, these beautifully renovated apartments and rooms have been lovingly reimagined to create a clean, bright, modern accommodation that preserves historic elements, like the steep tiled roofs and tiny shuttered windows. Divota (the Dalmatian word for "splendor") is close to Split’s harbor and UNESCO-listed center, so there are loads of restaurants and shops nearby. The airy apartments and rooms include units that can accommodate groups as large as six and also the lone traveler. Spa and yoga sessions are available, and breakfast at a local café is included in the price.

Only a couple steps away from Diocletian's Palace in a historical building, this is quite possibly the best lodging in the city with its rooftop terrace, library, bar, and a great view of the main Split square. It's in the pedestrian-only area of Split but has reserved parking; you can be picked up by hotel staff and brought to the hotel door. All rooms have satellite TV and Wi-Fi. The staff members are cordial and well-versed in assisting travelers, the rooms are spacious, and the rich breakfast seals the deal: the Judita scores high on all accounts.

Just a five-minute walk from the harbor, this small hotel with strikingly designed rooms is set in a white stone building with large blue-shuttered windows and airy curtains. The mix of antiques and white furniture gives guest rooms a modern feel with a splash of vintage vibe.

Experience the peacefulness of the Croatian countryside at the Kalpić family estate while exploring both Šibenik and nearby Krka National Park. Just 10 minutes from both, it provides the perfect complement after a busy day of sightseeing, allowing guests to gather their impressions and soak up nature. The rooms are comfortable and nicely furnished, and meals are prepared using local produce and old-fashioned methods, most often on the grill or under the peka, a traditional bell-shape lid used to cook meals over an open fire.

This small, chic, family-run bed-and-breakfast in a beautifully renovated 400-year-old villa is perfectly located a few minutes' walk from the center of bustling Trogir and just across the street from the ACI Marina Trogir. Rooms are artistically decorated with bright hues and have different configurations, though all are modern in style with neutral tones and pops of color on walls or furniture. A bar and restaurant are on-site.

Freshly renovated, this boutique villa with rooms and suites offers guests a sophisticated taste of times past in an intimate island setting. The villa was once home to a prominent 19th-century Croatian writer and archaeologist, Hvar-born Don Šime Ljubič, who named the villa after the mythological Greek god Apollo (Apolon in Croatian). Each room's design takes its inspiration from a different Greek muse and combines traditional Mediterranean style with contemporary touches. Glossy wooden floors, earth-tone decor, and bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers add to the luxurious atmosphere. At the time of this writing, the restaurant and wine bar are due to reopen in summer 2024. 

Inherited and restored antique furniture fills this charming hotel in a typical Dalmatian stone building in the heart of the Old Town. Rooms have heavy wooden desks and beds, as well as modern en suite bathrooms. The adjoining Konoba Pašike restaurant serves barbecued Dalmatian meat and fish dishes at outdoor tables.

This historical villa on Čiovo Island has been converted into a small family-run hotel with wood-floor rooms, some with a sea view and whirlpool tub. The hotel can also help with renting bicycles.

Just east of the Old Town, this hotel is a traditional Dalmatian stone building with green wooden shutters and guest rooms rustically decorated with wood and metal elements. The ground-floor restaurant features exposed stone walls and modern wood furniture; it serves breakfast and dinner (pizza, seafood, and meat dishes).