22 Best Hotels in Central Dalmatia, Croatia

Built into a sheer cliff face overlooking the Cetina River, Villa Dvor has comfortable rooms offering sea, mountain, or river views. Out front, the Knez Restaurant terrace (where breakfast is served) looks onto the river canyon, and there's also a small outdoor whirlpool. The eco-friendly owner has ingeniously devised a way of using the river to power the hotel's heating and air-conditioning systems, and the building also uses solar panels.

Located on the palm-lined Hvar Town waterfront, opposite the ferry landing station, the hotel was renovated in 2022 with a sleek Mediterranean look that favors white, blue, and earth tones. Some rooms boast a beautiful sea view and now have soundproof windows, so the extra cost is well worth it. A restaurant and bar with long open hours serve regional dishes and artisanal cocktails on the seafront promenade. Guests can use the pool at sister hotel Adriana, a five-minute walk away. 

This well-appointed hotel has a rooftop pool and sophisticated cocktail bar, affording stunning views of the sea and Old Town, and a chic ground-floor restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine on the harborfront. Guest rooms, decorated in minimalist style in subtle earthy shades with dark wooden floors, have flat-screen TVs and bathrooms with glass partitions. The Sensori Spa offers luxurious treatments, as well as a sauna and gym.

Set amid pine trees on the path to Zlatni Rat Beach—and just a 10-minute walk from Bol's Old Town—this hotel occupies a modern, three-story white building with rooms renovated in 2022, and amenities include an outdoor pool and a gym, as well as a restaurant with a terrace. The hotel can assist with organizing diving lessons, excursions across the island, and airport transfers.

Sitting on the city waterfront, right next to the historic center, this modern four-star hotel offers a range of elegant rooms and suites. Some rooms have terraces, and there's also a small wellness center on-site.

In the center of Makarska, on the palm-lined seafront promenade, this old-fashioned hotel offers rooms with light pine floors accented by dark-color fabrics. The ground-floor terrace café is popular with locals all year long. It's about 150 meters (less than 500 feet) from the nearest beach. 

The second hotel to open in Skradin, the four-star Bonaca offers rooms with modern neutral-hued decor, an outdoor pool, and a sunbathing terrace. The hotel's Mediterranean restaurant is a five-minute walk down the harbor. Some rooms feature pretty sea views.

This sleek five-star hotel—offering rooms both functional and sophisticated, with wooden floors, earth-tone fabrics, and spacious bathrooms—is a short walk from the city’s car-free center and close to all the main attractions. The lovely old-fashioned Italianate facade belies the chic 21st-century interior; each room has a smart TV and tablet to help guests navigate their stay and communicate with hotel staff. There’s a rooftop bar with an unbeatable view and two restaurants serving dishes with locally sourced ingredients and regional wines.

Located in the Old Town and overlooking the Trogir Channel, the hotel is in an old stone building that's been refurbished into a small family-run hotel above a popular restaurant. Most rooms are basic, with double or twin beds, and some have whirlpool tubs. The hotel can arrange excursions to islands or other areas on the coast, and the downstairs restaurant has lovely outdoor seating.

Located just outside the palace walls and close to the port, this contemporary boutique hotel makes a great base for exploring Split and has spunkily designed rooms that are both sleek and well-insulated from the cacophony of the city. The hotel offers wonderful views of the city's patchwork of clay-colored rooftops. A cigar lounge is available on-site for relaxation in style, and the breakfast buffet offers fresh substantial fare.

This 19th-century stone building on the seafront in Prvić Luka was once the village school, and after a careful restoration it reopened as a boutique hotel with rooms that have wooden floors, modern minimalist furniture, and some exposed stone walls. Many rooms also offer a sea view. On the ground floor, the Val Restaurant serves Dalmatian cuisine on a waterside terrace. The owners can organize excursions to neighboring islands and to the Krka and Kornati national parks, and the hotel stays open all year.

This sleek adults-only hotel with a rooftop bar, stylish rooms (most of which have a sea view), and a pool offers something not found in many places on Brač: an urban-style island retreat. It occupies a formerly abandoned school building next to the town hall, but the central location isn't the only thing that keeps guests from wandering too far. The à la carte restaurant serves delicious seasonal fare, and the view of Split from the rooftop bar can’t be beat as you sip refreshing cocktails in the evening.

Smart and reliable, this five-star hotel in a 1921 building lies 10 minutes east of the city walls, overlooking Bačvice Bay. The rooms are modern and neatly furnished, and a pleasant restaurant terrace with palms offers views over the sea.

One of only a handful of hotels within the palace walls, the comparatively affordable Peristil is located right behind the cathedral and just inside the Silver Gate, the city gate leading to the open-air market. Guest rooms are comfortable and well-equipped, and most have pretty wooden floors. The on-site Tiffany Restaurant has open-air dining on a pleasant shady terrace out front.

In Vis Town, east of the ferry quay, this chic little hotel is hidden away between stone cottages on a quiet cobbled side street. All the rooms and suites are smartly furnished and modern; on the top floor there's a deluxe room with a whirlpool tub and a large terrace with a sea view. Downstairs is Restaurant Boccadoro, serving creative Mediterranean cuisine.

Friendly and family-run, this simple hotel in a refurbished stone town house in the center of Skradin was the first hotel in town. It has comfortable rooms and a restaurant with a pleasant terrace out front. 

Split's longest continuously operating hotel since it opened in 1900, Slavija occupies a historic building within the walls of Diocletian's Palace that offers affordable, basic, but comfortable rooms. Top-floor accommodations have terraces overlooking the city's terra-cotta roofs, and free breakfast is served in the restaurant. Some travelers may find the noise from the surrounding bars distracting at night, especially during high season. 

Located on the outskirts of the city, this nearly net-zero-emission hotel offers guests comfortable modern rooms with sea views, as well as a private beach and an on-site restaurant. Other amenities include a rooftop swimming pool and a cocktail bar, as well as wellness facilities and yoga sessions on the terrace.

Beautifully refurbished, this 15th-century stone building in the heart of the city offers guests a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Old Town. Comfortable rooms are cleverly designed to make the most of the space. The rooftop terrace is a perfect spot for enjoying a bird's-eye view of the city.

Commanding a prime site on the edge of the main square and overlooking the harbor, the Palace was built in the 19th century, claiming the title of Hvar's first five-star hotel—and first hotel ever—but it now includes plenty of modern amenities. All rooms are modern in style and have a view overlooking the harbor with its beautiful sunsets, and a luxurious spa and pool are at guests' disposal. Not all rooms have sea views, so check as you book. 

With peaceful rooms—most with sea views, balconies, and spacious bathrooms—this family-run boutique resort lies on the coast, a 20-minute walk west of the center of Hvar Town. It's set in lush gardens that step down to the seafront in a series of terraces, with outdoor tables for dining and subtle romantic lighting by night. The garden fronts on a private pebble beach with sun beds, umbrellas, and a shower.

Occupying an 18th-century Baroque palace in the heart of the Old Town, Tragos has simply furnished modern rooms, decorated in warm hues of cream, yellow, and orange; each has a spacious tiled bathroom. The hotel can arrange travel packages for guests, and the adjacent Konoba Tragos serves local specialties.