6 Best Hotels in Hvar, Central Dalmatia

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.

Sitting in its own bay with a pinewood backdrop, this colossal modern white structure is a peaceful 10-minute walk along the coastal path from the center of Hvar Town. The rooms are decorated in warm hues and have spacious bathrooms. There's a large, free-form, cascading pool set in gardens out front.

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. 

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.

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.