12 Best Hotels in Split, Central Dalmatia

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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).

A world unto its own and set in landscaped gardens with a half mile of beach, this vast self-contained complex was Split's first five-star hotel, offering guests water-skiing, windsurfing, tennis courts, a luxurious spa and wellness center, an indoor pool, and an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the sea. The modern, sleek, minimalist interior was designed by Italian architect Lorenzo Bellini. Spacious guest rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, and most of the light-wood-paneled bathrooms have a separate tub and shower.

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.