Name: Downtown Hostel
Address: Buvinina 1, 21000 Split, Croatia, Buvinina 1, Split-Dalmatia County, 21000, Croatia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $12 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel Downtown Hostel

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Buvinina 1, 21000 Split, Croatia – Excellent location – show map

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*9.4* Diocletian's Palace: only 1 minute away! (250 feet by foot)

*8.9* Split Port: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

Split Train Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.8* Marmont Street: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*8.4* Gregory of Nin: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

*8.5* Republic Square - Prokurative: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*8.7* Croatian National Theatre in Split: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.5* Green Market - Pazar: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*9.2* The Peristyle Square: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

*9.0* Cathedral of St. Domnius: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*9.2* Split Riva: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

*8.4* Ethnographic Museum Split: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*8.7* Split City Museum: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

*9.0* People's Square - Pjaca: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Downtown Hostel – rated 8.8 by recent guests!

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1. You can check in late and pay on the next morning. So no need to be stressful about time you arrive. 2. You can make the best choice when you ask them your questions. Where to go, when to checkout, what to eat, and more. 3. The location is good cuz it’s in the middle of sightseeing spots. But actually it’s hard to get there. Just enjoy to make it like you’re in maze game😁 (if you don’t have internet, there is free wifi on the Main Street along the coast where cafes, bars, and restaurants are there.)

Momo

Japan

Once I found it, the location literally could not have been better. It is absolutely in the middle of everything you would want to see and do.

Texaskm

United States of America

The views were incredible and the bed was extremely comfortable.

Samantha

Thailand

Once found, the place is on a prime spot, so close to everything, and anything. Right in the middle of all " the action". The cleanness of the hostel was so immaculate, the staff so helpful too.

Suzanne

United States of America

Good location, big lockers, clean, a towel provided. It also had a nice balcony to sip a cup of tea out of the sun (bring your own teabags!)

Julie

United Kingdom

Everything near nice hostel nice kitchen nice room good internet hostel is in palace only so just get down and walk nice staff definitely stey in this hostel

Suresh

India

Perfect location (in the old city), surprisingly comfortable beds, impeccably clean. Very nice staff who let me store my luggage when I arrived early in the morning.

Katie

Ireland

Perfect location, clean and comfortable and friendly staff. No complaints!!

Nicole

Canada

The location was perfect! and the private room was clean and I felt safe as a solo female traveler.

Vicki

United States of America

Perfect location. Just what we needed for our short stay in Split. Room very clean, air conditioning and a good size.

Alison

Ireland

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What guests loved the most:
“1. You can check in late and pay on the next morning. So no need to be stressful about time you arrive. 2. You can make the best choice when you ask them your questions.”

Momo Japan
“Once I found it, the location literally could not have been better. It is absolutely in the middle of everything you would want to see and do.”

Texaskm United States of America
“The views were incredible and the bed was extremely comfortable.”

Samantha Thailand
“Once found, the place is on a prime spot, so close to everything, and anything. Right in the middle of all " the action".”

Suzanne United States of America
“Good location, big lockers, clean, a towel provided. It also had a nice balcony to sip a cup of tea out of the sun (bring your own teabags!)”

Julie United Kingdom
“Everything near nice hostel nice kitchen nice room good internet hostel is in palace only so just get down and walk nice staff definitely stey in this hostel”

Suresh India
“Perfect location (in the old city), surprisingly comfortable beds, impeccably clean. Very nice staff who let me store my luggage when I arrived early in the morning.”

Katie Ireland
“Perfect location, clean and comfortable and friendly staff. No complaints!!”

Nicole Canada
“The location was perfect! and the private room was clean and I felt safe as a solo female traveler.”

Vicki United States of America
“Perfect location. Just what we needed for our short stay in Split. Room very clean, air conditioning and a good size.”

Alison Ireland

Stay in the Heart of Split – Excellent location – show map

Featuring free WiFi, Downtown Hostel offers accommodations in Split, within the Palace of Diocletian.

Certain units feature a seating area for your convenience. All rooms have a private or shared bathroom.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and a shared area with a kitchenette. The common room also has a terrace for all guests to use.

You can play darts at the hostel. The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Cathedral of St. Domnius is 350 feet from Downtown Hostel, while Split Ferry Port, Bus and Train Station are 1,950 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Split Airport, 7.5 mi from the property.

This is our guests' favorite part of Split, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Downtown Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 15, 2015

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Free WiFi

Airport shuttle

Non-smoking rooms

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Air conditioning

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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Located in the real heart of Split, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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An Inside Look at Downtown Hostel

Hostel Downtown is located in the heart of Split, within the walls of Diocletian's Palace which is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in Europe since 1979. You can enjoy on our terrace overlooking the old town.

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Split's old town has the world's most well-preserved Roman palace, built 1,600 years ago for the emperor Diocletian. The former palace now shelters shops, restaurants, and even private houses.

Closest Landmarks *

Diocletian's Palace
0.1 miles
The Peristyle Square
0.1 miles
Split Riva
0.1 miles
Ethnographic Museum Split
0.1 miles
People's Square - Pjaca
0.1 miles
Cathedral of St. Domnius
0.1 miles
Split City Museum
0.1 miles
Gregory of Nin
0.1 miles
Green Market - Pazar
0.1 miles
Marmont Street
0.1 miles

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figa food bar Restaurant
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makarun Restaurant
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la bodega Cafe/Bar
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figa Cafe/Bar
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gaga Cafe/Bar
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billa Supermarket
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konzum Supermarket
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green market Market
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fish market Market
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bookeria Restaurant
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tommy Supermarket
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Beaches in the Neighborhood

Bacvice Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Watching the Sunset

2,900 feet
Ovcice Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Food & Drink

3,950 feet
Firule Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink

4,250 feet

Closest Airports *

Split Airport
7.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Hostel located right in the city centre and not far from the harbour and bus station, about 10 min walk. Easy access to main tourist attractions and convenient ...”

Kok

Malaysia

9.5

“Location right near the ghetto bars and Riva Esplanade.”

Maryanne

Australia

8.3

“Cosy and clean. Super well located right in the centre with short walk to the beach and bars/restaurants in the area. For the price, we were happy with the ...”

Ana

Norway

9.1

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please inform Downtown Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“1. You can check in late and pay on the next morning. So no need to be stressful about time you arrive. 2. You can make the best choice when you ask them your questions. Where to go, when to checkout, what to eat, and more. 3. The location is good cuz it’s in the middle of sightseeing spots. But actually it’s hard to get there. Just enjoy to make it like you’re in maze game😁 (if you don’t have internet, there is free wifi on the Main Street along the coast where cafes, bars, and restaurants are there.)”

“Once found, the place is on a prime spot, so close to everything, and anything. Right in the middle of all " the action". The cleanness of the hostel was so immaculate, the staff so helpful too.”

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Reviewed: December 7, 2019

Oksana
Ukraine
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, friendly staff, cleanliness, spacious rooms and kitchen with balcony. Perfect place to stay :)

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 29, 2019

Kaylin
Ukraine

2 helpful votes
5.8

“Good budget hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- The hostel is hard to find. Thankfully a local pointed me in the right direction. The hostel also is not labeled (except for a paper written on the door of the entrance). - Thin walls. - Dirty bathroom. The showers had mold growing in them and on the shower curtain. - Small and dirty kitchen. There was an old fish smell coming from either the bathroom nearest to the kitchen, or from something in between the walls. - The beds were creeky.
- The beds were comfortable - The staff was helpful (when available) - Good water pressure - Sink in the four person room and spacious - Small seating area on the balcony

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Momo
Japan
9.2

“So much sweet staffs”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
NEVER
1. You can check in late and pay on the next morning. So no need to be stressful about time you arrive. 2. You can make the best choice when you ask them your questions. Where to go, when to checkout, what to eat, and more. 3. The location is good cuz it’s in the middle of sightseeing spots. But actually it’s hard to get there. Just enjoy to make it like you’re in maze game😁 (if you don’t have internet, there is free wifi on the Main Street along the coast where cafes, bars, and restaurants are there.)

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Texaskm
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Since it was not the Tourist season, the reception desk was not staffed all of the time. But she did take care of business so it was not a real problem.
Once I found it, the location literally could not have been better. It is absolutely in the middle of everything you would want to see and do.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Emma
Sweden

6 helpful votes
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
Cleaner bathrooms (there´s black mould in both showers) and more chairs in the small common area.
I only saw the staff once and that was the day after my check in... The common area is very small so it doesn´t really "bring people together" so during my stay, all people was in their beds with their phones. I only got to speak to people in the bathroom which was kind of weird. And right downstairs is live music and pubs so I bought my first ear plugs because it was impossible to sleep, but if you only want a place to sleep (or barely) and stay by yourself, then the hostel will be fine.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America

1 helpful vote
3.0

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
I saw a very hard working employee and don't want to say negatives. But I have to write an honest review. I stayed in more than 100 hostels in my life, but I experienced something extremely unusual here. -Booking site page shows "24 hours front desk" and "check out till 12 midnight". But during my stay, there was no one at desk after 9 pm. They just left a note on the front desk saying "If you need help, please call this number xxx-xxx-xxxx". And there was no phone. As I came from abroad, my SIM card didn't work. You cannot describe this as "24 hour front desk". Even during the day time, 8 out of 10 times you can't find anyone at front desk. -On my first day, the shower and men's bathroom were broken at night, and they just left a note saying "Use woman's bathroom". When I went there, woman guests told me that men cannot use it because women's shower room was exposed to the bathroom. In the end, I had to get out the building and walk 20 minutes to the public restroom at midnight. When I came back and punch in PIN number, the front door lock device was malfunctioning and I had to type PIN number about 20 times over 10 minutes and it finally worked. Very stressful. Everything was so unreliable that it was like a joke. On my second day, they fixed the bathroom, but when I took shower, there was no hot water. In the end, I couldn't take shower at all. I saw an employee next day, but there was no apology. It was as if everything was normal. Probably this is their norm, but I have to write my review using my standard, and I am sorry, I have to say it was awful.
· The location was really great. Right middle in the old town.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 1, 2019

Anonymous
Germany
7.9

“Great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was little difficult to find it. N nearby restaurant had loud music.
Location is just 50 m or so from Jupiter's temple.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 31, 2019

Ws
United Kingdom
9.0

“Excellent Location”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very good location in the old town with a lot of restaurants nearby. The hostel is located in a small side street which is not so easy to spot but I got an email before arrival with instructions on how to find it and that was very helpful. Clean room. Friendly staff.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Anonymous
Switzerland
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, historical building

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 19, 2019

Poisson
Slovenia
10

“MEETING in This hostel make your trip FANTASY REST”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All is very GREAT, sincerly GREAT
Personnel (MARCO and PETRA) worked and make HIGHT attention for visitors. THANK YOU A LOT for ur SIMPLE

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Samantha
Thailand
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect location, staff was amazingly helpful.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Samantha
Thailand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The views were incredible and the bed was extremely comfortable.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Kok
Malaysia

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Handy location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My food was stolen by other people even it was labelled. Laundry was a ripoff, you have to pay 100kn for washing and drying while you can get it with only 45kn if you do it at self service laundry shop.
Hostel located right in the city centre and not far from the harbour and bus station, about 10 min walk. Easy access to main tourist attractions and convenient store. Staff was friendly and there’s a small kitchen as well

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Suzanne
United States of America
10

“Best ever!”
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little hard to find cus it won't map well on any map app. Staff directions should be given a day prior to arrival. Their directions came to me after a bit of frustrating time while trying to find the place.
Once found, the place is on a prime spot, so close to everything, and anything. Right in the middle of all " the action". The cleanness of the hostel was so immaculate, the staff so helpful too.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 6, 2019

Kahli
United States of America
9.6

“Fantastically located, comfy beds and clean facilities.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
I organised to leave my bags early to go on a tour but when I arrived no one was there. So I just left them tucked in purpose built storage shelves in the kitchen, which was fine, but not secure. Also just a warning to those with big suitcases - there are a couple of flights of stairs to navigate.
Comfortable beds, clean facilities, good amount of storage, fantastic location. Good communication from the hostel about how to find it, as it is tricky without their instructions.

Stayed in October 2019

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