Name: Downtown Hostel
Address: Buvinina 1, 21000 Split, Croatia, Buvinina 1, Split-Dalmatia County, 21000, Croatia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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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)

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Everything was very nice, for a hostel, and much better than most I have stayed in. The location could not be better though finding the enterence can be a bit difficult if you arrive at night because the sign is old, faded, hard to see and in a poor location. Otherwise, I liked this hostel very much and will stay here again. I recommend this hostel to anyone!

Dagrah

Croatia

Simple, comfortable, helpful guidance on Booking and on site. I did not have any problem when checking in late.

Quyen

Vietnam

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

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9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything was very nice, for a hostel, and much better than most I have stayed in.”

Dagrah Croatia
“Simple, comfortable, helpful guidance on Booking and on site. I did not have any problem when checking in late.”

Quyen Vietnam
“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

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

One of our best sellers in Split! 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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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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Max adults: 2	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
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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.

Area Info

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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.

What's nearby *

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
Jaman Art Centre
0.1 miles
Split City Museum
0.1 miles
Church of St. Martin
0.1 miles
Gregory of Nin
0.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

figa food bar Restaurant
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makarun Restaurant
0 miles
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
0 miles
tommy Supermarket
0 miles

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

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Check-in

1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club JCB Maestro Discover Downtown Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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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.

“Everything was very nice, for a hostel, and much better than most I have stayed in. The location could not be better though finding the enterence can be a bit difficult if you arrive at night because the sign is old, faded, hard to see and in a poor location. Otherwise, I liked this hostel very much and will stay here again. I recommend this hostel to anyone!”

“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: March 14, 2020

Dagrah
Croatia

16 helpful votes
9.0

“A great place to stay in Split city center.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No soap in soap dispensers.
Everything was very nice, for a hostel, and much better than most I have stayed in. The location could not be better though finding the enterence can be a bit difficult if you arrive at night because the sign is old, faded, hard to see and in a poor location. Otherwise, I liked this hostel very much and will stay here again. I recommend this hostel to anyone!

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 9, 2020

Christophe
France

1 helpful vote
8.0

“nice stay in Split”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
despite it is the low season, the receptionist and the manager were available to help me during my stay. This hostel have a great location, it is also clean and have a nice balkony.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Anonymous
Finland

1 helpful vote
8.0

“Inside old town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet door makes noise when open or closes.
Location

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Mehdi
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Central location and quite.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Quyen
Vietnam
8.0

“Good place to pass 1-2 nights with basic needs”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
To be relocated on Google Maps to get better routing.
Simple, comfortable, helpful guidance on Booking and on site. I did not have any problem when checking in late.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 4, 2020

Gisella
United States of America

5 helpful votes
8.0

“It was okay..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Showers are very small, unable to change clothes in such a small place. After 1500 there is no receptionIstanbul so you are basically on your own. On nyeve there were people staying there who were not guests. It is a small hostel but it was very cold in the kitchen and hallway and bathroom. The location is great and easy to find.on the upside you do get a key for a locker in your room.
Petraeus was great

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 3, 2020

Aleksandar
Montenegro
10

Exceptional
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Awesome people working out there. Cozy and clean rooms. Great location, in the heart of Old Town.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 31, 2019

Anonymous
Finland
6.0

“Great location! Chilly in winter though !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was quite cold. An air conditioning unit with heating does exist but I think the hot water pressure may be slightly low to make it function well.
Location: it is very well situated in the old town. It is also near to the train station and airport shuttle stop. The receptionist was very kind and helpful.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 30, 2019

Anonymous
8.0

“It was good.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Just one concern since other roommates were awake till late night 3 am. They where making noise. So could not get a sound sleep.
Overall it was good experience and nice staff.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 22, 2019

Gwen
Hong Kong
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clear and tidy

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 11, 2019

Global
United Kingdom

15 helpful votes
8.0

“Good value hostel in fantastic location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
I booked into a 4 bed dorm but on arrival I had been put in a 8 bed. I was told that there wouldn't be more than 4 people in it but this wasn't the case on the last night. Not a problem but I did then realise I paid more than the other guests for the same room. I was going to mention this on check-out but there was no staff around. The kitchen is basic with only one hob working. No oil to cook with. Kitchen cupboards need a bit of a clean, as does the toilets. All in all, it's a great hostel for the money which could be even better with a few minor improvements. nd not charging me extra :)
Location is perfect. It's not easy to find the first time but the useful email they send is a big help. It is right in the heart of the old town and the sea is a minute away. Supermarket nearby. WiFi worked perfectly. Nice balcony. Big lockers with lock provided and socket next to bed.

Stayed in December 2019
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

5 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

1 helpful vote
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

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