13 Best Hotels in Central Dalmatia, Croatia

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.