Split
You may never want to leave Magdalena's top-floor apartment once you see the old-town view from the dormer window. The three apartments are comfortable…
Must-see hotels in Central Dalmatia
Split
Get in quick to secure one of the 10 rooms in this boutique family-run hotel, occupying a 19th-century house on a quiet side street. Rooms are named after…
Split
Set into the Roman-built wall of Diocletian's Palace, this wonderful boutique B&B has only three rooms, the best of which is the slightly larger one in…
Split
Set around a courtyard in the historic Veli Varoš neighbourhood, these simple but elegant apartments have stone-tiled bathrooms and white walls hung with…
Makarska
Right by the beach, this excellent hotel has friendly staff and modern rooms with fridges, safes, good bathrooms and balconies with sea views. Breakfast…
Split
Palace living at its most palatial, this boutique complex has eight chic rooms with stone walls and impressive bathrooms. In some you'll wake up to…
Stari Grad
Named after the terracotta statue of Apollo on the roof, this grand old building was built in 1887 for the local luminary who's buried in the lavish domed…
Trogir
Run by an expat German couple, this excellent hostel has only four dorms, each sleeping seven or eight people. The custom-built wooden bunks have suitcase…
Hvar Town
This brace of comfortable holiday apartments is set behind an olive grove, only a 10-minute walk from the centre of town and, crucially, five minutes from…
Trogir
Owned by the same family since 1792, this 17th-century palazzo has five spacious, antique-filled rooms accessed by a grand marble and wrought-iron…
Bol
There's an olive theme running through this contemporary boutique hotel – and we're not just talking about the colour scheme: potted trees grace the…
Hvar Town
With six bright apartments and two private rooms sharing a kitchen, bougainvillea-draped Komazin is an attractive option near the top of the private…
Split
Oozing character, this restored 150-year-old family house in Veli Varoš has four guest rooms on four floors, with modern fittings combined with original…
Split
As you step off an insalubrious lane into an old distillery building, the luxuriousness of this little hotel comes as a complete surprise. There are just…
Bol
Even the dorms get their own bathrooms in this well-run, custom-built hostel, right in the heart of the old town. Some of the private rooms have wonderful…
Vis Island
This stylish option has four colour-themed rooms (green, cream, chocolate and red) inside a traditional town house with all-modern interiors. The location…
Hvar Town
This large, modern, three-storey house has one double room and five apartments for rent, all with balconies and bathrooms. The hostess speaks English well…
Split
Occupying a historic palazzo right on Split's main square, this boutique hotel has plenty of old-world charm, abetted by medieval stone walls and antique…
Split
Decked out in black, white and grey, with splashes of colourful fabric and lots of exposed brick, this stylish set of rooms occupies an apartment block on…
Split
This lovely hotel is in the very heart of Diocletian’s Palace. Service is warm and the 12 rooms are gorgeous – all have hardwood floors, antique details…
Hvar Town
Hvar's biggest hostel has brightly coloured dorms, fancy bathrooms, a great terrace with sea views, a bar, a book exchange and a laundry service, and…
Split
Divota (meaning 'splendour') provides a luxurious retreat in the residential Veli Varoš neighbourhood, away from the nearby palace buzz. The 16 stylish…
Trogir
This medieval family house has been well restored, with lots of exposed stone and original details. Its 12 sleek, nicely decorated rooms come with…
Makarska
Major renovations have converted this long-time favourite into one of the flashest on the Dalmatian coast. The new deluxe rooms have arty stencils on the…
Trogir
Much more swanky than the name implies, this luxurious property is the first from this mini chain outside Israel. You would never guess that this vast…
Sensimar Adriatic Beach Resort
Central Dalmatia
The best of the package hotels, this large resort has a pool overlooking the beach and multiple bars and restaurants. Most of the rooms have views, many…
Split
The poshest in Diocletian's Palace, this boutique hideaway occupies the site where the emperor's own apartments once stood. It has seven stylish rooms and…
Brač Island
Down the quiet end of town, this exclusive little ‘art hotel’ has six suites and five rooms, each painted by artist Srećko Žitnik and themed after a…
Komiža
This lovely old town house has seven renovated apartments, each with wooden floors and a kitchen; some have balconies or patios. Next door is another…
Hvar Town
Friendly owner Luka really takes care of his guests at this cosy hostel, a five-minute walk from the harbour. All rooms come with fridges and some have…
Trogir
Out on a limb in a small seaside settlement 5km east of Trogir, Vila Tina will suit those travelling with a car who value having a little concrete-lined…
Makarska
The sweetest four-star option in town, this well-designed property at the southern end of the harbour has lots of light wood, pale stone and black-and…
Trogir
On the landward side of Trogir, this painfully 1990s-looking block has spacious, simply furnished rooms and apartments. Some have curved balconies…
Hvar Town
The advantages of Kapa's south-end-of-town location are the spacious surrounds and the brilliant sunset views. It's run by a young brother-and-sister team…
Hvar Town
Run by a friendly islander from his family's old stone house, just behind the waterfront, this hostel has only a handful of dorms and private rooms. The…
Jagoda & Ante Bracanović House
Hvar Town
There are three tidy rooms and one apartment for rent in this large private house on a residential street with very quiet neighbours (it's next to the…
Makarska
There's no disguising the ugly 1980s exterior of this hotel, but the interior decor is fresh and chic, with a white-marble reception, colourful carpets in…
Trogir
With exposed stone offset with baby-blue walls in the stylish bedrooms, and the best water-framed views of Trogir's old town that you could imagine, this…
Vis Island
Filled with interesting art, this gorgeous Italian-owned hotel has 10 swish, colourful rooms and suites in two buildings. All have wooden floors, great…
Brač Island
Built in 1467 but altered significantly in the 17th and 18th centuries, this grand old palace is now an atmospheric hotel. The 15 rooms are pleasantly…
