Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Split
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Split, Croatia — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Diocletian’s Palace.
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Top pick
Diocletian’s Palace
Living Roman palace — restaurants, bars, apartments inside ancient walls.
1 min walk from center
#2
Bačvice
Sandy beach district — the picigin sport is invented and played here.
12 min walk from center
#3
Marjan
Forested peninsula above town — viewpoints, jogging paths, quieter beach coves.
2.5 km from center
Getting around
Walk the old town; Jadrolinija ferries reach Hvar, Brač, Vis from the harbour.
Book ferries in advance in July–August; a daytime catamaran is faster than the overnight car ferry.