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Diocletian’s Palace
Old Town
A Roman emperor’s retirement palace whose walls and courtyards form Split’s old town.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open-air; museum and cellars have their own hours
Split
A living Roman palace by the sea, gateway to the Dalmatian islands.
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Overview
Why go to Split
Split’s old town is built inside a Roman emperor’s palace, so you eat, drink and sleep among ancient walls. It has a lively seafront, hilltop park and ferries to islands like Hvar and Brač.
- Where
- Dalmatia, Croatia
- Recommended stay
- 3–4 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September–October for warm sea without the peak crowds.
- Approx. daily budget
- £70–140 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Split cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£65–90a day
- Mid-range traveller£125–180a day
- Luxury traveller£250+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Day Trips~£5
Trogir Day Trip
Trogir (30 km)
A UNESCO island town of narrow lanes, a cathedral and a seafront promenade.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Buses and boats run daily
Local FavouritesFree
Riva Promenade
Riva
A palm-lined seafront promenade with cafés, ideal for a sunset drink.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Nightlife fans
Open-air; cafés open until late
ViewpointsFree
Marjan Hill
Marjan
A forested hill with walking paths, viewpoints and quiet chapels above the city.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Photographers
Open-air; always accessible
Hidden Gems
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ViewpointsFree
Marjan Hill
Marjan
A forested hill with walking paths, viewpoints and quiet chapels above the city.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Photographers
Open-air; always accessible
Day Trips~£25
Krka National Park Day Trip
Krka (80 km)
A park of cascading waterfalls and wooden walkways, with swimming at some spots.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families
Daily; hours vary by season
Hidden Gems~£5
Klis Fortress
Klis (10 km)
A dramatic hilltop fortress above the city, known as a location in Game of Thrones.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Daily, roughly 8:00–19:00
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Split
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingRiva Sea Hotel
Riva, Split
Very good valueValue score 75 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Split, in a central location.
From £115 per night · check current availability
Best for CouplesBest Location
Example listingPeristil Palace Hotel
Old Town, Split
Very good valueValue score 74 out of 100
Rated 9.0/10, priced above typical 4★ hotels in Split, for a higher-end stay, in a central location.
From £130 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingBačvice Beach Inn
Bačvice, Split
Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100
Rated 8.4/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Split, right by the beach.
From £70 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
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Konoba Fetivi
A family-run tavern, in the Varoš quarter, serving Dalmatian seafood and pasticada.
Known for: Grilled fish, pašticada
About £14–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Villa Spiza
A tiny, hugely popular lunch spot serving daily seafood dishes and stews from a chalkboard.
Known for: Daily fish specials
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Buffet Fife
A no-frills, inexpensive eatery near the waterfront serving traditional Dalmatian dishes.
Known for: Cuttlefish risotto, stews
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Luka Ice Cream and Cakes
A popular gelateria and cake shop near the Old Town serving lots of flavours.
Known for: Ice cream and cakes
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
A suggested Split itinerary
3 nights Couple
Split · Highlights
Split in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Split picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Diocletian’s Palace, Green Market (Pazar), Bačvice Beach
- Day 2 · Trogir Day Trip, Riva Promenade
- Day 3 · Bene Beach and Kašjuni, Marjan Hill
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