Best Hotels in Split 2026: Luxury, Boutique & Budget Picks

Split’s best hotels range from boutique properties built inside Diocletian’s Palace to modern sea-view options on the Riva. Prices are significantly lower than Dubrovnik. All prices in euros (€).

Top luxury and upper-mid hotels

Cornaro Hotel — best overall hotel in Split

A polished 4-star hotel a short walk from the Riva and Diocletian’s Palace, with a rooftop pool, spa, and one of the more reliable service records in the city. Consistently well reviewed.

• Price: €170–240+
• Best for: The most complete upmarket experience in Split; couples and business travellers

Hotel Ambasador — best sea-view hotel

Long-established hotel on the seafront west of the Old Town, with sea-view rooms and a restaurant. One of the most reliable luxury options in the city.

• Price: €180–240+
• Best for: Sea views; traditional hotel experience

Vestibul Palace — best historic boutique

Built inside the vaulted spaces of Diocletian’s Palace vestibule — sleeping inside the Roman palace itself. A boutique hotel with a uniquely historical setting.

• Price: €150–220+
• Best for: History-focused travellers; couples wanting a distinctive stay

Hotel Radisson Blu — best for consistency

International chain standards applied to a seafront Split location. Predictable quality, good facilities, and well-positioned for the Old Town.

• Price: €160–240+
• Best for: Those who prefer chain-hotel predictability; business travellers

Hotel Mirari — best rooftop pool

Rooftop pool with panoramic views over the bay and Old Town, near Bačvice beach. One of the most popular properties for those wanting a pool experience.

• Price: €140–200
• Best for: Rooftop pool; beach proximity

Judita Palace — best Old Town boutique

A boutique hotel in the Old Town with a strong terrace and well-regarded service.

• Price: €130–180
• Best for: Old Town atmosphere; couples

Hotel Santa Lucia — best near beach

Contemporary hotel near Bačvice beach, newer and well-reviewed.

• Price: €140–190
• Best for: Beach access; modern design

Budget picks

Hotel Slavija

Well-reviewed budget option in the Old Town area — good value for the location.

• Price: €90–130
• Best for: Budget travellers who want Old Town proximity

Hotel Kastel 1700

Another budget-friendly option in the Old Town neighbourhood.

• Price: €80–120
• Best for: Lowest-cost base with reasonable location

Hotel summary table

Hotel	Style	Price range	Best for
Cornaro	4-star, rooftop pool	€170–240+	Overall quality
Hotel Ambasador	Seafront luxury	€180–240+	Sea views
Vestibul Palace	Historic boutique	€150–220+	Palace experience
Radisson Blu	International chain	€160–240+	Consistency
Hotel Mirari	Mid-range, rooftop	€140–200	Pool and beach
Judita Palace	Old Town boutique	€130–180	Atmosphere
Hotel Santa Lucia	Contemporary	€140–190	Beach proximity
Hotel Slavija	Budget	€90–130	Value
Hotel Kastel 1700	Budget	€80–120	Budget