Split is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Split works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Split, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Split, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Split starts at around €152 per night, with a typical rate near €313 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Balatura The Fine Bed&Breakfast Split, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 495 reviews, from €211 per night; Piazza Heritage Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 505 reviews, from €309 per night; Judita Palace Heritage Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 584 reviews, from €369 per night; Hotel Villa Harmony, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 88 reviews, from €472 per night; Heritage hotel Santa Lucia, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1457 reviews, from €619 per night.
Day trips & routes: Kastel Sucurac — about 13 km, 21m drive; Kastel Luksic — about 18 km, 25m drive; Kastel Novi — about 21 km, 29m drive; Podstrana — about 12 km, 27m drive; Kastel Stafilic — about 22 km, 29m drive; Okrug Gornji — about 33 km, 41m drive. Fastest option is Kastel Sucurac: 21m by car.
Split: what to know
Things to see: "Private Walks & Storytelling - the best small group tour in Split", rated 5 from 207 reviews, from €212; "SPLIT-History Tour of Diocletian's Palace & Old Town with Daniela", rated 5 from 137 reviews, from €22.33; "Split Game of Thrones Tour & History Walk Top-Rated All inclusive", rated 5 from 121 reviews, from €39; "River Rafting from Split- Cliff Jumping- Cave Visit", rated 5 from 116 reviews, from €40; "Private Sailing Tour Omiš - Brač with Homemade Lunch, Wine & Beer", rated 5 from 101 reviews, from €950.
Split has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Split is around €313, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Split you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Croatia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
