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Youth Hostel Split

  • Price€18–35 per night dorm; €55–90 private (~$20–98)
  • CategoryBudget
  • Rating★ 4.1

Youth Hostel Split is Split's longest-established budget accommodation, operating under the Hostelling International network from Vukasovićeva ulica in the Manuš neighbourhood north of Diocletian's Palace. The property is approximately 600 metres from the Palace's Golden Gate entrance and around 800 metres from the Riva waterfront promenade — both reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes.

Youth Hostel Split

Youth Hostel Split is Split's longest-established budget accommodation, operating under the Hostelling International network from Vukasovićeva ulica in the Manuš neighbourhood north of Diocletian's Palace. The property is approximately 600 metres from the Palace's Golden Gate entrance and around 800 metres from the Riva waterfront promenade — both reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes. City bus stops within a short walk connect the hostel to Split's ferry terminal and bus station, which is the practical hub for island connections to Brač, Hvar, Vis, Korčula, and the mainland coast.

Dormitory accommodation is available in six-bed and eight-bed rooms, with Private Twin and Private Double Rooms for guests requiring shared-cost private space. All sleeping rooms are air-conditioned with individual bed lockers for valuables. A common room provides shared seating for socialising and planning. Laundry facilities are available on site — a practical feature for guests on extended itineraries or multi-country trips who need to travel light. A 24-hour reception enables flexible check-in at times convenient for guests arriving by late-night ferry or early-morning bus. Luggage storage is available.

Facilities are functional and practical rather than design-forward: the hostel prioritises value, cleanliness, and operational reliability over ambience or amenity complexity. It is a dependable choice for solo travellers, student groups, and budget-focused visitors using Split as a transit base. Staff at reception provide ferry timetable information, local restaurant recommendations for affordable dining in the Manuš district, and orientation for first-time visitors navigating Split's island connections. The hostel operates year-round, which distinguishes it from many private apartment options that close outside the summer season. Its capacity is larger than most private Split hostels, improving peak-season availability.

Room types

  • 6-Bed Dorm
  • 8-Bed Dorm
  • Private Twin Room
  • Private Double Room

Amenities

  • Dorm and private rooms
  • Common room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lockers
  • Laundry
  • 24h reception

Location

Vukasovićeva ul. 23, 21000 Split, Croatia

43.5118, 16.4494 View on map

Highlights

  • Hostelling International affiliate operating year-round — reliable availability outside the summer peak
  • 600 metres from Diocletian's Palace Golden Gate entrance
  • 24-hour reception for flexible check-in from late ferries and early buses
  • On-site laundry facilities — practical for extended trips and backpackers travelling light

Tips for visiting

  • Book Private Twin or Double Rooms in advance for July and August — private spaces at budget hostels in Split sell out weeks ahead during peak season
  • The 24-hour reception makes this hostel significantly more practical than private apartments for guests arriving on late-night ferry connections from the islands
  • The Manuš neighbourhood has several affordable local restaurants that cater to residents rather than tourists — ask reception for recommendations to eat well below old-town prices

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