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Green Lizard Hostel
Check rates & availability on Booking.comWell-regarded budget hostel in Hvar Town, offering affordable dorm beds in Croatia's most expensive island town. Helpful staff, social atmosphere, and reasonable proximity to the harbor area.
Green Lizard Hostel is a well-established budget property in Hvar Town on the island of Hvar, part of Split-Dalmatia County in the Croatian Adriatic. The hostel provides affordable accommodation in a town widely recognised as one of the most expensive places to stay in Croatia, offering dormitory beds and basic private options at prices that are broadly inaccessible in any other accommodation category in the same location. The hostel's address on Groda places it in the residential neighbourhood above Hvar's main harbour square, accessible via the stepped lanes that climb from the promenade. The harbour area, the town's main square, and the central café and restaurant strip are all reachable on foot in around five minutes downhill. The Franciscan monastery on the western tip of the town peninsula and the beach coves beyond it are around a fifteen to twenty-minute walk along the promenade. Hvar is also known for its nightlife, and the hostel is positioned at a convenient distance from the town's bars and beach clubs without being directly on the main evening circuit. Dormitory accommodation is arranged in mixed and female-only configurations, with individual locker storage, free WiFi, and a communal terrace offering views over the old town rooftops and toward the mainland mountains beyond. Social events arranged by the hostel team during the summer season connect guests with organised activities including boat trips to the Pakleni Islands, the small archipelago off Hvar's western shore known for its clear swimming coves and sheltered beaches. Regular ferry and catamaran connections from Split arrive directly in Hvar Town harbour, making it straightforward to use the island as a one or two-night stop within a broader Dalmatian itinerary. The hostel's official website is at greenlizard.hr.
Amenities
- Dorm beds
- WiFi
- Common room
- Terrace
- Lockers
- Social events
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Location
Groda 1, Hvar
43.1735, 16.4425 — View on map
Highlights
- One of the few affordable accommodation options in Hvar Town, one of Croatia's most expensive and popular island destinations.
- Communal terrace with views over Hvar's old town rooftops and the harbour below.
- Social events including organised boat trips to the Pakleni Islands during summer season.
- Five-minute downhill walk to Hvar's main harbour square, promenade restaurants, and beach club strip.
- Female-only and mixed dormitory options with individual lockers, WiFi, and communal outdoor space.
Tips
- Book months in advance for July and August — Hvar accommodation fills earlier than almost anywhere else on the Dalmatian coast.
- The fast catamaran from Split to Hvar Town runs several times daily in summer; check the Krilo or Jadrolinija timetable and book tickets online.
- The Pakleni Islands opposite the harbour are best reached by water taxi from the dock — a short and inexpensive trip with excellent snorkelling and calmer water than the town beaches.
- Hvar Town is compact and best explored on foot; scooter hire at the harbour is available for excursions to the island's vineyards and lavender fields to the east.
- Summer evenings on the Riva fill quickly; arrive before 7pm to find a table at a preferred restaurant without a long wait.
FAQ
How do guests get to Green Lizard Hostel from the ferry port?
From the ferry dock, walk into the main harbour square and follow the stepped lanes uphill toward the Groda neighbourhood — approximately a five-minute walk with luggage.
Is Hvar Town expensive for food and drink?
Yes, Hvar is among Croatia's most expensive resort towns. Restaurants and bars on the main square carry significant premiums; side streets and areas away from the harbour are typically better value.
What are the Pakleni Islands?
The Pakleni Islands are a small archipelago directly opposite Hvar Town harbour, reachable by water taxi in five to ten minutes. They offer sheltered coves, clear water, and a quieter alternative to the town's main beach areas.
Are there female-only dormitory options at Green Lizard Hostel?
Yes, the hostel offers both mixed-gender and female-only dormitory configurations. Guests should specify their preference when booking.
Accessibility
The hostel is located in the hillside neighbourhood above Hvar Town harbour, accessed via stone steps from the main square. The setting is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with significant mobility limitations. Guests with accessibility requirements should contact the hostel directly before booking.