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How much do hostels in Split cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Split, Croatia range from $15 to $101/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 46 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 5.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $16.

At $15/night and up, Split is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Croatia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 19 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-04T23:34:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 5 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Split

Where to stay

Most hostels sit inside or just outside the walls of Diocletian's Palace, or in Varoš, the old residential neighborhood directly west of the palace. Both put you within a 5-minute walk of the Jadrolinija ferry terminal and the Riva waterfront promenade.

Getting around

  • Pick up breakfast and cheap produce at the Pazar market, just outside the Silver Gate on the east side of the palace walls. Prices are a fraction of what the cafes on the Riva charge.
  • Bačvice beach, a 10-minute walk southeast of the palace, is free and less squeezed than the small patches of sand right in the center.
  • If you plan to island-hop to Hvar or Brač, go to the Jadrolinija terminal window early on the day of travel. The passenger catamaran to Hvar sells out by mid-morning in summer, and there is no workaround once it is gone.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from October through April. In July and August, prices can double or triple as Diocletian's Palace fills with visitors and a steady stream of day-trippers passes through on the way to the islands.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Split cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $16. Dorm beds currently range from $15 to $101/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Split?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Split include October 5.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Split?

HostelHound currently tracks 46 hostels in Split, Croatia.

Is Split affordable compared to other hostel cities in Croatia?

Split is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Croatia, with dorm prices starting from $15/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Split?

Most hostels sit inside or just outside the walls of Diocletian's Palace, or in Varoš, the old residential neighborhood directly west of the palace. Both put you within a 5-minute walk of the Jadrolinija ferry terminal and the Riva waterfront promenade.

What is the best time of year to visit Split?

Hostels are cheapest from October through April. In July and August, prices can double or triple as Diocletian's Palace fills with visitors and a steady stream of day-trippers passes through on the way to the islands.