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La propiedad — Hostel Oasis
Hostel Oasis is a cheerful, budget-focused base a few streets back from the seafront in Split's Veli Varoš district. The lobby feels like a well-run student common room: bright colours, noticeboards with walking tours, and staff who actually remember your name. It suits independent travellers and small groups who want a clean, sociable crash pad rather than a resort experience — think dorm beds and private rooms with shared bathrooms, not luxury. The USP is location: you're a 10-minute walk from Diocletian's Palace and a 5-minute stroll from the Riva waterfront.
Crónicas de Split
Split began life in the 4th century AD when Roman emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace on the Dalmatian coast. After the Romans left, locals moved inside the palace walls for protection, gradually turning the former imperial complex into a living city. The medieval town spread outward with Venetian Gothic and Renaissance layers, while the 20th century added Brutalist blocks from the Yugoslav era. Modern Split is a chaotic, sun-bleached mix of Roman stone, crumbling apartments, and buzzing café culture — a ferry port and tourist hub that never quite shakes its working-class edge.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Split →Los mejores meses
May, June, September: warm enough for swimming (22-28°C), thinner crowds than July-August, and accommodation prices are 20-30% lower than peak.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by European school holidays and the Ultra Europe electronic music festival (typically early-mid July). Hotel prices double or triple; dorms at Hostel Oasis can hit €50-70 a night. Book by March 2026 or face sold-out listings.
La temporada del hombro
April and October offer the best budget deals — hostel rates drop to €20-30. Weather is mild (15-22°C) but sea swimming is chilly; you'll need a jacket for evenings. Fortress walls and ferry queues vanish.
Tiempo y embalaje
Split in July gets intense afternoon sun (30-35°C) but sudden easterly 'bura' winds can drop the temperature 15°C in an hour. Pack a lightweight windproof jacket and always carry a refillable water bottle — public fountains (Salona-type) are everywhere.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Split
- Split's waterfront promenade (Riva) underwent a major paving refresh in late 2025; expect fewer café tables and more pedestrian space through summer 2026.
- The ferry dock renovation is finally complete: catamarans to Hvar, Brač, and Korčula now run from a single modern terminal with digital boards and better queuing.
- City council has introduced a 1.50€ daily 'tourist tax' for overnight stays (payable at check-in) to fund waste management and public toilet upkeep; part of a Croatia-wide measure effective June 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostel Oasis, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough that the stairs are manageable if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception or common areas; they tend to be noisier from foot traffic and the bar. Also avoid rooms at the front of the building directly overlooking the main street.
Best views
The rear courtyard offers a quieter outlook, though no dramatic views. For a glimpse of the old town, a front-facing room on the 3rd floor might peek over rooflines, but expect street noise.
Quietest floors
2nd to 3rd floor, facing the courtyard.
🔊 Noise notes
Street-facing rooms pick up traffic from Split's main arteries, especially during summer. The bar area on the ground floor can create noise until late on weekends. Internal courtyard is quieter.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking—these are not advertised as quieter but are. 2. If arriving by car, the hostel can advise on nearby public parking (limited, book ahead in summer). 3. Bring earplugs if you get a front-facing room; the lift can also be audible on the 1st floor.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Hostel Oasis
Free WiFi throughout; speeds ~30 Mbps; login via room number and surname
No lift; stairs only to all floors (building is a converted early-20th-century townhouse)
No newspaper service or digital newsstand; building retains original stone staircase and painted ceiling in lobby
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 09:00; late check-out (by 14:00) costs €15 if available
Free luggage storage after check-out until 18:00 (locked room)
No step-free access; entrance has three steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park (Garaža Gripe) costs €15/night; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: City tax: €2.00 per person per night (included in booking or charged at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 card hold at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: kapela Gospe Fatimske (243 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Crkva Presvetog Otkupitelja (457 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Duhovni centar Bogumila (467 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: kapelica (711 m · ~9 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Prima 3 — 395 m · ~5 min walk
Parkić — 549 m · ~7 min walk
Hrvatski Pomorski muzej — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Mali Raj — 479 m · ~6 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Ljekarna Blatine — 380 m · ~5 min walk
Victa — 124 m · ~2 min walk
Split — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux near the ferry port and tourist information desks where commissions are high.
Cards are widely accepted in restaurants, supermarkets, and larger shops; many smaller cafes and market stalls are cash-only, so always carry some small denominations.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; tips for taxi drivers are not expected but round up to the nearest euro; a few euros for hotel cleaners is fine.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or macchiato at a café counter costs about 1.50-2 euros; takeaway coffee is slightly more.
A bakery slice of pizza or burek from a pekara costs around 3-4 euros; a set lunch menu in a konoba or bistro runs 10-12 euros.
A main course at a casual konoba (grilled meat or fish) will set you back 12-15 euros; pizzas are often 8-10 euros.
Head to the open market (Pazar) or any pekara for cheap savoury pastries like burek or pizza slices; the area around Hrvojeva street has several quick eats.
Supermarket chains: Konzum, Tommy, Lidl, and Plodine are common and reliable for basics.
For affordable chain stores, go to the Joker or Mall of Split shopping centres; the open market has cheap T-shirts and souvenirs but less variety.
A single bus ticket within the city costs 2 euros (buy from a kiosk); a 24-hour pass is about 5 euros. From the airport, take the shuttle bus (Pleso Prijevoz) to the bus terminal for 8 euros, not taxis.
Fill a reusable water bottle at public drinking fountains (there are many free ones around the city); eat at bakeries (pekare) for breakfast or lunch; buy fresh fruit at the morning Pazar market rather than tourist shops.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Split, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostel Oasis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 182 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Ljekarna Blatine — 380 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Split Bus Station → Kopilica (stop: Kopilica 2)
💡 Buy a 90-minute ticket from kiosks for €1.60—it covers transfer to bus 1 from the station. Validate it in the yellow machine on board.
Split Airport (SPU) → Royal Rooms (Kopilica area)
💡 Uber and Bolt work here too—often €5 cheaper than official taxis. Check both apps before grabbing a cab.
Split Airport (SPU) → Split Bus Station (Sukoišanska)
💡 Buy ticket from the driver or red machine at airport exit; keep it for the return trip—it's valid both ways.
Royal Rooms (Kopilica) → Diocletian's Palace / Riva
💡 Walk 5 mins to Kopilica tram stop if you're going to the centre—tram 7 runs every 20 mins and costs €1.60. Taxi only worth it for late nights or heavy bags.
Sobre Split
Wikipedia ↗
Split (; Croatian: [splît] , see other names) is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb. It is the largest city in Dalmatia, largest city on the Croatian coast, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia County. The Split metropolitan area is home to about 330,000 people. It lies on the...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Hostel Oasis?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough that the stairs are manageable if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostel Oasis?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the reception or common areas; they tend to be noisier from foot traffic and the bar. Also avoid rooms at the front of the building directly overlooking the main street.
Is Hostel Oasis noisy?
Street-facing rooms pick up traffic from Split's main arteries, especially during summer. The bar area on the ground floor can create noise until late on weekends. Internal courtyard is quieter.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostel Oasis?
The rear courtyard offers a quieter outlook, though no dramatic views. For a glimpse of the old town, a front-facing room on the 3rd floor might peek over rooflines, but expect street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostel Oasis?
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side when booking—these are not advertised as quieter but are. 2. If arriving by car, the hostel can advise on nearby public parking (limited, book ahead in summer). 3. Bring earplugs if you get a front-facing room; the lift can also be audible on the 1st floor.
What time is check-in at Hostel Oasis?
Check-in at Hostel Oasis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostel Oasis have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; speeds ~30 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostel Oasis?
City tax: €2.00 per person per night (included in booking or charged at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostel Oasis?
A bakery slice of pizza or burek from a pekara costs around 3-4 euros; a set lunch menu in a konoba or bistro runs 10-12 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostel Oasis?
A single bus ticket within the city costs 2 euros (buy from a kiosk); a 24-hour pass is about 5 euros. From the airport, take the shuttle bus (Pleso Prijevoz) to the bus terminal for 8 euros, not taxis.
When is the best time to visit Split?
May, June, September: warm enough for swimming (22-28°C), thinner crowds than July-August, and accommodation prices are 20-30% lower than peak.
Principales atracciones en Split
💡 Bring a book or picnic from Pazar and sit on the far eastern end near the fish market, where locals outnumber tourists. Avoid paying 30 kuna for a coffee at front-row cafes—walk one street inland for half the price.
💡 Buy a bag of sour plums (višnje) and almonds for a cheap snack. Haggle only if buying in bulk—locals pay listed prices. Best visited before 11am when produce is freshest.
💡 Enter through the Bronze Gate from the waterfront for a dramatic view under the vaults. Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds.
💡 Walk up the 500 steps from Sustipan for a quieter route than the main road. Take a swim at Kašjuni beach on the western side—free and less busy than Bačvice.
💡 From the fortress, walk downhill slightly to a restaurant above the quarry to see the dragon skulls left from filming. Take bus 22 from the main station (10 kuna).