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OT Hostel

📍 9a, Antuna Branka Šimića, Split

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부동산 — OT Hostel

The OT Hostel is a no-fuss, sociable base in Split's pedestrianised centre, a five-minute walk from the Riva. It feels like a clean, modern backpacker den with a common room that buzzes in the evenings and dorms that are actually quiet enough to sleep. The USP is location plus price: you're inside the Diocletian's Palace walls for a fraction of a hotel room. It suits solo travellers and couples who want to spend on experiences, not accommodation.

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Split 연대기

Split began as a retirement palace for the Roman emperor Diocletian in the 4th century AD. The fortified complex became a town when refugees from nearby Salona moved in during the 7th century. The medieval maze of streets grew organically inside the Roman walls, with houses built into old temples and mausoleums. Today the palace is a Unesco World Heritage site, and Split is Croatia's second city — a lively port with a cafe culture that spills onto the marble Riva promenade.

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최고의 달

May, June and September. Weather is warm (20-28°C) but not oppressive, and the big summer crowds haven't arrived or have thinned out.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July and August are peak. Split hits 30°C+ and the Riva is packed. The Ultra Europe electronic music festival (early to mid-July) brings 20,000+ visitors, pushing hostel dorm beds to €40-50 a night and hotels to full capacity.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

April and October. Daytime temps are 15-20°C, plenty for sightseeing. Hostel dorm beds drop to €15-20, and the Old Town is pleasant without the crush.

날씨 & 포장

Summer in Split gets a dry, blasting wind called the bura, which can feel chilly despite the heat. Always pack a light long-sleeve layer and a windproof jacket, even in July.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Split

  • The main waterfront promenade (Riva) is fully open after 2025 resurfacing works; the new paving and seating are in place.
  • A new direct ferry line to Supetar on Brač now runs from the passenger port, curbing the old Easter queue at the catamaran terminal.
  • The Diocletian's Palace underground is still undergoing partial restoration, so the 'Peristyle to waterfront' route may be roped off on some mornings.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to OT Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the courtyard (rear side) – these are quieter and get better light, away from street-level noise.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floor 1 or facing the street (front side of Antuna Branka Šimića) – ground floor suffers from passing traffic and pedestrian noise.

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Best views

Rooms on the rear side offer a view over the quieter courtyard and rooftops; front rooms have a direct view of the street and nearby apartments.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3–4 are the quietest, furthest from the street and lift lobby.

🔊 Noise notes

Antuna Branka Šimića is a residential street with occasional car and scooter traffic, plus pedestrian footfall from nearby apartments. The hostel entrance and street-facing rooms catch this noise, especially in the morning and early evening.

Insider tips

1. If you arrive by car, park in the public garage at 'Gradska garaža' on Šibenik street (a 5-minute walk) – free street parking is scarce. 2. Check in early (after 2 PM) to request a courtyard-facing room before they run out – the front desk can usually accommodate specific floor requests if you call ahead.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — OT Hostel

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Wi-Fi

Free WiFi throughout; typical speed ~20 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up, sufficient for video calls and streaming. No login – just select the network.

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Lift / Elevator

No lift; the hostel occupies the 2nd and 3rd floors of a historic building reachable by stairs only.

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital news services. The building dates from the 1920s, with original terrazzo floors and high ceilings in common areas.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check‑in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Check‑out by 10:00; late check‑out until 12:00 costs €15 (subject to availability).

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage in a locked room from check‑out until 18:00 on checkout day.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible: entrance via 3 street steps, no lift, narrow internal corridors. Guests with mobility issues should contact staff before booking.

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Parking

No on‑site parking. Nearest public garage: Podzemná garaža (Iza Lože) about 500 m away, €1.50 per hour or €20 for 24 hours. No EV charging on‑site.

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: Tourist tax: €1.87 per person per night (mandatory for all guests aged 12+)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non‑refundable rates; refundable rates hold a deposit of one night. At check‑in, a €20 cash or card hold for incidentals.

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • 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)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

Prima 3 — 395 m · ~5 min walk

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Walking & Running

Parkić — 549 m · ~7 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Hrvatski Pomorski muzej — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk

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Kids & Family

Mali Raj — 479 m · ~6 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 182 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Ljekarna Blatine — 380 m · ~5 min walk

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Convenience Store

Victa — 124 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Split — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

Euro, EUR

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Where to exchange

Use bank ATMs (they offer the best rates and low fees). Avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux, which often have poor rates and high commissions.

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Cards & contactless

Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, larger shops, and restaurants. Smaller cafes and markets often prefer cash or charge extra for card payments under ~10€. Contactless and mobile pay are common.

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Tipping etiquette

Restaurants: round up or leave 10% if service was good (not mandatory). Taxis: round to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: not expected, but a few euros for luggage help is appreciated.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

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Cheap coffee

Standing at a bar counter for a coffee (espresso or macchiato) costs about 1.50€; cheaper than sitting at a table.

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Best-value lunch

A bakery or sandwich shop (pekara) offers burek, pizza slice, or a sandwich for about 3-5€.

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Affordable dinner

A pizza or pasta main in a simple konoba or pizzeria is around 8-12€.

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Street food & cheap eats

The central market (Tržnica) near the Old Town has cheap savoury pastries and produce stands. Also look for stands selling ćevapi in a bun for about 3€.

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Budget groceries

Discount supermarkets like Lidl, Kaufland, and Tommy are common in the area.

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Affordable clothes

Split has a large shopping mall (City Center One) a short bus ride away, and high-street chains along Marmontova street. For cheap markets, try the local market for basics.

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Cheapest way around

A single bus ticket is about 1.60€ from a kiosk, or a day pass for unlimited rides is roughly 3.50€ (check for exact price at a kiosk). From the airport, take the airport shuttle bus to the main bus station for about 8€.

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Money-saving tips

Buy groceries, especially water, at Lidl or Kaufland rather than tourist shops. Eat at bakeries (pekara) for cheap breakfast or lunch. Avoid eating right at the Riva waterfront restaurants – walk a few streets inland for better value.

Emergency Contacts

Split
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Police
192
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Ambulance / Medical
194
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Fire Department
193

The single EU emergency number 112 also works from any phone and can connect you to police, ambulance, or fire services in English.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Chilli bar Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Štacija Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Miss Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Latino Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Kavana Central regional
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Konoba Marul croatian
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Caffe Bar Pivnica Plac Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Shook Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Split, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at OT Hostel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 182 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Ljekarna Blatine — 380 m · ~5 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

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Promet Split Bus 1/9/15 €1.60

Split Bus Station → Kopilica (stop: Kopilica 2)

15 min · Every 10-15 minutes · 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

💡 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.

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Split Airport Taxi Rank €25

Split Airport (SPU) → Royal Rooms (Kopilica area)

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Uber and Bolt work here too—often €5 cheaper than official taxis. Check both apps before grabbing a cab.

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Pleso Prijevoz Airport Bus €4.50

Split Airport (SPU) → Split Bus Station (Sukoišanska)

30 min · Every 20-30 minutes · 5:00 AM – midnight

💡 Buy ticket from the driver or red machine at airport exit; keep it for the return trip—it's valid both ways.

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Local Taxi (Radio Taxi Split) €8

Royal Rooms (Kopilica) → Diocletian's Palace / Riva

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 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.

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Split 소개

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Split, Croatia — city travel guide

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...

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What are the best rooms at OT Hostel?

Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the courtyard (rear side) – these are quieter and get better light, away from street-level noise.

Which rooms should I avoid at OT Hostel?

Avoid rooms on floor 1 or facing the street (front side of Antuna Branka Šimića) – ground floor suffers from passing traffic and pedestrian noise.

Is OT Hostel noisy?

Antuna Branka Šimića is a residential street with occasional car and scooter traffic, plus pedestrian footfall from nearby apartments. The hostel entrance and street-facing rooms catch this noise, especially in the morning and early evening.

Which rooms have the best views at OT Hostel?

Rooms on the rear side offer a view over the quieter courtyard and rooftops; front rooms have a direct view of the street and nearby apartments.

What are insider tips for staying at OT Hostel?

1. If you arrive by car, park in the public garage at 'Gradska garaža' on Šibenik street (a 5-minute walk) – free street parking is scarce. 2. Check in early (after 2 PM) to request a courtyard-facing room before they run out – the front desk can usually accommodate specific floor requests if you call ahead.

What time is check-in at OT Hostel?

Check-in at OT Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does OT Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Free WiFi throughout; typical speed ~20 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up, sufficient for video calls and streaming. No login – just select the network.

Is there a city or tourist tax at OT Hostel?

Tourist tax: €1.87 per person per night (mandatory for all guests aged 12+)

Where can I eat cheaply near OT Hostel?

A bakery or sandwich shop (pekara) offers burek, pizza slice, or a sandwich for about 3-5€.

What is the cheapest way to get around from OT Hostel?

A single bus ticket is about 1.60€ from a kiosk, or a day pass for unlimited rides is roughly 3.50€ (check for exact price at a kiosk). From the airport, take the airport shuttle bus to the main bus station for about 8€.

When is the best time to visit Split?

May, June and September. Weather is warm (20-28°C) but not oppressive, and the big summer crowds haven't arrived or have thinned out.

Split 주요 관광지

Riva Waterfront Promenade Free

💡 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.

Fruit Market (Pazar) Free

💡 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.

Diocletian's Palace (free access to public areas) Free

💡 Enter through the Bronze Gate from the waterfront for a dramatic view under the vaults. Go early (before 9am) to avoid crowds.

Marjan Forest Park Free

💡 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.

Klis Fortress

💡 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).

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