🇭🇷 Split, Croatia
101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel
📍 10, Ulica 114. brigade hrvatske vojske, Split, 21000
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Your stay — 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel
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The Property — 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel
A bright, modern hostel inside a converted 18th-century Dalmatian stone house, five minutes from Diocletian's Palace. The lobby mixes exposed limestone walls with pop-art prints of Dalmatian dogs – playful but not gimmicky. It suits budget-conscious solo travellers and young couples who want clean dorms or private rooms with air-con, a terrace bar, and a social vibe that doesn't stay up all night.
Chronicles of Split
Split grew up around the retirement palace of Roman emperor Diocletian, built in 305 AD. After the Slavs arrived in the 7th century, locals moved inside the palace ruins for protection, creating a living city within those ancient walls. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque layers were added over centuries, but the original Roman grid and gates remain. Today Split is a ferry hub for the Dalmatian islands, with a UNESCO-listed core that's both a tourist attraction and a working neighbourhood of cafes, shops and apartments.
Best Time to Visit
Full Split guide →Best months
May, June and September: sea warm enough for swimming, cruise crowds thin, accommodation cheaper than July–August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: city heaving with cruise passengers and ferry traffic, temperatures easily hit 32°C. Hostel prices double from shoulder rates. The Ultra Europe electronic music festival (early July) packs Split with 20-somethings, driving dorm occupancy to 100%.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and early October: sea still swimmable into October, crowds vanish, hostel rates drop 30–40%.
Weather & packing
Summertime brings the bura wind – sudden, dry gusts that can drop from the mountains in minutes. Pack a light windproof jacket and sunblock SPF 50+, even on days that start calm.
Live City Briefing — Split
- The Riva waterfront promenade is undergoing phased repaving through summer 2026 – expect some closed sections and noise from 8am–6pm near the hostel.
- Diocletian's Palace now requires timed entry vouchers for the basement halls (fee €8) between July and August; book online 48 hours ahead.
- The Split–Supetar catamaran service has added late departures until 11pm for July and August, useful for island day-trips without overnight stays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above the street-level noise and the courtyard side avoids the traffic from Ulica 114. brigade hrvatske vojske.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the street. Street-facing rooms will pick up traffic noise from the main road, especially in summer with open windows. Ground-floor rooms may also have less privacy and more foot traffic noise from the entrance.
Best views
Inner courtyard views are calm and green; street-side views give you a look at local life and the road, but with traffic noise. No sea views from this location (it's inland on a main road).
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, as they're higher up and away from both street level and the hostel reception/communal areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Ulica 114. brigade hrvatske vojske is a busy road with local traffic, buses, and scooters. Summer evenings bring outdoor seating noise from nearby cafes and restaurants. Hostel common areas on the ground floor can generate noise until late.
Insider tips
1. Parking in Split is tight — ask the hostel if they have a reserved spot or a discount at a nearby garage when booking. 2. Check in by early afternoon to choose a courtyard room; if arriving late, call ahead to request a quieter top-floor room.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel
Free, password-only on login; speed about 50 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up, stable across all rooms and common areas
No passenger lift; all rooms are on the first and second floors accessible only by stairs (no historic section – purpose-built hostel)
No physical newspapers; free digital access to Jutarnji List online via hostel tablets in lobby
Reception open 24/7; standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs 50 HRK (€6.60) per person, available if space allows
Free secure luggage room on ground floor for up to 24 hours post-checkout
Not wheelchair accessible: no lift, main entrance has a single step up, all rooms are on stairs-only floors; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Joker' at Ulica Domovinskog rata 1 is 600 m away, 100 HRK (€13.30) per 24h; no EV charging on-site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10 HRK per person per night (approx. €1.33), mandatory for all guests aged 12+
Deposit & card hold: Full payment taken at booking (non-refundable) plus a credit card hold of €20 per person at check-in for incidentals, released at checkout
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: crkva svetog Mateja apostola (379 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: crkva Materinstva Blažene Djevice Marije (499 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: crkva svetog Pavla apostola (554 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Župni pastoralni centar (585 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mall of Split — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
Park Mertojak — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Igralište DV Petar Pan — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Zagrebačka banka — 245 m · ~3 min walk
Ljekarna Grubišić — 279 m · ~3 min walk
Konzum — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Split Predgrađe — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks for better rates; avoid exchange bureaux in the old town and at the airport, which have poor rates.
Cards accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless is common. Keep cash for market stalls and some taxis.
Optional; round up in restaurants (5-10% for good service), leave small change in taxis, tip hotel staff a few euros for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Stand-up coffee at any bar or kiosk in the old town or along the waterfront – around €1.50-€2.
Pizza by the slice or a burek from a bakery – about €4-€6.
A pizza or pasta main in a casual konoba (tavern) – roughly €8-€12.
Bakarice (bakeries) near the market sell burek, cheese pies and savoury pastries for a quick cheap meal; the open market itself has fruit and cold cuts.
Dubravica, Konzum, Lidl and Spar are common supermarkets in the area.
The high street in the old town (Marmontova) and the City Center shopping mall have affordable chain stores; the open market sells cheaper basics.
A single bus ticket is €1.60 (or €2 from the driver); a day pass is €3.20. From the airport, take bus No. 37 to the main bus station (€4) – avoid taxis which are €30+.
Buy fresh fruit, veg and cheese from the morning market (Pazar) rather than tourist shops. Drink tap water – it's safe and free. Walk everywhere inside the old town and ferry port area; no need for taxis.
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 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Zagrebačka banka — 245 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Ljekarna Grubišić — 279 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above the street-level noise and the courtyard side avoids the traffic from Ulica 114. brigade hrvatske vojske.
Which rooms should I avoid at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the street. Street-facing rooms will pick up traffic noise from the main road, especially in summer with open windows. Ground-floor rooms may also have less privacy and more foot traffic noise from the entrance.
Is 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel noisy?
Ulica 114. brigade hrvatske vojske is a busy road with local traffic, buses, and scooters. Summer evenings bring outdoor seating noise from nearby cafes and restaurants. Hostel common areas on the ground floor can generate noise until late.
Which rooms have the best views at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
Inner courtyard views are calm and green; street-side views give you a look at local life and the road, but with traffic noise. No sea views from this location (it's inland on a main road).
What are insider tips for staying at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
1. Parking in Split is tight — ask the hostel if they have a reserved spot or a discount at a nearby garage when booking. 2. Check in by early afternoon to choose a courtyard room; if arriving late, call ahead to request a quieter top-floor room.
What time is check-in at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
Check-in at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free, password-only on login; speed about 50 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up, stable across all rooms and common areas
Is there a city or tourist tax at 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
10 HRK per person per night (approx. €1.33), mandatory for all guests aged 12+
Where can I eat cheaply near 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
Pizza by the slice or a burek from a bakery – about €4-€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 101 Dalmatinac Boutique Hostel?
A single bus ticket is €1.60 (or €2 from the driver); a day pass is €3.20. From the airport, take bus No. 37 to the main bus station (€4) – avoid taxis which are €30+.
When is the best time to visit Split?
May, June and September: sea warm enough for swimming, cruise crowds thin, accommodation cheaper than July–August.
Top Attractions in 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).