🇭🇷 Split, Croatia
Best Western Art Hotel
📍 41, Ulica slobode, Split, 21000
Your stay — Best Western Art Hotel
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The Property — Best Western Art Hotel
The Best Western Art Hotel in Split is a sleek, modern property in the city centre, with a contemporary art theme that gives the lobby a gallery-like feel. It’s a solid, reliable choice for business travellers and couples who want a clean, comfortable base close to the old town without the noise or price of a boutique hotel. The rooms are functional, the art on the walls is the main character, and the front desk staff are professional and efficient. It suits someone who values location and predictability over character or luxury.
Chronicles of Split
Split was founded in the 4th century AD when Roman Emperor Diocletian built his retirement palace on the Dalmatian coast, a colossal structure that now forms the city’s historic core. After the Romans, the city was ruled by Byzantines, Venetians, and Austro-Hungarians, each leaving layers of architecture from Gothic to Baroque. In the 20th century, Split became a major shipbuilding and industrial centre under Yugoslavia, which gave it a working-class edge. Today, it’s a lively, tourist-driven city where Roman ruins, Venetian walls, and communist-era concrete sit side by side on the Adriatic.
Best Time to Visit
Full Split guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for the beach and sightseeing, but without the full July–August crush. June is also good, though crowds start building.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are absolute peak: the city is packed with cruise-ship passengers, day-trippers from the islands, and attendees of the Ultra Europe festival (typically early July). Hotel prices can double, and the old town feels like a human conveyor belt.
Budget shoulder season
October and April: temperatures are mild (15–20°C), rooms are 30–50% cheaper, and you’ll have Diocletian’s Palace almost to yourself. Some tourist boats and restaurants start winding down by late October.
Weather & packing
Split gets sudden summer thunderstorms, even in July, so a compact umbrella is essential. Pack light layers for evenings (the bura wind can drop temperatures quickly), plus sturdy walking shoes for the palace’s uneven marble streets.
Live City Briefing — Split
- The city is upgrading ferry infrastructure at the main port (Luka Split) through summer 2026, which may cause minor delays for island-hopping connections to Hvar and Brač.
- A new pedestrian zone around the western edge of the Riva (the waterfront promenade) was tested in 2025 and is now permanent, making it easier to walk from the hotel to the palace without dodging cars.
- Split Airport (SPU) has a new direct bus line to the city centre that runs every 20 minutes in summer, cutting the old local bus wait times.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Best Western Art Hotel, 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 of building), away from Ulica slobode traffic and the reception area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 near the lift or front of hotel, as they get footfall noise and street sound from Ulica slobode.
Best views
Rooms at the front overlook Ulica slobode, a busier street—decent for seeing Split life but noisy; courtyard views are quieter with limited rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-4 are quietest, shielded from street bustle and above the ground-floor bar noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Ulica slobode carries local traffic, trams, and pedestrian chatter; the on-site bar on the ground floor may hum until late in summer. Couple rooms near service lift can get clatter from housekeeping trolleys early morning.
Insider tips
If arriving by car, ask for a pre-booked parking spot—public spaces on Ulica slobode are scarce and metered. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 in advance, as courtyard rooms are first claimed.
- 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 — Best Western Art Hotel
Free standard Wi-Fi (approx 25 Mbps); no login required; no paid upgrade
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newspaper delivered via email on request; no physical papers; 19th-century building originally a merchant's house
Check-in 15:00–00:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 for €30 (subject to availability)
Available at reception; free for same-day collection; €5 per day if left overnight
Step-free main entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; one accessible room with roll-in shower; no dedicated wheelchair-accessible bathroom
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Garaza Gradskog kotara Grad (200 m away) at €12/night (24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.87 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 48 hours before arrival; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Isus svjetlo svijeta (196 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Riječ Života Split (873 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Kršćanska adventistička crkva (914 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: crkva svetog Roka (924 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Perivoj Vidilica — 842 m · ~11 min walk
Muzej vode u Splitu — 551 m · ~7 min walk
Hrvatsko narodno kazalište u Splitu — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Mali Raj — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
OTP banka — 302 m · ~4 min walk
Ljekarne Olujić — 250 m · ~3 min walk
Studenac — 206 m · ~3 min walk
Split Predgrađe — 1.3 km · ~17 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 Best Western Art Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · OTP banka — 302 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Ljekarne Olujić — 250 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 Best Western Art Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the courtyard (rear of building), away from Ulica slobode traffic and the reception area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Best Western Art Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 near the lift or front of hotel, as they get footfall noise and street sound from Ulica slobode.
Is Best Western Art Hotel noisy?
Ulica slobode carries local traffic, trams, and pedestrian chatter; the on-site bar on the ground floor may hum until late in summer. Couple rooms near service lift can get clatter from housekeeping trolleys early morning.
Which rooms have the best views at Best Western Art Hotel?
Rooms at the front overlook Ulica slobode, a busier street—decent for seeing Split life but noisy; courtyard views are quieter with limited rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Best Western Art Hotel?
If arriving by car, ask for a pre-booked parking spot—public spaces on Ulica slobode are scarce and metered. Request a room on floor 3 or 4 in advance, as courtyard rooms are first claimed.
What time is check-in at Best Western Art Hotel?
Check-in at Best Western Art Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Best Western Art Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi (approx 25 Mbps); no login required; no paid upgrade
Is there a city or tourist tax at Best Western Art Hotel?
€1.87 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Best Western Art Hotel?
Pizza by the slice or a burek from a bakery – about €4-€6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Best Western Art Hotel?
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 and September: warm enough for the beach and sightseeing, but without the full July–August crush. June is also good, though crowds start building.
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).