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Reviews of Downtown Hostel

Buvinina 1, 21000 Split, Croatia

#76 of 106 hotels in Split

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 399 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    7.0
    Great price at a cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The two four people rooms had a common wall separating them, but there was only one door into the shared space. It wasn't worth €3 more. It's basically an eight person space. There's no air conditioning, so the windows were wide open. Unfortunately, that meant you could hear people down below laughing, singing, and yelling all night long, and then just to really make certain there was little sleep to be had was the mosquitoes. I went to bed at around 10 p.m., had an alarm set for 630a, and managed about 2-2.5 hours of sleep. Great price but at a cost.

    The hostel was inexpensive and right in the middle of everything. It was very clean. The response time was good, and the staff was welcoming.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Great location, great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors in the male bathroom was broken, so it was a bit uncomfortable.

    The location is excellent, super easy check in and check out, but the best of it was Ivanna in the reception, such a nice person, super polite and helpful! We love her!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top location....everything you need, just for a few hour rest or for a week long stay

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be great to fix the door on the room so we didn’t have to keep locking it to keep it shut at night.

    Fab location, in the heart of old town. Clean facilities and loved the little outside area on the balcony.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit hardly to find but overall an excellent location. Bathrooms were gross.

    Nice staff. Clean bed Wonderful location They take credit cards.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missing some hangers or a bench in the room.

    Good location. Comfortable bed. Room and bathroom cleaned.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    7.0
    Perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aircon struggled to drop below 25 degrees in the 8 bed dorm

    Location Comfortable beds

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no one at the reception when I arrived, and I had to pay there. The host texted me while I was at the bus station, about to leave town, saying I hadn’t paid and that she didn’t accept credit cards. Luckily, I had enough time to return to the hostel and leave the cash where she had instructed.

    The location couldn’t be better—it’s right in the heart of Diocletian's Palace and Fortress.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need pre paid SIM card especially you are from other countries for visiting, to find a location.

    Location wise is worth it.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bunkbeds, albeit very comfortable, wobbled like crazy. for top and bottom bunk, if you turned your face over to sleep or even breathed too heavy the whole thing would wobble like it was about to fall apart. also there are so, so, so many stairs you need to climb up

    comfy bed, easy check in, hugeeee lockers assigned to each guest. really lovely view from the common area terrace

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant one night stay! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    After I had a shower, I hung my towel out to dry and when I went to collect it. It had been taken away and I didn't have a towel to be able to have a shower the next morning before check out! A little noisy but that's expected in a hostel :)

    The location is great! You're walking distance from everything touristy. The staff were lovely and accommodating! Even the roommates were lovely!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very nice staff. I stayed in a private room which was great - spacious, clean, well located. I cannot speak to the rest of the hostel but thought the private room was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    7.0
    met so many people from all over the world and had a nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Maybe the fact that I did't meet any staff, but that's not necessarily a problem as the keys are left at the point of access the lack of chairs for meeting maybe some good tips for the city itself, but that's only superficial.

    THE LOCATION!!! can't wish even better It's easy to meet people from all over the world because it's not a factory but it's small, so it's friendly and cosy Fully equipped kitchen Lovely balcony/terrace

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Photos are maybe a little out dated. Kitchen is small, limited fridge space and common area space for hanging out/relaxing.

    Amazing location! Air conditioned rooms and really friendly and helpful staff. Lockers provided in your room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Great stay in split
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - bring some earplugs for the night, don’t complain about the noise.

    - great location - friendly staff and helpful - clean - easy to get to and from the airport - good AC, nice terrace, and kitchen

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise coming from outside was really bad at night. I was really tired so I could fall asleep in no time, but I suggest bringing good earplugs instead of just earbuds. The showers in the women's bathroom are facing each other, so it can be awkward, but this can be avoided quite easily.

    The place was clean and nice, it had a kitchen and a balcony that were lovely for morning coffee. The bedroom I had was nice, but the beds were quite close to each other. The locker was next to the bed, the same as the socket. The bathroom was clean, it had a few sinks, two separated toilets and 2 showers. The shower area was divided by a curtain from the rest of the bathroom. The location was amazing, inside the walls, next to the temple.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is not so clean, The bathroom is small and no place to put your things. The bed is comfy but if someone is sleeping on top, every time is moving is like you sleep in a moving car.

    Good location and quiet during the night

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    great value for money, noisy and practical
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy, bad windows and doors, nobody of staff there for whole days, they just come for payment, guest administration, keys and cleaning… squeaky floor, not big enough kitchen table, just for 3 people (there is enough space in the kitchen for 6-8 people table), same story on the balcony, too small table.

    towels, lockers and sheets included in price (20 eur/night in mixed 4 beds bedroom), practical mini closets/shelfs with electricity sockets, key for locking the bedroom, hangers all around, and shared balcony. Staff very kind.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    7.0
    Good for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 2 shower areas in girl’s bathroom, but no curtain in between so you might see others during bathing

    - can leave luggage before check in for free - big enough store space provided with lock - socket near bedside - good location - nice staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    7.0
    Perfect Location and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy, as it is located in the old town.

    Perfect Location! Just beside Dieclotians palace.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    8.0
    Chill and easy life in downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is weak and the doors are all unlocked

    Is cozy and well located

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was somewhat difficult to find at first but the directions given by the host were very helpful, follow them to a T!

    I loved the location, right in the heart of Old town Split! The rooms were clean, the beds very comfortable, the lockers were very spacious and the hostel had everything we needed! The receptionist was very friendly and helpful, giving us good suggestions for what to do in the town. There was also a common area with a full kitchen and balcony.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    8.0
    Centralized good value for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was functional stay . The place is close to everything , the sharing room with lots of space and personal lockers . There is a kitchen with a refrigiator and balcony, which was very good. Good value for the cost !! p.s Staff not around most of time ...which may be good as well .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tell people to write their name or write free on their food. I don't know if this is because it's not a peak period but some products were without a name on it.

    Stayed in November 2024

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