Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Old Town

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Sightseeing, Neighborhood/Area Type
2 hours to Half Day Time to Spend

4.8

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Value

5.0
Food Scene

4.0
Atmosphere

5.0

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Split's Old Town contains Diocletian's Palace, plus the streets that run west to Marmontova. Inside this pedestrian-friendly area, travelers will walk medieval cobblestone streets lined with modern restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. You can stop into Nadalina for gourmet chocolates, Croata for silk cravats and Ribarnica, the fish market, especially if you've booked accommodations with a kitchenette where you can cook. You'll find signs throughout Old Town directing you to businesses and points of interest, but since it is a maze of alleyways, you'll also want to pick up a map from your hotel concierge.

Recent travelers enjoyed strolling the narrow streets and alleyways of Old Town – browsing the wares at various stores and stopping for a breather at the restaurants and bars. Some visitors recommend booking a tour guide to take you around the area, saying that you'll have a richer experience than if you wander on your own. Split Walking Tours receives especially high marks from recent travelers thanks to the knowledgeable, captivating guides.

Keep in mind that because this area is almost exclusively pedestrian-only, parking a car here can be difficult. Old Town is free to access 24 hours a day, but hours for shops and restaurants may vary by locale.

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Heritage Hotel Diocletian ...

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Marmont Hotel Heritage ...

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4.0-star Hotel Class

Cornaro Hotel ...

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