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Whether you're a gap year traveller trying to circumnavigate the globe for £3.50, or you're a bit strapped but need a good break, or you're just a bargain-hunting hound looking for hints on freebies, blagging and upgrades, you've come to the right place. Check out our inside tips and travel secrets on all things budget-related, and if you know any we've missed, tell us about them.
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    Fife Buffet

    Posted by Fidge 12 October 2010

    Standard fare but cheap and popular with locals. Ideal for people on a budget wanting to have a sit down meal with some drinks.
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjlP0MMpOQ

    At the far end of the Riva (Marjan peninsula end)
    Trumbiceva obala 11
    Open 7am - midnight daily
    Google map: bit.ly/ddrl65

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    Sperun restaurant

    Posted by Fidge 12 October 2010

    The best restaurant we found in Split. Very nice setting and friendly staff.
    Great quality Croatian/Mediterranean food at very reasonable prices.
    Cost us 245 KN (£30) for 1 starter, 2 mains, 1L of wine & cappucinos to finish.

    On left hand side of Sperun (as you come up from waterfront).
    Sperun 3, Split, Croatia
    Google map: bit.ly/9C4pw1

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    Diocletian's Rooms

    Posted by barbogia 1 February 2010

    I've spent three days in Split last summer and found this little accomodation in the very center of the city and near the port. The view from my room was amazing: my window was just in front of Peristil. This area of Split city center is very busy even during the night so you can experience a little bruit, but if you like nightliving you are in the right place. My room was simple and ikea-style, but anyway elegant and very clean, featuring air conditioning and even free internet access. These rooms are cheaper than hotel's ones, but more expensive than a hostel room. A sort of B&B without breakfast.

    Poljana Kraljice Jelene, 2
    Split 21000, Croatia (HR)
    Tel: 00385 21 879140
    www.staytosee.com

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    Square in front of Split cathedral

    Posted by jyp17 31 August 2007

    Beautiful square right in the centre of the old palace walls, with cathedral lit up at night. We passed through at about 11pm and there were loads of people sitting on cushions on the stone steps listening to a woman with guitar accompaniment who was singing from a bar, and waiters were coming round to take drink orders - perfect ambiance in magical setting!

    right next to cathedral

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    Al's Place Hostel

    Posted by lazysal 1 February 2007

    We stayed here at the end of last summer and really had a great time. A small, friendly, hostel right in the centre of the old town.
    The guy who runs the place, Al, is passionate about travel and has been all over the world. He's very helpful with info about Split, history, bars clubs, (even tho he's quite old), the islands or anywhere else he's been.
    It was great having a truly international bunch of ppl staying (not just Aussie and Brits). There's a common area and kitchen and Al often gets everyone out for a beer at night so you get to know who you're sleepin with!

    He also organises day trips to local sites some not so well known (we had a big day out at the caves).
    We got his address from a Guardian article,
    travel.guardian.co.uk/article/2006/may/20/paris.venice.france.hotels

    Can't remember street address but
    www.hostelsplit.com
    10 mins walk from train stn BUT follow directions frm website or you'll lose it!!
    Ph is on the website

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    Cafe Nabeel

    Posted by MEATBEAST 29 July 2006

    Tucked away in the middle of Split's old town, Cafe Nabeel is a curious but brilliant little local hangout where tourists also seem welcome. The kitchen rustles up hefty pies, best shared, and you can also fill up on toast. Late at night the cafe morphs into a lively night spot where the genial Nabeel can be seen showing off his 'bungra' dance moves - join in for a discount! Perhaps best of all is the decor - a bizarre mixture of local crafts and pieces of Star Wars Lego. An unmissable local oddity.

    Head down Zadarska, off Narodni Trg central square in Split's old town.

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    Get a ferry timetable at Split ferry terminal and find one of the little routes that goes around several of the small islands. The ferries provide the islanders' bus service, and deliver the post and supplies. If you pick a good route you'll sail into half a dozen tiny blue-water harbours of outlying islands, and all for just a few pounds. Most tickets are valid all day, so you can step off for lunch on an island before continuing. The ferries usually do a circuit, so you'll be back in Split by nightfall. If you are backpacking, you can see almost the entire coastline this way.

    Get a timetable at the Split ferry terminal on the waterfront. Most staff speak English and will know the best routes to take.

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