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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
Cheap rooms in the Diocletian's palace area. Various rooms, some ensuite, plus kitchen and laundry facilities.
Obrov 10, short walk from bus/train station, or ferry port. Booked through www.hostelbookers.com
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