Located within a 5-minute walk from the UNESCO-protected Diocletian's Palace and the charming Riva Promenade, Backpackers Fairytale Hostel offers air-conditioned dormitories with free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen and a lounge area with computer. There is also a shared terrace and 2 balconies. Free public parking is available by the hostel. A grocery shop and the nearest restaurant are within only 100 metres from the property. The city's central marketplace with a rich offer of fresh fruit and vegetables is right by the Palace. Next to the marketplace there is a bus stop with connections to all other parts of town. The sandy Bačvice Beach and its night clubs are about 1 km away. You can also relax on the lush Marjan Hill, which is about 1.5 km from the Backpackers Fairytale. The hostel can help you organise various kinds of excursions and activities, including rafting, kayaking, horseback riding and visits to national parks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Split, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Marta
    Spain Spain
    The hostel is really nice. I loved the common room and the balcony! It is just 15 mins by walking to the bus station and the Old Town. The best part was meeting Nadia, the manager. She is super nice, helpful, kind and she told me the best spots to...
  • Rubem
    Brazil Brazil
    The hostel has a great location, is very clean, and the staff is wonderful. The girls are very kind and attentive. I highly recommend it. I would only suggest improvements in the wifi signal, which does not work well in some rooms, and given the...
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Staff amazing - especially Nadia - she gave lots of information about everything and was very friendly. The other girl was nice too. They both cleaned the hostel really well, it had a nice vibe to it with cute and random nick nacks everywhere,...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpackers Fairytale Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Fold-up bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Italian

House rules

Backpackers Fairytale Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:30 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Backpackers Fairytale Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Backpackers Fairytale Hostel

  • Backpackers Fairytale Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Backpackers Fairytale Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Backpackers Fairytale Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Backpackers Fairytale Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of Split. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Backpackers Fairytale Hostel is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.