About

Empire truly is the best place to start your adventure in Split. Newly renovated, refurnished, and the with the absolute best location in the entire city of Split. With this location, you are only seconds, and we literally mean seconds, away from the best experiences and adventures the Dalmatian coast has to offer, as well as markets, shops, boutiques, cafes, bars, clubs, beaches, and so many landmarks. As soon as you walk out of our front door, you are already at the gates of the UNESCO Heritage site of Diocletian's Palace and the biggest open-air market in the city, Pazar.

Combined with our sister hostel, Hurricane, this is a place you are going to make your new best friends. Our staff is always on hand to help show you everything, whether it is a place for a good meal, a cold beer, or a beach to hang out. Anytime you need, our fully trained staff will coordinate with our network of partners to help you get to the best pub crawls, boat parties, excursions to Krka & Plitvice National Parks, Dubrovnik, Mostar, the Blue Lagoon, the Blue Cave, and depending on the season and weather, up to 25 different adventures in and around Split.

Just some of the things we offer our guests:
- Fully equipped kitchen with stove, microwave, kettles, fridge/freezer, kitchenware, and dining space
- So much FREE coffee, multiple types of tea, and a whole spice rack for cooking
- Large open common room with charging stations & a TV with hundreds of channels available anytime
- Over 20 board games & card games, and plenty of books
- Linens, towel, and hand towel included (FREE of charge!)
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Tourist services desk
- Security lockers (with built in locks and keys)
- Electrical outlets on each bed
- Desk spaces, with outlets, so you can plan your travel or get some work done
- 24-hour security
- Heat and air conditioning in each room
- Laundry services for sale on site
- FREE luggage storage both before you check in and after you check out

**We do treat our guests like adults and expect that from them. If you don't like some profanity, some dirty stories, and a little bit of humor and fun, then you need to find somewhere else.**

***We are a chill social hostel, and NOT a party hostel. People go to bed and we do observe quiet hours after 11pm. You can start the party here, and then we will show you where to go after hours to keep it going.***

***ADULTS ONLY*** We do not accept guests younger than 18 and older than 50 years of age. If you are outside of this age range upon arrival to the hostel, we have the right to cancel your booking without refund of your deposit, as well as charging the applicable cancellation fee.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Covid-19 safe
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

8.0Very Good(200)
  • Value for Money
    7.9
  • Security
    8.1
  • Atmosphere
    7.5
  • Cleanliness
    7.0
  • Staff
    8.5
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    7.3
Summary of traveller reviews

Empire Hostel in Split boasts an unbeatable location, right in the heart of the city. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere. While the location is consistently highlighted as a major plus, some recent reviews mention that cleanliness could be improved, particularly in the dorms and bathrooms.

Stayed in Jul 2026
7.7
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Asma
Female, 18-24, England
Friendly staff, not a huge social vibe although I did make one or two friends. Great location. Bedroom was clean but had a funky smell coming from outside but it was too hot to turn the AC off which was bringing the smell in.
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
R
Rachel
Female, 41+, Canada
I really enjoyed my stay at Empire Hostel. Thé man working there was very nice, sincere and caring. I was worried about the lockers being a bit small but after chatting with him I was fine. I could tell that he genuinely cared for all the travellers & tourists staying at the hostel. He encouraged us to stay hydrated and safe. He was super helpful when I needed to figure out busses, how to get to the beach and he let me store my luggage for a few hours after I checked out. Thank you so much !
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
J
John
Male, 25-30, Singapore
This was best hostel to stay in my first time in Split. Wanna really thank Aaron the owner for being such an awesome, good natured man. He really makes the hostel a great comfy place to stay. The beds are great, the facilities are all very cosy, the staff and activities you can get up here in Split. Truly thankful and grateful. Really great location next to the Diocletian palace. If you looking for comfortable place to stay in Split and make friends, it's here for sure. Thank you Aaron!
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Location

Hrvojeva 6, Split, Croatia
0.1km from city centre