Accommodation in Split for long-term stays as a digital nomad

Little by little, this city located in the Dalmatia region on the coast of Croatia has been gaining popularity among digital nomads, exchange students, or long-term travellers looking to live here for a while. So, if you’ve set your sights on this destination and need to discover accommodation in Split for long-term stays, let’s explore the different options available to you in this city.

Thanks to the moderate cost of living in the country, you’ll find rentals at good prices, compared to other European destinations like Barcelona, Berlin, or Amsterdam. If you want to know how much it might cost you per month for a long-term hotel, a furnished apartment, or a coliving, and what the best neighbourhoods are, don’t miss this post which will surely help you prepare your trip to Croatia better.

Long-term Accommodation Options in Split

To know where to stay in Split, let’s start by looking at the main accommodation options available in the city. We find three different types: Furnished apartments, long-term hotels, and the more affordable option, a private room. In Split, colivings as a housing concept are still not very well known, but rooms for students and nomads are rented in homes, sharing common areas. We’ll explain each type of accommodation in more detail.

1. The Privacy of a Furnished Apartment

Do you like to live alone, or are you travelling with family? If you want more privacy, the best choice for where to stay in Split is in a furnished apartment. You can choose one with a single bedroom, which is more affordable, or larger ones if you’re coming to the city with your family or a group of friends.

Furnished apartments in Split are usually fully equipped, so you can move in as soon as you arrive in the country. Plus, you can always add your personal touch to the decoration to feel at home. To find an apartment, you can browse platforms like Booking, Airbnb, or Njuškalo (the main Croatian classifieds portal) or through local agencies if you’re already in the city, with prices starting from $703 (€625) per month in the centre with wifi and free parking.

2. Long-term Hotel for a More Comfortable Stay

On the other hand, if you’d prefer to spend a season in this destination without worrying about cleaning or cooking, a hotel provides extra services such as room service, linen changes, a restaurant, 24-hour reception, and even a gym or space to work remotely.

Although the prices are generally higher than those of an apartment, keep in mind that other expenses like electricity, wifi, or water are also included. On the Booking portal, you can find long-term hotels with discounts for stays starting from a month, such as:

• Divota Apartment Hotel: A four-star rural-style hotel in the Veli Varoš district with a garden, wifi, free coffee, and double rooms from $3,348 (€2,975) per month.
• Hotel Riva Kaštela: A four-star hotel five kilometres from the centre with a pool, sea views, and double rooms with breakfast included for $3,253 (€2,891) per month.

3. Stay in a Coliving Community

Although it’s not easy to find a coliving in Split, there are residences that act as such, with private rooms or studios and shared common areas like the kitchen, living room, coworking space, terrace, or patio. Travellers who typically choose this type of space are digital nomads who, thanks to the Croatian digital nomad visa, can live and work remotely in the country for a year, preferring to do so in a community alongside other nomads they can easily connect with, so they don’t feel as lonely in a foreign country.

On the Erasmusplay portal, you can find private rooms for rent, both for remote workers and students, from $656 (€583) per month, with free wifi, a double bed, a desk, and shared areas with other housemates, such as the kitchen and living room, with a desk for work or study.

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Best Neighbourhoods and Areas in Split for Long-term Living

Split is a very safe city, and you can live in any area with peace of mind, but we’ve selected the three best neighbourhoods to stay in Split based on their proximity to the city centre, connectivity, available accommodation, coworking spaces, and natural areas like beaches and parks. Which one will be your favourite?

1. Split Historic Centre, Total Connectivity

The historic centre is a great place to stay in Split, especially around Diocletian’s Palace. This area has a lot of history in its Roman and medieval streets, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a hotspot for tourists, so if you like the urban hustle and bustle, you’ll have all services at your doorstep, which we recommend for travellers who want to be at the heart of the city’s activity. Let’s see where you can stay:

Accommodation and Spaces in the Historic Centre

• Long-term Hotel: Prior Suites Split, a four-star hotel managed by a private owner with double rooms from $3,442 (€3,059) with free wifi.
• Furnished Apartment: On Airbnb, you can find a one-bedroom apartment located 14 minutes from Bačvice Beach and just two minutes from Diocletian’s Palace, for $1,654 (€1,470) per month.
• Coliving: On Erasmusplay, you can find private rooms in the historic centre starting from $706 (€628) per month.
• Coworking: Smartspace is a coworking space with high-speed wifi, free coffee, and shared desks starting at $40.00 (€35.00) per day.

2. Marjan, Nature and Tranquillity

The life you’ll find in Marjan is slower and more peaceful but still close to the centre. It’s located around the Marjan Forest Park, surrounded by pines, trails, and beaches where you can disconnect from the work routine. We recommend it for nomads who need full concentration in their work and want to be surrounded by nature, as well as slow travellers looking for a place to stay in Split.

Accommodation and Spaces in Marjan

• Long-term Hotel: Lux Rooms Split, 18 minutes’ walk from Prva Voda Beach, with double rooms starting at $2,479 (€2,203) per month.
• Furnished Apartment: On Erasmusplay, you can book a two-bedroom apartment with a 15 m2 terrace, just ten minutes’ walk from the main beaches, for $819 (€728) per month.
• Student Residence: The Studentski Centar residence is located within the University of Split campus, with affordable single rooms from $125 (€111) per month.
• Coworking: Re.Split Coworking is located on the university campus where you can work remotely at your own desk from $24.75 (€22.00) per day.

3. Bačvice, Beach and Nightlife

If you’re looking for a coastal area to stay in Split, Bačvice is the most recommended, famous for its beach of the same name and the nightlife with pubs, clubs, and concerts. Here you can take a peaceful walk along the promenade during the day and enjoy the party atmosphere in a younger, touristy environment at night. This neighbourhood is perfect for students or travellers looking to have fun and want to stay near the beach.

Accommodation and Spaces in Bačvice:

• Long-term Hotel: Rooms Valentino, a three-star hotel located 150 metres from the beach, with free wifi and double rooms for $2,766 (€2,430) per month.
• Furnished Apartment: On Airbnb, you can find furnished apartments five minutes from the beach with three bedrooms for $1,439 (€1,265) per month.
• Room: Also on Airbnb, you can find a double room for rent with a private bathroom, next to the beach for $1,389 (€1,221) per month.
• Coworking: There’s a coworking space near the beach called The Works, with high-speed wifi, free coffee, and shared desks from $22.75 (€20.00) per day.

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