Tchaikovsky Hostel is situation in a prime location within Split. It is a short walk from the Riva, Split's main boardwalk that runs along the Adriatic Sea and a wall of the Diocletian Palace. To get to places such as the Diocletian Palace and the Riva, you walk thru Marmantova, Split's main shopping street; though there are several small markets and shops within the Diocletian Palace to enjoy as well.
There are several cafes and outdoor restaurants simply a street over to get drinks and food. The Marjan, and one of Split's malls (Joker) are both short walks from the hostel. The main coach station is a 15 minute walk, which connects Split to the rest of Croatia. Tchiakovsky's website has a list of ferry sites and coach sites that outline the timetables available each day.
Filip has a very high knowledge of Split, as well as all of Croatia, and that is a huge plus when you are unsure of what to do. He is able to give you several suggestions as well as finding modes of transportation to get about. Not only will he suggest trips or activities, but he will give the companies a call to find out costs, times, and will sort out the reservations. He is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable being at Tchiakovsky Hostel right from the get go.
For such a simple hostel, the atmosphere is quite abstract. The paintings on the walls and the photos that are hung up add a great, easy, and laid back feel to the hostel. The idea to have set the hostel on a more residential street keeps the noise level down, which in turn leads to a great night's sleep so one can be fresh and rested for sightseeing!
The hostel offers free high speed wifi, TV with a large selection of channels, as well as all the coffee and tea you can drink. Towels are provided which saves packing-space in your luggage. The linens are fresh upon arrival and are perfect and not overbearing for Croatia's climate.
Each guest also has a safe and secure luggage locker in their room with clothes hangers inside. I felt my luggage was safe at all times in the locker-- one less thing to worry about.
Close by:
- Konzum Supermarket
- Hajduk Ice Cream
- Joker Mall
- Mount Marjan
- Split's Riva
- Several bakeries and frozen yogurt shops
If traveling to Split, Tchiakovsky Hostel is an accommodation worth staying at.
Price: £10-£12 per night. 7KN (80p) VAT/travelers tax added on upon arrival per night.
(7KN travelers tax in effect at all hotels/hostels in Croatia)
