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Taxi Tips
Be sure to negotiate your taxi fare before getting in the vehicle. Prices for the
same ride can vary wildly and cabbies will compete for your business if more
than one is available.

Tips

CITY LAYOUT & GETTING AROUND
Split's historic core is bounded by Obala Hrvatskog Preporoda (Riva) in the south,
Marmontova Street in the west, Kralja Tomislava in the north, and Hrvojeva in the
east; Old Town's main square, Narodni Trg, is almost in the center of the rectangle.
Most of Split's important sights are within the palace walls or nearby. The walled
city is limited to pedestrians; even the street skirting the Riva outside the walls is
closed to motorized vehicles. There are a few sights worth taking in beyond the his-
toric core—the Me s trovi 5 Gallery in Marjan, the public beach at Ba c vice. Both are
reachable via bus or taxi. Taxi stands are at each end of the Riva (in front of the town
market and in front of the Bellevue Hotel). If you don't see a cab, call & 970.
VISITOR INFORMATION Split's official Tourist Information Center is near the
Silver Gate/Peristil ( & 021/342-666; www.visitsplit.com) behind the cathedral in the
former chapel of St. Rocco. There is also an information center across from the ferry
port at Obala Hrvatskog Narodnog Preporoda 7 ( & 021/348-600 ).
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel rooms are scarce in Split, and reasonably priced rooms are almost nonexistent,
though private accommodations are fairly easy to secure.
VERY EXPENSIVE
Hotel Vestibul Palace Clever 21st-century architects carved this intimate
boutique hotel into the space next to what was Diocletian's bedroom. The hotel
opened in 2006 and the interior uses high design to meld glass with ancient stone The
result is spectacular. Most of the bathrooms have tubs, but those without have high-
tech showers. All have flatscreen TVs.
Vestibula 4. & 021/329-329 . www.vestibulpalace.com. 7 units. Doubles July-Aug from 240 € ($295); 190 € ($230)
rest of the year. Rates include breakfast. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; excursions. In room:A/C, SAT/TV w/LCD
screen, minibar, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
EXPENSIVE
Hotel Peristil The Peristil opened in April 2005, putting guests in literal
touch with history: The Peristil is just inside the Silver Gate and shares a wall with
the palace. Outside, guests can breakfast on the limestone terrace; inside, they can lis-
ten to music from the annual Split Summer Festival from any of the rooms when the
windows are open. Guest rooms are comfortably sized and hung with original art-
work; most have showers rather than tubs; rooms are equipped with dial-up Internet
access; and Restoran Tifani downstairs is a delight.
Note: If you are lucky enough to get room no. 302, you can hear the music and see
the Silver Gate and Domnius Square below.
Poljana Kraljice Jelene 5. & 021/329/070. Fax [phone]. www.hotelperistil.com. 12 units. July-Aug from 135 €
($173) double; from 108

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($130) other times. Rates include breakfast. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar. In
room:A/C, TV, Internet access, hair dryer.

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