Where to stay in Croatia?

On Petra Iljiča Čajkovskog street, in the Dobri district, 500 m from the centre. A hostel for those who want Diocletian's Palace five minutes' walk away and Marjan hill for the evening.

On Radmilovića street, in the Varoš district, 600 m from the centre. A hostel for those who want the old fishermen's quarter, the Riva on foot and Bačvice beach a few minutes away.

On Sinjska street, in the Dobri district, 300 m from the centre, just behind the palace. For those who want the historic centre on foot and a rooftop to look out over the roofs in the evening.

On Trumbićeva obala, in the Varoš district, 600 m from the centre, on the seafront. For those who want the sea beneath the windows, the Riva five minutes away and Marjan on foot.

In Podstrana, on the bay south-east of Split: a seaside address, far from the bustle of the palace. For those who want a beach stay and reach the old town by bus, taxi or car.

Against the vestibule of Diocletian's Palace, on Medulićeva Street: you step out onto the Peristyle and the ancient lanes. For a stay for two in the heart of the Roman site, with the Riva and Marjan on foot.

By the water, near the little harbour of Matejuška, west of the Riva: the palace is a few minutes' walk away, with Marjan hill just above. For those who want the sea in front of them, a step away from the crowds.

In Korenica, 16 km from the park, in the village of Novo Selo Koreničko. A hostel for tight budgets, for those happy to spend twenty minutes by road or bus to reach the lakes in the morning.

In Grabovac, in the municipality of Rakovica, 13 km from the park, on the road to Zagreb. A lodge with chalets for families who want space, with the lakes a quarter of an hour's drive away.

Inside the park, at Plitvička Jezera. A simple hotel for those who want the lakes on foot, early in the morning and late in the evening, without worrying about parking.

On Stjepana Papatave street, in Hvar, 100 m from St Stephen's Square. A hostel for those who want the harbour, the bars and the boats to the Pakleni Islands on the doorstep, without spending much.

On Domovinskog rata street, in Hvar, 700 m from the centre. A hostel for those who want to walk up to the Španjola fortress and get down to the harbour in a few minutes.

In Maslinica bay, at Stari Grad, 10.6 km from Hvar town. A resort for those who want peace, the sea and the lavender fields, and drive into Hvar for the evening.

On Od Sigurate street, within the walls. A hostel in the old town for those who want the Stradun on the doorstep and to climb the walls as soon as they open.

On Plovani Skalini street, in the old town, on the steps above the Stradun. A hostel for those who want to sleep within the walls and head out early onto the ramparts.

On Svetog Simuna street, in the old town, right against the walls. A hostel for those who want the ramparts when they wake up and Banje beach on foot.

On Vlaha Bukovca street, at Sveti Jakov, in the Ploče district, facing the sea. For those who want the view and the quiet, and reach the old town by boat or on foot along the coast.

On Marijana Blažića street, at Pile, just in front of the Pile Gate. For those who want the old town on foot without sleeping in it, with the car and buses at the door.

The Hotel Imperial building dates from 1897: the Pile Gate and the entrance to the walls are two minutes' walk away.