Well,the owner is a character! Good or bad is up to you. The hostel is a bit run down and needs some new paint and a new kitchen... WiFi didn't work,free to use in town. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Easy to find from bus station.

We had the best time ever staying at Al's Place in the heart of the old city of Split. Al was so helpful and gave us excellent advice on places to visit, that weren't touristy. The hostel was basic but was clean and had everything you could want. There was a very friendly atmosphere in the hostel, which made us... More

I stayed at Al's by myself for three nights and did really enjoy my stay. The staff were absolutely lovely, Al himself was a character - you'll either get on with him or you won't. Regardless, he has lots of excellent advice about how to best spend your time in Croatia and he does make an effort to make sure... More

tiny hostel, run-down but safe, perfect location, owner is quite a character – very well-traveled English teacher living the hostel-owning dream