Where to stay · Families

Best neighbourhoods in Hvar for families

Where to stay in Hvar with kids — the most family-friendly neighbourhoods for walkability, safety, space, and proximity to things children actually enjoy.

AllBudgetLocal feelNightlifeFamiliesWalkabilityMost central

Top pick for families

Stari Grad

The oldest continuously-inhabited town in Croatia — Greek-Roman bones, no superyachts.

Stari Grad old harbour and fishing boats

Stari Grad

Top pick

The oldest continuously-inhabited town in Croatia — Greek-Roman bones, no superyachts.

9/10

Walk

5/10

Price

9/10

Local

7/10

Central

Jelsa harbour and coastal pines on north-coast Hvar

Jelsa

Good

Central-island family town — pine-shaded coves, calm harbour, half the price of Hvar Town.

8/10

Walk

6/10

Price

8/10

Local

6/10

Central

Zlatni Rat golden horn beach on Brač

Bol & Zlatni Rat (Brač day-trip base)

Trade-off

The famous horn-shaped beach is technically on Brač — 25 minutes by boat from Jelsa.

7/10

Walk

5/10

Price

6/10

Local

3/10

Central

Hvar Town main square and harbour with Spanish Fortress overhead

Hvar Town

Trade-off

The Venetian-walled party capital — Carpe Diem, superyachts and the most expensive square in Croatia.

10/10

Walk

2/10

Price

4/10

Local

10/10

Central

Vineyards above Sveta Nedjelja on south-coast Hvar

Milna & Zavala (South Coast)

Trade-off

The remote south-coast coves — single-track road through a 1.4km tunnel to reach them.

4/10

Walk

6/10

Price

10/10

Local

2/10

Central

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