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Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇮🇹 Naples
🇭🇷 Split
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
14 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $107/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.31, dorms avg $31
★★★★★
Coffee $3.11, dorms avg $19
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $5.89, 14 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $5.31, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
20 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇮🇹 Naples | 🇭🇷 Split | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $47 | $47 cheaper | $0/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $82 | $81 cheaper | $2/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $132 | $130 cheaper | $2/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇮🇹 Naples | 🇭🇷 Split |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.68 | $17.68 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $41.26 | $41.26 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $5.89 | $5.31 10% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.31 26% less | $3.11 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.77 | $1.18 33% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇮🇹▼
Naples
Italy
28
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $31/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOstello Bello Napoli (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$31/night
Total hostels14
🇭🇷▼
Split
Croatia
23
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostel One (9.0)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇮🇹 Naples
🇭🇷 Split
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Naples & Split
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇮🇹 Naples
15°C
High
/
8°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 118mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇭🇷 Split
14°C
High
/
7°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 118mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇮🇹 Naples
1. Belvedere Francesco LuccioFree
2. Cappella di San Giovanni BattistaFree
3. Duomo lavico della CapraraFree
4. Lapide di Claudio MiccoliFree
5. Scavi di ErcolanoFree
🇭🇷 Split
No attraction data
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