Guesthouse Okrug Gornji
by the TopOfHotel team
Okrug Gornji Guesthouse is the cheapest bed in Trogir at $40 a night, a short walk from the island's best beach.
Okrug Gornji Guesthouse is the cheapest bed in Trogir at $40 a night, a short walk from the island's best beach.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms here are simple, clean, and compact, with air-con, a TV, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. Nothing fancy, but everything you need for a beach-focused trip. What sets the place apart is the hosts — local owners who run it themselves and happily steer you toward the right beach, restaurant, or day tour in the area. Plenty of guests describe it as more like staying at a friend's house than a hotel, which is hard to come by at commercial properties. There's also free parking out front, a real plus if you're renting a car.
Food and amenities
This is a budget guesthouse, so keep expectations grounded — there's no pool and no spa. The draw is what's a few minutes away. Okrug Gornji Beach has white sand and clear water, with parts of it holding a Blue Flag for water quality, plus beachfront restaurants and bars, water sports, and kayak and SUP rental. The guesthouse sits a 5-to-10-minute walk from the sand, which is about as convenient as it gets if your days are built around the beach.
Location and getting there
The trade-off is distance from the historic centre. Trogir Old Town is about 5km away — the public bus runs but not very often, so the water taxi from the Okrug Gornji harbour is a nicer way in, taking around 15 to 20 minutes. Split Airport (SPU) is roughly 10km off, a 15-to-20-minute drive, close enough to make this a sensible pick for anyone flying in or out of Split. Rent a car and you can use the guesthouse as a base for Trogir, Split, and the nearby islands at a lower price than a hotel.
Things to know before booking
The 5km gap to the Old Town means you'll depend on a car or the bus rather than strolling into town. Amenities are basic — no pool, no spa — and the rooms run small. If you want to walk out the door into the UNESCO streets or lounge by a pool, this isn't it. If you want a cheap, quiet beach base with hosts who actually help, it fits.
Our take
For $40 a night and a score of 8.5/10, this is the value pick of the bunch. Skip it if you're set on staying inside the Old Town. Book it if your priority is the beach, a low bill, and the kind of local hosts who treat you like a guest, not a transaction.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The cheapest option in this list, with rates from $40 a night.
- A 5-to-10-minute walk from Okrug Gornji Beach, the most popular beach on Ciovo Island.
- Friendly local owners who run the place themselves and give good tips on where to go and eat.
- Free parking for guests — handy if you're renting a car.
- A quieter setting than the hotels packed into the Old Town.
- About 5km from Trogir Old Town, so you'll need a car or the public bus to reach the historic centre.
- Basic amenities — there's no pool or spa on site.
- Rooms are small and compact.
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Insider Tips
- Walk the 5-to-10 minutes down to Okrug Gornji Beach for the white sand and clear water — parts of it hold a Blue Flag.
- For the Old Town, take the public bus or hop on a water taxi from the Okrug Gornji harbour — the boat ride is the prettier way in.
- Pick up a rental car at Split Airport and use the guesthouse as a base to explore Trogir, Split, and the nearby islands.