AI Hostel

I booked this hostel well in advance, and initially had a positive impression. I had read many positive reviews. I contacted the host to ask about a late arrival (my flight landed after 11pm), and she kindly responded with directions and reassured me that a late check-in would be fine. However, closer to my arrival date, the host messaged to remind me that the hostel has an age limit of 18–45. I’m nearly 60 and hadn’t noticed this when booking—it was in the fine print. I had, as most people do, clicked the box agreeing to terms without realizing this was part of them. I immediately replied through the booking platform to explain the situation and asked if she could cancel. She said she couldn’t, and that I had to do it myself—but it was a non-refundable booking, so there was no option. In our message exchange, she remarked that “people my age complain too much” and “confuse hostels with hotels.” That may be true for some, but I’ve walked five Camino de Santiagos and stayed in hostels all over Europe and the U.S. I understand the spirit of hostels very well. Painting all older travelers with the same brush felt unfair. She said I could stay after all—but by then I’d already rebooked at another hostel. (Which turned out to be lovely, thank you Design Hostel One) While the host was responsive and the property may suit younger travelers, I’d advise others to read carefully for the age restriction. This hostel enforces it selectively, and the policy is not highlighted clearly at booking. I would not recommend this place for travelers over 45, even if you’re experienced and respectful of house rules.

Very clean and modern place. Great location for visiting Split. Furthermore, the breakfast and host where excellent, friendly and good kwalitatief I got. Very helpful and definitely well worth the money, so I will recommend this hostel.

We stayed for one night at this little hostel. It was a last minute booking because we’d missed our ferry. The staff was very kind and helpful, accomodated us even though we came at the last minute. Very clean bathrooms, bed sheets and towels. Air conditioning in the bedrooms. Good breakfast and great espresso! 6 min taxi ride to the ferry which the staff helped us book.