Villa Ines is a villa-style stay in the old quarter of Hvar Town, positioned with a view toward the Riva and the harbour beyond. For many visitors this is the ideal location on the island: you step out of the door and the main square, the cathedral, the arsenal and the waterfront restaurants are all within a few minutes on foot. The stone lanes of the old town are charming but busy, so the appeal of a villa or apartment-style place is the sense of having your own space in the middle of it all, with the chance to look out over the rooftops and the marina rather than into a corridor. It works for couples looking for a romantic base, small groups who would like to share, and travellers who value being able to walk to the fortress, the boat departures and the evening promenade. It is a more personal experience than a large hotel, with less formality and more of a home feeling. Check the room layout, the number of steps to reach the entrance and what is included when you book.
Old Hvar Town is compact, beautiful and lively. Pjaca, the large main square, is flanked by the cathedral of Saint Stephen and the Venetian arsenal with its historic theatre. Narrow lanes climb behind the square toward the Spanish Fortress, where the view over the harbour and the Pakleni Islands is among the best on the Adriatic. The Riva, the waterfront promenade, is lined with cafes, cocktail bars and restaurants, and taxi boats leave from the harbour for the nearby islands and their beaches throughout the day in season.
The trade-off is noise and stairs. In July and August the old town is busy until late, so light sleepers should ask about the position of the room and whether it faces the harbour or an inner lane. Many properties in the old town have stepped entrances and no lift, and luggage usually has to be carried from the nearest road or the port.
Parking is limited, so most guests arrive by ferry or catamaran and walk. The ferry or catamaran quay is a short walk away, and in shoulder season the town is calmer, with better prices and warm seas.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples and friends who want to be in the middle of the action and walk everywhere. Who might prefer something else: families needing a pool, guests with limited mobility, and anyone who wants silence at night. Check when you book for seasonal dates, cancellation terms and arrival instructions, and reserve early for summer, since the best places in the old town sell out months ahead.
Why stay here
- ✓Old town Hvar Town location
- ✓Views toward the Riva and harbour
- ✓Walk to Pjaca and the cathedral
- ✓Near boat departures
- ✓Villa-style space
- ✓Close to restaurants and bars
- ✓Good for couples and small groups
- ✓Short walk to the fortress path
Good questions
Is Villa Ines in the old town?+
It is in Hvar Old Town, with a view toward the Riva and the harbour.
Is it noisy?+
The old town is lively in summer, so ask about the room position when you book.
Is there parking?+
Parking is limited in the old town, so most guests arrive on foot from the port; check when you book.
