A restored 14th-century palace
Stone walls, wooden beams and old-town character, with modern bathrooms and air conditioning.
Hvar Town · Hvar Island · Dalmatia · Croatia
Villa Nora Hvar
★★★
A small hotel in a restored 14th-century stone palace, one street from St. Stephen's Square and two minutes on foot from the harbor. Big rooms with air conditioning, breakfast served in the Lucullus restaurant downstairs, and staff that guests mention in almost every review.
- 9.8on Booking.com · 417 reviews
- 4.8on Google · 166 reviews
- 2minutes on foot from the harbor
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates change by date
A palace in the old town, a few steps from everything
Villa Nora stands at Ulica Petra Hektorovića 8, in the middle of Hvar's old town. The building is a 14th-century palace that once belonged to a noble family and was fully restored as a small hotel. Rooms are bigger than you would expect in a historic center, and the thick stone walls are part of the charm.
The location is the headline: St. Stephen's Square, the cathedral and the Bishop's Palace are 150 m away, the harbor and the bus station a two-minute walk, and the Fortica fortress about 700 m up the hill. Booking guests give the location 10.0 and the staff 10.0. One thing to know: the lane is hard to spot, so many guests say the staff met them at the harbor and walked them over.
See availability →What makes it special
Six concrete things, taken from the Booking.com listing and from guest reviews.
Location: 10.0
Next to the main square, two minutes from the harbor and the bus station, with restaurants right at the door.
Staff: 10.0
Guests talk about being met at the harbor, help with luggage and ferries, and a welcome drink on arrival.
Spacious rooms
"The room is very big," many guests write; the Superior double measures 25 m² and some rooms have a balcony.
A breakfast people remember
Served in the Lucullus restaurant, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher diets.
Cleanliness: 9.8
Along with comfort and facilities, it is rated 9.8 by Booking guests.
Hotel photos
The rooms
The property describes Junior Suites with a balcony, Superior double rooms and Family Suites. Rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV, free wifi and a large bathroom.
Superior double room
City and landmark views, soundproofing, coffee machine and minibar: the classic choice for two.
See price →Superior double room, twin beds
For friends or family traveling together who prefer separate beds, with a private bathroom.
See price →Junior Suite with balcony
More space to sit and a balcony, as described by the property; the bathrooms are large.
See price →Family Suite
Designed for guests traveling with children; cribs and extra beds can be arranged on request (an extra fee applies).
See price →Hotel amenities
A small hotel in a historic palace. It has no pool or spa listed: what it offers is space, service and the location.
- BreakfastServed daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the Lucullus restaurant. Many rates include it; it can also be added.
- Lucullus restaurantCroatian cuisine for lunch and dinner, on the ground floor of the building.
- Free wifiRated 9.6 by guests.
- Air conditioningIn the rooms, along with a minibar and a flat-screen TV.
- 24-hour room serviceListed by the property.
- Bar and terraceBoth are listed among the property's amenities.
- Coffee machineIn the Superior rooms.
- Family roomsChildren of any age are welcome.
- Airport transferListed by the property; ask the hotel how it works for your dates.
- SoundproofingIn the Superior rooms, a plus in a lively town.
- PetsAccepted; additional charges may apply.
- Smoke-freeSmoking is not allowed.
Breakfast and where to eat
Breakfast and dinner are downstairs; for more variety there are restaurants within a few steps.
The hotel breakfast
Served at the Lucullus restaurant from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, à la carte, with cold cuts, eggs, fruit, bread and juice. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher options, and takeaway breakfast.
Lucullus restaurant
Dinner and à-la-carte lunch with Hvar specialties such as kid goat with potatoes from a brick oven, or cheese with capers and olive oil.
Bunar · 6 m
The closest restaurant, almost next door.
Restaurant Faria · 10 m
Another option steps from the entrance.
Macondo · 20 m
For the evening, also steps away.
Nightlife nearby
There are bars, a casino and a nightclub close by: great for a night out, something to keep in mind if you want a quiet evening.
A Renaissance harbor town, lavender hills and the Pakleni Islands
Hvar is a long, narrow island in central Dalmatia, known for its sunshine, lavender and stone villages. Hvar Town, at the western end, is the main base; Stari Grad and Jelsa lie farther east. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
Hvar Town harbor · 2 min walk
A harbor town from the Venetian era, with a stone-paved main square, a cathedral and a waterfront lined with cafés and boats. The center is largely pedestrian, and it's lively on summer evenings.
Spanjola Fortress · 700 m
A hilltop fortress above the town, reached on foot by a stepped path from the center. From its walls you see the harbor, the red rooftops and the Pakleni Islands. Go early or late in the day: it's hot and exposed in summer.
Pakleni Islands · 6 km
A chain of small, pine-covered islets just off Hvar Town, with rocky coves and clear water for swimming. Taxi boats and tours leave from the harbor; Palmižana, on the island of Sveti Klement, has a bay with restaurants.
Lavender and stone villages · 6 km
Inland, terraced hills and old stone villages such as Velo Grablje are known for lavender, which usually blooms in June and early July. Bike, e-bike and tuk-tuk tours climb up from town, with viewpoints along the way.
Stari Grad · 13 km
One of the oldest towns in Europe, founded by Greek settlers, with a long, sheltered harbor, narrow lanes and Tvrdalj, a fortified 16th-century house. It's also the island's main ferry port for Split.
Stari Grad Plain · 17 km
A fertile plain divided by dry-stone walls laid out by the ancient Greeks and still farmed today with vineyards and olive groves. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a good place to walk or cycle.
When to go to Hvar
Average high temperature and rainfall in Hvar Town, month by month (approximate values).
12°Jan
13°Feb
16°Mar
19°Apr
23°May
28°Jun
31°Jul
31°Aug
26°Sep
22°Oct
17°Nov
13°Dec
Mild (Apr–May, Oct) Hot and dry summer (Jun–Sep) Cool and wet (Nov–Mar) · mm
- ☀️ June to September is the Mediterranean summer: hot, sunny and very dry, with the sea at its warmest. July and August are the busiest and hottest months; book early.
- 💜 Lavender usually blooms in June and early July, the best time for the hills and villages; the exact timing varies from year to year.
- 🌸 April, May and October are mild and good for walking, cycling and sightseeing. The sea is cooler, there are fewer people, and some seasonal restaurants, boats and ferries run reduced schedules.
- 🌧️ November is usually the rainiest month. From November to March it's cool and wet, and some seasonal restaurants and shops close: it's a very quiet time on the island.
- 💨 The bora (a cold, gusty wind from the north) and the jugo (a humid wind from the south) can bring rough seas. Strong wind can delay or cancel ferries, catamarans and boat trips.
- 🧴 In summer the sun is strong and there's little shade at the viewpoints and on the islands: carry water, wear sunscreen and a hat, and plan walks early or late in the day.
How to get here
Split Airport (SPU)
Hvar has no commercial airport; the nearest major one is Split's, in Kaštela (42 km in a straight line from the hotel). From the airport a bus or taxi takes you to Split's port, and from there a ferry or catamaran crosses to the island.
By ferry from Split
Split's port (37 km from the hotel) has ferries to Stari Grad, a crossing of about two hours, and catamarans to Hvar Town, about an hour, for foot passengers. Seasonal catamarans also link Hvar with other islands and with Dubrovnik. Timetables are fullest in summer and reduced in winter; check them and book vehicle space early in July and August.
By car
Car ferries from Split land at Stari Grad (11 km from the hotel), roughly 30 minutes by road from Hvar Town. A second car ferry joins Drvenik on the mainland with Sućuraj at the island's eastern tip, a much longer drive from Hvar Town. In Hvar Town the center is pedestrian and parking is limited: the property mentions a parking place, so confirm it with the hotel before you arrive.
Entry and money
Croatia is part of the Schengen area and uses the euro. Entry requirements depend on your nationality and can change: check them with official sources before you travel. Cards are widely accepted and there are ATMs in the main towns.
Getting around
Hvar Town is compact and easy to walk. Buses and taxis link it with Stari Grad and Jelsa, and taxi boats run to the Pakleni Islands. Bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and small cars can be rented to explore the island.
What's nearby
From Ulica Petra Hektorovića 8, in Hvar's old town. Distances come from the Booking.com listing and are approximate.
- Restaurant Bunar6 m
- Restaurant Faria10 m
- Restaurant Macondo20 m
- St. Stephen's Square150 m
- Bishop's Palace150 m
- Harbor and bus station2 min walk
- Hvar Heritage Museum400 m
- Fortica fortress600 m
- Napoleon's Fortress1.5 km
- Amfora beach750 m
- Hula Hula beach900 m
- Križna Luka beach1.2 km
What guests say
9.8 out of 10 on Booking.com from 417 reviews, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 166 reviews.
10.0Location
10.0Staff
9.8Cleanliness
9.8Comfort
9.8Facilities and services
9.6Value for money
«Excellent place, very well located. They picked us up at the port and welcomed us with lemonade. The best.»
«The location is phenomenal, right in the heart of the old town and steps from the dock where you arrive on the island. The breakfast was very good.»
«The staff treat you exquisitely, the room is very big and the included breakfast is high quality.»
«They picked us up from the port and helped us with the ferries. The location is perfect and the room is spacious and comfortable.»
«A beautiful boutique hotel with a lovely staff and wonderful service. Excellent breakfast.»
«Villa Nora was simply wonderful! We had a very pleasant stay; the staff were fantastic.»
What to know before you book
Check-in from 2:00 PM, check-out until 11:00 AM
Tell the hotel your arrival time in advance, through the special requests box or by contacting them directly.
Ferries depend on the weather
Strong wind can cancel crossings. Some recent Google reviews say a guest could not reach the island during a wind alert in April 2026 and the booking was not refunded.
Check the cancellation terms
Many of the rates we saw on Booking.com are non-refundable. One Google review from 2026 says the hotel cancelled a June booking shortly before arrival. Read the conditions of the rate you choose.
The street is hard to find
It is in a pedestrian old town. Several guests say the staff met them at the harbor and guided them to the hotel.
Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
The hotel asks guests to keep noise down at night. The old town has bars and a nightclub nearby.
Children and extra beds
Children of any age are welcome. Cribs (ages 0–3) and extra beds are available on request, for an additional fee paid at the property.
Payment
Booking.com lists cards as accepted and does not list cash.
No pool or spa listed
The property does not list them among its amenities; the nearest beaches are under 1 km away.
Things to do from Hvar
Highly rated tours on Viator: a speedboat tour to the Blue Cave and Vis Island, a boat trip along the coast and nearby islands, a lavender-and-villages tuk-tuk tour, a cycling experience with a local family, an island tour with wine and olive oil tasting and a private kayak trip to the Pakleni Islands. Check each tour's meeting point or whether it includes pickup; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Blue Cave & Vis Island speedboat tour from Hvar
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Boat Tour at Delfina Hvar
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Hvar Lavender Fields,Stone Villages & Scenic Views by eTuk Tuk
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Boutique Hvar Cycling Experience | Hosted by a Local Family
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Hvar: Island tour with Wine and Olive Oil Tasting
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Private Half-Day Kayak Experience in Hvar and Pakleni Islands
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Ulica Petra Hektorovića 8, 21450 Hvar, Croatia
Book your stay at Villa Nora Hvar
See today's rates and availability on Booking.com. Check the cancellation conditions of each rate before you book.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Villa Nora Hvar?
At Ulica Petra Hektorovića 8, in the old town of Hvar Town, next to St. Stephen's Square and about two minutes on foot from the harbor and the bus station.
Is breakfast included?
On many rates, yes. It is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the Lucullus restaurant, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher options. It can also be added at the property.
How far is the beach?
The nearest beaches are under 1 km away: Amfora is about 750 m and Hula Hula about 900 m. The Pakleni Islands are reached by taxi boat from the harbor.
Does it have a pool, a spa or parking?
No pool or spa is listed. The property mentions a parking place; confirm it and any charge with the hotel, because the old town is pedestrian.
What time is check-in?
From 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Tell the hotel your arrival time in advance.
How do I get here from the airport?
Hvar has no commercial airport. Fly to Split (SPU), take a bus or taxi to the port, and cross by ferry to Stari Grad or by catamaran to Hvar Town. The property lists an airport transfer; ask how it works.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are accepted and additional charges may apply.
Can I cancel for free?
It depends on the rate: many are non-refundable. Read the conditions on Booking.com before you book, and remember that ferries can be cancelled in bad weather.