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The best places to stay in Croatia are listed below. All of these Croatia hotels have been selected based on their location, style, rooms, facilities and dining options.

4. ISTRIAN PENINSULA, CROATIA: Croatia's Dalmatian coast has become a summer hotspot thanks to its winning combination of crystal-clear waters and atmospheric cities such as Dubrovnik and Split.

4. ISTRIAN PENINSULA, CROATIA: Croatia's Dalmatian coast has become a summer hotspot thanks to its winning combination of crystal-clear waters and atmospheric cities such as Dubrovnik and Split.

4. ISTRIAN PENINSULA, CROATIA: Croatia's Dalmatian coast has become a summer hotspot thanks to its winning combination of crystal-clear waters and atmospheric cities such as Dubrovnik and Split.

4. ISTRIAN PENINSULA, CROATIA: Croatia's Dalmatian coast has become a summer hotspot thanks to its winning combination of crystal-clear waters and atmospheric cities such as Dubrovnik and Split.

4. ISTRIAN PENINSULA, CROATIA: Croatia's Dalmatian coast has become a summer hotspot thanks to its winning combination of crystal-clear waters and atmospheric cities such as Dubrovnik and Split.

4. ISTRIAN PENINSULA, CROATIA: Croatia's Dalmatian coast has become a summer hotspot thanks to its winning combination of crystal-clear waters and atmospheric cities such as Dubrovnik and Split.