Island in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Internet in Hvar: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Hvar?
Median fixed broadband in Croatia is 93 Mbps and mobile is 120 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for messaging; no coworking, and the island is better for holiday than for deep work.
Getting online in Hvar
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or cable in most Hvar Town and Stari Grad buildings; slower in villages. Check with your host. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fine for messaging; no coworking, and the island is better for holiday than for deep work. |
| Outages | Occasional summer power or water cuts |
| Tourist SIM | EU SIMs roam at no extra cost. Prepaid SIMs are sold in operator shops and Tisak kiosks; about €10–20 buys a month of generous data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Hrvatski Telekom, A1 Hrvatska, Telemach |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking in Hvar
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Hvar?
Median fixed broadband in Croatia is 93 Mbps and mobile is 120 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for messaging; no coworking, and the island is better for holiday than for deep work.
Which SIM card should I get in Hvar?
EU SIMs roam at no extra cost. Prepaid SIMs are sold in operator shops and Tisak kiosks; about €10–20 buys a month of generous data.
Can I use an eSIM in Croatia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Croatia
- Hrvatski Telekom
- A1 Hrvatska
- Telemach
- Hvar Tourist Board
- Jadrolinija ferries
- Croatian National Tourist Board
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.