Hotels near Franciscan Monastery and Museum

A 5-minute walk south along the harbour promenade, the 15th-century Franciscan Monastery sits at the tip of a small peninsula shaded by a 400-year-old cypress tree planted by sailors as a votive offering. The setting alone is worth the visit: a tranquil cloister, a small bell tower, and views straight back toward Hvar Town's marble waterfront.

The monastery museum holds the headline draw: a vast Last Supper painting from the late 16th century, attributed to Matteo Ingoli of Ravenna. The collection also includes Greek and Roman coins, a Cretan-school polyptych and fragments of the original Hvar choir books. The church next door has a Renaissance painted ceiling and a 16th-century Crucifix by Leandro Bassano. Entry to the museum costs around EUR 5 in 2026.

Pro Tip: Combine this with a sunset drink at Hula Hula or Cliff Bar a little further along the same promenade. The walk between them takes 5-10 minutes and follows the prettiest stretch of Hvar's seaside path.