Pharos sits on the green hill above the Hvar town park and bay, roughly 10 minutes on foot from the main square and about four minutes from the nearest beach. The position is quiet at night, though the walk home is uphill, worth knowing if steps are an issue.
The heart of the hotel is the outdoor pool terrace surrounded by Mediterranean planting, with sunbeds, chilled music and a bar, and many guests spend most of their day right there. Rooms are simple and modern.
It suits younger travellers and couples who want an affordable Hvar town base with a social pool scene rather than full resort facilities.