Emergency Hospital in Split
Where to go for emergency hospital care in Split, including KBC Split Firule, emergency numbers, transport, and useful links.
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For serious medical emergencies in Split, call 112 or ambulance 194.
The main emergency hospital department is at KBC Split Firule, officially Objedinjeni hitni bolnički prijam. The hospital location is Spinčićeva 1, Split.
If you are unsure whether it is an emergency, call emergency services or ask your accommodation to help you call. Do not wait at a pharmacy or search online if symptoms are serious.
Emergency numbers in Croatia
Use these numbers in urgent situations:
Call immediately for chest pain, breathing problems, stroke symptoms, severe allergic reaction, heavy bleeding, serious injury, loss of consciousness, major burns, severe dehydration, or any situation that feels life-threatening.
This guide is not medical advice. It is only practical information for visitors who need to know where to go and whom to call in Split.
Main emergency hospital in Split
The main hospital emergency department is part of KBC Split, the University Hospital Centre Split.
The Croatian name you may see on signs is:
Objedinjeni hitni bolnički prijam
You may also hear people refer to the hospital area as Firule.
Address: Spinčićeva 1, 21000 Split
Hospital switchboard Firule: +385 21 556 111
For urgent symptoms, call 112 or 194 first. The hospital switchboard can be useful for general information, but it is not a replacement for emergency dispatch.
How to get there
Ambulance
If the situation is serious, call 112 or 194 and follow their instructions. Do not drive yourself if you feel faint, confused, have chest pain, have severe bleeding, or may lose consciousness.
Taxi or app ride
For non-life-threatening but urgent situations where you can safely travel, a taxi or app ride is usually the simplest way to reach KBC Split Firule.
Use this map link:
Open KBC Split Firule in Google Maps
Tell the driver:
KBC Firule, hitni prijam
That means KBC Firule, emergency admission.
Local bus
KBC Split says Firule is reachable by taxi or local bus lines 3, 5, 8, 11, and 17.
Use the bus only if the situation is clearly not urgent, the person can walk safely, and you have enough time. For emergency symptoms, call emergency services or take a taxi.
What to bring
Bring what you can, but do not delay emergency care to collect documents.
Useful items:
- passport or ID
- EHIC card if you have one
- travel insurance details
- list or photos of medicines you take
- allergy information
- recent medical documents if relevant
- phone and charger
- payment card or cash
If you are traveling with someone who is unwell, write down their symptoms, when they started, medicines taken, allergies, and important medical conditions. This can help if stress or language becomes a problem.
Pharmacy, clinic, or hospital?
Use the 24/7 pharmacy for minor problems, basic medicines, and pharmacist advice.
Use the hospital emergency department for serious injuries, severe symptoms, worsening condition, or anything that feels urgent.
If you are unsure, call 112 or 194 and explain the situation. It is better to ask than to lose time when something may be serious.
If you do not speak Croatian
In the hospital, keep sentences simple:
- “I need emergency help.”
- “I have chest pain.”
- “I cannot breathe.”
- “I had an accident.”
- “I am allergic to this medicine.”
- “I take this medicine every day.”
Show medicine boxes, prescriptions, or photos on your phone. If you have travel insurance, contact them when it is safe to do so, but do not delay urgent treatment.