Must-see hotels in Croatia

  • Hostel 63

    Zagreb

    Everything is kept shipshape and squeaky clean at this grey-yellow-and-white themed hostel, run by helpful staff. Four-bed dorms are thoughtfully equipped…

  • InZagreb

    Zagreb

    A choice of nine centrally located apartments, all decorated with a different theme from the 'Baroque' apartment's old-world character to contemporary…

  • Hotel Peristil

    Split

    This lovely hotel is in the very heart of Diocletian’s Palace. Service is warm and the 12 rooms are gorgeous – all have hardwood floors, antique details…

  • Park Plaza Histria Pula

    Pula

    The exterior is a little 'former Yugoslav' but the swanky rooms inside have been thoroughly renovated, and there's a beach right on the doorstep. The…

  • Vela Vrata

    Central & Eastern Istria

    Offering panoramic views of the encircling hills, this lovely boutique hotel has revitalised Buzet's old town. Twenty tasteful antique-strewn rooms are…

  • Villa Skansi

    Hvar Town

    Hvar's biggest hostel has brightly coloured dorms, fancy bathrooms, a great terrace with sea views, a bar, a book exchange and a laundry service, and…

  • Kamp Kovačine

    Cres Island

    With a fine location on the tip of a little wooded peninsula about 1km southwest of town, this large campground offers excellent shower blocks, beachside…

  • Agramer Apartments

    Zagreb

    This bijou, well-equipped apartment is a good-value choice for couples or solo travellers. It's in a quiet yet central location – southwest from Trg…

  • Solaris Camping Beach Resort

    Šibenik

    Part of a giant complex 6km south of Šibenik that includes five hotels, an excellent supermarket, a seawater pool, various sport areas, tons of kids'…

  • Divota Apartment Hotel

    Split

    Divota (meaning 'splendour') provides a luxurious retreat in the residential Veli Varoš neighbourhood, away from the nearby palace buzz. The 16 stylish…

  • Polidor

    Poreč

    Tiny by Croatian standards and tightly packed, Polidor nevertheless crams a lot in. The ablutions block has underfloor heating and a slide to get kids…

  • Amarin Family Hotel

    Rovinj

    While parents love the stylish facilities and pebbly beach, that's beside the point. Here it's all about the kids, right down to rocking horses in…

  • Hotel Tragos

    Trogir

    This medieval family house has been well restored, with lots of exposed stone and original details. Its 12 sleek, nicely decorated rooms come with…

  • Pansion Tramontana

    Cres Island

    On the approach to Beli, this attractive place has 12 comfortable rooms upstairs and a fine rustic restaurant (mains 55KN to 175KN) below, where great…

  • Plitvice Backpackers

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Located in Jezerce, the nearest village to the lakes, just 3km from Plitvice Lakes National Park's Entrance 2, this well-run hostel occupies a large house…

  • Hotel Dubrovnik

    Zagreb

    Smack on Zagreb's main square, this city landmark has friendly staff and freshly renovated spacious rooms, comfortably outfitted with big TVs (with…

  • Vintage Hostel Makarska

    Makarska

    Major renovations have converted this long-time favourite into one of the flashest on the Dalmatian coast. The new deluxe rooms have arty stencils on the…

  • Agroturizam San Mauro

    Central & Eastern Istria

    Just up the hill from Momjan, this farmhouse rents eight rooms with kitchenettes, some of which have terraces and sea vistas. Breakfasts include homemade…

  • Hotel Zora

    Northern Dalmatia

    One of the few hotels in Primošten itself, this 324-room complex, almost lost amid the trees of a small promontory a short walk from town, has direct…

  • Brown Beach House

    Trogir

    Much more swanky than the name implies, this luxurious property is the first from this mini chain outside Israel. You would never guess that this vast…

  • Hotel Tamaris

    Krk Island

    Right on the beach on the western side of town, this small, well-run hotel started life as an Austro-Hungarian army barracks. The emperor's troops have…

  • Drunken Monkey

    Zadar

    Tucked away in a suburban neighbourhood, this friendly little hostel has brightly coloured rooms, a small pool, a guest barbecue and an all-round funky…

  • Hotel Garden

    Zagreb

    Right by the Botanical Garden (hence the name), the Garden is all clean lines and lashings of white. We like the soothing neutral decor topped off by B&W…

  • Hotel Lone

    Rovinj

    Croatia's first design hotel, this 248-room powerhouse of style is a creation of Croatia's starchitects 3LHD. It rises over Lone Bay like a ship dropped…

  • Plitvice Mirić Inn

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Run by a delightful family, this flower-strewn guesthouse has 13 well-cared-for rooms divided between neighbouring buildings, conveniently located a mere…

  • San Rocco

    Central & Eastern Istria

    This boutique hotel in the village of Brtonigla, 5km southeast of Buje, is a rural hideaway with 14 stylish rooms. No two are alike, but all are equipped…

  • Hotel Marina

    Krk Island

    Four-star Marina is the only hotel in the old town, and it’s a good one, too. The prime waterfront location allows you to gaze out over the yachts from…

  • Pruga

    Central & Eastern Istria

    In the village of Lovrinići, 8km south of Pazin, this is a lovely rustic choice for a quiet getaway. Choose one of two beautifully renovated apartments in…

  • Chillout Hostel Zagreb Downtown

    Zagreb

    Located down a squiggle of an alley, just off Tomićeva, Chillout has a great bar and a swag of dorms and private rooms. Good-sized dorms are well kitted…

  • Stancija 1904

    Central & Eastern Istria

    In the village of Smoljanci, 3km west of Svetvinčenat, this traditional Istrian stone house is the residence of the Swiss honorary consul. Two stylish…

  • Autocamp Medveja

    Opatija

    Given the lack of affordable hotels in Opatija, the new mobile homes and simple en suite rooms at this peaceful campground are worth considering. It's set…

  • Hostel Mare

    Šibenik

    Pass through the heavy door that opens from the busy road onto a cobbled courtyard, and behind lies this breezy hostel. The decor is fresh, bright and…

  • Hotel Epario

    Rab Island

    Just about the only real hotel in Lopar, the laid-back Epario is a modern block facing the fields on the main road leading towards Paradise Beach. Rooms…

  • Regina Apartments

    Inland Croatia

    The nicest accommodation option at Sveti Martin Na Muri's spa and thermal baths complex are these apartments, very popular with Zagreb families on…

  • Hotel 9

    Zagreb

    This slick contemporary outfit is straight across the road from the bus station. Large rooms, most with balconies, have funky mirror-stripe walls and…

  • Villa Ivy

    Cavtat

    If the location seems a little odd, tucked away in a scruffy neighbourhood at the top of the town, it all makes sense once you see the sea views from the…

  • Hotel Stara Lika

    Northern Dalmatia

    An excellent choice in a quietly elegant building, the Stara Lika has classically styled rooms with wooden desks and leather-studded armchairs. It's…

  • House Tina

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Smart and modern, but with a rural ambience, this large, family-run guesthouse offers first-rate family-friendly accommodation both in the main house and…

  • Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

    Dubrovnik

    Spilling down the side of a hill by Lapad Bay, this large modern hotel has the best Adriatic views you could ever hope for. Service is good and facilities…

  • Hotel Vestibul Palace

    Split

    The poshest in Diocletian's Palace, this boutique hideaway occupies the site where the emperor's own apartments once stood. It has seven stylish rooms and…

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