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…
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…
Zagreb
A choice of nine centrally located apartments, all decorated with a different theme from the 'Baroque' apartment's old-world character to contemporary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'…
Split
Divota (meaning 'splendour') provides a luxurious retreat in the residential Veli Varoš neighbourhood, away from the nearby palace buzz. The 16 stylish…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Zagreb
Smack on Zagreb's main square, this city landmark has friendly staff and freshly renovated spacious rooms, comfortably outfitted with big TVs (with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…