Krk Island
Sleek and contemporary, this midsize beachside hotel has options ranging from rooms with mountain views to a two-bedroom apartment with a sauna and…
Must-see hotels in Croatia
Zagorje
Hiže na Bregu, in the village of Hižakovec (near Donja Stubica), is a rural hideaway in the northern foothills of Mt Medvednica. The traditional Zagorje…
Cres Island
This guesthouse just back from the harbour front offers smart, crisp but smallish rooms with trendy features. Though it lacks any local colour, its…
Brač Island
Down the quiet end of town, this exclusive little ‘art hotel’ has six suites and five rooms, each painted by artist Srećko Žitnik and themed after a…
Central & Eastern Istria
Two separate houses (sleeping eight in one, 12 in the other) are available for rent at this animal-filled farm in the village of Katun Lindarski, 10km…
Mali Lošinj
This former state-owned behemoth is now the very model of a modern-day resort hotel. Rooms are decorated in sunny shades and each has its own balcony. If…
Poreč
This rather swanky four-star pad right on the harbourside offers friendly service and some rooms with sea-gazing balconies. There's also a restaurant and…
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Right by the bus stop in Mukinje, these two large houses have shiny white rooms punctuated with brightly coloured curtains and tiles. There are 15 rooms…
Krka National Park
Simple but lovingly looked-after rooms and apartments in a good, central Skradin location make this an excellent base for Krka National Park. The stone…
Northern Dalmatia
On a bit of gravelly Adriatic beach next to the park's admin building, this basic 100-person campground is a favourite among climbers and other…
Hvar Town
Friendly owner Luka really takes care of his guests at this cosy hostel, a five-minute walk from the harbour. All rooms come with fridges and some have…
Dubrovnik
The main attraction of this long-standing guesthouse is its gorgeous subtropical garden, with a guest kitchen on the terrace. Bedrooms are simple and…
Northern Dalmatia
Recently renovated, this well-kept hotel a five-minute walk from Slanica Beach offers decently furnished rooms, a range of facilities including a small…
Northern Dalmatia
Located in Zečevo Bay between Rogoznica and Primošten, this small, family-run hotel offers quite minimalist-chic accommodation near a quiet pebble beach…
Dubrovnik
Lush Mediterranean foliage lines the terraces of this lovely hillside complex, a short hop up from the beach at Lapad. The rooms are comfortable and well…
Northern Dalmatia
From the friendly family who brought you the restaurant of the same name, Dinko has eight apartments and two rooms. The stone walls and balconies are…
Rab Island
This five-room hostel right in the centre of the peninsula features clean bunks in spacious if slightly characterless dorms with crisp linen and spotless…
Zagreb
This small hostel is a peaceful oasis tucked away in a courtyard. Private rooms are decked out with lashings of grey and white. Four-bed dorms (all…
Korčula Island
In a class of its own, this extraordinary place has five impeccable ‘residences’ in an 18th-century bishop's palace. All are themed after Marco Polo’s…
Krk Island
This shady 400-pitch naturist camp is a 15-minute walk over the hill east of the harbour on a lovely beach. It’s equipped with good facilities for kids,…
Dubrovnik
Positioned on a cliff near the very beginning of the Lapad peninsula (a 20-minute walk west of Pile Gate), this classy hotel has modern decor (despite its…
Dubrovnik
A Yugoslav-era mash-up of a classic 1913 hotel with a modern annex, this luxury place has top-notch leisure facilities (including indoor and outdoor pools…
Zagorje
Varaždin’s oldest four-star hotel may not have the 'wow factor' but it makes up for it with helpful staff, spacious and well-outfitted rooms with…
Zadar
The spacious rooms in this small, elegant, family-run hotel are kitted out with richly coloured carpets and good-quality reproduction furniture. All have…
Cres Island
With a prime spot by a beach and grounds pleasantly shaded by pine trees, this large Yugoslav-era 128-room slab was comprehensively renovated a decade or…
Trogir
Out on a limb in a small seaside settlement 5km east of Trogir, Vila Tina will suit those travelling with a car who value having a little concrete-lined…
Pag Island
The best of a gaggle of hostels catering to the young party crowd, Big Yella offers a laid-back, postclub vibe, free breakfast and basic four- to eight…
Zagorje
One of Zagorje's most luxurious hotels, Hotel Kaj offers well-appointed rooms, two excellent restaurants and an extensive spa and wellness area with a…
Makarska
The sweetest four-star option in town, this well-designed property at the southern end of the harbour has lots of light wood, pale stone and black-and…
Dubrovnik
Right by the beach at Lapad, this big hotel has more personality that you'd expect for its size, due in large part to interesting art, slick design and…
Istria's West Coast
Dominating the islet of Sveti Andrija, this upmarket resort hotel is a self-sufficient hideaway from which holidaymakers need never emerge. The 326 rooms…
Trogir
On the landward side of Trogir, this painfully 1990s-looking block has spacious, simply furnished rooms and apartments. Some have curved balconies…
Zagreb
This stylish apartment on the main square, steps from Dolac Market, has all the trimmings imaginable and a friendly host with so many insider tips you'll…
Pula
Crazy? Hardly. Tucked into the bottom floor of an old apartment block, this bright hostel has six- to 10-bed dorms with privacy curtains and lots of…
Hvar Town
The advantages of Kapa's south-end-of-town location are the spacious surrounds and the brilliant sunset views. It's run by a young brother-and-sister team…
Dubrovnik
Situated on one of the steeply stepped old-town streets, this friendly, family-run place has four atmospheric stone-walled rooms with private bathrooms…
Northern Dalmatia
Offering such luxuries as running water, a toilet and electricity, this lodge crams 50 beds into four rooms; bring a sleeping bag. There's also a kitchen…
Dubrovnik
The eight rooms at this well-located boutique hotel are smallish, but they’re well presented and don’t fall short on comfort. Staff are sweet and you’ll…
Zagreb
Hotel Astoria is a solid choice just a short stroll from the train station. Part of the Best Western Premier hotel family, the hotel has bright, business…
Zadar
Just 1.5km from the old town, this 20-bed, yachting-themed hostel is run by a passionate sailor. Rooms are immaculate, with big lockers, electric window…
