Motovun
The town’s only real hotel occupies a restored 17th-century palazzo, with 32 simply furnished rooms and one extraordinary one, sporting a four-poster bed…
Must-see hotels in Croatia
Zagreb
Everything looks fresh, bright and cheerful at this friendly hostel, located steps from Maksimir Park. Perks include an on-site bar, a full guest kitchen,…
Dubrovnik
Part of the Zig Zag group, which rents apartments in various old town buildings, Amoret has studio apartments with kitchenettes, and one-bedroom…
Zagreb
This four-star boutique hotel, snuggled on the leafy hill that runs north from Britanski trg, is a design-lovers’ oasis. Rooms showcase hand-picked…
Krk Island
One of Vrbnik's few hotels, this old tourist-standard number sits above the concrete-and-shingle Zgribnica beach east of the old town. It's a decent…
Zadar
Families are well catered for in this huge, 258-room beachfront hotel, with an impressive indoor-outdoor pool complex and all-inclusive rates. Kids can…
Zagorje
Well hello 1980s! The small standard rooms here are a timewarp of blue carpets and orange-wood furniture that was last the height of hotel-chic in 1982…
Central & Eastern Istria
In the sleepy village of Volpia, 3km north of Buje, this notable rural inn has 16 simple rooms with rustic wood-and-stone decor, and a konoba (tavern)…
Pag Island
It doesn't quite live up to its four-star billing, but the Smokva's rooms are comfortable enough and about as close as you can get to staying in the old…
Hvar Town
Located in the heart of Hvar's party precinct, this hostel has six basic but clean dorms with big lockers. There's no shared kitchen, but the restaurant…
Zagreb
A 20-minute tram ride (on lines 11 or 12) from the centre, this pioneer of Zagreb hostels now hosts student accommodation throughout the academic year so…
Zagreb
Well, it's not going to win any style awards – with poky rooms that seem to have fallen out of a 1980s motel – but as it's located right across the road…
Vis Island
Above the pizzeria with the same name, this family-run B&B has eight rooms in an old stone house just off the seafront. All rooms have TV and fridge, and…
Istria's West Coast
A personable alternative to the huge resort hotels that line the coast, La Rossa boasts comfortable rooms, big balconies and friendly staff. The buffet…
Northern Dalmatia
Of Božava's three hotels bearing three stars, Mirta stands out as the most comfortable. It has a pretty setting among the pines, and the rooms are…
CroParadise Blue & Pink Hostels
Split
Sisters to the Green Hostel, Blue and Pink face off against each other in apartment buildings on opposite sides of the road. Blue handles the reception…
Zagreb
This six-storey hotel has a superb location only minutes from Jelačić square. Decent-sized rooms are bright and simply styled. Triples are comfortably…
Zadar
Aimed at grown-ups, this 48-room upmarket hotel is centred on a handsome 19th-century villa with lovely shady grounds that extend down to the Adriatic and…
Brač Island
Part of the large Velaris resort, this upscale, bougainvillea-draped hotel has 50 rooms, all with balconies, decked out in mustard and olive green…
Northern Dalmatia
Located 4.5km north of Knin in the village of Kninsko Polje, this hotel has big rooms but old-fashioned furniture, institutional corridors and a…
Hvar Town
Chill out in beanbags or hammocks in the garden of this basic but friendly hostel. The dorms are small and cluttered, and there are private rooms with en…
Krk Island
Just south of the town centre, this 600-pitch campsite is positioned right by a concrete-edged, clear-water beach. It's a very eco-friendly place, with…
Trogir
This delightful hotel accentuates its 15th-century heritage with antique furniture, dark timber and elaborate beds. The friendly staff members wear…
Krk Island
It's the location – by an attractive rocky shoreline and surrounded by mature pines – that's the main asset of this small hotel. The 22 rooms are modest…
Poreč
Housed in a 1910 building on the seafront, this venerable hotel boasts 70 dark-wood rooms and four suites plus a spa, casino, restaurants and bars. The…
Bol
Close to Zlatni Rat beach and a wide range of sporting activities, this large complex lacks character thanks to its size and perfunctory architecture…
Split
A hop and a skip from Bačvice beach, this cosy hostel is managed by a friendly Norwegian called Ladybird, who imbues the place with a chilled-out vibe…
Trogir
A gaudy reception with brass columns and bright ceiling panels greets guests at this large, peach-coloured palace on Čiovo island. The decor of the…
Dubrovnik
At the time of writing, major renovations were underway at this long-standing family-run place. Plans for the two new floors include large two-bedroom…
Poreč
This huge campground, 5km from the old town, can accommodate up to 2700 people – but you'll still need to book ahead at peak times. Among the activities…
Bol
On the main highway just on the edge of the town, this chilled-out campground has plots positioned in the shade of an olive grove as well as two little…
Pula
This well-maintained, two-part hotel sits a stone's throw from the central market. The more exclusive rooms are in a building across the road but the more…
Bol
Although this little hotel occupies a wonderful 17th-century stone town house, you wouldn't know it from the generic decor inside. Still, the rooms are…
Hvar Town
Completely refurbished in 2018, this deluxe spa hotel has bright, swanky rooms overlooking the sea and the medieval town. Facilities include the Sensori…
Zagreb
This grand Secessionist mansion (built in 1891) has classically styled, quiet rooms. Bag a front room for fantastic views over the park. Look for the…
Istria's West Coast
For naturists who prefer to stay in an apartment, this 49-hectare resort is the ideal choice – although the blocks are a little tired looking. It's…
Split
Geared to business travellers, this swish four-star hotel has a red-carpeted entrance, a marble reception and 33 long, elegantly decorated rooms with high…
Trogir
The tidy, older-style rooms in this beautiful 300-year-old stone building on the waterfront are clean but basic, although the service and setting are…
Zadar
Hidden in a scrappy cluster of holiday homes up on the hill (not too far from the beach but a fair hike from the old town), this tidy apartment block…
Zagorje
Although low on style points, the rooms here are decently sized and come with fridge, satellite TV and traditional skylight-windows, though the beds aren…
