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…
Must-see hotels in Croatia
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…
Lošinj Island
The 18 character-packed rooms at this attractive guesthouse may all be smallish, but they have TVs and tiny bathrooms, and some have harbour views that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lošinj Island
Hidden in the outskirts of Nerezine, cheerful Hotel Manora is brightly painted inside and out, and well set up for families. There's a beautiful swimming…
Komiža
This lovely old town house has seven renovated apartments, each with wooden floors and a kitchen; some have balconies or patios. Next door is another…
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…
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
Located in Zečevo Bay between Rogoznica and Primošten, this small, family-run hotel offers quite minimalist-chic accommodation near a quiet pebble beach…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Slavonia
Zlatna Greda's hostel-style accommodation includes three dorms (with shared bathrooms) and seven en suite triple and quad rooms that can also be used as…
