Best hotels and hostels in Zagreb

This art deco masterpiece was purpose-built to welcome the Orient Express crowd in 1925 and still holds on to many original features, from its grand marble staircase and intricate stained-glass windows to the...

In the heart of the city, these spacious rooms overlooking the cafe-buzz of Tkalčićeva have swags of style thanks to owner Irena's eye for detail. Lashings of white are offset by fun, vibrant art, minifridges and...

The oldest hotel in Zagreb (around since 1827) is a peaceful oasis, brimming with character. The 18 rooms are elegantly outfitted, with soft neutral decor offset by blue accents, king-sized beds, kettles, and...

Tanja and Ivo provide personalised service at this intimate B&B slap in the centre, making it feel more like staying with two cool Zagreb-insiders rather than in a hotel. Spacious rooms are filled with fun arty...

This adorable B&B in a street-level apartment has four well-appointed rooms decked out by theme – Writers, Crafts, Music and Granny’s. The cosy common space, where a delicious breakfast is served, and the...

This backpacker vortex, converted from a 19th-century textile-dye factory, has a very happening bar at its heart. Dorms are small but thoughtfully kitted out with lockers, privacy curtains and reading lamps,...

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 with lockers, privacy curtains and private bathrooms;...

A choice of nine centrally located apartments, all decorated with a different theme from the 'Baroque' apartment's old-world character to contemporary minimalism in the 'Orange' apartment. Good discounts are...

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 Republika Hrvatska – and has a teensy balcony overlooking...

Smack on Zagreb's main square, this city landmark has friendly staff and freshly renovated spacious rooms, comfortably outfitted with big TVs (with plentiful English channels), bigger beds and modern bathrooms....

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 prints above the bed. Corner rooms (billed as 'economy...

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-out, with lockers and individual power points, reading...

This slick contemporary outfit is straight across the road from the bus station. Large rooms, most with balconies, have funky mirror-stripe walls and either white, silver or gold accents. Even front-facing rooms...

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 sharing spotless bathrooms) are some of the most spacious in...

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 feel like a local in no time. It has won numerous awards...

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-brisk rooms all comfortably fitted out with kettles, TVs...

The largest holiday apartment agency in Zagreb, with 20 stylish, contemporary apartments (from studios to three-beds) dotted around the centre of town, and great customer service.

A hop-skip-jump from the train station, Palmers Lodge is looking fresh and cheerful after a paint job. Dorms are cramped but bright and clean; six-bed dorms have private bathrooms. There's also simply furnished...

This contemporary three-star hotel is so central you can see the Zagreb cathedral from the window of any upper-floor crispy white room. Interiors feature modern designer furniture, including original commissioned...

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, hammocks, and a welcome shot of rakija (grappa). Both...