The best hotels and accommodation in Zadar – for every budget
Small and very special: Hotel Delfin
Located in the quiet district of Diklo, this well-kept 3-star hotel is just a few metres from the beach. Guests can choose from different categories, from budget to family rooms and suites, many with their own balcony with sea views. Alternatively, there is a sun terrace with a wonderful view over the sea and the offshore islands. The Delfin also has a spa area with a sauna and jacuzzi as well as a fitness centre. The hotel’s restaurant serves typical Dalmatian specialities. The accommodation has complimentary private parking and offers a shuttle service to the airport.
At the heart of the city: Art Hotel Kalelarga
Kalelarga is not only the main promenade in Zadar, but also the heart of the old town. Guests staying at elegant Art Hotel Kalelarga are right at the heart of the vibrant town. This chic boutique hotel has ten rooms featuring design elements and modern comfort, and the suite additionally boasts a terrace with a jacuzzi. The accommodation is ideal for couples and visitors who want to stay close to Zadar’s attractions and the most interesting restaurants. But the hotel’s own excellent restaurant with terrace is also very popular with travellers and locals alike. As the hotel is located in a pedestrian zone, cars need to be parked a little further away. Despite the city location, the harbour and beaches are within walking distance.
Historical design: Bastion Hotel
The Bastion Hotel is located in the historic centre of Zadar in a former Venetian fortress, right on the city wall and just a few metres from the ferry terminal, making it the perfect starting point for trips to Ugljan island. The 4-star hotel offers stylish rooms and suites decorated with handcrafted Art Deco furniture, some with sea views. Amenities include fine dining at Kaštel restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine on a terrace overlooking the garden, and the Kristal Bar. In addition, the Castello Spa & Wellness Centre is located in the hotel and offers a variety of massages and treatments as well as a sauna, jacuzzi and relaxation area.
Everything families need and more: Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
Located on popular Borik beach, this spacious club complex is aimed primarily at families. Younger children stay free of charge in the family room. In addition to professional childcare and entertainment, there is Falky Land, a huge playground (including indoor area), three pools and complimentary bicycle hire. Adults can choose from a variety of water sports, tennis and beach volleyball courts and the excellent Acquapura Thalasso & SPA Center. The restaurant offers varied buffets and also vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Adults only: Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana
Exclusively for couples and families with children aged 14 and over, this 4-star boutique hotel features 48 elegantly-furnished rooms on Borik beach. The manicured park complex by the sea boasts an outdoor and indoor pool and a massage service. In addition, guests can also use the Acquapura Thalasso & SPA Center and the tennis courts of the neighbouring Falkensteiner Club Funimation. In the Magnolia hotel restaurant, you can enjoy Mediterranean specialities on the terrace or order a picnic basket for a romantic picnic in the garden. Tip for dog owners: the hotel allows you to bring along your four-legged friends.
For self-caterers: MTV Apartments
Guests who want a little more flexibility, tranquillity and affordable accommodation will find what they are looking for at MTV Apartments. The owner-managed complex with a handful of apartments is located in the charming district of Arbanasi, known for its historic buildings and churches. The MTV Apartments are located 200 metres from Podbrig Beach and the Karma promenade, and from here it is only a 25-minute walk to the old town. The apartments have a terrace and are fully equipped with a stove, fridge and kitchen utensils, as well as TV and WiFi; a baby cot is available on request. There is a garden and barbecue is available for guests to use. There are also several restaurants and beach cafés within walking distance. Private parking is included.
All the world’s a stage: Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
The Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice for travellers who want to make the most of the culture and nightlife of Zadar. The small 4-star hotel has only 12 rooms and is located in the heart of the old town, meaning that all the sights, restaurants and the Croatian National Theatre are just a few minutes away on foot. The hotel itself does not have a restaurant, but it does have a bar that is also very popular with locals. Paid parking is available nearby. The building itself was never a theatre, but the owners wanted to commemorate Teatro Verdi, which was destroyed in World War II, and the rich cultural scene of the city.
Something for everyone: Hotel Kolovare
Would you like to stay on the beach, but be able to walk to the old town to eat? Then Hotel Kolovare is perfect for you. It is located right on the beach of the same name, and the old town of Zadar is just an easy 15-minute walk away along the beach promenade. The four-star hotel has 195 rooms and apartments, the latter with their own balconies and space enough for up to four people. The hotel’s restaurant serves Croatian specialities alongside international cuisine and is known for its good wine cellar. In the summer, you can dine on the terrace by the pool. Have something to celebrate or discuss? The accommodation also has meeting rooms and hosts wedding celebrations.
Island paradise: Camping Ugljan Resort
The Adriatic islands are too beautiful for just a day trip. From Zadar, it’s just 20 minutes by ferry to the island of Ugljan, also known as the olive island. Here you’ll find affordable accommodation at Camping Ugljan Resort, situated in a beautiful bay with a sandy beach and surrounded by olive trees and a pine forest. Guests can choose from spacious pitches, practical furnished mobile homes for 3 to 8 people and glamping tents. An absolute highlight: a vegetable and herb garden where the products harvested are sold in the resort’s own supermarket. There is also a pool, a beach restaurant and a dog beach. Numerous hiking and cycling trails criss-cross the island and various water sports and boat trips are available.
Photo Credits
Header - Photo by Hotel Kolovare
Paragraph 1 - Photos by Hotel Delfin
Paragraph 2 - Photos by Art Hotel Kalelarga
Paragraph 3 - Photos by Bastion Hotel
Paragraph 4 - Photos by Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
Paragraph 5 - Photos by Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana
Paragraph 6 - Photos by MTV Apartments
Paragraph 7 - Photos by Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel
Paragraph 8 - Photos by Hotel Kolovare
Paragraph 9 - Photos by Camping Ugljan Resort
