What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of EUR 20.00 per vehicle (one way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Zadar's old town, just steps from Kalelarga and Croatian National Theatre. It is approximately 0.2 miles from the University of Zadar and 0.3 miles from the Palace of the Governor General. The nearest major airport is Zadar (ZAD), located about 13.7 km (8.5 miles) away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of EUR 10.00 per stay. Details regarding extra beds are not specified.

Downtown Boutique Hostel in Zadar, Croatia

Average nightly price at Downtown Boutique Hostel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$40
February	US$34
March	US$33
April	US$57
May	US$78
June	US$101
July	US$118
August	US$126
September	US$97
October	US$45
November	US$36
December	US$32

What guests think

At Downtown Boutique Hostel, guests consistently praise the clean rooms, friendly staff, and especially the excellent central old town location, while a number also highlight comfortable beds, useful privacy curtains, and a generally calm atmosphere for a hostel.

Many reviews commend the breakfast and the on-site restaurant, with occasional notes that breakfast can be simple. Several guests report intermittent issues such as weak or nonfunctioning air conditioning and limited bathrooms or showers on some floors. Room comfort varies: some rooms are modern and spacious, while others feel small or have worn mattresses, and noise can depend on fellow guests in dorms. Expect a central base with hostel-style tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Guests mention an on-site restaurant and bar, an elevator, and laundry service. Several note that bathrooms and showers per floor can be limited, leading to waits at busy times.

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GEORGE

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, cozy facilities and really nice restaurant which offers a discount if you're staying there. However and this is true for any hostile or dorm style accommodations. You're taking your chances that the person next to you or several people in the room won't be snoring up a Storm which is what happened to me I didn't sleep it was way too loud. Probably not possible but if they could screen for those who snore that would be so helpful.

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Jonathan

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff. Great spot with excellent restaurant and bar

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OZGUL

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tout était bien, l’auberge de jeunesse est propre et pratique. Le seul point négatif : il n’y avait qu’une seule toilette et deux salles de bains pour femmes à l’étage, ce qui peut être un peu juste à certaines heures.

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SEBASTIEN

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel est bien situé et reste très calme (on n'entend pas le bruit de la rue). La chambre individuelle est spacieuse, propre et la salle de bain est très satisfaisante. Petit déjeuner sommaire. Espace commun pour ceux que ça intéresse : sommaire, ce n'est pas une vraie auberge de jeunesse avec plein d'espace, c'est une seule petite pièce avec cuisine et salon. Possibilité de faire une lessive pour 10€ (et on a juste a donné le linge sale, ils s'occupent du reste, c'est très appréciable). J'aurai pu mettre quasi 5/5 mais : - la literie est à revoir (ça forme un creux au niveau du dos, c'est peu agréable). - la dame de l'accueil qui nous a fait le check-in et le check-out devrait trouver un travail sans contact avec la clientèle. Elle est désagréable, non concernée. C'est probablement la personne la plus désagréable existante en Croatie mais on ne gagne pas d'award avec cela.

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Amanda

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location and had a lift for those that need it. Rooms were very spacious and clean, as were the washrooms. They could use a few more showers and toilets. Overall a wonderful stay.

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Thais

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Local muito agradável, bem localizado no centro histórico, tem elevador, o banheiro é ótimo com um chuveiro muito bom, área de banho excelente, secador de cabelos também. Café da manhã maravilhoso, pode escolher entre as opções disponíveis no cardápio, escolhi três diferentes nos dias que estive hospedada e todas deliciosas.

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Hsueh-Chen

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

本次入住包含早餐（點餐式）的雙人含衛浴套房，有電梯，就在老城區內，無法通行公車，距離巴士站（單程1.6歐元）步行約10分鐘內，可直接抵達Zadar巴士總站。

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Frank

29 Jun 2023

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The property was beautiful, nicely located and clean. They have a very nice restaurant and delicious breakfast. The only negative that I need to say is that they charge you for keeping your luggage until check-in and they won’t let you check-in earlier than the anticipated time. Also, if you don’t have a family room you have to rent towels. Overall was a very nice stay.

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Jorge

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Buen hostel, buena atención del personal, pero con cosas a mejorar como el colchón, y un solo baño y ducha por planta.

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Sophie

29 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hostel. Lovely rooms and shower facilities. Gorgeous outside terrace for a drink or dining. Hostel is right in the centre of the old town, plenty of restaurants around and close to the sea organ. Boat trips near by from the marina. Will definitely be coming back to stay.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise overall cleanliness in rooms and bathrooms. A few report issues such as musty smells, mold in grout, or towels not smelling fresh.

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Max

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Foi excelente a estadia. Limpo, organizado e funcional. O espaço comum atende muito bem. RECOMENDO

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Tommi

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hostel was so good that I even booked another night after 2 nights. Everywhere was so clean, dorm room had privacy because the drapes and common rooms were cozy. I recommend this hostel!

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Erkan

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean hostel. Location is fantastic. Beds are comfortable. Our room had an air condition which was very good in the hot summer. There are many restaurants and bars around. It also has a supermarket less than 1 min far away. The manager, Maria is very friendly and shares all the info you need.

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Jasmine

8 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a private room which was very clean and comfortable

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Valentina

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Leider ist es wirklich nicht sauber. Im Bad ist schwarzer Schimmel zwischen den Fugen, im Zimmer hat's sehr muffig gerochen, auch ist dort alter Teppichboden verlegt. Ich habe nun einen Ausschlag, und hoffe sehr, dass es keine Bettwanzen sind.

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Marie-Laure

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hostel très propre, confort, paisible et très bien localisé (coeur de centre-ville). Prestation équivalente à celle d’un hôtel, je recommande

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ute

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Struttura funzionale, pulita, pur essendo un continuo ricambio di ospiti era silenzioso e tranquillo.

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Raymond

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

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ANANOS

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Personnel agréable sympathique Le bémol sur la literie :sommier avec un creux, et linge de toilette qui ne sentait pas bon Le moins : le bruit de tous les clients qui ne savent pas rentrer dans leur chambre en silence, discutent et téléphonent sur les banquettes sur les paliers (proximité des chambres) .. mais cela est le manque de savoir vivre

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Amy

13 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, beautifully modern facility in the heart of old town Zadar! The rooms were so thoughtfully designed, the beds with curtains are so cozy and they even have a drop down shelf inside! Looks like the photos! Bathrooms were great and clean! Zadar old town is very small so everything was in walking distance. NOTE - I chatted with the people in my room, but as a solo traveler it is NOT a very social hostel.

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Rooms

Room experiences vary: some private rooms are modern and spacious with comfortable beds and dorm privacy curtains, while others feel small or have sagging mattresses and corridor or dorm noise. Air conditioning performance is inconsistent across rooms.

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Jessica

24 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A great boutique hostel in the heart of the old town. The bed was very comfy in our private room, but the AC was pitiful. We opened our window and got bitten to pieces - there seemed to be loads of mosquitoes around. The breakfast was good and the service in the restaurant great

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Jan

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best surprise ever - deluxe double room, marked as 2-star, beats most of the Western Europe hotels

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Lisa

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff were super helpful and friendly. They worked hard to keep the place clean and running. I appreciated curtains on the bunks. Rooms were quiet for a hostel.

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Markus

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Unser Zimmer hatte leider durchgelegene Matratzen, die Tür zum Treppenhaus war verzogen und hat Licht und die lauten Geräusche aus dem Treppenhaus ins Zimmer gelassen. Leider war der Vorhang vor dem Fenster viel zu schmal, um das Zimmer gänzlich abzudunkeln.

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cono

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

War alles Gut, Personal freundich, Lage in Zentrum,alles perfekt. Das einzige war dass die zimmer und bad sehr sehr klein war aber für 2 Tage war ok.Danke

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SEBASTIEN

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel est bien situé et reste très calme (on n'entend pas le bruit de la rue). La chambre individuelle est spacieuse, propre et la salle de bain est très satisfaisante. Petit déjeuner sommaire. Espace commun pour ceux que ça intéresse : sommaire, ce n'est pas une vraie auberge de jeunesse avec plein d'espace, c'est une seule petite pièce avec cuisine et salon. Possibilité de faire une lessive pour 10€ (et on a juste a donné le linge sale, ils s'occupent du reste, c'est très appréciable). J'aurai pu mettre quasi 5/5 mais : - la literie est à revoir (ça forme un creux au niveau du dos, c'est peu agréable). - la dame de l'accueil qui nous a fait le check-in et le check-out devrait trouver un travail sans contact avec la clientèle. Elle est désagréable, non concernée. C'est probablement la personne la plus désagréable existante en Croatie mais on ne gagne pas d'award avec cela.

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Amanda

6 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location and had a lift for those that need it. Rooms were very spacious and clean, as were the washrooms. They could use a few more showers and toilets. Overall a wonderful stay.

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Beate Therese

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfekte Lage für einen Städtetrip. Freundliches Personal. Unser Zimmer mit Bad war modern und funktionell eingerichtet, bequeme Betten. Das Frühstück war einfach, für den Preis aber vollkommen ausreichend. Wir würden das Hostel wieder buchen.

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L

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. Friendly staff. Very small bathroom.

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Daniel T

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty good hostel option with lockers and privacy curtains and clean decent single showers

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with clear late check-in guidance and assistance from managers. However, several guests said maintenance issues—especially broken AC—went unresolved and one reported unfriendly front-desk service.

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Tonia

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

On checking in we were told there was a problem with the air conditioning which someone would be looking at tomorrow. They did put a fan in the room, but we had to leave the window open all day/night x 4 nights. Tomorrow never happened which makes me think it was broken before the day we checked in. We booked a private room with a private bathroom but the hairdryer didn’t work, we were told it would be fixed tomorrow - yep tomorrow never happened, so I had to use the shared bathroom which I didn’t like. Breakfasts were really good. Supposed to have daily housekeeping - that didn’t happen, bins not emptied, towels not changed. My first experience in a hostel, I was impressed overall but annoyed at the issues which weren’t addressed. No food or any drinks allowed in rooms or 500e fine!!! No water was a bit much considering we had no air conditioning. Would I go back……. Not sure!

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Lisa

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff were super helpful and friendly. They worked hard to keep the place clean and running. I appreciated curtains on the bunks. Rooms were quiet for a hostel.

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Lisa

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. We were able to have our laundry done a bit after hours due to their kindness. The room was clean and cool. The location can’t be beat.

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SEBASTIEN

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel est bien situé et reste très calme (on n'entend pas le bruit de la rue). La chambre individuelle est spacieuse, propre et la salle de bain est très satisfaisante. Petit déjeuner sommaire. Espace commun pour ceux que ça intéresse : sommaire, ce n'est pas une vraie auberge de jeunesse avec plein d'espace, c'est une seule petite pièce avec cuisine et salon. Possibilité de faire une lessive pour 10€ (et on a juste a donné le linge sale, ils s'occupent du reste, c'est très appréciable). J'aurai pu mettre quasi 5/5 mais : - la literie est à revoir (ça forme un creux au niveau du dos, c'est peu agréable). - la dame de l'accueil qui nous a fait le check-in et le check-out devrait trouver un travail sans contact avec la clientèle. Elle est désagréable, non concernée. C'est probablement la personne la plus désagréable existante en Croatie mais on ne gagne pas d'award avec cela.

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Wai yin fankie

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This trip is to celebrate my wife's birthday. Although there were some issues with the room, the hotel staff were very willing to help us resolve the problems, especially the great Ms. Marija. She was very efficient and professional, and helped us solve all the issues! We are particularly grateful to her, and we feel very satisfied!! The hotel location is also very convenient, right in the city center, the breakfast selection is very diverse and delicious, and the rooms are very clean. We would be happy to recommend this hotel to our other friends!

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Kazumi

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hostel was the best hostel I've stayed. Clean and friendly staff. We even chatted to cleaning staff. Lady at the reception was very knowledgeable around the area. Common area has well equipped kitchen. Nice atmosphere throughout. Well recommend.

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marie

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was arriving after the reception closed they gave very clear instruction on how to check jn late..great place..my new go to place in zadar

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Sieun

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

AC doesn’t work for 3 days, even though they promised me that it works within one day after i checked in. Also, they didn’t inform that AC didn’t work before i asked after i entered the room. Even they never told ant apology

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Yumi

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location. Staff are very friendly. Nice common room as well.

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Wai yin fankie

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This trip is to celebrate my wife's birthday. Although there were some issues with the room, the hotel staff were very willing to help us resolve the problems, especially the great assistance from the front desk manager, Ms. Marija. She was very efficient and professional, and helped us solve all the issues! We are particularly grateful to her, and we feel very satisfied!! The hotel location is also very convenient, right in the city center, the breakfast selection is very diverse and delicious, and the rooms are very clean. We would be happy to recommend this hotel to our other friends!

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Location

Consistently praised for being in the heart of Zadar’s old town, close to sights, restaurants, and the waterfront. Many also found it quiet and safe despite the central setting.

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Chloe

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and convenient

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Paul

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great central location and offered an amazing room option for our family of 5.

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Martin

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Top Unterkunft in unschlagbaren Lage der Altstadt von Zadar

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Mia

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice and fairly quiet hostel. perfect location

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Lisa

27 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. We were able to have our laundry done a bit after hours due to their kindness. The room was clean and cool. The location can’t be beat.

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Thais

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Local muito agradável, bem localizado no centro histórico, tem elevador, o banheiro é ótimo com um chuveiro muito bom, área de banho excelente, secador de cabelos também. Café da manhã maravilhoso, pode escolher entre as opções disponíveis no cardápio, escolhi três diferentes nos dias que estive hospedada e todas deliciosas.

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Anna

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, very clean and comfortable. I stayed here with my son aged 12, and it was great for us. Good breakfast and very helpful staff. Aircon was lovely and cool!

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Andree

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Das Hostel ist inmitten der Altstadt von Zadar.

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Jori

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean rooms and location perfect. In heart of old town. Little bit challenging find first time, but rest of holiday easy.

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Sophie

29 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hostel. Lovely rooms and shower facilities. Gorgeous outside terrace for a drink or dining. Hostel is right in the centre of the old town, plenty of restaurants around and close to the sea organ. Boat trips near by from the marina. Will definitely be coming back to stay.

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Dining

Breakfast is often described as tasty and one of the highlights, though a few found it simple or limited. The on-site restaurant is appreciated, with mentions of guest discounts.

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GEORGE

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, cozy facilities and really nice restaurant which offers a discount if you're staying there. However and this is true for any hostile or dorm style accommodations. You're taking your chances that the person next to you or several people in the room won't be snoring up a Storm which is what happened to me I didn't sleep it was way too loud. Probably not possible but if they could screen for those who snore that would be so helpful.

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Luciana

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved Zadar and the hostel was great. Everybody was super nice and the breakfast was excellent. I recommended it to many friends and I hope to go back next year!

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SEBASTIEN

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel est bien situé et reste très calme (on n'entend pas le bruit de la rue). La chambre individuelle est spacieuse, propre et la salle de bain est très satisfaisante. Petit déjeuner sommaire. Espace commun pour ceux que ça intéresse : sommaire, ce n'est pas une vraie auberge de jeunesse avec plein d'espace, c'est une seule petite pièce avec cuisine et salon. Possibilité de faire une lessive pour 10€ (et on a juste a donné le linge sale, ils s'occupent du reste, c'est très appréciable). J'aurai pu mettre quasi 5/5 mais : - la literie est à revoir (ça forme un creux au niveau du dos, c'est peu agréable). - la dame de l'accueil qui nous a fait le check-in et le check-out devrait trouver un travail sans contact avec la clientèle. Elle est désagréable, non concernée. C'est probablement la personne la plus désagréable existante en Croatie mais on ne gagne pas d'award avec cela.

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Thais

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Local muito agradável, bem localizado no centro histórico, tem elevador, o banheiro é ótimo com um chuveiro muito bom, área de banho excelente, secador de cabelos também. Café da manhã maravilhoso, pode escolher entre as opções disponíveis no cardápio, escolhi três diferentes nos dias que estive hospedada e todas deliciosas.

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Anna

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, very clean and comfortable. I stayed here with my son aged 12, and it was great for us. Good breakfast and very helpful staff. Aircon was lovely and cool!

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Frank

29 Jun 2023

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The property was beautiful, nicely located and clean. They have a very nice restaurant and delicious breakfast. The only negative that I need to say is that they charge you for keeping your luggage until check-in and they won’t let you check-in earlier than the anticipated time. Also, if you don’t have a family room you have to rent towels. Overall was a very nice stay.

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Noriko

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

とても良かった良かった！朝食がとても美味しかった。

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Else

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Absolutely one of the best hotel ever !!! Great located , lovely roon, spotless ,delicious breakfast , the staff was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back again!!! highly recommend it.

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Elisabeth

16 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hostel, really friendly staff. And some of the best hostel breakfast I have ever had!!!

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Bjørn

15 Sept 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

Flott sentral beliggenhet.» Midt i smørøyet av gamlebyen». Hostel med hotellstandard, men uten egen balkong. Koselig «hage» uteområde for rekreasjon og bespisning. Godt fornøyd med frokost/frokostutvalget, men kunne gjerne hatt mer enn en kopp kaffe. Burde vært fritt antall kopper til forhåndsbestilt/ betalt frokostgjester. I alle for gjester som bor der over flere dager. Stedet kan absolutt anbefales for voksne reisevante mennesker.

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (8 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (6 Beds)

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Six Beds Room, Shared Bathroom

Comfort Room, Shared Bathroom

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