502Where to Stay in Croatia
Although the tourism industry was badly affected during
the war of the 1990s, it has improved in recent years
and Croatia now offers a wide range of places to stay.
There are many mod ern hotels, apartments and holiday
villages, especi ally along the coast. Book in advance for
hotels in July and August, which is the high season.CROATIAPRICE CATEGORIES
Price categories are for a standard double
room per night in high season, including
tax and service charges. Breakfast is
included, unless otherwise specified.ZAGREB
Hotel Jadran h z
Vlaška 50 Tel (01) 455 3777 Fax (01) 461 2151 Rooms 48 Map E3
Located only minutes away from Zagreb’s central square, the façade of Hotel Jadran looks a little austere and
some of the rooms are a bit old-fashioned, but others are fine and clean. It is advisable to check the room first
before booking and to request one at the back of the hotel to minimize any street noise. http://www.hup-Zagreb.hrHotel Palace h 0 å z
trg J J Strossmayerov 10 Tel (01) 489 9600 Fax (01) 481 1357 Rooms 123 Map E4
Built in 1891, the Palace is the grand old lady of Zagreb’s hotels. Located near the historic centre of the city, the
hotel oozes old-world aristocracy. The rooms are a good size and smart with wood panels and good furniture.
The communal areas are faded and veering towards old-fashioned. http://www.palace.hrRegent Esplanade 0 S ÷ z
Mihanovićeva 1 Tel (01) 456 6666 Fax (01) 456 6050 Rooms 209 Map D5
Set in a regal building (c. 1925), the Regent Esplanade is a refined establishment with excellent service – probably
the best in Zagreb. The rooms are tastefully decorated with luxurious bathrooms, while the communal areas are
swathed in marble and adorned with chandeliers. It also has its own restaurants and bars. http://www.regenthotels.comFURTHER AFIELD Central z
Branimirova 3 Tel (01) 484 1122 Fax (01) 484 1304 Rooms 79
A modern hotel close to the railway and bus station, Central is convenient for those on the move as well as
sightseers. The rooms are small but fairly well furnished. Facilities include high-speed Internet, TV and stylish
bathrooms. There is also a bar, though it is rather uninspiring. http://www.hotel-central.hrFURTHER AFIELD Westin Zagreb 0 S ÷ z
Kršnjavoga 1 Tel (01) 489 2000 Fax (01) 489 2001 Rooms 378
Once known as the Opera Hotel, Westin Zagreb is located at the very heart of the city near the major cultural
and historical attractions. Rebranded and refurbished, it is now a top-notch luxury hotel within a modern building,
which provides international standards of service at a good price. http://www.westin.com/ZagrebREST OF CROATIA
BRAČ Hotel Kaštil 0 z
F Radića bb, Bol Tel (021) 635 995 Fax (021) 635 997 Rooms 32
An excellent choice for a medium-sized three-star hotel, the Hotel Kaštil is built in traditional white stone
(it was once a Baroque fortress) and set peacefully by the town harbour. All the rooms and the terrace restaurant
look out across the sea. The restaurant gets busy in the evening. http://www.kastil.hrBRAČ Hotel Riu Borak 0 S ÷ z
Bračka cesta 13, Bol Tel (021) 306 202 Fax (021) 306 215 Rooms 136
A large four-star resort set amidst cypresses and pines alongside a few other major hotels. The main attraction is its
location right beside Croatia’s most famous beach, Zlatni Rat (see p468) – hence the high price – but it has been
renovated and has all the facilities visitors might want. Crowded in high season. http://www.bluesunhotels.comCAVTAT Hotel Supetar 0 z
Obala Dr A Starčevića 27 Tel (020) 479 833 Fax (020) 479 858 Rooms 28
In an old stone house on the waterfront, with sea views and a nearby “beach” (a concrete platform with sun
loungers), the Supetar is hard to beat for charm, setting and value for money, although the interior lacks imagina-
tion. The nearby pine-covered peninsula is edged with swimming places. http://www.hoteli-croatia.hr/supetarMap References see map of Zagreb pp486–7
Under 500 kuna
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Over 1,200 kuna