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The 10 Best Hostels in Zadar, Croatia

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Situated in Zadar, less than 1 km from Karma Beach, Sky Hostel features views of the city. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Kolovare Beach.

We had a great stay, the woman who is running the hostel is the nicest!! It was super clean, the bathrooms are modern and clean, the walk to the beach and the old town is only a view mins. Theres also a nice small kitchen and you can use the washing mashine! Although its not a social hostel its one of the best i have ever been to

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9.4
Wonderful
1,602 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Located in Zadar, 500 metres from Podbrig Beach, The Lazy Monkey Hostel & Apartments provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1 km from Karma Beach and around 1.1 km from Bajlo Beach. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Everything was Perfect! We spent there only one night, but we definitely would like to come back for longer. Chris and Tiha are really helpful and nice. Thank you for all and hope to see you again!

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9.1
Wonderful
450 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Located in Zadar, within 600 metres of Maestrala Beach and 1.4 km of Uskok Beach, Backpackers Home provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.9 km from Puntamika Beach, 30 km from Kornati Marina and 32 km from Biograd Heritage Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hostel, all rooms have a patio. At Backpackers Home, each room is fitted with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

Very nice and clean hostel close to center of Zadar. Very good quality for price.

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8.6
Excellent
1,161 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Ideally located in Zadar, Downtown Boutique Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The hostel has family rooms.

Everything was perfect. Location can’t be beat, staff so helpful, rooms clean and quiet, breakfast delicious. Thankyou so much for the best stay we have had in Croatia!

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8.8
Excellent
2,035 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Offering free WiFi and air-conditioned accommodation units, the newly built Boutique Hostel Forum is located in the very heart of ancient Zadar, next to the Romanesque St. Anastasia's Cathedral, pre-Romanesque St. Donatus’ Church and the Roman Forum.

Very nice staff. The location is just in the heart of the old town, 4 mins to the airport bus stop. Super clean. Lockers are available during stay & after checkout.

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8.6
Excellent
3,331 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Situated in Zadar, 1 km from Kolovare Beach, Dandelion hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a casino. Popular points of interest nearby include The Museum of Ancient Glass, Old Port of Foša and The Captain's Tower. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.3 km from Karma Beach.

Close to the bus station, easy to find and late self check in was organized well.

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8.5
Very Good
620 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Situated in Zadar and within 1.6 km of Kolovare Beach, Hostel Stadion - Zadar has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 2 km from Karma Beach, 2.3 km from Podbrig Beach and 27 km from Kornati Marina. The hostel features family rooms.

Amazing hostel! Modern rooms, clean, great amenities (switch and light in the beds, curtains, so we don't disturb others when they want to sleep and others don't disturb us when we want to have the light turned off, lockers, well-finished kitchen, bathroom very spacious). The Host was incredibly polite and helpful, very open-minded, asked if we needed anything :) :) :) Amazing person! The location is a bit further from the center, which will be a plus for some, a minus for others. The area is very quiet, max 5 minutes walk to Lidl, bakeries, etc.

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8.8
Excellent
341 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Windward Hostel Zadar offers accommodation in Zadar, 1.2 km from The Museum of Ancient Glass. Free private parking is available on site.

Five Wells Square and The Captain's Tower are 1.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, 9 km from Windward Hostel Zadar.

I really enjoyed the location. It was a quiet area but not too far from the old town. Hands down the cleanest and most organized hostel I've ever been to. I also liked the design and the home like feeling in the hostel. In addition to that they offered cookies and cereals for no extra charge which I found very nice. Last but not least, the staff were exceptional, and I really enjoyed sitting down and having a chat with Josipa and Petra

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8.6
Excellent
544 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Located in Zadar, about 2 km from the Old Town, Hostel Sunset offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi access available. The beach is 300 metres away.

The garden of Sunset Hostel provides a common terrace for guests to relax in. The property organises excursions, festival visits and tours to nearby places of interest.

The hostel has a lovely atmosphere and is close to the beach.

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8.6
Excellent
468 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Just a 5-minute walk across the park from the Old Town, The Hostel features bright and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and LCD satellite TVs. Free coffee is provided at The Hostel which has a shared kitchen area.

The staff was super friendly. I was not feeling well when I got to the hostel, but even before saying anything, they were genuinely hospitable.

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8.1
Very Good
775 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

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  • The Lazy Monkey Hostel & Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 450 reviews

    Located in Zadar, a 6-minute walk from Podbrig Beach, The Lazy Monkey Hostel & Apartments provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Awesome hostel nothing bad to say about this accommodation

  • Hostel Stadion - Zadar
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 341 reviews

    Located in Zadar and within a 19-minute walk of Kolovare Beach, Hostel Stadion - Zadar has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    a new hostel, everything was very clean, lovely staff.

  • Windward Hostel Zadar
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 544 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Windward Hostel Zadar offers accommodations in Zadar, 0.7 mi from The Museum of Ancient Glass. Free private parking is available on site.

    amazing place and the staff was very friendly and helpful

  • HI Hostel Zadar
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 910 reviews

    Located in Zadar, HI Hostel Zadar offers beachfront accommodations a 1-minute walk from Uskok Beach and provides facilities like a garden and a terrace.

    property is amazing good place people they are kind

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Hostels that guests love in Zadar

  • Avg. price/night: $126.02
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,331 reviews
    Great location directly in the Old Town, close to all sights, restaurants, port/bus. Very good price and quality of the room with the nice view. Must appreciated the good soundproof windows and tasty breakfast, better like in other hostels elsewhere, helpful staff, 24/7 reception.
    Kateřina
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,602 reviews
    All hostels should be like Sky Hostel! All the rooms were clean and very well maintained, and the design of the dorms was so well fitted to the guests: it has comfortable and stable bunk beds, free lockers and even a little fitting booth so you can dress with some privacy. Two bathrooms to share, free towels to use and even free laundry service. And Rozana was incredibly friendly and helpful with a map and tips for Zadar. This has definitely been the best hostel I have stayed at so far!
    Jasmijn
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,033 reviews
    The hostel is so nice, good location center of the old town and everything is just in walking distance. Very nice staffs, I needed a suggestion to choose between KrKa and Plitvice National parks. The receptionist gave a clear view about it, she provide more information about the nearby islands, how to go there using public ferry... very helpful staff. One of the best hostel i stayed in.
    Sathishkumar
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $64.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 544 reviews
    So far the best hostel I've been to in Croatia. Very clean and tidy - which to me, is very important. I appreciated how the location was in a quiet, safe neighborhood, at walking distance from the noisy old town - I was able to get lots of sleep and wake up to a nice coffee. The staff was very helpful and kind, they even let me check in a bit earlier.
    AnnaAlexSm
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,033 reviews
    I stayed in the dormitory. Hostel has a great location in the old town. Clean. Privacy in bed, had curtains. Good ac. Elevator. Nice restaurant downstrairs.
    Terofinland
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $126.02
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,331 reviews
    Great location, comfort, breakfast, staff. The best hostel I have stayed in.
    Denisa
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,033 reviews
    Very clean and modern facilities. The staffs were very kind. The price is cheap. This is my best hostel so far.
    Yi
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $101.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,033 reviews
    Best hostel I have ever stayed in!! The rooms were very luxurious. Each bunk bed had their own curtain for privacy. Very clean room and the beds slept amazing! Also, we can recommend the restaurant. We had some delicious food on the first night we arrived.
    Elise
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $101.46
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,033 reviews
    It was one of the best hostel i have stayed till now. Super clean, well secure rooms and luggage storage. So comfy beds and with curtains it makes it more private, doesn't feel like you are in a hostel. And Friendly staff makes it much more better. And of course great location, middle of the old town, everything is on walking distance. I will definitely visit again. Thank you.
    Mansi khamar
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $88.32
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 450 reviews
    it's the best hostel i ever had! The dormroom is basic but clean and at least very cheap. It felt like family because of the people inside, the owners and the whole vibe - it's amazing 🤩 everyone was so friendly and they'll help you with everything! Thank you a lot for 5 days&nights of happiness ❤
    Helena Ruhnau
    Solo traveler

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