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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.

Could not made it to the hostel due to diverted flight. Staff canceled my reservation without any fee

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9.4
Wonderful
1,620 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.

All the facilities are incredible, staff super friendly and super helpful, people who stay there also very friendly.

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9.1
Wonderful
455 reviews
Price from
$21
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.

Great vibes! This place is well worth the walk. It promotes a great social environment for it’s guests to meet and hangout. The kitchen is large and has all the essentials. The owner and his wife are so friendly and helpful! I was able to store my luggage after checkout without any issue.

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8.6
Excellent
1,172 reviews
Price from
$17
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! In the old town. Modern facilities. Easy accessible to everywhere. 20 minutes walk from the bus station. Fantastic staff and super easy check-in and check out. I adore the curtains on every bed. Give us privacy. Spacious room with polite room mates. I will definitely come back here for sure next time.

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8.8
Excellent
2,070 reviews
Price from
$23
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.

Amazingly friendly hosts! Special mention to Mario who made our stay in Zadar a trip to remember with his kindness and positive vibes, Great location in the heart of Zadar, with an amazing view of the Roman Forum and the church, Amazing view from our room (2nd floor, room X) ! Very clean rooms, comfy beds and good breakfast.

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8.6
Excellent
3,375 reviews
Price from
$35
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 Museum of Illusions Zadar, The Museum of Ancient Glass and Old Port of Foša. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests.

The hostel was great - clean, nicely decorated, it had beds with curtains so you have your privacy and the location is perfect in front of a shopping center with lots of stores for food and clothing. The best part was our host, he was a very kind person and was always there to help with anything.

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8.5
Very Good
627 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.

All the facilities working perfectly. Bed so comfortable and Wi-Fi is good.

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8.8
Excellent
346 reviews
Price from
$19
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.

Definitely for recommendation.

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8.6
Excellent
551 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.

Hospitality is great! The staff is very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Everything is clean and spacious. I really enjoyed my stay and recommend it to everyone.

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8.6
Excellent
480 reviews
Price from
$22
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 Hostel is located in a good area, close to the main attractions, very clean, friendly staff

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8.1
Very Good
794 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • The Lazy Monkey Hostel & Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 455 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
     · 345 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.

  • The Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 794 reviews

    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.

    Lovely, clean and plenty of blankets to keep warm.

  • HI Hostel Zadar
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 924 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

  • Sky Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,620 reviews

    Located a 8-minute walk from Kolovare Beach, Sky Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning in Zadar.

    Good accomodation. Close to old town and bus station.

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Hostels that guests love in Zadar

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,171 reviews
    My favourite hostel! So sociable Sweet staff Beautiful kitchen Great location Fab fab fab
    Michelle
    Solo traveler
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,620 reviews
    One of the best hostels I have stayed at. It's a small hostel with 12 beds so it gets booked up fast, everything in the hostel was well thought through from having changing rooms in the room to bedside pockets to store items. The lockers were large wardrobes which provided plenty of space to store belongings. The place was EXTREMELY clean and the shower is to die for. I highly recommend this place if you're coming to stay in zadar!
    Kai Li
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.61
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 924 reviews
    The owner was very welcoming, he gave me very good advices and make me feel confortable in the dormitory. Great atmosphere in the hostel. I met amazing people there ! AC and clean rooms. Very good price.
    Lauranne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $109.94
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,375 reviews
    Perfect location, clean and well organized rooms and the lodging is organized in a way that you can have your own privacy :) Definitely recommend this hostel, one of the best hostels I've stayed in
    Megi Jurisic
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $86.22
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 96 reviews
    Amazing! Great location. It's off a quiet street so no noise. Air con was fantastic. Nicole was so helpful. The apartment was spotless, safe and we had everything we needed. The shower was powerful and the bathroom even had hair straighteners. Not that I needed them as I don't have hair. 100% will stay here again. Top Tips There's a supermarket and bakery close by. Also the Bolt e-scooters are 1 street away. Uber taxi to airport €15
    Anthony
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $232.80
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,229 reviews
    Great location, very helpful and friendly staff, felt safe and well taken care of + great breakfast.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 24 reviews
    House Suzi is charming, comfortable and clean and contains everything you need for self catering. Good outside space to sit in a pretty garden. A few minutes walk to the beach and the sea is really clean but take river shoes as it’s rocky. The location feels safe and friendly. Using the Bolt app for taxies meant that getting in and out of central Zadar (some days were too hot to walk) was cheaper for two than a short ride on a London bus. It’s a quick walk to a lovely restaurant, a big supermarket and Zadar bus station.
    Victoria
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,171 reviews
    Backpackers home is everything I've read in the reviews. The location of the hostel is close enough to the old town, the facilities are amazing - the kitchen is so spacious! The common areas are equally spacious and well decorated...giving a welcome environment to start conversation and connect with other fellow backpackers. If you have the chance to stay here...look nowhere else.
    Carla
    Solo traveler
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,620 reviews
    Super clean and comfy place. So friendly and helpful employee. Very good location. Best Hostel I've ever been :)
    Metin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $117.48
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,070 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

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