Top Boutique Hotels in Zadar (2026)

Located in historic Old Town Zadar, Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel and Dépendance rooms is an - Adults Only - property that offers an on-site bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is available at the property. Every room at this air-conditioned hotel is decorated in a modern style and has a flat-screen TV. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a walk in shower. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The hotel features a garden and a terrace. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property and airport shuttle service can be arranged at a surcharge. St Donatus' Church is 820 feet from Hotel Almayer Art & Heritage and Dependance, while the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun are 984 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, 6.8 mi from Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel and Dépendance rooms.

- "Location great and rooms very comfortable." - "Everything" - "We were in the annex building which was quite beautiful and had a room overlooking the square. The room was quite large, perhaps over sized even, but was very nicely done and the location was fantastic to ferries and the rest of the town." - "Fabulous location and incredibly helpful and friendly staff." - "Great location, very clean, breakfast included and friendly staff made for a good value stay at this property. We stayed in the annex building and it was great. Staff helped us with a paid parking spot and gave us a breakfast ‘to go’ because we had to leave early in the morning."

Zara Palace - design rooms enjoys a location in Zadar, 18 miles from Kornati Marina and 18 miles from Biograd Heritage Museum. Each accommodation at the 4-star guest house has city views and free Wifi. The property is a few steps from the city center and a 14-minute walk from Kolovare Beach. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Maestrala Beach, Karma Beach, and Duke's Palace. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, 8.1 miles from Zara Palace - design rooms.

- "Perfect location in the center of Zadar! Super clean and comfy rooms." - "The excellent localisation in the Old Town in Zadar. Very good contact with The Host." - "Very central, within short walking distance of everything" - "We got the opportunity to leave our luggage for a long time." - "The location was excellent in the centre of the old town. Modern, clean, fresh, very comfortable with great facilities and good security." - "Best location, super clean, kind hospitality"

A 16-minute walk from Kolovare Beach, Riva Palace - design rooms features 4-star accommodations in the Zadar Old Town district of Zadar. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi. The property is a 19-minute walk from Maestrala Beach, and within 200 yards of the city center. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. At the guest house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Karma Beach, The Captain's Tower, and Zadar Land City Gate. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, 8.7 miles from Riva Palace - design rooms.

- "The host was super kind and coordination was really smooth; room and location were perfect." - "The Riva Palace was clean - perfect location - would certainly return to this hotel next time I am in Croatia. Ps. Staff was super accomodating and was available for every question I had via email. Perfect!" - "Everything was fantastic, this historical building was amazing and the decoration of the room also. Location is the best. I would come back. The host is Very kind."

Within the UNESCO-protected Venetian walls in the heart of ancient Zadar, Art Hotel Kalelarga is located on the main promenade called Kalelarga. Featuring an on-site restaurant and free WiFi, this hotel offers air-conditioned and modernly furnished rooms. All the rooms are individually decorate in beige tones with stone details that reflect the Kalelarga street and are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathrooms consist of a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Pre-Romanesque St. Donatus Church, as well as the Roman Forum, are only a short walk away. The monumental Land Gate can be reached within 3 minutes on foot. Modern installations of the unique Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun are at a distance of 2625 feet. The historic center is full of picturesque cafés and restaurants serving local specialties and international dishes. Grocery and souvenir shops can also be found at every corner. Kolovare Beach with beach volleyball courts and a playground is a 20-minute walk away. Zadar Ferry Port, with links to numerous Adriatic towns and islands, is a 5-minute walk away. Zadar Bus Station is within a 4-km reach, while Zadar International Airport is 9.3 mi from the Kalelarga Art Hotel.

- "This hotel was right in the heart of Old Town, walking distance from all the sights and many great restaurants. The staff were exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Ivan at the front desk was very friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations. The room was extremely comfortable." - "Such a pretty and lovely hotel with very friendly staff!" - "Very clean and modern" - "Breakfast" - "Close to everything, breakfast was great, staff was wonderful!"

Set in Zadar Old Town next to the historical monuments and museums, Teatro Verdi Boutique Hotel provides concierge service and a tour desk as well as a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy at the hotel terrace with a selection of fine refreshing drinks and garden view. Guests can choose rooms or apartments that come with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a kettle and a mini-bar. The private bathrooms feature a shower, a hairdryer and luxury toiletries. Free WiFi is also provided. A daily continental and à la carte breakfast are available to guests with freshly prepared pastries each day. Guests can also order room service. Popular points of interest include Maestrala Beach, Kolovare Beach, The Greeting to the Sun and Sea Organ. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport, 8.1 mi away. The airport transfers are available upon previous request.

- "Location is great, near the old town centre and sea organ." - "An incredible hotel on so many levels!" - "Great location very clean and modern facility" - "Location is good" - "The people were great and very helpful, especially with teaching me how to make a call and helping with my ferry boo boo, that would have been a disaster for rest of vacation if they didn’t help. Would stay a little longer next time to explore the area. I originally chose it just to break up a long drive."

This 4-star hotel is located in Zadar’s historic core, just a few yards away from the Arsenal and is the location of the famous fine dining restaurant Kaštel that serves Mediterranean cuisine in elegant interiors and on a spacious terrace overlooking the garden. The property includes a spa, while free WiFi is provided in all areas. Rooms here are individually decorated and beautifully fitted with handmade art-deco furniture and hardwood flooring. Each room has air conditioning, cable and satellite TV and a mini-bar, while some also feature exposed stone walls. The Castello Spa and Wellness Center consists of a sauna, a hot tub and a relax area. A wide range of massage and spa treatments can be booked on site. All spa facilities and treatments are extra charged. Cocktails, tea and coffee are available at the Kristal aperitif bar. A rich buffet breakfast is served daily and can be enjoyed in the elegantly furnished restaurant or on the summer terrace.

- "The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly!" - "The breakfast was sufficient and varied, staff was polite." - "Perfect hotel for visiting Zadar old town! So clean with awesome restaurant and room view!" - "We liked the excellent location. Our room was tastefully decorated and furnished. The bathroom was modern and spotless. Breakfast was excellent!" - "Everything was quite good. The staff was excellent and very helpful. We had the suite room which was very commodious and comfortable. The breakfast was plentiful and sufficient."

Featuring free WiFi and air-conditioning, Apartments & Rooms Mareta Exclusive is located in the vibrant Kalelarga street in Zadar. It is 328 feet from the port, St. Anastasia Cathedral and Bell Tower and the Five Wells Square. Shops, restaurants and cafés can be found in the immediate vicinity. Apartments include a kitchen with a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a sofa. A safe is included as well. Both apartments and rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some units have a balcony. Apartments & Rooms Mareta Exclusive is 6.8 mi from Zadar Airport.

- "Beautiful clean room in a great location" - "Thanks for a great stay, everything was spot on. The room was perfect for what we needed, very comfortable and very clean. Great location right in the centre of the old town, Mario & Marin were both very helpful and the airport pickup was an extra bonus." - "This was a wonderful apartment. We stayed for 3 nights and it proved to be one of our best accommodations in our 3 week Croatian stay From the outset, Marin was in contact with us and met us as we arranged at the apartment. It proved to be a spacious, comfortable and well situated space where we could relax and unwind after a busy day of exploring. Thank you."

Located only steps from a pebbly beach in Puntamika, Hotel Niko is a mere 10-minute drive from Zadar's center. This family-run hotel offers an on-site a-la-carte restaurant, as well as free internet access and free parking. The air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV, a work desk and a mini-bar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms come with a sea view. The traditional restaurant at Niko Hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine with fish specialties as well as vegetarian cuisine. The meals are accompanied by Croatian and international wines. The hotel runs a 24-hour front desk and also offers a bar. In the historic core of Zadar, 2.5 mi away, guests can visit the Roman Forum and two unique installations, the Greeting to the Sun and the Sea Organ. Zadar Bus Station is 3.1 mi away and Zadar Airport is located at a distance of about 9.3 mi.

- "Everything was perfect" - "room, breakfast, friendly staff" - "A great hotel @ Zadar. Owners and staff are very courteous and beautiful. Superb comfy rooms. Free parking. The vibe and deco is "old school" luxury hotel. But everything is maintained well. Amazing restaurant. Value for money" - "Nice view and kind reception" - "Great room and the food was top quality. We really enjoyed our stay and the staff was attentive and very helpful. Highly recommend. If you like seafood we had the best dinners of our 3 week visit to Croatia."

The Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera is located on the private Peninsula Punta Skala, 7.5 mi drive from Zadar, offering amazing vacations in a relaxing, intimate and stylish atmosphere on the peak of the Punta Skala Peninsula. The vast wellness, beauty and fitness area which is over 20 ft² and the Acquapura Spa provide a superb possibility for relaxation. The rooms feature comfortable seating areas and many other state-of-the-art amenities. Taste from a variety of international, Mediterranean and regional cuisine, buffets and front-cooking stations. Have a chat in the Sotto Voce lounge bar with a fireside lounge, a cigar lounge and a terrace. All the bars and restaurants of the Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera offer a wide range of culinary delights. Zadar Airport is 14 mi from the property.

- "Everything was great!" - "Great Hotel, but the staff really makes the difference! So friendly, communicative, polite, professional, at some moments it felt like we were in a cozy, family run hotel thanks to all the great personnel that works in the restaurants and at the reception desk. We are already planning our next visit!" - "Spa!!!!!!!" - "Everything was superb! Excellent breakfast with a great selection of food, very polite and friendly staff. Great spa and gym."