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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.

everything is very clean and tide for the very good price.And the owner is very friendly and kind.I almost felt like home! I highly recommend!

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9.4
Superb
1,598 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

The staff are all so lovely and made us feel at home! Would 100% go back again- also a beach 5 minute walk from the hostel which is ideal!

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9.1
Superb
450 reviews
Price from
£15
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 staff, they helped me with everything. Nice common areas to chill and meet other travelers. Market, bus stop, restaurants and bars nearby. Good location. The hostel, rooms and bathrooms were always clean, hot water, good showers. Bed clothes clean, beds and pillows comfy. The air conditioner worked very well. I recommend a lot! So far the best hostel I've ever been.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,159 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.

The location is top, right in the middle of everything, the room was really clean and silent. One of the best hostels I've been so far

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8.8
Fabulous
2,030 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

Location Super confy beds Privacy Good price Free towels

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8.6
Fabulous
3,326 reviews
Price from
£24
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.

One of the best hostels I've stayed in lately. From the outside, I was a bit worried! But the inside is outstanding, really. It seems very new and very well taken care of. The dorm room was very clean, well-maintained, and spacious. Each bed has a curtain, light, cubby, and charging port. There are also sizeable lockers, large enough for a backpack and more. The common room is very comfortable. Wifi was good too. It's a short 15-minute walk to Old Town, mostly along the harbour. The bus station is also only a 10-minute away. Perfect location.

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8.5
Very good
621 reviews
Price from
£19
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.

Everything was outstanding.one of the best hostels if not the best.price is worth quality.very clean and neat.the blankets and the sheets are new and clean.there is air conditioner available.the owner is super friendly.he gave me a free ride with his own electric car to the beach.for that, I am very thankful. I do highly recommend this hostel for accomodation.

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8.8
Fabulous
341 reviews
Price from
£23
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
Fabulous
544 reviews
Price from
£22
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
Fabulous
466 reviews
Price from
£17
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 is great. Location is awesome. It's clean.

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8.1
Very good
773 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • The Lazy Monkey Hostel & Apartments
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 450 reviews

    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.

    Awesome hostel nothing bad to say about this accommodation

  • Hostel Stadion - Zadar
    Budget options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 341 reviews

    Situated in Zadar and within 1.6 km 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 544 reviews

    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.

    amazing place and the staff was very friendly and helpful

  • The Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 773 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
     · 909 reviews

    Located in Zadar, HI Hostel Zadar offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Uskok Beach and provides various facilities, such as 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: £106.19
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,326 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
    People with friends
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,598 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,029 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £51.42
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,029 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £106.19
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,326 reviews
    Great location, comfort, breakfast, staff. The best hostel I have stayed in.
    Denisa
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,029 reviews
    Very clean and modern facilities. The staffs were very kind. The price is cheap. This is my best hostel so far.
    Yi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £81.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,029 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: £81.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,029 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70.88
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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 traveller

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