Must-see hotels in Northern Dalmatia

  • Maškovića Han

    Northern Dalmatia

    Now here's something really special. This beautiful sandstone compound, first built 370 years ago, is like an ancient caravanserai (inn) and is one of the…

  • Art Hotel Kalelarga

    Zadar

    Built and designed under strict conservation rules due to its old-town location, this 10-room boutique hotel is an understated and luxurious beauty…

  • Hotel Bastion

    Zadar

    Built over the remains of a Venetian fortress, the Bastion radiates character and sophistication. The 23 rooms and five suites successfully combine a…

  • House Župan

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    With an exceptionally welcoming hostess and clean, contemporary and reasonably priced rooms, this is a superb choice. There's even a guest kitchen and…

  • Boutique Hostel Forum

    Zadar

    Wonderfully colourful dorm rooms and stylish, white-and-black doubles and suites, some with top skyline and partial water views, make this easily the best…

  • Medulić Palace Rooms & Apartments

    Šibenik

    Wonderfully central and with exposed stone or brick walls, the Medulic is a fabulous deal. The standard rooms have less character, but the apartments and…

  • Almayer - Art & Heritage Hotel

    Zadar

    This elegant hotel, tucked away near the tip of the old town's peninsula, has classy rooms in a wonderful stone-walled heritage building. Discreet service…

  • Boškinac

    Pag Island

    The most sophisticated place to stay, eat and drink on Pag, this wonderful little winery-hotel offers eight huge rooms and three suites in a blissful…

  • Indigo

    Šibenik

    Lauded by all who stay the night and longer, this friendly little hostel has a four-bed dorm with pine bunks and lockable drawers on each of its four…

  • Mendula Zadar Eco Village

    Northern Dalmatia

    Almost as close to Zadar as to Nin (9km either way), this attractive hotel has a quiet countryside location and is handy for both towns. The apartments…

  • Palazzo Venezia

    Zadar

    A deliberately over-the-top recreation of a Venetian palace, this fab little boutique B&B won't be to everyone's taste, but it's one of the more original…

  • Golden Rays Luxury Resort

    Northern Dalmatia

    The sweeping Adriatic views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and the contemporary stylishness throughout make this a wonderful choice. Multiple swimming…

  • Linden Tree Retreat & Ranch

    Northern Dalmatia

    Nestled within the wild reaches of the Velebit Range 27km northwest of Gospić, this remote dude ranch offers atmospheric accommodation in tepees or wooden…

  • Pansion Kiko

    Northern Dalmatia

    Just outside Starigrad-Paklenica, in the coastal village of Seline, this superb guesthouse offers 12 balconied rooms as well as access to a private beach…

  • Solaris Camping Beach Resort

    Šibenik

    Part of a giant complex 6km south of Šibenik that includes five hotels, an excellent supermarket, a seawater pool, various sport areas, tons of kids'…

  • Plitvice Backpackers

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Located in Jezerce, the nearest village to the lakes, just 3km from Plitvice Lakes National Park's Entrance 2, this well-run hostel occupies a large house…

  • Hotel Zora

    Northern Dalmatia

    One of the few hotels in Primošten itself, this 324-room complex, almost lost amid the trees of a small promontory a short walk from town, has direct…

  • Drunken Monkey

    Zadar

    Tucked away in a suburban neighbourhood, this friendly little hostel has brightly coloured rooms, a small pool, a guest barbecue and an all-round funky…

  • Plitvice Mirić Inn

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Run by a delightful family, this flower-strewn guesthouse has 13 well-cared-for rooms divided between neighbouring buildings, conveniently located a mere…

  • Hostel Mare

    Šibenik

    Pass through the heavy door that opens from the busy road onto a cobbled courtyard, and behind lies this breezy hostel. The decor is fresh, bright and…

  • Hotel Stara Lika

    Northern Dalmatia

    An excellent choice in a quietly elegant building, the Stara Lika has classically styled rooms with wooden desks and leather-studded armchairs. It's…

  • House Tina

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Smart and modern, but with a rural ambience, this large, family-run guesthouse offers first-rate family-friendly accommodation both in the main house and…

  • Villa Lika

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Right by the bus stop in Mukinje, these two large houses have shiny white rooms punctuated with brightly coloured curtains and tiles. There are 15 rooms…

  • Guest House Ankora

    Krka National Park

    Simple but lovingly looked-after rooms and apartments in a good, central Skradin location make this an excellent base for Krka National Park. The stone…

  • Camp 'National Park'

    Northern Dalmatia

    On a bit of gravelly Adriatic beach next to the park's admin building, this basic 100-person campground is a favourite among climbers and other…

  • Hotel Murter

    Northern Dalmatia

    Recently renovated, this well-kept hotel a five-minute walk from Slanica Beach offers decently furnished rooms, a range of facilities including a small…

  • Hotel Life

    Northern Dalmatia

    Located in Zečevo Bay between Rogoznica and Primošten, this small, family-run hotel offers quite minimalist-chic accommodation near a quiet pebble beach…

  • Dinko

    Northern Dalmatia

    From the friendly family who brought you the restaurant of the same name, Dinko has eight apartments and two rooms. The stone walls and balconies are…

  • Hotel Niko

    Zadar

    The spacious rooms in this small, elegant, family-run hotel are kitted out with richly coloured carpets and good-quality reproduction furniture. All have…

  • Big Yellow Hostel

    Pag Island

    The best of a gaggle of hostels catering to the young party crowd, Big Yella offers a laid-back, postclub vibe, free breakfast and basic four- to eight…

  • Planinarski Dom Paklenica

    Northern Dalmatia

    Offering such luxuries as running water, a toilet and electricity, this lodge crams 50 beds into four rooms; bring a sleeping bag. There's also a kitchen…

  • Windward Hostel

    Zadar

    Just 1.5km from the old town, this 20-bed, yachting-themed hostel is run by a passionate sailor. Rooms are immaculate, with big lockers, electric window…

  • Heritage Hotel Tisno

    Northern Dalmatia

    Creating a rather grand impression on the Tisno waterfront, this late-19th-century house has been converted into a stylish little hotel. The rooms are in…

  • Villa Hrešć

    Zadar

    This attractive condo-style complex has a full-frontal view of the old town from its coastal garden. Some of the rooms have massive terraces. It's halfway…

  • Hotel Maxim

    Northern Dalmatia

    The four-star Maxim is Božava's most upmarket option. The smart rooms and apartments all have satellite TVs, fridges, and balconies overlooking the sea…

  • Barbati

    Pag Island

    Located across the bay from Zrće (you'll hear it in the distance) within a scrappy development of beach apartments 6km from Novalja, this chic little…

  • Hostel Globo

    Šibenik

    Hostel Globo manages that rare thing among hostels: good dorms for backpackers and stylish budget digs for those who value their own room. The location, a…

  • King Kresimir Heritage Hotel

    Šibenik

    Right on the main square in a former mansion that combines Gothic and baroque touches, the King Kresimir has quietly luxurious rooms. Some rooms have four…

  • Luna

    Pag Island

    Up the northern end of the island, 14km from Novalja, this big, modern hotel is a good option for a poolside holiday. Rooms are spacious, and facilities…

  • Plitvice Etno-House

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Consisting of two large stone-and-wood houses hung with flower boxes, this attractive complex has just eight pine-trimmed rooms with real character and…