Hotel Bastion

Top choice in Zadar


Built over the remains of a Venetian fortress, the Bastion radiates character and sophistication. The 23 rooms and five suites successfully combine a classic early-20th-century feel with a contemporary sensibility. It also boasts a top-drawer restaurant and a basement spa. It's a classy place and the location is brilliant.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Zadar attractions

1. Franciscan Monastery

0.12 MILES

Entry to this historic monastery includes access to a lovely Renaissance cloister, the Gothic church (the oldest of its kind in Dalmatia, consecrated in…

2. St Anastasia's Cathedral

0.12 MILES

Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, Zadar's cathedral has a richly decorated facade and an impressive three-nave interior with the remains of frescoes…

3. Bell Tower

0.14 MILES

Climb up the tower belonging to St Anastasia's Cathedral for worth-the-effort views across the city and out to sea.

4. St Donatus' Church

0.16 MILES

Dating from the beginning of the 9th century, this unusual circular Byzantine-style church was named after the bishop who commissioned it. As one of only…

5. Roman Forum

0.16 MILES

One of the most intriguing things about Zadar is the way Roman ruins seem to sprout randomly from the city's streets. Nowhere is this more evident than at…

6. Archaeological Museum

0.18 MILES

A wealth of prehistoric, ancient and medieval relics, mainly from Zadar and its surrounds, awaits at this fascinating museum. Highlights include a 2.5m…

7. Sun Salutation

0.19 MILES

Another wacky and wonderful creation by Nikola Bašić (the local architect who designed the nearby Sea Organ), this 22m-wide circle set into the pavement…

8. Sea Organ

0.19 MILES

Zadar’s incredible Sea Organ, designed by local architect Nikola Bašić, is unique. Set within the perforated stone stairs that descend into the sea is a…