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 blinds and private reading lights. There's a supermarket and bakery nearby, and staff can organise sailing tours and lessons.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Zadar attractions

1. Museum of Illusions

0.78 MILES

This fun museum is devoted to optical and other illusions. There's a vortex tunnel, holograms, a mirror room, an infinity room and loads of interactive…

2. Museum of Ancient Glass

0.78 MILES

It's baffling that a medium as delicate as glass could survive the earthquakes and wars that have plagued this region over the millennia, but this…

3. New Gate

0.81 MILES

This modest archway is the city's most important gate as it is the main tourist entrance from the handy footbridge across the harbour.

4. St Rok's Gate

0.82 MILES

This humble gate is handy for reaching the ferries and excursion boats that line the harbour here.

5. St Simeon’s Church

0.84 MILES

While this 17th-century baroque church is pretty enough, it's what lies inside that makes it truly noteworthy. Taking pride of place above the main altar,…

6. Trg Pet Bunara

0.85 MILES

Built in 1574 on the site of a former moat, this square takes its name from the five wells that supplied Zadar with water until 1838. Set into the…

7. Sea Gate

0.87 MILES

Also known as St Chrysogonus' Gate (Vrata Sv Krševana), this port-facing archway was built in 1573 and sports the Venetian lion and part of a Roman…

8. Narodni trg

0.88 MILES

Traditionally the centre of public life, this pretty little square is constantly abuzz with chatter from its many cafe-bars. The western side is dominated…