Hostels in Zadar — what to expect
Zadar has a solid hostel scene for a city its size. Dorm beds start around €18–25/night in shoulder season (May–June, September) and typically run €25–45 in peak July–August. If you're here primarily for the beaches and day trips and just need a clean place to sleep, a hostel makes total sense.
If you're staying a week or more, or travelling with family, cheap apartments in Zadar will likely offer better value.
Hostel vs apartment — quick comparison
- ✓ Solo traveller or backpacker
- ✓ Short stay (1–4 nights)
- ✓ Want to meet other travellers
- ✓ Lowest possible nightly cost
- ✓ Don't need a kitchen
- ✓ Couple, family, or group
- ✓ Longer stay (5+ nights)
- ✓ Want your own space and kitchen
- ✓ Travelling with kids
- ✓ Need free parking
Right next to the Roman Forum in the heart of Zadar's Old Town. Newly built, clean, modern rooms with A/C and free WiFi. One of the best-rated hostels in Zadar — guests repeatedly praise the location, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
Modern, nicely decorated hostel in Zadar's city centre with an elevator, large lockers with keys, and curtains on every bunk for privacy. Garden, shared lounge, free WiFi, and A/C. Pedestrian-only zone so it's quiet at night despite being central.
Popular with backpackers for its social atmosphere, rooftop terrace, and regular events. Well-located for bars and restaurants. Bunk beds with privacy curtains, free WiFi, shared kitchen.
Simple and cheap — if your priority is keeping costs down, this delivers. Clean dorms, shared bathrooms, good location for Zadar's main sights. No frills, but everything you actually need.
The only hostel on this list with free private parking — ideal for road-trippers. About 30 minutes on foot from the Old Town. Relaxed atmosphere, shaded terrace, shared kitchen. Good choice if you're arriving by car.