Hostels in CroatiaHostels in Croatia

You are looking for hostels in Croatia? Good news, you have come to the right place.

On this page we list every single city with hostels and other budget accommodations. Hostelz.com helps you to find your Croatia hostel and compare its prices on the major booking sites such as Hostelworld, Hostelsclub and Booking.com. So you can sleep on a budget and save money while backpacking Croatia.

All Cities in Croatia

We list every single hostel in Croatia and the world. In total, we have 128 cities in Croatia for you. Please note that not all cities actually have a hostel to stay in. Below you can filter for cities with hostels and with no hostels-type accommodation, but guesthouses and budget hotels. This will help your planning.

Baška Voda
1
Betina
1
Bibinje
5
Bibinje-Zadar
1
Biograd na Moru
1
Bol
6
Brač
11
Brela
1
Cavtat
5
Čiovo
7
Crikvenica
3
Desinic
1
Donja Stubica
1
Drežnik Grad
1
Dubrovnik
229
Fažana
1
Gdinj
1
Grabovac
2
Hodilje
2
Hvar Island
60
Irinovac
1
Island of Prvić
1
Jelsa
2
Jesenice
1
Jezerce
1
Josipdol
1
Karlovac
2
Kaštel Lukšić
2
Kastel Novi
1
Kaštel Štafilić
3
Kaštel Stari
1
Kastel Sucurac
2
Kastela
3
Komiža
1
Korčula
38
Korenica
2
Kožino
1
Krapinske Toplice
1
Krk
6
Kumrovec
1
Lokva Rogoznica
2
Loviste
2
Lovran
2
Makarska
6
Marusici
1
Medulin
2
Medveja
1
Metkovic
1
Mimice
1
Mlini
1
Mljet
2
Mokošica
2
Molunat
1
Motovun
2
Novalja
10
Novigrad
2
Okreti
1
Omis
2
Opatija
4
Orebić
4
Oroslavje
1
Osijek
5
Oštarski Stanovi
1
Otočac
1
Pag
5
Pakostane
1
Peljesac Peninsula
3
Plitvice Lakes
38
Plitvička Jezera
1
Podstrana
8
Poreč
8
Premantura
1
Primošten
1
Pula
61
Rab
3
Rab Island
1
Rakovica
3
Rakovica
2
Ravna Gora
1
Razanac
3
Rijeka
26
Rogoznica
1
Rovinj
15
Rtina
1
Samobor
2
Selce
1
Seliste Dreznicko
3
Šibenik
17
Silba
1
Sinj
1
Skrad
1
Skradin
2
Slano
1
Slunj
2
Smokvica
1
Solin
1
Split
240
Stari Grad
7
Starigrad - Paklenica
2
Starigrad Paklenica
1
Štikovica
1
Stobrec
2
Ston
1
Strobec
1
Sucuraj
2
Sukošan
2
Supetar
5
Sutivan
1
Suđurađ
1
Sveta Nedelja
1
Sveti Petar na Moru
1
Sveti Rok
1
Tisno
1
Trogir
34
Trsteno
1
Ugljan
1
Varazdin
1
Veli Lošinj
1
Velika Gorica
4
Vinisce
1
Vir
1
Vis
4
Vodice
8
Vukovar
1
Zadar
118
Zagreb
102
Zaostrog
1
Ðakovo
1

All Croatia hostels on a map

Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.

Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Croatia. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.

Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Croatia

Croatia is the most visited country in the Balkans; and it is visited by so many. Beautiful nature, coast line and several places that are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites make Croatia worth visiting.

Having access to both nice beaches and vibrant cities is not a possibility everywhere you go. Croatia, however, is a destination where you can spend an afternoon on the beach and have dinner in a picturesque street of a vibrant city.

In Croatia, hostels can be found throughout the country. Most hostels are located in the bigger cities such as Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik. In each of these cities, you will have many hostels to choose from. On the Croatian islands however, you will have a harder time to find hostels. You may find a hostel on the island of Hvar, but it seems to be the exception. You can find hostels in other cities in Croatia too, but the choices are not as plentiful as in the cities mentioned above.

Hostels in Croatia are generally of a high quality and come for a decent price compared to the surrounding countries and those on the Mediterranean Sea. The hostels in Croatia can be a lot of fun, but might be quite empty in the off-season. If you’re not looking for the big parties, traveling to Croatia in the off-season could be a positive thing as its seaside cities won’t be as (over)crowded as in the summer. On the other hand, visiting places in the highlands such as Plitvice National Park in the winter might not be a good idea since the park might not be fully accessible due to snow.

If you want to stay in a quiet (beach) town on the mainland, you may end up having to book a hotel or other accommodation as hostels are not available. In any other case, you will be able to find a hostel. You may take a day trip to a smaller town and return to your hostel in the big city.

Plitvice National Park and Krka National Park are two places in Croatia that are not to be missed. They are truly natural beauties and can easily be visited as a day trip from one of the major cities. From Dubrovnik, day trips to Mostar and the surroundings in Bosnia and Herzegovina can also be recommended. Some hostels organize or sell day trips to Mostar.

If you are going to travel in Croatia in February and intend to stay in Rijeka, it is highly recommended to book your Rijeka hostel some time in advance. Rijeka is one of the few places in Croatia where carnival is celebrated. The celebrations are exuberant and the whole city turns into a party zone for the parade. It’s definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area. But as the Rijeka carnival is popular, hostels might fill up.

While most towns worth visiting in Croatia are visited because of their beaches, there are towns that are not all about the ocean. In the north and east you can find nice hiking tracks, and in winter you may even be able to practice some winter sports.

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is often overlooked by tourists. Travelers tend to go straight to the coast, but Zagreb has a pretty, old town that’s worth visiting too. Zagreb tends to be cheaper than most cities on the coast and has a nice nightlife. It is also the city where you can find the most hostels. Zagreb is worth stopping by for a few days.

expert for Croatia hostels

Handwritten by local expert for Croatia hostels Martin Straatman

Travel Tips for Croatia - from the Community

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What a beautiful island. It is bigger than I expected and when I saw the old town of Korcula-- well, all my plans of travelling around vanished. Korcula is wonderful, peaceful and friendly and it's odor... it smells like pinetrees everywhere, and the turquoise bays are dotted with islands.

Dubrovnik really is paradise. It doesn't have long sandy beaches with palm trees and coconuts but it does have the most amazing old city I have ever come across. The old city walls protect the ancient town, and it's full of marvelous little restaurants, shops and entertainment. You'll be walking around with a sore …

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, but it has a small-town feel. It's very easy to get around and is one of the most relaxed capitals in Europe. Unless you're here to live the life, however, the sights of Zagreb can be done in a day (2 days including the museums).

People could tell you that Pula is just a summer resort and that it's full of tourists, and maybe it is, but Pula is also one of the most beautiful towns in Istria and the Croatian coast! It has lots of interesting monuments to see (the first one, the Arena) but is small enough to not getting too tired. In fact, to …

The region of Split seems like one big beach party in the summer. If you make it to Split proper, try the Roman ruin walking tour and definitely check out some of Croatia's beautiful islands. Also, if you are staying in a private room, always haggle - there are plenty of options so the prices will always come down.

FAQ on Hostels in Croatia

There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:

Finding Hostels and Prices

What hostel booking sites are best to use?

There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.

This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.

For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.

How much are hostels in Croatia?

Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.

You can search for exacty hostel prices in Croatia here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.

When to book hostels?

If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.

We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.

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Safety and Packing

Are hostels in Croatia safe?

Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.

What to pack when staying in hostels?

There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.

  1. Padlock
  2. Earplugs
  3. Sleeping Mask
  4. Quick Dry Travel Towel
  5. Head Lamp

There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.

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