Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, a relaxed Central European city of about 770,000 people where Habsburg-era streets, a medieval hilltop Upper Town, and a lively cafe culture sit side by side. It is known for the Museum of Broken Relationships, the Dolac market, the Tkalčićeva street terraces, Mirogoj cemetery, and one of Europe's best-loved Advent festivals.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
Opened in 1925 for Orient Express travellers, Zagreb's historic grand hotel with marble interiors and the best-known luxury address in the city.
The Westin Zagreb
Modern five-star beside the Mimara Museum with an indoor pool, spa and spacious rooms.
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
Five-star business hotel in the eastern Lower Town with club-level rooms and meeting spaces.
Hotel Dubrovnik
Central landmark hotel overlooking the main square.
Amadria Park Hotel Capital
Renovated heritage hotel between the main square and Britanski trg.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Noel
One-Michelin-star restaurant of chef Mario Mandarić on Ulica popa Dukljanina with seasonal Croatian ingredients and French technique. Reserve through the restaurant, phone +385 1 4844 297.
Dubravkin put
Michelin-starred villa restaurant in the Tuškanac park area, a short walk uphill from the centre, known for wood-fire cooking and a garden terrace.
Pod Zidom
Restaurant and bistro at the foot of the old city wall at Kaptol, serving modern Croatian dishes.
Nav
Michelin-listed modern restaurant on Masarykova ulica near Cvjetni trg.
Boban
Restaurant on Gajeva ulica, by the main square, known for seafood, truffles and a long-standing local following. Phone +385 1 4811 549.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Opera or Ballet at the Croatian National Theatre
Evening performance in the 1895 neo-baroque HNK building on Trg Republike Hrvatske, one of Zagreb's grandest interiors.
Private Upper Town and Museum Walk
Licensed private guide covering Gornji grad, the Stone Gate, St Mark's Church and Dolac market, with optional Mimara Museum visit.
Chauffeured Day Trip to Plitvice Lakes or Samobor
Private driver from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes National Park (about 2 hours each way) or to Samobor and the Plešivica wine hills.
Zagreb Funicular to the Upper Town
Short ride on the funicular from Ulica Tomićeva to Strossmayer promenade and Lotrščak Tower.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Heavenly Spa by Westin Zagreb
Hotel spa with treatment rooms, sauna and indoor pool access at The Westin Zagreb.
Esplanade Zagreb Spa
Spa and fitness area of the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel; opening hours and treatments should be confirmed with the hotel.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Option
- Pre-booked car from Franjo Tuđman Airport (about 17 km) to central hotels, about 25 minutes by road.
- Option
- Hire for day trips to Plitvice, Varaždin or the Zagorje castles; arranged through the hotel concierge.
- Option
- Metered taxis and apps such as Bolt and Uber operate across the city; rides in the centre take 10-15 minutes.