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4-star hotels in Zadar
Four-star hotels in Zadar, from boutique houses inside the marble-paved old town peninsula to resort hotels with pools near the beaches of Borik and Kolovare. This shortlist is for travellers choosing between a walkable city base and a coastal stay.
Staying in Zadar
Zadar has a historic old town on a peninsula, known for Roman and Venetian heritage, the Sea Organ and the Greeting to the Sun. The old town is compact and best explored on foot, and the wider region opens onto islands, national parks and coastal landscapes, with ferries and catamarans linking the city to islands such as Ugljan and Dugi Otok.
Most of these hotels sit in or beside the old town peninsula: Heritage hotel Bastion, Art Hotel Kalelarga, Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel, Teatro Verdi Hotel and Zara Palace Design Rooms are all within about 1 km of the centre. Hotel Kolovare and Miramare Hotel are near the Kolovare beach area, while the Falkensteiner hotels and Hotel Pinija lie further out in the Borik direction and beyond. In-town boutique stays suit couples and short breaks; the resort hotels with pools, kids pools and playgrounds suit families, and the quiet, well-equipped houses near the coast work for longer stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Heritage hotel Bastion
Bedemi Zadarskih Pobuna 13, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereHeritage hotel Bastion stands at Bedemi Zadarskih Pobuna 13, 0.6 km from the centre, so the old town is on foot. Its spa covers a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, and there is a restaurant plus a garden and terrace for slower hours. Air-conditioned rooms come with bathrobes, slippers and sea views, and the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 526 reviews. It suits couples and small groups who want wellness and dining within walking distance.
See Heritage hotel BastionHotel Niko
Obala Kneza Domagoja 9, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereHotel Niko occupies Obala Kneza Domagoja 9, 2.1 km from the centre, with a beach nearby and free car parking for guests arriving by road. A restaurant, bar and room service cover meals, and pets are allowed. Rooms have sea views, balconies, minibars and air conditioning, with a shuttle service available. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 495 reviews, it suits drivers and families who would rather stay by the coast than in the old town.
See Hotel NikoArt Hotel Kalelarga
Ulica Majke Margarite 3, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Ulica Majke Margarite 3, Art Hotel Kalelarga puts you 0.8 km from the centre, close enough to walk in for dinner. Express check-in and lifts make arrival quick, and breakfast can be taken in the room. There is a bar and a terrace, and rooms are air-conditioned with bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. A 4.7 out of 5 score from 344 reviews reflects steady satisfaction. It fits city breaks and couples who want a small design hotel rather than a large resort.
See Art Hotel KalelargaAlmayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel & Dépendance Rooms
Brace Bersa 2, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAlmayer Art & Heritage is an adults-only address at Brace Bersa 2, 0.8 km from the centre, which keeps the atmosphere quiet. Massage, a restaurant and a bar are on site, and a garden and terrace give space to sit outside. Bicycles and cars can be rented, and diving and canoe trips can be arranged, with a shuttle service as backup. All 332 reviews average 4.7 out of 5. It suits couples and adult travellers who want heritage surroundings and activities on the doorstep.
See Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel & Dépendance RoomsMiramare Hotel
1 Trg Stjepana Buzolića, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereMiramare Hotel faces the sea from 1 Trg Stjepana Buzolića, 1.9 km from the centre, and has an outdoor pool and swimming pool for warm afternoons. Breakfast is served as a buffet, there is a restaurant, bar and banquet space, and parking is free for guests with cars. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies, bathrobes and slippers, and a shuttle service is offered. It scores 4.7 out of 5 from 195 reviews and suits couples and families wanting a pool and sea air.
See Miramare HotelLuxury Majpruz Suites
Ulica Slavka Perovica 14, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Spa
- Car parking
Why stay hereLuxury Majpruz Suites sits at Ulica Slavko Perovica 14, 1.3 km from the centre, with the beach nearby and free car parking. A spa and jacuzzi handle the relaxing part, a pool bar and bar cover drinks, and a casino is on site for evenings out. Bicycles can be hired and horse riding, fishing and surfing are within reach. Wheelchair access is provided, and 55 reviews give it 5.0 out of 5. It suits small groups and couples who want leisure facilities close to the water.
See Luxury Majpruz SuitesHotel Pinija
Ulica V 1A, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHotel Pinija at Ulica V 1A lies 8.7 km from the centre, with a beach nearby and both indoor and outdoor pools, plus a separate kids pool. A fitness centre, sauna, jacuzzi and massage cover adults, while a playground, mini golf and entertainment activities keep children busy. Family rooms, a restaurant, a bar and free car parking are all on site. With 3406 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, it is built for longer family stays.
See Hotel PinijaTeatro Verdi Hotel
Ulica Prokonzula Grgura 3, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereTeatro Verdi Hotel is 0.7 km from the centre on Ulica Prokonzula Grgura 3, an easy walk into town. A concierge helps with plans, a buffet breakfast is served, and breakfast can also come to the room. Bicycles can be rented, diving can be arranged, and family rooms are available with babysitting on request. Rooms are air-conditioned with minibars and bathrobes, and parking is provided. It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 192 reviews, suiting families and couples who want help on the ground.
See Teatro Verdi HotelFalkensteiner Hotel Adriana
Majstora Radovana 7, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFalkensteiner Hotel Adriana stands at Majstora Radovana 7, 2.3 km from the centre, with a beach nearby and an outdoor pool and pool bar. A fitness centre, gymnasium, sauna and massage make up the sportier side of the stay, and there is a restaurant and lounge. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies, bathrobes and minibars, parking is free, and pets are welcome. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 523 reviews, it suits active couples and guests who want to bring the dog.
See Falkensteiner Hotel AdrianaDedaj Resort Villa Delux
12 Krešimirova Obala, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereDedaj Resort Villa Delux is at 12 Krešimirova Obala, 2.4 km from the centre, and centres on an outdoor pool with a pool bar. A garden, terrace and lounge give several places to sit, a concierge can arrange the day, and bicycles can be hired. Laundry service and luggage storage are available, and the property is wheelchair accessible. It scores 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews. It suits couples and small groups who want pool time and quiet rather than a crowded hotel.
See Dedaj Resort Villa DeluxZara Palace Design Rooms
11 Ulica Elizabete Kotromanic, Zadar, Croatia
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereZara Palace Design Rooms is a small address at 11 Ulica Elizabete Kotromanic, 0.9 km from the centre, so the old town is walkable. Free wifi, a safe and luggage storage cover the essentials, and express check-out keeps departure quick. With only 4 rooms' worth of facilities listed, it is a base rather than a resort. Guests give it 4.8 out of 5 from 54 reviews. It suits independent travellers and couples who plan to be out in Zadar all day.
See Zara Palace Design RoomsDedaj Resort Villa Auri
12 Krešimirova Obala, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereDedaj Resort Villa Auri shares the 12 Krešimirova Obala address, 2.4 km from the centre, and offers apartment-style stays with a kitchen, oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. An outdoor pool, swimming pool and pool bar sit outside, a jacuzzi is available, and the beach is nearby. Balconies and terraces come with sea views, and parking is free. It scores 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews, suiting families and groups who want to cook for themselves.
See Dedaj Resort Villa AuriFalkensteiner Club Funimation Borik
Majstora Radovana 7, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereFalkensteiner Club Funimation Borik at Majstora Radovana 7 is 2.2 km from the centre, with a beach nearby and both indoor and outdoor pools. Entertainment activities, a games room, a playground and designated family rooms make children the priority; a fitness centre, gymnasium, jacuzzi and massage serve the adults. Restaurants, bars and a lounge are on site, with free parking. It averages 4.4 out of 5 across 3711 reviews and suits families on longer holidays.
See Falkensteiner Club Funimation BorikHotel Kolovare
Bože Pericica 14, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHotel Kolovare is set at Bože Pericica 14, 1.8 km from the centre, with the beach nearby and an outdoor pool that includes a kids pool and a salt water pool. A restaurant, pool bar, lounge and massage cover meals and downtime, and a business centre and banquet space handle work or events. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies and minibars, and parking is free. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2513 reviews, it suits families and business guests.
See Hotel KolovareAparthotel Plat
Put Sv. Bartula 62, Zadar, Croatia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAparthotel Plat stands at Put Sv. Bartula 62, 7.2 km from the centre, and pairs apartments with both indoor and outdoor pools. Kitchens and kitchenettes with microwaves let guests cook, while a buffet breakfast, bar and lunch service are also available. Badminton, bowling, diving, fishing and horse riding fill the days, and the beach is nearby. Family rooms and free parking are provided, and 342 reviews give it 4.2 out of 5. It suits families and groups staying several nights.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage hotel Bastion | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 526 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Hotel Niko | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 495 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 2.1 km |
| Art Hotel Kalelarga | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 344 | – | Yes | – | – | 0.8 km |
| Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel & Dépendance Rooms | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 332 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.8 km |
| Miramare Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 195 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.9 km |
| Luxury Majpruz Suites | ★★★★ | 5.0 | 55 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.3 km |
| Hotel Pinija | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 3,406 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 8.7 km |
| Teatro Verdi Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 192 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 523 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.3 km |
| Dedaj Resort Villa Delux | ★★★★ | 5.0 | 36 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.4 km |
| Zara Palace Design Rooms | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 54 | – | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Dedaj Resort Villa Auri | ★★★★ | 4.9 | 37 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.4 km |
| Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 3,711 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.2 km |
| Hotel Kolovare | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 2,513 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.8 km |
| Aparthotel Plat | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 342 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 7.2 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For old town stays
These five sit in the old town peninsula, all within 1 km of the centre, so sights, restaurants and the Sea Organ are reached on foot. Bastion adds a spa, sauna and steam room, Kalelarga and Teatro Verdi have terraces and 24-hour front desks, and Almayer is adults only.
Heritage hotel Bastion · Art Hotel Kalelarga · Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel & Dépendance Rooms · Teatro Verdi Hotel · Zara Palace Design Rooms
For families
Family rooms, kids pools, playgrounds and entertainment activities appear at Hotel Pinija, Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik, Hotel Kolovare and Aparthotel Plat. Borik is described as quieter and suitable for families, and Plat adds kitchenettes and apartments for longer stays.
Hotel Pinija · Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik · Hotel Kolovare · Aparthotel Plat
For couples
Almayer Art & Heritage is adults only, with a garden and massage. Bastion offers a spa and jacuzzi, Kalelarga a terrace in the old town, and the two Dedaj Resort villas on Krešimirova Obala pair outdoor pools with quiet, low-key surroundings and very high guest ratings.
Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel & Dépendance Rooms · Heritage hotel Bastion · Art Hotel Kalelarga · Dedaj Resort Villa Delux · Dedaj Resort Villa Auri
For beach and pools
These hotels list beaches nearby alongside outdoor pools; Pinija and Club Funimation Borik also have indoor pools, and Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana adds fitness and sauna facilities. Kolovare has a salt water pool and pool bar, and Villa Auri has a jacuzzi.
Hotel Pinija · Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik · Hotel Kolovare · Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana · Dedaj Resort Villa Auri
Questions, answered
How do I get to Zadar from Dubrovnik?
You can travel by bus or car, which takes several hours, or fly, though there are no direct flights between the two cities.
What is the best way to explore Zadar?
Walking is the best way to explore the old town, where most of these hotels are within about 1 km of the centre. For areas outside the centre, local buses and taxis are available.
Does Zadar have beaches?
Yes, Zadar has several beaches, including Kolovare and Borik, popular for swimming and sunbathing. Hotel Kolovare, the Falkensteiner hotels and Hotel Pinija all list beaches nearby.
Which hotels are closest to the old town?
Heritage hotel Bastion is 0.6 km from the centre, Teatro Verdi Hotel 0.7 km, Art Hotel Kalelarga and Almayer 0.8 km, and Zara Palace Design Rooms 0.9 km.
Are there hotels in Zadar for families?
Hotel Pinija, Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik, Hotel Kolovare and Aparthotel Plat list family rooms, and the first three add kids pools or playgrounds; Plat offers apartments with kitchenettes.
Which hotels have pools?
Miramare Hotel, Hotel Pinija, Falkensteiner Hotel Adriana, the two Dedaj Resort villas, Falkensteiner Club Funimation Borik, Hotel Kolovare and Aparthotel Plat all list pools, several outdoor and some indoor.
Is there an adults-only hotel in Zadar?
Almayer Art & Heritage Adults Only Hotel & Dépendance Rooms is adults only, with a garden, massage and restaurant, 0.8 km from the centre.