Guidebook for Zagreb

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Guidebook for Zagreb

Food Scene

Sophisticated and unique looking caffe bar in a charming street in the center of Zagreb.
45 locals recommend
Velvet
9 Dežmanova ul.
45 locals recommend
Sophisticated and unique looking caffe bar in a charming street in the center of Zagreb.
ĆEVAPI & other balkan meat dishes! Go here and taste the best of local/Balkan food.
20 locals recommend
Tvornica Pljeskavica Kosta
107 Savska cesta
20 locals recommend
ĆEVAPI & other balkan meat dishes! Go here and taste the best of local/Balkan food.
Excellent vegan restaurant in Zagreb.
36 locals recommend
Restaurant Nav
11/1 Masarykova ul.
36 locals recommend
Excellent vegan restaurant in Zagreb.
Beautiful bar near sava bridge. Lots of gins, beers and homemade juices. Big tree house in the middle :)
10 locals recommend
A most unusual gin garden
3 Horvaćanska cesta
10 locals recommend
Beautiful bar near sava bridge. Lots of gins, beers and homemade juices. Big tree house in the middle :)
Cozy fish & sea food restaurant in the heart of Zagreb.
38 locals recommend
Ribice i tri točkice
17 Preradovićeva ul.
38 locals recommend
Cozy fish & sea food restaurant in the heart of Zagreb.
Good Mexican food here :)
22 locals recommend
Mex Cantina
154 Savska cesta
22 locals recommend
Good Mexican food here :)
ĆEVAPI & other balkan meat dishes! Go here and taste the best of local/Balkan food.
Savska cesta 107
107 Savska cesta
ĆEVAPI & other balkan meat dishes! Go here and taste the best of local/Balkan food.
Just regular but close by apartment restaurant for grill and pizza.
Royal grill-pizza Pegor
118 Savska cesta
Just regular but close by apartment restaurant for grill and pizza.
Good pizzas here :) Lovely staff and ambient. Quite good prices.
12 locals recommend
Maslina
14 Stupnička ul.
12 locals recommend
Good pizzas here :) Lovely staff and ambient. Quite good prices.
Good and fancy but maybe expensive Mediterranean restaurant.
Konoba Primošten
14 Stupnička ul.
Good and fancy but maybe expensive Mediterranean restaurant.
Mediterranean fancy restaurant great for business lunches or dinner for couples :)
Madera
14 Stupnička ul.
Mediterranean fancy restaurant great for business lunches or dinner for couples :)
Mmm... american style desserts in heart of Zagreb!
39 locals recommend
Cremme / The Cookie Factory
21 Ul. Ivana Tkalčića
39 locals recommend
Mmm... american style desserts in heart of Zagreb!
Nice big delicious pancakes - crepes!
Selska cesta 217
217 Selska cesta
Nice big delicious pancakes - crepes!
Beer pub and restaurant with good prices. They make their own beer!
19 locals recommend
Beer hall "Zlatni Medo"
56 Savska cesta
19 locals recommend
Beer pub and restaurant with good prices. They make their own beer!
Sit and enjoy the view of most touristic street in Zagreb - Tkalčićeva street.
7 locals recommend
Oliver Twist
60 Ul. Ivana Tkalčića
7 locals recommend
Sit and enjoy the view of most touristic street in Zagreb - Tkalčićeva street.
Wonderful traditional food made only from natural ingredients, many sourced locally.
15 locals recommend
Ivica i Marica Pastry Shop
70 Ul. Ivana Tkalčića
15 locals recommend
Wonderful traditional food made only from natural ingredients, many sourced locally.
This place is just 5min walking for our apartment. Sit down and enjoy some good cake, like cheesecake for example :)
Dessert House
95 Savska cesta
This place is just 5min walking for our apartment. Sit down and enjoy some good cake, like cheesecake for example :)
Sweet little restaurant only 5min walking from our apartment - serves traditional croatian mediterranean and italian food.
Restoran Tratoria Fellini
90 Savska cesta
Sweet little restaurant only 5min walking from our apartment - serves traditional croatian mediterranean and italian food.
Go-to place for pizza & pasta. Great outdoor terrace, good value for money - very reasonable prices. There are also many other restaurants in this area.
100 locals recommend
Nokturno
4 Skalinska ul.
100 locals recommend
Go-to place for pizza & pasta. Great outdoor terrace, good value for money - very reasonable prices. There are also many other restaurants in this area.

Sightseeing

Buzzing street in the center. Walk along the street, grab a bite in different kind of cuisines (from nice restaurants to fast food stands). Always crowded cafe bars and lounge bars. Enjoy!
291 locals recommend
Ulica Ivana Tkalčića
Ulica Ivana Tkalčića
291 locals recommend
Buzzing street in the center. Walk along the street, grab a bite in different kind of cuisines (from nice restaurants to fast food stands). Always crowded cafe bars and lounge bars. Enjoy!
If you need a change from museums and galleries, take a break in this lovely, verdant retreat. Laid out in 1890, the garden has 10,000 species of plants and plenty of restful corners and paths.
124 locals recommend
Botanički vrt
124 locals recommend
If you need a change from museums and galleries, take a break in this lovely, verdant retreat. Laid out in 1890, the garden has 10,000 species of plants and plenty of restful corners and paths.
It is absolutely lovely part of Zagreb. Just stroll the little streets, enjoy the architecture and the views. Enjoy!
311 locals recommend
Upper Town
311 locals recommend
It is absolutely lovely part of Zagreb. Just stroll the little streets, enjoy the architecture and the views. Enjoy!
Kaptol Square is dominated by this cathedral, formerly known as St Stephen’s. Its twin spires soar over the city.
360 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Assumption
31 Kaptol
360 locals recommend
Kaptol Square is dominated by this cathedral, formerly known as St Stephen’s. Its twin spires soar over the city.
Beautiful park in the center of the city. Just few minutes by walk from the main square (Jelacic). In spring full of green colors, during advent the pulse of the city.
290 locals recommend
Zrinjevac
7 Zrinjevac
290 locals recommend
Beautiful park in the center of the city. Just few minutes by walk from the main square (Jelacic). In spring full of green colors, during advent the pulse of the city.
This 13th-century church is one of Zagreb’s most emblematic buildings. Its colourful tiled roof, constructed in 1880, has the medieval coat of arms.
250 locals recommend
St. Mark's Church
5 Trg Sv. Marka
250 locals recommend
This 13th-century church is one of Zagreb’s most emblematic buildings. Its colourful tiled roof, constructed in 1880, has the medieval coat of arms.
Enjoy the outdoors with the locals taking in the surrounding architecture like the central train station, gallery, hotels, and other buildings. In December there is large Christmas Ice Skating rink!
81 locals recommend
Trg kralja Tomislava
Trg Kralja Tomislava
81 locals recommend
Enjoy the outdoors with the locals taking in the surrounding architecture like the central train station, gallery, hotels, and other buildings. In December there is large Christmas Ice Skating rink!
This is the hustling main square of Zagreb. There is a splendid cossack statue! Many beautiful caffes and restaurant to sit and enjoy beautiful sun :)
323 locals recommend
Ban Jelačić Square
Trg bana Josipa Jelačića
323 locals recommend
This is the hustling main square of Zagreb. There is a splendid cossack statue! Many beautiful caffes and restaurant to sit and enjoy beautiful sun :)
A historic funicular railway (uspinjača in Croatian), one of the steepest in the world, operates between the lower and upper towns. Nice and short ride :)
47 locals recommend
Funicular
7A Tomićeva ul.
47 locals recommend
A historic funicular railway (uspinjača in Croatian), one of the steepest in the world, operates between the lower and upper towns. Nice and short ride :)
In Croatian 'Kamenita vrata'. You can light a candle or place a vow and, as the locals believe, your wish will be granted. This is old town gate.
250 locals recommend
St. Mark's Church
5 Trg Sv. Marka
250 locals recommend
In Croatian 'Kamenita vrata'. You can light a candle or place a vow and, as the locals believe, your wish will be granted. This is old town gate.
In the summer, it is an outdoor scene for painters, musicians and other artists offering food, drinks, performances and concerts. Popular meeting place for all ages, with a great view of the Lower Town
133 locals recommend
Strossmayerovo šetalište
Strossmayerovo šetalište
133 locals recommend
In the summer, it is an outdoor scene for painters, musicians and other artists offering food, drinks, performances and concerts. Popular meeting place for all ages, with a great view of the Lower Town
The mountain overlooking Zagreb (Medvednica) contains a preserved fortress (Medvedgrad) and fascinating views of the city. . There are several historical festivals during the year, including knights tournaments and open film festival. There are many small restaurants, mountain grills and cafes at the top of the mountain, open until early evening. In the early and late summer it can be crowded in places, especially on weekends.
9 locals recommend
Utvrda Medvedgrad
16 Himper ulica
9 locals recommend
The mountain overlooking Zagreb (Medvednica) contains a preserved fortress (Medvedgrad) and fascinating views of the city. . There are several historical festivals during the year, including knights tournaments and open film festival. There are many small restaurants, mountain grills and cafes at the top of the mountain, open until early evening. In the early and late summer it can be crowded in places, especially on weekends.
A picturesque medieval town with well preserved old lore and long tourist tradition. 25 km west of Zagreb, accessible by bus (~30 min distance from Zagreb, ticket price ~25 HRK).
46 locals recommend
Samobor
46 locals recommend
A picturesque medieval town with well preserved old lore and long tourist tradition. 25 km west of Zagreb, accessible by bus (~30 min distance from Zagreb, ticket price ~25 HRK).

Arts & Culture

Probably the most beautiful architecture in Zagreb. Have beautiful interior and exterior and it is build in 19 century. From beginning it is place of foreign and domestic drama, opera and ballet.
346 locals recommend
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
15 Trg Republike Hrvatske
346 locals recommend
Probably the most beautiful architecture in Zagreb. Have beautiful interior and exterior and it is build in 19 century. From beginning it is place of foreign and domestic drama, opera and ballet.
Ever had a broken heart? Own an object that won’t let you forget? That's what the Museum of Broken Relationships collects. There are many bizarre artifacts of failed relationships, check it out!
396 locals recommend
Museum of Broken Relationships
2 Ćirilometodska ul.
396 locals recommend
Ever had a broken heart? Own an object that won’t let you forget? That's what the Museum of Broken Relationships collects. There are many bizarre artifacts of failed relationships, check it out!
Art Gallery + Caffe Bar! Great space for great art. The feeling inside the main hall is overwhelming. The building itself provided its designers with annual Croatian architects interior design award.
32 locals recommend
Lauba
23A prilaz baruna Filipovića
32 locals recommend
Art Gallery + Caffe Bar! Great space for great art. The feeling inside the main hall is overwhelming. The building itself provided its designers with annual Croatian architects interior design award.

Essentials

Zagreb’s colourful fruit and vegetable market is just north of Ban Jelacic Square. Traders from all over Croatia come to sell their products at this buzzing centre of activity.
160 locals recommend
Dolac Market
9 Dolac
160 locals recommend
Zagreb’s colourful fruit and vegetable market is just north of Ban Jelacic Square. Traders from all over Croatia come to sell their products at this buzzing centre of activity.
Fruit and vegetable market where locals go to buy fresh organic (mostly) food. If you want to eat healthy even when travelling go there.
31 locals recommend
Tržnica Trešnjevka
2 Trešnjevački trg
31 locals recommend
Fruit and vegetable market where locals go to buy fresh organic (mostly) food. If you want to eat healthy even when travelling go there.
Typical supermarket.
65 locals recommend
Lidl
7 Nova cesta
65 locals recommend
Typical supermarket.
Croatian brand supermarket.
196 locals recommend
Konzum
10 Praška ul.
196 locals recommend
Croatian brand supermarket.
This is mini market general grocery shop near by apartment.
Papova ul. 8
8 Papova ulica
This is mini market general grocery shop near by apartment.
In Croatia people eat bread with everything! Bread and other similar stuff you can buy in so called 'pekara' or 'pekarnica'. This is one of them and close to the apartment.
Savska cesta 134
134 Savska cesta
In Croatia people eat bread with everything! Bread and other similar stuff you can buy in so called 'pekara' or 'pekarnica'. This is one of them and close to the apartment.

Shopping

Huge shopping center, you will find everything here from clothes, shoes to supermarkets.
61 locals recommend
City Center one West
33 Jankomir
61 locals recommend
Huge shopping center, you will find everything here from clothes, shoes to supermarkets.
Huge shopping center + bowling + cinestar movie cinema
175 locals recommend
Arena Centar
6 Ul. Vice Vukova
175 locals recommend
Huge shopping center + bowling + cinestar movie cinema
Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space. There is an IKEA bus going from Savski most to IKEA and costs only 1.5 euro
IKEA Zagreb
2 Alfreda Nobela
Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space. There is an IKEA bus going from Savski most to IKEA and costs only 1.5 euro

Everything Else

Go here if you want to play tennis, field hockey, table tennis, volleyball or swim. There is also an athletic stadium (track & field).
11 locals recommend
Sports Park Mladost
5 Jarunska ul.
11 locals recommend
Go here if you want to play tennis, field hockey, table tennis, volleyball or swim. There is also an athletic stadium (track & field).
Throbbing heart of Zagreb’s pavement-café culture, pedestrianized Preradovićev trg, is referred to by most locals as Cvjetni trg (Flower Square), after the flower market that used to be held here...
51 locals recommend
Trg Petra Preradovića
Trg Petra Preradovića
51 locals recommend
Throbbing heart of Zagreb’s pavement-café culture, pedestrianized Preradovićev trg, is referred to by most locals as Cvjetni trg (Flower Square), after the flower market that used to be held here...
Great place to spend a day in nature. Just like on Jarun lake there are a lot of swans :) Perfect getaway!
223 locals recommend
Bundek
223 locals recommend
Great place to spend a day in nature. Just like on Jarun lake there are a lot of swans :) Perfect getaway!
National and University Library in Zagreb is the national library of Croatia and central library of the University of Zagreb. Modern architecture! In front there is mini park with cool fountains :)
35 locals recommend
National and University Library
4 Ul. Hrvatske bratske zajednice
35 locals recommend
National and University Library in Zagreb is the national library of Croatia and central library of the University of Zagreb. Modern architecture! In front there is mini park with cool fountains :)
Ideal place for walking and jogging! Enjoy greenery, sculptures along beautiful Sava river promenade.
Obala doktor Savke Dabčević Kučar
Obala doktor Savke Dabčević Kučar
Ideal place for walking and jogging! Enjoy greenery, sculptures along beautiful Sava river promenade.
Within the boundaries of this heavily forested national park, 16 crystalline lakes tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. The mineral-rich waters carve through the rock...
1554 locals recommend
Plitvice Lakes National Park
1554 locals recommend
Within the boundaries of this heavily forested national park, 16 crystalline lakes tumble into each other via a series of waterfalls and cascades. The mineral-rich waters carve through the rock...
Beautiful, green, clean river with small waterfalls ideal for swimming, kayaking, natural jacuzzi in waterfalls and walking over to small river islands.
Mreznicki Brig
Beautiful, green, clean river with small waterfalls ideal for swimming, kayaking, natural jacuzzi in waterfalls and walking over to small river islands.
Office of the biggest bank in Zagreb - Zagrebačka banka d.d. ATM works 24/7 but office has following working hours: Mon, Fri 8-15, Tue, Wed, Thu 12-19. On weekends the office is closed.
Zadarska ul. 77
77 Zadarska ulica
Office of the biggest bank in Zagreb - Zagrebačka banka d.d. ATM works 24/7 but office has following working hours: Mon, Fri 8-15, Tue, Wed, Thu 12-19. On weekends the office is closed.
Zagrebačka bank d.d. ATM - works 24/7
Albaharijeva ul. 3
3 Albaharijeva ulica
Zagrebačka bank d.d. ATM - works 24/7
Excellent and mind relaxing place near beautiful Jarun lake. There is a lot activities options: cycling, roller skating, swimming, grilling, volleyball, jogging etc. There are restaurants and cafes.
Aleja Matije Ljubeka 25
27-25 Aleja Matije Ljubeka
Excellent and mind relaxing place near beautiful Jarun lake. There is a lot activities options: cycling, roller skating, swimming, grilling, volleyball, jogging etc. There are restaurants and cafes.
Zagrebačka bank d.d. ATM - works 24/7
Odranska ul. 1
1 Odranska ulica
Zagrebačka bank d.d. ATM - works 24/7
Here you can buy ticket for public transportation tram/bus and other things like newspapers, cigarettes, water bottle etc.
Savska cesta 124D
124D Savska cesta
Here you can buy ticket for public transportation tram/bus and other things like newspapers, cigarettes, water bottle etc.
Office of the biggest bank in Zagreb - Zagrebačka banka d.d. ATM works 24/7 but office has following working hours: Mon - Fri 8-19. On weekends the office is closed.
Savska cesta 60
60 Savska cesta
Office of the biggest bank in Zagreb - Zagrebačka banka d.d. ATM works 24/7 but office has following working hours: Mon - Fri 8-19. On weekends the office is closed.
Nice green street with beautiful old villas, sculptures and parks. Just a few minutes from city center. Even locals don't know about it :)
6 locals recommend
Ulica Rokov perivoj
Ulica Rokov perivoj
6 locals recommend
Nice green street with beautiful old villas, sculptures and parks. Just a few minutes from city center. Even locals don't know about it :)
Great place to chill out, drink coffee, eat lunch (picnic or at the park's restaurant) or take nice long walks through the forest or by the small lakes. Good for joggers, cyclists, also child and dog friendly. Offers lake rowing. The ZOO is located in the Maksimir Park.
396 locals recommend
Maksimir
1 Maksimirski perivoj
396 locals recommend
Great place to chill out, drink coffee, eat lunch (picnic or at the park's restaurant) or take nice long walks through the forest or by the small lakes. Good for joggers, cyclists, also child and dog friendly. Offers lake rowing. The ZOO is located in the Maksimir Park.
Just some regular currency exchange office. But you could also go to nearest ATM and just take the money from your bank account in croatian currency HRK = kuna.
MJENJAČNICA 24
Just some regular currency exchange office. But you could also go to nearest ATM and just take the money from your bank account in croatian currency HRK = kuna.
Official tourist information office in the city center - at Ban Jelačić Square. You can get here maps, brochures and other tourist info.
14 locals recommend
Tourist Information Centre Zagreb
11 Trg bana Josipa Jelačića
14 locals recommend
Official tourist information office in the city center - at Ban Jelačić Square. You can get here maps, brochures and other tourist info.
Beautiful little village with houses perched above the river that runs through! It is surrounded by nature and stunning waterfalls. There are amazing traditional buildings and watermills that gives you the look on the past. There are also good restaurants. If you're visiting Plitvice and have the ability to get here (20-30 minute drive) definitely do it!
190 locals recommend
Rastoke
190 locals recommend
Beautiful little village with houses perched above the river that runs through! It is surrounded by nature and stunning waterfalls. There are amazing traditional buildings and watermills that gives you the look on the past. There are also good restaurants. If you're visiting Plitvice and have the ability to get here (20-30 minute drive) definitely do it!

Drinks & Nightlife

Coffee, bar, restaurant in the heart of Zagreb - Ban Jelačić Square... very nicely decorated on 3 floors :)
176 locals recommend
Johann Franck Bistro
9 Trg bana Josipa Jelačića
176 locals recommend
Coffee, bar, restaurant in the heart of Zagreb - Ban Jelačić Square... very nicely decorated on 3 floors :)
Nice vintage bar with good live concerts! Rock, blues, metal scene.
79 locals recommend
Vintage Industrial
160 Savska cesta
79 locals recommend
Nice vintage bar with good live concerts! Rock, blues, metal scene.
Friendly atmosphere and good beer. Best in the spring/summer when you can sit outside.
25 locals recommend
Bikers Beer Factory
150 Savska cesta
25 locals recommend
Friendly atmosphere and good beer. Best in the spring/summer when you can sit outside.
Party all night here! There are other clubs as well in this area. There is an outdoor terrace with afternoon parties.
33 locals recommend
Gallery Club
Aleja Matije Ljubeka
33 locals recommend
Party all night here! There are other clubs as well in this area. There is an outdoor terrace with afternoon parties.
Unique decorations, cheap but good beer, nice staff, good location and long working hours. Enough? :)
63 locals recommend
Alcatraz Pub Crawl
12 Preradovićeva ul.
63 locals recommend
Unique decorations, cheap but good beer, nice staff, good location and long working hours. Enough? :)
4 dance floors, different music, dj's, live act... Club is located in an old factory only five minutes ride from city center.
8 locals recommend
Katran
27 Radnička cesta
8 locals recommend
4 dance floors, different music, dj's, live act... Club is located in an old factory only five minutes ride from city center.
Good atmosphere, sometimes live music. Go there and dance all night!
31 locals recommend
Club Sax!
22 Palmotićeva ul.
31 locals recommend
Good atmosphere, sometimes live music. Go there and dance all night!
Clubbing all night is pretty good here :)
29 locals recommend
Brewbites
10 Gajeva ul.
29 locals recommend
Clubbing all night is pretty good here :)
Great interior design, popular place to go out, but expensive booze.
27 locals recommend
Azyl
24 Ilica
27 locals recommend
Great interior design, popular place to go out, but expensive booze.