Must See~£9
Pula Arena
Old Town
A remarkably intact Roman amphitheatre on the sea, still used for concerts.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 8:00–20:00 in summer
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Overview
Why go to Pula
Pula has one of the world’s best-preserved Roman arenas, a busy market and rocky bays to swim from. It is an ideal base for exploring Istria’s hill towns and truffle country.
- Where
- Istria, Croatia
- Recommended stay
- 3–4 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September–October.
- Approx. daily budget
- £55–110 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Pula cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£50–70a day
- Mid-range traveller£100–145a day
- Luxury traveller£200+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Must See~£3
Temple of Augustus and Forum
Forum
A small Roman temple on the old forum square, surrounded by cafés.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 9:00–20:00
Must See~£3
Kaštel Fortress
Old Town
A 17th-century star-shaped fortress with a historical museum and views.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers
Daily, roughly 9:00–20:00
Hidden GemsFree
Arch of the Sergii
Old Town
A triumphal Roman arch at the gateway to the old town, free to admire.
- Suggested time: 15 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; always accessible
Hidden Gems
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Hidden GemsFree
Arch of the Sergii
Old Town
A triumphal Roman arch at the gateway to the old town, free to admire.
- Suggested time: 15 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; always accessible
Beaches~£3
Cape Kamenjak
Premantura
A wild peninsula of rocky coves, clear water and cliff-top paths at Istria’s tip.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Open daily; small entrance fee
Day Trips~£30
Brijuni National Park
Brijuni (boat)
An island group with safari park, dinosaur footprints and a former presidential retreat.
- Suggested time: 5 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Culture lovers
Boats run daily in season; check timetable
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Pula
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingArena View Hotel
Old Town, Pula
Very good valueValue score 77 out of 100
Rated 8.7/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Pula, in a central location.
From £85 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingForum Guesthouse
Forum, Pula
Very good valueValue score 70 out of 100
Rated 8.5/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Pula, in a central location.
From £55 per night · check current availability
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Verudela Beach Resort
Verudela, Pula
Good valueValue score 64 out of 100
Rated 8.3/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Pula, right by the beach.
From £90 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
Food guide Where to eat
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Truffle pasta (fuži)
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Malvazija wine
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Fritaja
A suggested Pula itinerary
3 nights Couple
Pula · Highlights
Pula in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Pula picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Pula Arena, Pula Market, Temple of Augustus and Forum
- Day 2 · Rovinj Day Trip, Kaštel Fortress
- Day 3 · Verudela Beaches, Arch of the Sergii
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