Must SeeFree
Ban Jelačić Square
Lower Town
The city’s main square, a meeting point ringed by trams, cafés and Austro-Hungarian buildings.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open all day
Zagreb
Austro-Hungarian squares, quirky museums and a café-lined old town.
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Overview
Why go to Zagreb
Croatia’s capital is a relaxed, handsome city of leafy squares, a hilltop Upper Town, lively markets and very good cafés. It is usually cheaper than the coast and is easy to combine with Plitvice Lakes and the Adriatic.
- Where
- Continental Croatia, Croatia
- Recommended stay
- 2–3 nights
- Best time to go
- April–June and September–October; Advent in December brings one of Europe’s best-loved Christmas markets.
- Approx. daily budget
- £50–100 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Zagreb cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£45–65a day
- Mid-range traveller£90–130a day
- Luxury traveller£180+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 SeeFree
Upper Town and St Mark’s Church
Gornji Grad
A hilltop quarter of cobbled lanes, gas lamps and a distinctive tiled-roof church, dating back to the medieval city.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Streets open all day; church hours vary
Must See~£8
Museum of Broken Relationships
Upper Town
An unusual museum of personal objects donated by people around the world after the end of a relationship.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily
Must SeeFree
Zagreb Cathedral
Kaptol
A twin-spired Gothic cathedral and the tallest building in Croatia, dominating the skyline.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open daily; hours vary around services
Hidden Gems
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Hidden GemsFree
Mirogoj Cemetery
Mirogoj
A vast park-like cemetery with arcades and domes, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful.
- Suggested time: 1h 15m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; closes at dusk
Hidden GemsFree
Jarun Lake
Jarun
A lakeside recreation area where locals swim, row, cycle and party in summer, a world away from the tourist centre.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Open all day
Hidden GemsFree
Strossmayer Promenade
Upper Town
A tree-lined walkway along the old city wall with sweeping views over the roofs and the lower town.
- Suggested time: 30 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Open all day
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Zagreb
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best Mid-Range HotelBest Location
Example listingHotel Kaptol Palace
Upper Town, Zagreb
Very good valueValue score 75 out of 100
Rated 8.9/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Zagreb, in a central location.
From £100 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingZagreb Garden Hotel
Maksimir, Zagreb
Very good valueValue score 74 out of 100
Rated 8.4/10, about 8% below typical 3★ prices in Zagreb, in Maksimir.
From £55 per night · check current availability
Best Value
Example listingLower Town Rooms
Lower Town, Zagreb
Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Zagreb, in a central location.
From £60 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
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La Štruk
A small restaurant dedicated to štrukli, Zagreb’s signature cheese pastry, served in many ways.
Known for: Štrukli, sweet and savoury
About £14–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Vinodol
A traditional Croatian restaurant with a shaded courtyard, famous for its roasted meats and Dalmatian dishes.
Known for: Roast lamb, Croatian classics
About £30–50 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups
Dolac Market
The red-umbrella farmers’ market in the heart of the city, selling fruit, cheese, cream and flowers.
Known for: Fresh produce, local cheese
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Nokturno
A busy pizzeria and restaurant on the Skalinska steps, famous for its big pizzas and lively atmosphere.
Known for: Pizza and pasta
About £14–30 per person
Good for Families · Groups
A suggested Zagreb itinerary
3 nights Couple
Zagreb · Highlights
Zagreb in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Zagreb picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Ban Jelačić Square, Upper Town and St Mark’s Church, Museum of Broken Relationships, Strossmayer Promenade
- Day 2 · Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lotrščak Tower
- Day 3 · Zagreb Cathedral, Dolac Market, Mirogoj Cemetery
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