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About ULTIMATE Zagreb City Guide

ULTIMATE Zagreb City Guide is an independent guide for visitors to Zagreb, Croatia. We publish 5 curated lists: restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels and sights. Together they cover Zagreb’s Upper and Lower Towns, Kaptol, Maksimir and the city’s nightlife, plus Split on the Adriatic coast.

How we choose

Our lists draw on respected guides, such as the MICHELIN Guide Croatia, together with local knowledge and recent reviews. We look for quality, character and a genuine sense of place, from MICHELIN-starred dining rooms to family konobas and corner cafés.

Before you go

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change often, especially on the coast, where many beach bars and restaurants open only in summer. Please check directly with each venue before you visit, and book ahead for popular restaurants. Croatia uses the euro; our price guides run from € (budget) to €€€€ (luxury).

For venues

Run a venue in Zagreb and spotted something to update? We review our lists regularly and welcome corrections.

Photo credits

• Advent in Zagreb, by Branko Radovanović, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• St Mark’s Church in the Upper Town, by Wolfgang Fricke, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Blaca hermitage on Brač, by Argo Navis, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Supetar on the island of Brač, by Silverije, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Zlatni Rat seen from Vidova Gora, Brač, by Falk2, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Zlatni Rat beach at Bol, Brač, by Vojife, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Bačvice beach in Split, by dronepicr, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Tkalčićeva Street, by EliziR, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Botanical Garden of Zagreb, by Runolist, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Inside the Museum of Broken Relationships, by Prosopee, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Tkalčićeva Street, by EliziR, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol, by VitVit, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The vaulted halls beneath Diocletian’s Palace, by lienyuan lee, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Dubrovnik cable car, by Sean MacEntee from Monaghan, Ireland, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The harbour of Cavtat, by Tiia Monto, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The 14th-century cloister of the Franciscan Monastery, Dubrovnik, by Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Dubrovnik old town seen from Mount Srđ, by Alexey Komarov, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Lokrum island off Dubrovnik, by Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Fort Lovrijenac above the sea in Dubrovnik, by Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Pile Gate, the western entrance to Dubrovnik, by Dennis G. Jarvis, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik, by Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Stradun in Dubrovnik at night, by Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Stalls under red umbrellas at Dolac market, by Jorge Franganillo, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The bell tower of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, by Sumitsurai, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Zagreb funicular below Lotrščak Tower, by Qaalvin, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Golden Gate of Diocletian’s Palace, by TimeTravelRome, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The statue of Gregory of Nin in Split, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The fortress above Hvar town, by Dejan Sekuloski, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Pakleni islands off Hvar, by Dejan Sekuloski, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Stari Grad Plain on Hvar, by Argo Navis, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Croatian National Theatre, by Kaiser87, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The spires of Zagreb Cathedral above the rooftops, by Alex Sirac, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Brijuni National Park, by Nebul(oz)a, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Grožnjan, the Istrian town of artists, by Niki.L, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Cliffs at Cape Kamenjak, by Christian Harrer, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Motovun on its hill in Istria, by Jernej Furman from Slovenia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, by Tanya Dedyukhina, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Roman amphitheatre in Pula, by Viktar Palstsiuk, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Rovinj old town from the sea, by Ekaterina Polischuk, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Ban Jelačić Square, by lienyuan lee, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Temple of Jupiter in Diocletian’s Palace, by TimeTravelRome, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Korčula old town, by Quintin Soloviev, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Moreška sword dance in Korčula, by Luka Jačov, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Kašjuni beach below Marjan, by Elbert Hampton, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Klis Fortress above Split, by Jules Verne Times Two, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Lotrščak Tower in the Upper Town, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Maksimir Park, by Perun, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Split from Marjan Hill, by dominkod, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Medvedgrad fortress above Zagreb, by Miroslav.vajdic, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Ivan Meštrović Gallery in Split, by Aquamunda, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The arcades of Mirogoj Cemetery, by Admiral Norton, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb, by Rala1401, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The walls of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, by lienyuan lee, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Art Pavilion on King Tomislav Square, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Peristyle of Diocletian’s Palace, by TimeTravelRome, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Narodni trg, the Pjaca, in Split, by Liilia Moroz, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Prokurative, Republic Square, Split, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Riva promenade with the cathedral bell tower, Split, by Jules Verne Times Two, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, by Paula Borkovic, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• St Mark’s Church and its tiled roof in the Upper Town, by Wolfgang Fricke, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Split and its harbour from Marjan Hill, by Zoran Knez at English Wikipedia, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Split and its harbour from Marjan Hill, by Zoran Knez at English Wikipedia, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• St Mark’s Church in the Upper Town, by Wolfgang Fricke, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Inside the Stone Gate shrine, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Strossmayer Promenade in the Upper Town, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Sustipan peninsula in Split, by Argo Navis, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Tkalčićeva Street, by EliziR, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• King Tomislav Square, by Fred Romero from Paris, France, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Blue Cave on Biševo, by Dejan Sekuloski, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Komiža harbour on the island of Vis, by dronepicr, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The music pavilion in Zrinjevac Park, by Damir-zg, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.