We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Zagreb, Croatia. We have also included hotels in historic villas, chalets, historic properties, monasteries and medieval castles. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Historic. Great breakfast. Set in a picturesque vicinity of a medieval castle, Hotel Trakošćan offers vacation in the unspoilt nature. All rooms are elegantly decorated and air-conditioned. Some rooms feature a balcony with Trakošćan Castle views. An indoor pool, massage facilities and a hot tub are at guests’ disposal. The rooms are fitted with an LCD cable TV, a work desk and a bathroom with hairdryer, bath and toiletries. Free private parking is available. Beautiful nature is surrounded with hills, forest and a lake, fishing, hiking and sightseeing can be enjoyed. A bar on a platform is set directly on the lake and offers refreshing drinks during the day. A buffet style breakfast is served each morning. Guests can relax in the on-site wellness area offering a sauna, a steam bath and beauty parlours. Fitness centre is also at guests’ disposal. Hotel Trakošćan is 80 km away from Zagreb and 40 km from Varaždin. The Slovenian border is only 7 km away.Show full description
Romantic. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Situated 7 km from Krapina and 60 km from Zagreb, Pansion Vuglec Breg offers modern rooms in 6 traditional north-Croatian cottages. The complex features free Wi-Fi, a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool with a sun deck. Vuglec Breg B&B is located in the peaceful village of Skaricevo and all rooms include contemporary en suite bathroom and flat-screen TV. Some include large living rooms, fireplace, comfortable sofas and private terrace. The restaurant serves regional specialities and wine from the B&B’s own vineyard. Breakfast can be served in the room and packed lunches can also be arranged. There is a terrace, a garden and bicycles for rent at the house. Pony riding is also offered for the children. Vuglec Breg B&B is just 4 km off the E59 highway and free private parking is available at the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ROMANTIC holiday park in Zagreb. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Historic property. Great location. Hotel Korana Srakovcic is beautifully situated on the riverbank of Korana River in a peaceful area of Karlovac, a 30-minute drive from Zagreb. It provides luxuriously furnished and fully equipped accommodation. Trips to ceramic stores, an old castle and other places can be organised by the Korana Srakovcic. The Dobra Restaurant is open from 07:00 to 23:00, serving a wide selection of dishes with discrete music and a view of the river. The Kupa Tavern is an excellent choice for organising business and family events. The Candy Bar offers diverse cookies and cakes and the Aperitif Bar Kis is a great place for morning coffee, an afternoon tea as well as fancy cocktails. The summer terrace with dance music and the sound of the Korana waterfall is a place not to be missed. Hotel Korana is close to 4 tennis grounds, the Carpaccio riding club and 25 km from a newly established golf ground with 9 and 18 holes. Just over an hour’s drive from Plitvice Lake, it serves as an ideal base for hunting excursions, fishing, cycling tours.Show full description
This is likely one of the most HISTORIC small hotels in Zagreb.
Unique. Superb breakfast. Enjoying a peaceful location near the Sutla River, along the road from Klanjec to Kumrovec, Guesthouse Villa Zelenjak Ventek offers an a la carte restaurant that serves domestic specialities. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The 16th century castle of Veliki Tabor is 15 km away. All accommodation units come with cable TV. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some units come with a kitchenette and a fireplace. At Guesthouse Villa Zelenjak Ventek, facilities offered include a bar with a spacious terrace and a children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking and fishing. The ethno village of Kumrovec is 4 km away, while the Tuhelj Thermal Spa is 7 km from the property. The local bus stop is just next to the property, while the nearest Train Station is in Zabok, 18 km away. The town of Zagreb is 40 km from the property, and Zagreb Airport is approximately 50 km away. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Located in Zaprešić, 18 km from the centre of Zagreb, Guesthouse Trajbar Team offers an on-site a la carte restaurant, as well as horseback riding opportunities. Free Wi-Fi access and free private parking are available. The castle of Ban Josip Jelačić is 500 metres away. The rooms come with an LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Trajbar Team Guesthouse is surrounded with a spacious garden where guests can take lessons in horseback riding, or enjoy a drink in the on-site bar. A children's playground is also present. The Main Bus Station is 1 km away, while the Train Station is 3 km from the property, in the centre of Zaprešić. Zagreb Airport is 35 km away and shuttle service is available at a surcharge.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most COSY guest houses in Zagreb.
Lovely property. Friendly staff. Set in an idyllic green atmosphere at the foot of a hillside, Masnec Tourist Farm has its own restaurant and a wine cellar with possibilities for free wine tasting. Free Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking are provided. The impressive Veliki Tabor Castle is 2 km from Masnec Farm Stay. Masnec Restaurant serves traditional homemade specialities à la carte. Front desk is attended 24 hours a day. Some hiking and biking routes can be found in the surrounding area. Terme Olimia Spa Centre is just 2.5 km away, and Tuhelj Thermal Spa is at a distance of 23 km. Olimia Monastery and a small chocolate factory can be reached in a 5-minute drive.Show full description
Close to beach front. Charming. Comfortable beds. Located in the village of Veliko Trgovišće, in one of the greenest regions of Croatia, Hotel & Restaurant Se-Mi features elegant air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, large à la carte restaurant with a covered glass terrace, and a small gym with sauna. Satellite TV, minibar and carpeted floors are standard facilities in all accommodation units at the Se-Mi. The region of Hrvatsko Zagorje has a number of historic castles that guests can visit. The bathroom is fitted with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. The restaurant serves regional specialities and has the possibility to organise various types of events, seminars and other gatherings. The bar also has its own terrace. Birth house of Croatia's first president Franjo Tuđman is right next to Se-Mi Hotel & Restaurant. A bus stop with hourly links to Zagreb is 300 metres away, while the nearest train stop is 1 km away. Terme Tuhelj Spa Centre is 12 km away. Free parking is provided on site. Zagreb is approximately 20 km away and can easily be reached via E59 Motorway.Show full description
Featuring an on-site restaurant and a spa centre, Stara Vodenica is located in Klanjec. Surrounded by greenery, it offers rooms decorated in rustic style with free Wi-Fi. Kumrovec Ethno Village, Veliki Tabor Castle and Krapina Neanderthal Museum can be reached within 20 km. All rooms come with wooden furnishings and wooden beams. Each comprises satellite TV and a bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The Stara Vodenica’s restaurant is decorated in traditional style. It serves local specialities and features a wine cellar. The nearest grocery store is 200 metres away. An outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub invite to relax. Various massage treatments can be organised at a surcharge. Bike rental can be arranged, and an on-site petting ZOO and a children's playground are also available. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
Highly elegant. Lovely surroundings. Hotel Srakovcic Heart of Nature is located in Ribnik, 20 km from Karlovac, in the peaceful and rural Lipnik Valley. It offers rooms situated in small rural-style chalets with genuine wooden interior, an outdoor pool and a restaurant with traditional dishes. The property is just 17 km from the nearest access to the motorway and 70 km from Zagreb. The Petrova Chalet Restaurant seats up to 75 people and the wine cellar has a capacity of 40 guests, making it a great place for corporate meetings or personal events. The gazebo features a barbecue pit where you can discover your culinary talents. Hiking and biking is possible in the surrounding nature. Srakovcic Heart of Nature Hotel also boasts a wine shop with a wide selection of wines accompanied by ecologically produced, regional cheese and prosciutto. It also has a newly opened souvenir shop.Show full description
Great value. Hotel Sport features a restaurant, elegant interiors with free Wi-Fi, and various sports facilities. The A3 Motorway offering quick links to Zagreb is easily accessible. A recreational centre with a tennis court and terrains for futsal, handball and cage-ball can be used at an extra charge. The front desk is attended 24 hours a day and offers bike rental services. Air conditioning, carpeted floors and an LCD TV with satellite channels are standard facilities in all units at Hotel Sport. The private bathroom comes with shower and hairdryer. The nearest grocery shop is just 300 metres away. The centre of Ivanić-Grad with a bus stop and a train station is 1 km from the hotel. Free private parking is provided on site. Zagreb Airport is 35 km away. Sport Hotel can arrange airport pick-up service at an extra charge.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Outstanding SPA facilities. Terme Tuhelj Hotel Well spa hotel is located near a spring of thermal water, in the Hrvatsko Zagorje mountain region, 40 km from Zagreb. It offers numerous indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam baths. Activities offered at the Terme Tuhelj include guided hiking tours, morning gymnastics, wine tasting sessions in the Mihanovic Castle and various workshops. All the rooms are distributed among 6 buildings, which are connected via closed corridors. All rooms in the Terme Tuhelj are air-conditioned and feature a satellite TV and bathrobes. WiFi is accessible in all rooms. You have free access to the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, to the fitness centre and to aqua aerobic and aqua stretching classes. The large spa area includes 4 Finnish saunas, 3 steam saunas, a hot tub, a relaxation room with water beds and many more facilities. The SpaeVita centre offers you a wide range of massages different facial and body treatments, a solarium and special healing mud treatments. Croatian and international cuisine is served in the restaurant. Healthy snacks and drinks can be enjoyed in the wellness bar. Outdoor parking is possible on site for free.Show full description
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