7 Hostels in Zadar with Private Rooms

Hostel Elena is a small and comfortable spot located in the center of the splendid city of Zadar. Located only 30m away from the city boardwalk, tourists can admire the sun salutation and sea organs of the area. At 15 minutes from the main bus station and 5 minutes away from the ferries, Hostel Elena is also close to the nearby islands, which can be reached in a 15-minute ferry ride.

Cafes with sunny terraces, restaurants with typical Dalmatian menus and discos can be found in the area's intricate streets, which offer a full live outdoor entertainment during the summer. Moreover, Hostel Elena is equipped with modern and comfortable furnishing, perfect for a pleasant and restful stay. It must however be noted that the hostel has an age limit set at 18-40 years old.

The Lazy Monkey Hostel is a hacienda-style hostel and apartment complex located in a tranquil coastal community near the waterfront and daytime bars. It offers a modern spot for holidaymakers, digital nomads, and remote workers, while providing plenty of social areas with a front patio, garden and parking facilities, large kitchen, pool table, and covered seating. Guests can enjoy one-bed and studio apartments with private terraces and apartment WIFI, kitchenettes, en-suite bathrooms, desks, and wardrobes.

The Lazy Monkey Hostel has been a top-rated Croatian hostel since 2015 and is managed by globetrotting owners with a team of travelers and local staff. It has low-seated furniture and hammocks, Hookah pipes, and eclectic playlists. It is located 200 meters away from the seafront and a 25 minutes' stroll from the city walls. It provides free WIFI, plug sockets, power bars, heaters and aircon. The furniture is mostly crafted from recycled wood or pallets, and the owners are conscious of their environment, recycling food waste and plastic bottles.

Windward Hostel is the embodiment of the passions for sailing and travelling. 1.5km from the old town of Zadar, the hostel is the perfect destination for those looking for an inviting stay. Residing in the hostel are 20 beds that are divided between five fully-equipped rooms.

Each bed is furnished with wooden bed frames and comfortable mattresses, clean linens and a private towel. Lockers and private lamps also enhance the personal space that comes with each bed. Electrical plug-ins come in handy for charging laptops, IPads and smartphones. Every room is air-conditioned and is equipped with electrical blinds.

Windward Hostel also has a private room with modern facilities like a king-size bed, lockers, a TV, a sink with mirrors and a private bathroom. For added pleasure, the dayroom is also furnished with designer couches, sitting bags, a big-screen TV and a coffee and snacks machine.

Downtown Boutique Hostel offers world travellers an unforgettable experience in the heart of the old city of Zadar. Located in front of some of the world's top destinations, the hostel is the perfect choice for guests of all ages, with its modern design and spacious room sizes.

Not only do guests have access to a selection of private or shared bathrooms, they can also make use of the free Wi-Fi access. The 9th Century Church of Saint Donatus and Roman Forum are also within close proximity, making Downtown Boutique Hostel a unique place to stay.

Boutique Hostel Forum provides four bed dorm rooms as well as private twin rooms. All of these feature air conditioning, bedding and refreshing towels with no added cost. Those who stay in private twin rooms are provided with a free all-you-can-eat breakfast.

Moreover, private twin rooms have a mini bar, safe, telephone as well as TV sets. Boutique Hostel Forum also offers several services, such as free wifi throughout the hostel, 24-hour reception, both external and internal lounge, a laundry service, an iron and ironing board, a self-catering kitchen, vending machines and power adapters available on loan.

House Hostel is the perfect spot for anyone looking for tranquility within a crowded, noisy metropolis. With hotel-level quality at hostel pricing, guests can enjoy modern, comfortable and unique accommodation. Every room is fitted with air conditioning, bathrooms, flat screen televisions, lockers, and more! To ensure guests’ comfort, bedding such as big pillows and duvets are provided, and WI-Fi is complimentary too.

House Hostel even offers Nescafe coffee for free. What's more, all dorm rooms include a shared kitchen that are outfitted with microwaves, fridges, and toasters. Bed linen and towels are also available for guests. However, smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.

Tequila Bar Hostel is located in the centre of the city. Within its vicinity lies the famous Greeting to the Sun and Sea Organ installations, which are about 750 meters away, and the Kolovare beach is a kilometre away. It is the perfect centralized area for visitors to enjoy local restaurants, bars, fast food places, and the beautiful Zadar sunset or which has been nationally recognized since Alfred Hitchcock's visit in the 1960s.

Tequila Bar Hostel comprises two neighbouring buildings. In Building No.1, guests can find three 8-bed dormitory rooms and a bar on the ground floor. The top floor has a living room and kitchen accessible to those in the dorms. Building No.2 features various private and studio apartments with their own bathrooms. All rooms are fitted with comfortable beds, reading lamps, adapters, lockers, air conditioning and heating in ancient Dalmatian style.

Wi-Fi is free, and the services include taxi and excursions to national parks or islands. Zlatni Kutic, the hostel's own bar with an excellent selection of cocktails and local beers, is on the ground floor of Building No.1.