Cheap hotels in Zagreb tonight
Updated 5 July 2026 · 36 real hotels
Zagreb is one of the most affordable capital cities in Central Europe, with quality hotels starting at 76 €/night. Neighborhoods like Donji Grad and Gornji Grad offer great value close to the main sights. Booking early and traveling outside peak summer weekends consistently delivers the lowest rates.
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Cheap Hotels in Zagreb: Quality Stays Without the High Price Tag
Zagreb punches well above its weight for budget travelers. Unlike many European capitals, you can still find solid 3-star and even 4-star hotels here for well under 100 €/night, putting you within easy reach of Dolac Market, Ban Jelačić Square, and the charming streets of the Upper Town. The selection below starts at just 76 €/night with Hotel Laguna and climbs only as high as 90 €/night for Rooms At Zajceva 34, meaning every option on this page keeps your nightly cost firmly in budget territory.
The most affordable area to stay is generally around the Lower Town (Donji Grad) and the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad), where walkability reduces transport costs. The Kanal district is slightly further out but hosts the Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb and Log In Rooms, both rated above 4.5/5, proving that value and comfort are not mutually exclusive in Zagreb. If you are open to newer properties, the Novotel Zagreb, opened in September 2025 in the Peščenica district, offers a fresh 4-star experience at 89 €/night.
Our selection in Zagreb
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Orient Zagreb ★★★ | Martinovka | ★ 4.2 | 73 €/nuit |
| Apartman Fitt ★★★ | Appartement entier | ★ 4.9 | 81 €/nuit |
| Apartments Kalvados ★★★ | Gornji Grad | ★ 4.5 | 84 €/nuit |
| First love Apartment in Zagreb center ★★★ | Appartement entier | ★ 4.8 | 84 €/nuit |
| Spin&Fly ★★★ | Appartement entier | ★ 4.8 | 85 €/nuit |
| Hotel Blue ★★★★ | Antun Mihanović | ★ 4 | 92 €/nuit |
| Hotel Slisko ★★★ | Kanal | ★ 4.3 | 93 €/nuit |
| Ilica Luxury Center ★★★★ | Donji Grad | ★ 4.2 | 93 €/nuit |
| Pullman Zagreb ★★★★ | Zagreb | ★ 4.4 | 94 €/nuit |
| Novotel Zagreb - opened September 2025 ★★★★ | Peščenica – Žitnjak | ★ 4.5 | 94 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest hotel in Zagreb right now?+
Based on our current selection, Hotel Laguna Zagreb is the lowest-priced option at 76 €/night. It is a 3-star property and a solid entry point for budget travelers who want a straightforward, no-frills stay. If you can stretch slightly to 85 €/night, Spin and Fly (a full apartment) and Log In Rooms in the Kanal district both score above 4.7/5, offering noticeably better guest satisfaction for a small extra outlay.
Which neighborhoods in Zagreb are best for budget accommodation?+
Donji Grad (Lower Town) is the most central and walkable district, home to Flowers Premium Apartments and Rooms at 86 €/night. Gornji Grad (Upper Town) is ideal for sightseeing on foot and features Rooms Zagreb 17 at 88 €/night. The Kanal area sits just outside the historic core but offers excellent value through Log In Rooms and the Hilton Garden Inn, both at 85 to 89 €/night. For travelers comfortable with a tram ride to the center, Peščenica hosts the brand-new Novotel at 89 €/night.
Are there tips to pay even less for a hotel in Zagreb?+
Yes. Several practical strategies help keep costs down. First, avoid Croatian public holidays and major Zagreb events such as Advent in Zagreb (December), which drive demand and prices up sharply. Second, mid-week nights (Monday to Thursday) are consistently cheaper than weekends in Zagreb. Third, booking 4 to 8 weeks in advance tends to lock in the best available rate before last-minute demand pushes prices higher. Finally, choosing an apartment-style property like Spin and Fly lets you save on meals by preparing your own breakfast, reducing your total daily travel spend.
Can I find 4-star hotels in Zagreb for under 90 €/night?+
Absolutely. In fact, the majority of our selection is made up of 4-star properties priced between 85 and 89 €/night. Log In Rooms (85 €/night, 4.7/5), Flowers Premium Apartments and Rooms (86 €/night, 4.6/5), Rooms Zagreb 17 (88 €/night, 4.7/5), the Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb (89 €/night, 4.5/5), and the Novotel Zagreb (89 €/night, 4.6/5) all fall into this category. Zagreb remains one of the rare European cities where a branded international hotel or a highly rated independent property can be booked for under 90 €.