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Boutique Hostel Forum

Široka ulica 20, 23000 Zadar, Croatia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 2142 reviews)

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8.8
Excellent
2,143 reviews

great to have a locker included and especially a locker that works with the key card. great modern interior with exceptional staff and location is perfect for a solo trip with walking distance to great historic locations as well as restaurants, bars and art places.

Dmytro Bulgaria

Super clean and organized. Nice staff: welcoming and 24 hours. Perfect location.

Beatriz Switzerland

The location is amazing. The staff is really friendly. The beds are comfy and the bedroom was nice. I really really liked the place and in general the vibe :)

Laura Colombia

Good location, the room is small and fit to me. I like that everyone got their own private time.

Welovephnompenh Cambodia

close to everything was really good as i needed to get to the airport and bus was very close by

Jelena Canada

great hotel! perfect location, clean, cute and the staff is very helpful.

Carmit Israel

Amazing hostel in the heart of the old city! everything is a walking distance. The hostel is super clean.

Salma Egypt

super helpful staff, ideal location, really nice rooms (doesn’t feel like a hostel)

Adrienne United States of America

The staff is there 24 hours. They were always ready to help. I needed a quiet space to have a video conference and they provided me with a room that worked perfectly.

Curtis United States of America

very central, with a view over sea and the old city highly recommended

Charbel Lebanon
8.8
Excellent
2,143 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great to have a locker included and especially a locker that works with the key card.”
    Dmytro Dmytro Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • “Super clean and organized. Nice staff: welcoming and 24 hours. Perfect location.”
    Beatriz Beatriz Switzerland Switzerland
  • “The location is amazing. The staff is really friendly. The beds are comfy and the bedroom was nice. I really really liked the place and in general the vibe :)”
    Laura Laura Colombia Colombia
  • “Good location, the room is small and fit to me. I like that everyone got their own private time.”
    Welovephnompenh Welovephnompenh Cambodia Cambodia
  • “close to everything was really good as i needed to get to the airport and bus was very close by”
    Jelena Jelena Canada Canada
  • “great hotel! perfect location, clean, cute and the staff is very helpful.”
    Carmit Carmit Israel Israel
  • “Amazing hostel in the heart of the old city! everything is a walking distance. The hostel is super clean.”
    Salma Salma Egypt Egypt
  • “super helpful staff, ideal location, really nice rooms (doesn’t feel like a hostel)”
    Adrienne Adrienne United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff is there 24 hours. They were always ready to help. I needed a quiet space to have a video conference and they provided me with a room that worked perfectly.”
    Curtis Curtis United States of America United States of America
  • “very central, with a view over sea and the old city highly recommended”
    Charbel Charbel Lebanon Lebanon

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.8
High score for Zadar

Stay in the heart of Zadar – Excellent location – show map

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Offering free WiFi and air-conditioned accommodations units, the newly built Boutique Hostel Forum is located in the very heart of ancient Zadar, next to the Romanesque St. Anastasia's Cathedral, pre-Romanesque St. Donatus’ Church and the Roman Forum.

Set on the main promenade called Kalelarga, all accommodations units feature modern design and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In addition to this, standard twin room and superior double room provide a flat-screen satellite TV and complimentary breakfast.

Cafés, restaurants, grocery and souvenir shops can be found at virtually every corner in the Old Town. The unique Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun are at a distance of 1,300 feet.

A bus stop is 500 feet away. Zadar Ferry Port, with links to the islands of Dugi Otok, Pašman and Ugljan as well as to the Italian city of Ancona, is within 1,000 feet. The main bus station is at a distance of 0.9 mi, while Zadar International Airport is 9.3 mi from the Forum Boutique Hostel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Zadar, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Boutique Hostel Forum has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 27, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Zadar, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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4 reasons to choose Boutique Hostel Forum

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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Maestrala Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    2,150 feet from property

  • Kolovare Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    4,300 feet from property

  • Uskok Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    5,100 feet from property

  • Karma Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.1 miles from property

  • Puntamika Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.3 miles from property

  • Borik Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.4 miles from property

  • Podbrig Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.6 miles from property

  • Diklovac Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

  • Bajlo Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 2,143 reviews
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  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.8
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  • Dmytro
    BulgariaBulgaria
    “great to have a locker included and especially a locker that works with the key card. great modern interior with exceptional staff and location is perfect for a solo trip with walking distance to great historic locations as well as restaurants, bars...”
  • Beatriz
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Super clean and organized. Nice staff: welcoming and 24 hours. Perfect location.”
  • Laura
    ColombiaColombia
    “The location is amazing. The staff is really friendly. The beds are comfy and the bedroom was nice. I really really liked the place and in general the vibe :)”
  • Welovephnompenh
    CambodiaCambodia
    “Good location, the room is small and fit to me. I like that everyone got their own private time.”
  • Jelena
    CanadaCanada
    “close to everything was really good as i needed to get to the airport and bus was very close by”
  • Carmit
    IsraelIsrael
    “great hotel! perfect location, clean, cute and the staff is very helpful.”
  • Salma
    EgyptEgypt
    “Amazing hostel in the heart of the old city! everything is a walking distance. The hostel is super clean.”
  • Adrienne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “super helpful staff, ideal location, really nice rooms (doesn’t feel like a hostel)”
  • Curtis
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff is there 24 hours. They were always ready to help. I needed a quiet space to have a video conference and they provided me with a room that worked perfectly.”
  • Charbel
    LebanonLebanon
    “very central, with a view over sea and the old city highly recommended”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • Hello, how do I get from the airport to the hostel?
    Dear, we can offer a taxi pick up or you can take a local bus from the airport to the Old town. The price for a taxi is 27 €. If you would like to book a taxi, please send us flight number. Or you can take local bus from airport, it's 25 HRK.
    Answered on June 29, 2021
  • Hi, what time is last check in? My flight lands in zadar at 2315
    Dear, late check is not a problem because our hostel is open all day and all night. Kind regards
    Answered on March 25, 2022
  • Does superior room have a private bathroom?
    Dear, all rooms in our hostel have private bathroom. Kind regards
    Answered on April 15, 2022
Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

The streets in Zadar’s old town are paved with marble and lined with the remains of its Roman and Venetian history. Check out the Sea Organ – steps on the waterfront that make "music" when the water passes through pipes underneath.

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Boutique Hostel Forum

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Pool table Additional charge
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Boutique Hostel Forum takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Boutique Hostel Forum accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.

FAQs about Boutique Hostel Forum

  • The prices at Boutique Hostel Forum may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Boutique Hostel Forum can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Boutique Hostel Forum is 1,000 feet from the center of Zadar.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Boutique Hostel Forum by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min

  • Check-in at Boutique Hostel Forum is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Boutique Hostel Forum.

  • Boutique Hostel Forum offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room