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Reviews of The Lazy Monkey Hostel & Apartments

Ulica Bregdetti 14a Zadar Croatia, 23000 Zadar, Croatia

#13 of 34 hotels in Zadar

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 238 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Beer, sun, and new friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and sociable, there’s always big personalities around, and I felt like I could find new friends really easily; everyone is super chill and easy going. Honestly waaaaay better than “party hostels” I’ve stayed at before. Tia, Chris, Nina, and all the volunteers really bring the place to life!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    8.0
    Had a good chill relaxing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower in the female dorm needs a toiletry shelf, quiet hours are strict because it’s a residential area.

    Nice comfy garden with hammocks and a bunch of couches, a pool table, nice big kitchen

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They have all you need in the hostel! Comfortable beds in air-conditioned bedrooms with power supply sockets everywhere. Lots of bathrooms with hot water. Big leisure place with hammocks and many sitting places. Huge well-equipped kitchen has four double-burner stoves. They keep night hours really silent and super-polite staff serve you morning coffee for free! Hostel stays in walking distance from central bus station, supermarket and nice beach. A little farther is to the old town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    10
    Ideal Place To Stay! Staff were wonderful, beds were brilliant. Top Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was grand. No issues

    The people, staff were amazing, beds were very comfortable, lots of space to chill out, AC is good, good value bar.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    10
    Had the most cosy and welcoming stay 100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts went out of their way to make you feel at home, great social areas, good kitchen, everyone I met was great and there for a good time, super close to the beach. Definitely recommend staying here

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    8.0
    Overall a good stay if you want to stay for just a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms could be a bit cleaner

    It was close to the bus station. Also they arranged the airport transfer for us which was perfect

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great, nice staff, good mattress :)

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility was good and had value for money. The receptionist was very helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    10
    Tropical and cozy atmosphere in cool young company
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I wasn’t prepared for is that no towels, but I didn’t ask for it, so maybe there is some

    I love the atmosphere, because there everyone is so friendly and that’s why i felt very comfortable and spent time in nice, new company. Also a lot of possibilities - you can take a bicycle, play pull and a lot of other games, big kitchen and some free food there.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mosquitos! No TV programs ...

    Very professional management providing service to all: exceptional.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very friendly staff super helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great facilities and lovely staff - very welcoming and helpful!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    10
    Portal to "New Beginnings"
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not taking money for my English Tea, extra milky and sugariee 😜

    My favourite would be the welcoming🌼 friendly, warm vibes, cosy, free yourself, immerse into serenity kind of the environment The cleanliness, the atmosphere, the warm hearted welcome, the sweetest and most energetic good mornings, comfort, convenience to near proximity bus station to the beach that's hardly 5 minutes walk, the love you see in every small thing is something I cherished Even though I have been backpacking and visiting hostels to airbnbs throughout Europe with very big names like AO, this visit was special. Value for money equals value for life at this place, not being Zen or anything, but it's the people who made this place with every little drop of love, tears, sacrifices and you see the reflections everywhere.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They made you feel right at home and were always happy to help or just listen to your story. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, with a great common area full of games, books, and cozy corners. Guests naturally connected with each other thanks to the homely vibe. A truly special place—highly recommended!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    10
    Excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great. Tia and Chris are the great host. They ensure everything is good around you.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    10
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff is super friendly and always eager to help you. Property is located in a quiet neighbourhood of Zadar 30mins walking distance from old town. I liked the vibes there, away from hustle and bustle of the city. Coastline and beaches are nearby,perfect for morning strolls with fresh air and breeze. It has good kitchen, laundry, parking and common area. Perfect for long stay and slow traveler.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great place to stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff are really friendly and I enjoy a lot the atmosphere in Lazy Monkey, with nice roommates and also have the public kitchen to cook for myself! feel quite safe with a nice neighbourhood! highly recommend for solo trip!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    10
    Lovely staff and home like feeling to hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That you had to push into the shower plug to empty the shower I found this disgusting but apart from this I can not knock the apartment, The price is high for what you get but that’s Croatia prices not this hostel and there prices are what the market is.

    The staff was great the apartment was a great size

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    10
    Zadar's best hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Workers are realy good people, they are very polite. Location is good, near to beach 20min to old town. Probably it was my best hostel experience ever. İt is not just a place to stay, it is a place to get new friends and have fun.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice experience! I recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roommates don't always understand what common sense means! But you have to deal with them…

    very clean, very friendly host, super nice experience!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As others have mentioned the smell in the bathroom is quite bad. We kept the door shut but it was quite pungent at times. This would not put us off staying again.

    Perfect apartment for a couple. Good size and all you need. Location is a little out of town but we loved the walk in. There is a bar but unfortunately we ran out of time to try. The staff were lovely and helpful. It was a quick walk to the bus depot.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hostel! Owners very friendly and helpful. The place was clean and cleaned daily but friendly volunteers. Good location to the beach and a 30 min walk to the old town

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    9.0
    It was nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was a bit distant from the center for me that was there just 1 night. I'd come back for a longer stay :)

    Typical beach hostel. Simple but fully complete and clean! The staff was really nice, the owner and the volunteers.

    Stayed in September 2024

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