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Attractions, tours, and activities in Zagreb
Recommended museums in Zagreb
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Zagreb: the city's best neighborhoods
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Jarun
3 miles from downtown
Recreation, recreation, recreation! This lakeside district is made for it. Rebuilt for the 1987 World Student Games, the River Sava’s floodplains are now Zagreb’s playground. Join gaggles of bathers, barbecuers and festival-goers on its pebbly beaches. Or take a dip in Lake Jarun – just beware of the giant catfish that’s said to stalk its waters!
Places to stay from $32 a night
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Novi Zagreb
2.9 miles from downtown
“New Zagreb” was to be the future. The Communist-era saw Zagreb Fair move here, and modernist high-rises rose to house families and students. Some still find a rough-hewn charm in “Mamutica”, a mammoth apartment block. For reshaped Novi’s newest icon, check out the spare-rib shaped Zagreb Arena: it hosts everything from basketball to Beyoncé.
Places to stay from $29 a night
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Maksimir
1.6 miles from downtown
Maksimir is a tale of two extremes. On one hand, joggers, birdwatchers, budding botanists and zoo-lovers flock to chilled-out Maksimir Park. On the other, Maksimir Stadium’s rowdy footy crowds bring the flares, while the players provide the flair. Calm those big-match nerves by getting a prediction from Robi, the zoo’s psychic tapir!
Places to stay from $10 a night
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Lower Town
0.2 miles from downtown
More squares than a math notebook! The area’s most magnificent seven form the “Green Horseshoe”, a U-like loop of parks and statues. Walk from Tito Square to Tomislav Square for a tour of 19th-century neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. The National Theatre and the Art Pavilion are both yellow-brick gems by Viennese wizards Fellner & Helmer.
Places to stay from $8 a night
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Gornji Grad
0.2 miles from downtown
Two medieval old towns rolled into one. Kaptol sprung up around Zagreb Cathedral; its priests fished in Ribnjak Park, a green oasis now treasured by modern locals. Hungarian aristocrats once graced Gradec’s Baroque mansions. These days, Croatia’s government holds court. Once the dividing line, today’s Tkalčićeva Street is more a conga line of bars.
Places to stay from $29 a night
About Zagreb
Including tips for the best time to visit Zagreb
From thought-provoking murals jazzing up old cobblestone streets to a medieval fortress perched against the backdrop of the Medvednica mountain, Zagreb’s identity is rooted in its distinct mix of history, nature and art.
The past and present merge together in the capital city of Croatia. As you wander around buildings with red-tiled roofs in Gornji grad (Upper Town), you’ll find historical structures such as the Presidential Palace and St Mark’s Church. On the other hand, Novi Zagreb (new Zagreb) is known for its modern shopping complexes and high-rises. Donji grad (Lower Town) is dotted with quaint cafés, theatres and parks.
This city is filled with museums that will take you through the rich heritage of Croatia. If the past piques your interest, you can visit the Croatian Natural History Museum and Archaeological Museum on your trip to Zagreb. For a glimpse into the city’s modern and creative evolution, you can explore the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art and Museum of Broken Relationships.
The various squares scattered around the city stand as testimonies to the flourishing culture and architecture of Zagreb. While 19th-century buildings dominate the Republic of Croatia Square, architectural styles ranging from classism to modernism find themselves a spot in the Ban Jelačić Square.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.17 |
| Language | Croatian |
| Average weekend price | $126 per night |
| Average weekday price | $124 per night |
| Average stay | 1 night |
Points of interest in Zagreb
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Zagreb
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Arena Zagreb
3.3 miles from downtown
Zagreb reviews
What other travelers say about Zagreb
During this trip we also visited other capital cities...
August 22, 2025
During this trip we also visited other capital cities (Salzburg, Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Ljubljana). Compared to them, Zaghreb felt much less appealing to us. The city is dirtier, poorly maintained, and offers very few attractions worth mentioning. In our opinion, it may not be an essential stop.
Unfortunately, some of the Zagreb landmarks were under...
August 7, 2025
Unfortunately, some of the Zagreb landmarks were under reconstruction or closed during our stay - the Parliament, the cathedral, the cable car to name a few. However, it is a vibrant city, and we enjoyed the crowd on Cvjetni Trg in the evening, as well as walking in the downtown area at daytime. The parking garage Galleria Business center was easy to find, affordable and safe parking option at all times.
Zagreb first impressions are deceptive as it initially comes...
August 2, 2025
Zagreb first impressions are deceptive as it initially comes across as a very tired city but once you get to wander around it, there is a great deal of charm to the place and lots of things to go and find. Trams are of course great so please keep them Zagreb! The fact there was an impromptu Black Sabbath event that filled the whole city with music was amazing, albeit sad in memoriam of Ozzy Osbourne; suffice to say something that will make the Zagreb trip stay long in our memories! Easy to journey around by car from Zagreb too, so this worked well. The cathedral without scaffolding has to be the next time to visit...albeit not sure when this will ever be! ;)
I love Zagreb.
July 21, 2025
I love Zagreb. There are lots of nice restaurants to have a good food and you can have long walks in Upper Town, Downtown or maybe go to Maksimir Park which is quite big. Also the prices are not really extortionate like on the coast. It is a great city to visit at any time in the year.
The city center is quite small, compared to other capital or...
July 6, 2025
The city center is quite small, compared to other capital or big cities. Most of the historical buildings and iconic sites are covered with restauration works which was a bit of a bummer. This combined makes you able to walk trought the whole old city center in a day at most.
A city where there is always somewhere to go.
July 5, 2025
A city where there is always somewhere to go. When you have visited all the museums and attractions, it is still wonderful to walk along its streets and you can return again and again to the museum of modern art and the theater.
Popular places to stay in Zagreb
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Villa Kap Novi Zagreb, Zagreb
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Apartment Remi Lower Town, Zagreb
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Aurea Zagreb, Croatia
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Apartman Ivana Zagreb, Croatia
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CASA V BENCUN Luxury Apartments Zagreb, Croatia
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