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Hostel Centar

📍 Vlaška 7, Upper Town – Medvescak, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia · Show on map

Very good526 reviews8.2

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

About the property

Hostel Centar is located in Zagreb, in the very centre and close to all major sights. Placed in a historic building, this hostel was renovated in 2024 and features traditional decorations and modern facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

All rooms at Centar Hostel are air-conditioned and feature a seating area. They all have access to a shared bathroom with a shower. Guests can also use the shared kitchenette as well as a shared lounge area with a TV.

Numerous restaurants, bars and shopping streets can be reached in just a short walk.

The central Ban Jelačić Square can be reached in just 250 metres, while the Cathedral is 100 metres away. Fresh food market Dolac can also be reached in just 150 metres. Grocery shops can be found within a few steps.

The hostel is 5.5 km from Zagreb Arena, while Pleso Airport is 18 km away. Good tram connections are available with the nearest tram stop being just 50 metres from Centar Hostel. Main Train Station is 800 metres away.

Type
Hostels
Location
Zagreb
Guest rating
8.2 / 10Very good · 526 reviews
Check-in
from 15:00until 22:00
Check-out
by 11:00
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
English, Croatian

Accepted payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Diners Club
  • Maestro
  • Cash only

Good to know

  • Please inform Hostel Centar in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Internet

  • Internet services free

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout

Services

  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Shared lounge/TV area

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.2 Very good526 reviews

Highlights

  • Location
  • Wi-Fi
  • Staff

Could be better

  • Facilities
  • Comfort
  • Staff 9.0−0.3
  • Facilities 8.0−1.1
  • Cleanliness 8.4−0.9
  • Comfort 8.3−0.9
  • Value for money 8.5−0.7
  • Location 9.6+0.2
  • Wi-Fi 9.0−0.3

Average in Zagreb · 2,039 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

8.7 Very goodAverage of these 10 reviews

  • AmandaUnited Kingdom · 15 Apr 2026 10Exceptional

    A remarkably good hostel right in the centre!

    Liked : A remarkably good hostel right in the centre (as its name suggests) and excellent value.

    I stayed in a private room, with shared bathroom, which was light and airy and with a window overlooking the roofs of buildings on the street. (Room 2, pictures attached). The bathrooms are immaculately clean, there's a big fridge and a modestly sized kitchen area with microwave and kettle (and free tea and coffee). You can store your luggage in the common area.

    The two ladies who run the place are very helpful - and between the two of them are available through WhatsApp 24/7. And I was given a leaflet on arrival with some suggestions on where to eat by the hostel, which was helpful. Access to the building and hostel is through PIN code meaning a late check in is possible.

    If you read these reviews, thank you for a pleasant stay.

    Disliked : -

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • ThomasGermany · 22 Mar 2026 8Very good

    At Europe Square

    Liked : It’s located at Europe Square, right in the center and close to major sights. The hotel was clean, and the staff was friendly.

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
  • DilettaItaly · 4 Dec 2025 8Very good

    it's ok for basic needs, great position

    Liked : Available staff and great support, clean room, great position

    Disliked : a bit cold room, not really accessible hotel (many stairs in the corridor)

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
  • DimiterBulgaria · 30 Oct 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Clean, affordable, charming old house, right in the centre of town, flexible on check in time

    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
  • KatelynAustralia · 13 Oct 2025 9Exceptional

    Liked : Close to the center of town. Private room was spacious and clean. Friendly staff

    Disliked : Limited bathrooms, small kitchen space.

    • Group of friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
  • AiUnited Kingdom · 1 Oct 2025 9Exceptional

    Cosy and clean hostel in excellent location

    Liked : The rooms were spacious, and the location was very central, walking distance to most sights, and it was close to an area with many good restaurants and cafes.
    The host was very friendly and responsive.
    The room seemed well thought out with wardrobes and chest of drawers, a big mirror, and plenty of plug sockets. The bed was also comfortable.
    The bathrooms were very clean and had hooks to hang your stuff.
    The common area was small but had a TV and a nice, cosy feel. There is also a small kitchen where there is free tea and coffee.
    We were also able to store our luggage in the common area after we checked out for free.

    Disliked : There wasn't much soundproofing, so you could hear people talking in the next room.
    There are only 2 showers and 1 male and 1 female bathroom for the entire hostel, so sometimes, especially when the hostel is busy, you would need to wait for them to be free.
    Also, hot water was only available at certain times, like when my partner tried to have a shower after midnight and in the early morning, there was no hot water.

    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
  • MilenaUnited Kingdom · 23 Sept 2025 10Exceptional

    Fantastically arranged place, beautifully decorated. Good location, nice staff. Everything clear and transparent.

    Liked : Fantastically arranged place, beautifully decorated. Good location, nice staff. Everything clear and transparent.

    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • BunkGermany · 23 Sept 2025 8Very good

    Liked : Quirky Hostel, the room felt cosy and it was quite large

    Disliked : On Saturdays, there noise from the nearby club, the kitchen is super tiny and there is only a microwave, no stove etc. so no cooking is possible

    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • LesiaUkraine · 16 Sept 2025 9Exceptional

    Spacious room in the Center

    Liked : The location is perfect. The room was spacious with cupboard, drawers. There are 2 showers and 2 toilet. Small space with microwave and pot. Towels were provided.

    Disliked : All was good, it would be nice to have a toilet/shower closer.

    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • DesankaBosnia & Herzegovina · 28 Aug 2025 8Very good

    Liked : The place is in the center , everything is nearby ,there is air-conditioning so the temperature is great.

    Disliked : Trowels could be better quality .

    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Vlaška 7, Upper Town – Medvescak, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Manduševac 160 m3 min walk
  • Ban Jelacic Square 180 m3 min walk
  • Ban Josip Jelačić 200 m3 min walk
  • Kip Bana Josipa Jelačiča 200 m3 min walk
  • Croatian Sports Museum 200 m3 min walk
  • Mushroom Museum 230 m4 min walk

Restaurants and cafés

  • Nutelino Bar on site
  • Gajbica on site
  • Amélie on site
  • Vip club 80 m1 min walk
  • Certisa Coffee shop 100 m2 min walk
  • Caffe Bar Hills 130 m2 min walk

Getting around

  • Zagreb Train Station 990 m15 min walk
  • Zagreb Central Railway Station 1.0 km15 min walk
  • Zagreb Bus Station 1.5 km20 min walk
  • Zagreb Airport Franjo Tuđman 10 km15 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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