Guidebook for Zagreb

Ivona & Damir
Ivona & Damir
Guidebook for Zagreb

Arts & Culture

Unique in the World. Very interesting and romantic.
396 locals recommend
Museum of Broken Relationships
2 Ćirilometodska ul.
396 locals recommend
Unique in the World. Very interesting and romantic.
Head to Zagreb's most peculiar gallery - Lauba. It's an Austro-Hungarian stable turned into a spectacular open plan showroom.
32 locals recommend
Lauba
23A prilaz baruna Filipovića
32 locals recommend
Head to Zagreb's most peculiar gallery - Lauba. It's an Austro-Hungarian stable turned into a spectacular open plan showroom.
Museum of Contemporary Art - biggest one in Europe. It showcases work by both Croatian and international artists.
152 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
17 Avenija Dubrovnik
152 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art - biggest one in Europe. It showcases work by both Croatian and international artists.
Use your eyes to play tricks with your mind.
239 locals recommend
Museum of Illusions
72 Ilica
239 locals recommend
Use your eyes to play tricks with your mind.
It houses a fantastic replica of Tesla's lab. You get a full lecture about Tesla's greatest inventions. Even a chance to take part in the show. Priceless!
115 locals recommend
Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
18 Savska cesta
115 locals recommend
It houses a fantastic replica of Tesla's lab. You get a full lecture about Tesla's greatest inventions. Even a chance to take part in the show. Priceless!

Getting Around

This is place to buy bus tickets, bus stop is across the street.
Lanište ul. 10
10 Lanište
This is place to buy bus tickets, bus stop is across the street.

Shopping

Stroll Zagreb's longest street and do some window shopping. Do the stretch between Jelačić and Britanski squares.
40 locals recommend
Ilica
Ilica
40 locals recommend
Stroll Zagreb's longest street and do some window shopping. Do the stretch between Jelačić and Britanski squares.
Buy a Croatian souvenir. The usual are Croatian tie, Cerovečki umbrella or Penkala pen.
10 locals recommend
Radićeva ulica
Ulica Pavla Radića
10 locals recommend
Buy a Croatian souvenir. The usual are Croatian tie, Cerovečki umbrella or Penkala pen.
Supermarket Plodine
Ul. Vice Vukova 2
Supermarket Plodine
Everything you need for shopping - from groceries to clothes and electronics.
Lanište ul. 132
132 Lanište
Everything you need for shopping - from groceries to clothes and electronics.

Sightseeing

Watch out for the Lotrščak cannon that fires every day at noon. And enjoy in excelent view on Zagreb.
162 locals recommend
Lotrscak Tower
9 Tomićeva ul.
162 locals recommend
Watch out for the Lotrščak cannon that fires every day at noon. And enjoy in excelent view on Zagreb.
Find the beautiful St. Catherine's Church and linger around it. This is Gradec Plateau - it gives you the best view of the Zagreb Cathedral and is home of two famous murals - The Whale and the Turtle by Etien.
6 locals recommend
Saint Catherine of Alexandria
bb Katarinin trg
6 locals recommend
Find the beautiful St. Catherine's Church and linger around it. This is Gradec Plateau - it gives you the best view of the Zagreb Cathedral and is home of two famous murals - The Whale and the Turtle by Etien.
Zagreb Cathedral was first built in the 13th century. It has since reinvented itself as a true chameleon. It got rampaged by the Mongols and destroyed by 1880 earhquake. Today's look is work of the famous architect Herman Bolle.
360 locals recommend
Cathedral of the Assumption
31 Kaptol
360 locals recommend
Zagreb Cathedral was first built in the 13th century. It has since reinvented itself as a true chameleon. It got rampaged by the Mongols and destroyed by 1880 earhquake. Today's look is work of the famous architect Herman Bolle.
Climb Radićeva street until you reach the mystical shrine to Virgin Mary - the Stone Gate. Join the locals in their silent prayers or even light a candle to have your wish come true.
250 locals recommend
St. Mark's Church
5 Trg Sv. Marka
250 locals recommend
Climb Radićeva street until you reach the mystical shrine to Virgin Mary - the Stone Gate. Join the locals in their silent prayers or even light a candle to have your wish come true.
Admire the gorgeous red-and-white chequered roof tiles. But don't miss having a sneak inside too - you'll find art work by famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
250 locals recommend
St. Mark's Church
5 Trg Sv. Marka
250 locals recommend
Admire the gorgeous red-and-white chequered roof tiles. But don't miss having a sneak inside too - you'll find art work by famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović.
Ride the Funicular! This 19th century carriage is the world's shortest cable railway
47 locals recommend
Funicular
7A Tomićeva ul.
47 locals recommend
Ride the Funicular! This 19th century carriage is the world's shortest cable railway
There is tunnel under the Upper Town, built as a shelter. Entrances are from Mesnička, Tomićeva and Radićeva street. There are special events in Tunnel, like concerts around Christmas. The easiest way is to stroll through Upper Town (go up with Funicular), go down on Mesnička, and then through the Tunnel all the way to Radićeva and Jelačić Square.
64 locals recommend
Tunel Grič - Tomićeva
5A Tomićeva ul.
64 locals recommend
There is tunnel under the Upper Town, built as a shelter. Entrances are from Mesnička, Tomićeva and Radićeva street. There are special events in Tunnel, like concerts around Christmas. The easiest way is to stroll through Upper Town (go up with Funicular), go down on Mesnička, and then through the Tunnel all the way to Radićeva and Jelačić Square.
This postcard-perfect historic town is ideal for a relaxed afternoon trip. There's plenty of leafy trails to walk and yummy food to try. Climb to old castle and indulge in the famous "Samoborska kremšnita" dessert. There are local buses lines to there.
46 locals recommend
Samobor
46 locals recommend
This postcard-perfect historic town is ideal for a relaxed afternoon trip. There's plenty of leafy trails to walk and yummy food to try. Climb to old castle and indulge in the famous "Samoborska kremšnita" dessert. There are local buses lines to there.

Essentials

Grocery store Konzum. Small but with all essentials.
Lanište ul. 10C
10C Lanište
Grocery store Konzum. Small but with all essentials.

Parks & Nature

Take the route through Zagreb best parks. Hit the Green Horseshoe - a U-shaped trail which connects 7 squares into a leafy promenade. Start at the romantic Zrinjevac park, then snake along Strossmayer and Tomislav square, through Botanical garden and up on Marulić and Mažuranić square, until you reach the Croatian National Theatre.
124 locals recommend
Botanički vrt
124 locals recommend
Take the route through Zagreb best parks. Hit the Green Horseshoe - a U-shaped trail which connects 7 squares into a leafy promenade. Start at the romantic Zrinjevac park, then snake along Strossmayer and Tomislav square, through Botanical garden and up on Marulić and Mažuranić square, until you reach the Croatian National Theatre.
Opened in 1794, Maksimir is the oldest landscaped park in this part of Europe. There are five lakes and plenty of wild stretches to stroll around. Take your kids to the nearby Zagreb ZOO or make summer picnic on the grass.
68 locals recommend
Maksimirski perivoj
Maksimirski perivoj
68 locals recommend
Opened in 1794, Maksimir is the oldest landscaped park in this part of Europe. There are five lakes and plenty of wild stretches to stroll around. Take your kids to the nearby Zagreb ZOO or make summer picnic on the grass.
Sava embankment stretches from the apartment for more than 20 km on either side of Sava river. Great for running or just walking.
Obala trnjanskih branitelja
Obala trnjanskih branitelja
Sava embankment stretches from the apartment for more than 20 km on either side of Sava river. Great for running or just walking.
Go swimming on the Small Lake on Jarun. It's so clean it even has a Blue flag. If you're up for a real exercise, head to the Big Lake and hit more than 10 km of walking, running and cycling trails.
50 locals recommend
Rekreacijsko sportski centar Jarun
3 Poljana Zdenka Mikine
50 locals recommend
Go swimming on the Small Lake on Jarun. It's so clean it even has a Blue flag. If you're up for a real exercise, head to the Big Lake and hit more than 10 km of walking, running and cycling trails.
Bundek is smaller than Jarun, but has the largest children's playground in Zagreb.
223 locals recommend
Bundek
223 locals recommend
Bundek is smaller than Jarun, but has the largest children's playground in Zagreb.
You must know it by now - Plitvice Lakes national park is a must. And Zagreb is the best place to go from. Catch a bus from the main bus station. They leave almost every hour.
923 locals recommend
Plitvička Jezera
923 locals recommend
You must know it by now - Plitvice Lakes national park is a must. And Zagreb is the best place to go from. Catch a bus from the main bus station. They leave almost every hour.

Food Scene

KFC, McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, Mex, Asian food, Old Wild West (BBQ on top floor) and Salad Bar. For dessert Torterie Macaron.
175 locals recommend
Arena Centar
6 Ul. Vice Vukova
175 locals recommend
KFC, McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, Mex, Asian food, Old Wild West (BBQ on top floor) and Salad Bar. For dessert Torterie Macaron.
Traditional Zagreb restaurant. Try: - Sir i vrhnje [cottage cheese with cream] - Zagorska juha [zagorje soup] - Purica s mlincima [turkey with local pasta] - Štrukli [filo dough pillows with cheese filling]
55 locals recommend
Stari Fijaker
6 Mesnička ul.
55 locals recommend
Traditional Zagreb restaurant. Try: - Sir i vrhnje [cottage cheese with cream] - Zagorska juha [zagorje soup] - Purica s mlincima [turkey with local pasta] - Štrukli [filo dough pillows with cheese filling]
Nice choice of cakes.
fancy Cake
13 d Lanište
Nice choice of cakes.
Pizza, pasta and barbeque.
Desiree
1 Lanište
Pizza, pasta and barbeque.
Fresh bread right in the building.
24 locals recommend
Pan-pek
40a Šubićeva ul.
24 locals recommend
Fresh bread right in the building.
Pizza, meat and pasta. Delivery every day 8-24 - phone: +385 1 6140 828
13 locals recommend
Fianona
16 Lanište
13 locals recommend
Pizza, meat and pasta. Delivery every day 8-24 - phone: +385 1 6140 828
Italian restaurant with excellent food and normal prices. Very close to apartment (in the building).
9 locals recommend
Paesano
26 Lanište
9 locals recommend
Italian restaurant with excellent food and normal prices. Very close to apartment (in the building).
Visit this small brewery with nice restaurant and try some traditional Croatian food.
19 locals recommend
Beer hall "Zlatni Medo"
56 Savska cesta
19 locals recommend
Visit this small brewery with nice restaurant and try some traditional Croatian food.
Traditional Zagreb restaurant. Try: - Sir i vrhnje [cottage cheese with cream] - Zagorska juha [zagorje soup] - Purica s mlincima [turkey with local pasta] - Štrukli [filo dough pillows with cheese filling]
20 locals recommend
Baltazar
4 Nova Ves
20 locals recommend
Traditional Zagreb restaurant. Try: - Sir i vrhnje [cottage cheese with cream] - Zagorska juha [zagorje soup] - Purica s mlincima [turkey with local pasta] - Štrukli [filo dough pillows with cheese filling]
Traditional Zagreb restaurant. Try: - Sir i vrhnje [cottage cheese with cream] - Zagorska juha [zagorje soup] - Purica s mlincima [turkey with local pasta] - Štrukli [filo dough pillows with cheese filling]
31 locals recommend
GOSTIONICA - RESTORAN PURGER
33 Petrinjska ul.
31 locals recommend
Traditional Zagreb restaurant. Try: - Sir i vrhnje [cottage cheese with cream] - Zagorska juha [zagorje soup] - Purica s mlincima [turkey with local pasta] - Štrukli [filo dough pillows with cheese filling]
Good vegetarian restarurant.
9 locals recommend
Restoran Vegehop
79 Vlaška ulica
9 locals recommend
Good vegetarian restarurant.
Good vegetarian restarurant.
36 locals recommend
Restaurant Nav
11/1 Masarykova ul.
36 locals recommend
Good vegetarian restarurant.
Good vegetarian restarurant.
56 locals recommend
Zrno bio bistro
20 Medulićeva ul.
56 locals recommend
Good vegetarian restarurant.
Look for fresh vegetable or fruit and fresh fish.
160 locals recommend
Dolac Market
9 Dolac
160 locals recommend
Look for fresh vegetable or fruit and fresh fish.
Fast food joint that works all night.
15 locals recommend
Pingvin
7 ul. Nikole Tesle
15 locals recommend
Fast food joint that works all night.