Nela’s guidebook for Zagreb
Food scene & drinks
An affordable diner with simple but tasty dishes on daily menus, just 10 mins walk from the apartment.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bistro Špajza
2a prilaz baruna FilipovićaAn affordable diner with simple but tasty dishes on daily menus, just 10 mins walk from the apartment.
The go-to restaurant for traditional Croatian cuisine.
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Stari Fijaker
6 Mesnička ul.The go-to restaurant for traditional Croatian cuisine.
Tasty dishes for good price in the picturesque Skalinska street (try to get a place on the terrace). Keep in mind it can often be busy!
100 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nokturno
4 Skalinska ul.Tasty dishes for good price in the picturesque Skalinska street (try to get a place on the terrace). Keep in mind it can often be busy!
This place offers delicious traditional pastry specialty called "štrukli" /shtrukli/ - and in so many variations!
104 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
La Štruk
5 Skalinska ul.This place offers delicious traditional pastry specialty called "štrukli" /shtrukli/ - and in so many variations!
Amélie
6 Vlaška ul.Cute patisserie right in the city center.
Charming caffe located at the northern tip of Upper Town.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Palainovka
Ilirski trgCharming caffe located at the northern tip of Upper Town.
Shopping
Famous food market in the city center, known for its red-sunshade look :) Don't miss the indoor part of the market (street level) where you'll find many more traditional goodies from all Croatian regions.
(Over 20 food products from Croatia have gained protection in EU's register based on the origin / geographical indications - Baranja kulen, Varaždin cabbage, Pag salt... just to name a few of them :)
Dolac
DolacFamous food market in the city center, known for its red-sunshade look :) Don't miss the indoor part of the market (street level) where you'll find many more traditional goodies from all Croatian regions.
(Over 20 food products from Croatia have gained protection in EU's register based on the origin / geographical indications - Baranja kulen, Varaždin cabbage, Pag salt... just to name a few of them :)
Another vibrant food market in the city center, just 10 mins walk from the apartment.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
British Square
Britanski trgAnother vibrant food market in the city center, just 10 mins walk from the apartment.
Get cheap food, drinks and everyday essentials here. Products with close expiry date at huge discounts!
Žabac Food Outlet
80a TratinskaGet cheap food, drinks and everyday essentials here. Products with close expiry date at huge discounts!
Popular among locals, this warehouse store is mainly known for its broad selection of wines. They offer a wide-ranging assortment of food and beverages. 15 mins walk from the apartment.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vrutak
20A Vodovodna ul.Popular among locals, this warehouse store is mainly known for its broad selection of wines. They offer a wide-ranging assortment of food and beverages. 15 mins walk from the apartment.
A quality mid-size supermarket at just 10 mins walking distance from the apartment. Great selection across all price points, especially rich assortment of fruits and vegetables.
63 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Spar
13 Banjavčićeva ul.A quality mid-size supermarket at just 10 mins walking distance from the apartment. Great selection across all price points, especially rich assortment of fruits and vegetables.
Culture & sightseeing
Visit exhibitions, Nikola Tesla Demonstration Cabinet, planetarium or a full-size mine model built under the museum! Public lectures are usually offered in Croatian. (Make sure to check exact working hours & schedule on the website/facebook page.)
115 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Museum yama-Technical Nikola Tesla
18 Savska cestaVisit exhibitions, Nikola Tesla Demonstration Cabinet, planetarium or a full-size mine model built under the museum! Public lectures are usually offered in Croatian. (Make sure to check exact working hours & schedule on the website/facebook page.)
Visit observatory on workdays and look at the sky through a telescope - right from the historic Upper Town. (Make sure to check exact working hours on the website.)
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Zagreb Observatory
22 Opatička ul.Visit observatory on workdays and look at the sky through a telescope - right from the historic Upper Town. (Make sure to check exact working hours on the website.)
The best concert hall in Croatia with capacity of almost 2,000 and an amazing 360-degree view from 1st floor foyer. Tickets can be purchased online.
49 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Concert Hall Vatroslav Lisinski
4 Trg Stjepana RadićaThe best concert hall in Croatia with capacity of almost 2,000 and an amazing 360-degree view from 1st floor foyer. Tickets can be purchased online.
The electric hypercar factory is located right outside of Zagreb, easily reachable by bus. They offer organized tours in English and Croatian.
Rimac Automobili d.o.o.
7 Ljubljanska ul.The electric hypercar factory is located right outside of Zagreb, easily reachable by bus. They offer organized tours in English and Croatian.
The only IMAX theatre in Croatia, with huge screen (24,3 x 13,7 m) and amazing sound.
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
CineStar Arena IMAX Zagreb
6 Ul. Vice VukovaThe only IMAX theatre in Croatia, with huge screen (24,3 x 13,7 m) and amazing sound.
KINEMATOGRAFI d.d.
1 TuškanacOpen-air cinema in natural surroundings with summer pop-up bar at the entrance.
A spacious plateau next to baroque St. Catherine's church, overlooking the cathedral and city center. It's usually packed with events in the summer and during christmas advent.
Plato Gradec
Strossmayerovo šetališteA spacious plateau next to baroque St. Catherine's church, overlooking the cathedral and city center. It's usually packed with events in the summer and during christmas advent.
Sport
Recently opened, this swimming pool complex has been awarded for its outstanding design. Currently the best place to go swimming in Zagreb.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bazeni Svetice
21 Ul. Divka BudakaRecently opened, this swimming pool complex has been awarded for its outstanding design. Currently the best place to go swimming in Zagreb.
Great location for outdoor swimming - enjoy views over the city from this plateau!
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sports - recreation center Salata
2 Schlosserove StubeGreat location for outdoor swimming - enjoy views over the city from this plateau!