Croatia isn’t a typical destination, so it’s easy to have an unconventional vacation here without even trying. But if you want to add a little something special to your trip, go beyond the typical hotel stay and try an overnight in one of the country’s many unique lodging options. You might find yourself in a lighthouse, a treehouse, a boat, or a plane, but one thing’s for sure: your trip will be even more memorable.
Dubrovnik may have found its most recent fame via "Game of Thrones," but it's got plenty of epic history of its own to be discovered on its stone streets and blue seas. Sleep like a noble in converted estates or sleek modern seafront hotels, or even commune with the earth in a cave bar, with these hotels.
Split is the kind of city you’ll want to take in at your leisure, and that means spending a few days here. Luckily, there's a hotel for every taste, often in the historic center—and even within Split's most famous attraction, Diocletian’s Palace. This list has your best options, from pretty boutique hotels in town to contemporary seaside escapes.
The island of Hvar has a reputation as Croatia’s party capital, and its pulsing nightlife and ritzy beaches can sure make it seem like the French Riviera. But it’s also home to UNESCO-listed sites, explorable towns, and romantic vineyards that produce some of Croatia’s best wines. It has something for everyone, and that goes for its lodging options as well—check out this list of secluded villas, harbor-front hotels, and more.
Zagreb can often get short-shrift when up against its southerly sisters Split and Dubrovnik, but Croatia’s dynamic capital is worth a visit for its history, architecture, refined museums, vibrant street art, and genteel café culture. The hotels here tend towards the cosmopolitan and elegant, with a bit of Austro-Hungarian flare and plenty of amenities.
With its turquoise coast and charming stone Old Town, it's easy to see why Korčula is sometimes called "Little Dubrovnik." But this woodsy Adriatic isle has plenty of charm of its own. Take it all in from a seaside resort, soak in the sun in a boutique beach retreat or spend your nights in the town's first established hotel.
Dubrovnik may have found its most recent fame via "Game of Thrones," but it's got plenty of epic history of its own to be discovered on its stone streets and blue seas. Sleep like a noble in converted estates or sleek modern seafront hotels, or even commune with the earth in a cave bar, with these hotels.
Croatia's Istrian peninsula is the ideal destination for winding cobblestone streets and long, leisurely dinners, especially in the fishing port of Rovinj. Wander Venetian-influenced architecture and lounge alongside the Adriatic before you retire to one of these elegant hotels that marry the city's history with contemporary influences.
