Nela’s guidebook for Zagreb

Nela
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 locals recommend
Bistro Špajza
2a prilaz baruna Filipovića
14 locals recommend
An 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 locals recommend
Stari Fijaker
6 Mesnička ul.
55 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Nokturno
4 Skalinska ul.
100 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
La Štruk
5 Skalinska ul.
104 locals recommend
This place offers delicious traditional pastry specialty called "štrukli" /shtrukli/ - and in so many variations!
Cute patisserie right in the city center.
67 locals recommend
Amélie
6 Vlaška ul.
67 locals recommend
Cute patisserie right in the city center.
Charming caffe located at the northern tip of Upper Town.
15 locals recommend
Palainovka
Ilirski trg
15 locals recommend
Charming 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
Dolac
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 :)
Another vibrant food market in the city center, just 10 mins walk from the apartment.
9 locals recommend
British Square
Britanski trg
9 locals recommend
Another 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 Tratinska
Get 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 locals recommend
Vrutak
20A Vodovodna ul.
6 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Spar
13 Banjavčićeva ul.
63 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Nikola Tesla Technical Museum
18 Savska cesta
115 locals recommend
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.)
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 locals recommend
Zagreb Observatory
22 Opatička ul.
22 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Concert Hall Vatroslav Lisinski
4 Trg Stjepana Radića
49 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
CineStar Arena IMAX Zagreb
6 Ul. Vice Vukova
15 locals recommend
The only IMAX theatre in Croatia, with huge screen (24,3 x 13,7 m) and amazing sound.
Open-air cinema in natural surroundings with summer pop-up bar at the entrance.
KINEMATOGRAFI d.d.
1 Tuškanac
Open-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 šetalište
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.

Sport

Recently opened, this swimming pool complex has been awarded for its outstanding design. Currently the best place to go swimming in Zagreb.
18 locals recommend
Bazeni Svetice
21 Ul. Divka Budaka
18 locals recommend
Recently 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 locals recommend
Sports - recreation center Salata
2 Schlosserove Stube
15 locals recommend
Great location for outdoor swimming - enjoy views over the city from this plateau!