Accommodation in Zagreb - How to Stay There on a Budget

Finding a good and appropriate accommodation instay in Zagreb more pleasurable experience.They will
Zagreb could be a challenging task for tourists whobe happy to do that and that is not something you get
have never been there. Especially if you are on thein the hotel.
tight budget.Also, renting and apartment gives you an opportunity
Of course, with appropriate budget, you can not goto get a good sense of what living in Zagreb looks like.
wrong staying in Sheraton, Esplanade or Palace hotel,You live in a typical building, your neighbors are local
but if you are on the tight budget but would still like topeople. The cheapest way to eat in Zagreb is to go
find a decent accommodation during your stay inget your food in the grocery store and prepare it at
Zagreb, a short-term apartment rent could be ahome like any other Zagreb citizen.
solution worthwhile looking at.Instead of paying €100 or more for the hotel, you
So, to stay in Zagreb on budget without sacrificing thecould rent a fully equipped two bedroom apartment for
comfort I recommend - private accommodation.50€/night. Although breakfast is not included in this
And here is why.price, for additional €10 you can buy enough
Most of the apartments available for short-term rent ingroceries to prepare a "breakfast for kings".
Zagreb are clean, comfortable, equipped with hi-speedOf course, the price for the average apartment will
Wi-Fi Internet connection and a cable TV. So, if youvary depending on the location. Although most tourists
are planning to stay in an apartment don't settle forprefer to stay in the center of the town, of course,
anything less than that. There are plenty apartmentsprices are higher there. It is good to know that the
available right now, they are easy to be found on-line ifwhole town is very well connected with the center
you just Google them or visit Zagreb Tourist Boardthrough the public transportation. Also, don't forget that
which is located on the main, Ban Jelacic square.tram is free for three stations in any direction from the
However I would advise to book the apartment beforemain Ban Jelacic square.
arriving to Zagreb as some of the lenders will gladlyBuses and trams run frequently and you can get from
offer free transportation from airport, or bus station oroutskirts of Zagreb to the center within 35 minutes. So,
train station to the apartment.if you are on the tight budget, it would be a worthwhile
Another advantage is, once you rent an apartment,considering an apartment that is not, necessarily,
you are no longer a total stranger. You see, in general,located in the center of the town.
Croats are friendly and hospitable people, proud withWhen it comes to safety, Zagreb is considered to be
their country so once they meet you don't be surprisedsafe. Whoever stayed there for a while will confirm
if they offer to show you around or take you to thethat. Crime rates are quite low and you can feel safe
places well worth seeing or visiting. After meeting localthere.
people you will get a first hand info on what's going onSo, if you are looking for the accommodation in
in Zagreb and they will share some useful tip and tricksZagreb, short term apartment rent could be just the
(depending on your interests) which will make yourperfect solution.