Zadar Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Zadar cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Zadar, Croatia range from $13 to $27/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 14 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $13.

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $13/night.

At $13/night and up, Zadar is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Croatia.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 6 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-08T06:22:11.910Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 9 (one night),October 10 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Zadar

Where to stay

Most budget beds sit in Varoš, the neighborhood just outside the Old Town's land gate, or scattered through the Old Town itself near Narodni trg. Either puts the Sea Organ, the Green Market, and the Jadrolinija ferry port within a short walk.

Getting around

Take the Jadrolinija ferry from the main port to Preko on Ugljan island. The crossing takes about 20 minutes, costs a couple of euros, and gets you quiet coves and a village lunch that the crowds along Kalelarga never reach.
Pick up breakfast and lunch supplies at the Zelena tržnica, the open-air Green Market just outside the Old Town walls. Local cheese, olives, and fruit there cost a fraction of what the sit-down spots on the waterfront charge.
If a hostel listing says it's in Borik, factor in bus time. That beach area is a few kilometers northwest of the Old Town, and you'll be riding local buses every time you want the Old Town, the ferry port, or anything else worth seeing.

When to go

Prices drop noticeably from October through April. July and August are the crunch months, when nightly rates can double compared to what you'd pay in May or September.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Zadar cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $13. Dorm beds currently range from $13 to $27/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Zadar?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Zadar include October 8, October 9, October 10.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Zadar?

HostelHound currently tracks 14 hostels in Zadar, Croatia.

How much do hostels in Zadar cost in December?

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $13/night.

Is Zadar affordable compared to other hostel cities in Croatia?

Zadar is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Croatia, with dorm prices starting from $13/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Zadar?

Most budget beds sit in Varoš, the neighborhood just outside the Old Town's land gate, or scattered through the Old Town itself near Narodni trg. Either puts the Sea Organ, the Green Market, and the Jadrolinija ferry port within a short walk.

What is the best time of year to visit Zadar?

Prices drop noticeably from October through April. July and August are the crunch months, when nightly rates can double compared to what you'd pay in May or September.