Zagreb Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Zagreb cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Zagreb, Croatia range from $17 to $90/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 22 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Jan 2, Jan 3, Jan 4.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20.

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $19/night.

At $17/night and up, Zagreb 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 12 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: 2026-10-07T21:24:11.908Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include January 2 (one night),January 3 (one night),January 4 (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 Zagreb

Where to stay

Most budget hostels sit in Donji Grad (Lower Town), within a short walk of Trg bana Josipa Jelačića and the tram lines running along Ilica. Staying here puts you close to the train station at Tomislavov trg and cuts out the uphill slog to Gornji Grad after a late night.

Getting around

Dolac market, just above the main square, runs mornings Tuesday through Sunday. A burek from a vendor there costs a fraction of what the cafes below charge for breakfast.
A single ZET tram ticket is valid for 90 minutes of transfers. Trams on Ilica cover most of the city center routes, so you rarely need a taxi unless you are heading out to Jarun lake.
Tkalčićeva, the main café and bar street, has happy-hour pricing at most spots from around 5 to 7pm. Come then, not after 9pm, if you want to drink cheaply before the evening crowd locks in full prices.

When to go

October through early December and January through March are the cheapest months for hostels. July and August bring the highest prices and the fullest dorms, and the week of the Advent market in December is a second spike worth booking well ahead for.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Zagreb cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $20. Dorm beds currently range from $17 to $90/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Zagreb?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Zagreb include January 2, January 3, January 4.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Zagreb?

HostelHound currently tracks 22 hostels in Zagreb, Croatia.

How much do hostels in Zagreb cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $19/night.

Is Zagreb affordable compared to other hostel cities in Croatia?

Zagreb is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Croatia, with dorm prices starting from $17/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Zagreb?

Most budget hostels sit in Donji Grad (Lower Town), within a short walk of Trg bana Josipa Jelačića and the tram lines running along Ilica. Staying here puts you close to the train station at Tomislavov trg and cuts out the uphill slog to Gornji Grad after a late night.

What is the best time of year to visit Zagreb?

October through early December and January through March are the cheapest months for hostels. July and August bring the highest prices and the fullest dorms, and the week of the Advent market in December is a second spike worth booking well ahead for.