Almayer Art and Heritage Hotel

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“This adults-only hotel of 16 rooms is in two beautifully renovated historic buildings in Zadar's old town. The classical exteriors are juxtaposed with stylish, contemporary design. Chic rooms are decorated in earthy hues and feature contemporary artworks and slick bathrooms. An undeniably cool spot.”

Hotel review

This hip adults-only boutique heritage hotel centres on a grand building from 1863. Here you'll find the informal reception area, nine guest rooms, plus the lovely Corte cafe-restaurant in a glazed conservatory, opening onto a leafy courtyard with outdoor tables. It's a lovely venue for breakfast and dinner, seated amid lush Mediterranean planting – pink bougainvillea and fragrant orange trees.

The stylish guest rooms in the main building have polished-concrete floors, big colourful oil paintings, and grey marble bathrooms with under-floor heating. Just a two-minute walk away, there are seven additional rooms in a dependence dating from 1914. These come with wooden parquet floors, set off against bold-coloured walls, velvet curtains, and quirky contemporary artworks. The Almayer prides itself in providing highly personalised service – at reception they can arrange guided tours of Zadar's old town, with its Roman forum, Romanesque churches and Venetian-era fortifications, and will help with transfers and car rental. They can also arrange excursions to Plitvice Lakes National Park with its spectacular waterfalls, and Kornati National Park, a timeless seascape speckled with rocky islets.

Jane Foster

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Located on a sea-port, swimming spots and sea views are endless plus ferries run from a nearby port to neighbouring islands

  • Local exploring

    • A perfect location in the heart of Zadar means cathedrals, Roman forums, restaurants and nightlife is all on your doorstep

  • Sailing

    • Hop on one of the ferries that run from nearby ports and spend a day exploring the surrounding islands

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Zadar's famous sea-front art installations Greetings to the Sun and Sea Organ

  • Museums

    • Make a trip to the National Museum and learn of the Zadar region's history

  • Hotel Entertainment

  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Restaurant

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Historic

  • Chic

  • Owner managed

  • Child friendly

  • Beach nearby

  • Kayaking

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    16 rooms in this hotel

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Wedding license

  • Bicycles available

  • Airport transfer

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Wifi

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Adult Only

  • Restaurant

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Suites

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Sailing

    • Hop on one of the ferries that run from nearby ports and spend a day exploring the surrounding islands

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit Zadar's famous sea-front art installations Greetings to the Sun and Sea Organ

  • Museums

    • Make a trip to the National Museum and learn of the Zadar region's history

  • Hotel Entertainment

  • Cycling

  • Kayaking

Map & Location

Other reviews

Almayer Art and Heritage Hotel

This boutique hotel is situated in a carefully renovated 19th-century building in Zadar's Old Town. There are nine rooms and a courtyard cafe-restaurant serving fine wines and Creative Mediterranean fare. Stylish but unpretentious, it showcases cool contemporary design and modern art.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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