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Boutique Hostel Forum

3.0 star property
Travelers find a genuine welcome at this inviting hostel in Zadar Old Town, where attentive staff create a warm atmosphere for everyone who walks through the door

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Boutique Hostel Forum, in Zadar's historic district, offers a lively coffee shop, peaceful garden, and sunny terrace for unwinding. Enjoy the arcade, billiards room, and free WiFi in all rooms. Friendly staff share local insights, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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Classic Shared Dormitory | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
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Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Desk
  • City view
  • 162 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Boutique Hostel Forum is in Zadar Old Town, a neighborhood in Zadar. Kolovare Beach and Zadar Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Kalelarga and City Galleria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stanovi Stadium or Visnjik Sport Center. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like skydiving and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the area. Visit our Zadar travel guide
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Siroka Ulica 20, Zadar, 23000

What's nearby

  • Church of St. Donatus, Zadar, Croatia
    St. Donat's Church
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Umbrella and empty chair around swimming pool in hotel resort - Boost up color Processing, Shutterstock ID 396357721, Purchase Order: -
    Sea Gate
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mediterranean port
    Port Gate
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zadar coastline Sea Organ. / Scenic view at coastal town Zadar and famous landmark on city promenade, Sea Organ, Croatia Europe.
    Sea Organ
    6 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Zadar (ZAD)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Manolo Finger Food & Bar
    3 min walk
  • Coffee & Cake
    3 min walk
  • Café Riva
    3 min walk
  • D16 Specialty Coffee Shop
    1 min walk
  • La Famiglia
    2 min walk

About this property

Boutique Hostel Forum

Hostel located in Zadar Old Town
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Boutique Hostel Forum. Free in-room WiFi and an arcade/game room are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Boutique Hostel Forum boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cribs/infant beds, limited housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 to 13 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.75 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 1.50 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.75 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 to 13 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Boutique Forum
Boutique Forum Zadar
Boutique Hostel Forum
Boutique Hostel Forum Zadar
Hostel Forum
Boutique Hostel Forum Zadar
Boutique Hostel Forum Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Boutique Hostel Forum Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Zadar

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Hostel Forum pet-friendly?

Yes, Boutique Hostel Forum allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Boutique Hostel Forum?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Hostel Forum?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Hostel Forum located?

Located in Zadar Old Town, this hostel is steps from Kalelarga, Cathedral of St. Anastasia, and Archeological Museum. Forum and St. Donat's Church are just steps away.

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Reviews

Boutique Hostel Forum Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 558 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zadar center of everything.

Beautiful location and stylish amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fung Lin Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are helpful. Location of the hostel is excellent. The hostel itself is stylish with good amenities and common areas. Breakfast is great. The only issue is the flushing system which is too weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and view. Good breakfast. Room was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Amazing location in the middle of the old town . We had a private twin room and a gorgeous view of the square. The beds were comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was good then best I have had in a hostle it had hot and cold food not just continental selection . I would definitely stay here again If I ever come back to zadar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

The place is in the center of old town which is very convenient there is a lot of places to eat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Estel Torrent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location was excellent, the room had clean bedsheets and a clean bathroom, the walls / floor had seen better days and I struggled to ser how the actual room matched the website photos. Breakfast was plentiful and good, pleasantly surprised. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina Iwona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location

It was nice to stay in the hostel. During the weekends a bit noisy but ok. The location was perfect. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located funky hostel - our room had an incredible view over the forum from which we really enjoyed people watching (just to note there were concerts playing each evening so could be noisy from music but it always finished around 11 and the room was well insulated from general street noise). The compact room was cleverly designed and we had everything we needed. Breakfast was simple but good and the location was very central. We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend, couldn't imagine a better hostel!

I stayed total of three nights at the Boutique Hostel Forum. The whole experience was super nice. Late check-in was possible, rooms were clean and it was nice to have a toilet and a shower in your own room. Sleeping booths gave privacy, view was beautiful and the big window relevealed the square, church, restaurant and the beautiful street. Location was perfect, middle of everything. Bus/shuttle ride comes near from Zadar airport for 5€. Would recommend and would definitely stay again if travelling to Zadar!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff volunteered to get me a lower bunk. Being 74 i appreciated that.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Seung Won

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and clean at an affordable price, but too tiny to take a shower and a shortage of shelves in dormitory. No good in wifi connection as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained hostel (I would use hotel). We lived in a standard room with twin beds on the second floor (XII) facing another building, and it was very quiet. I was glad that we didn’t have the view, as I preferred the quietness. Comfortable beds, nice dark room (wooden window shades), clean and comfortable. The hotel is in the middle of the old town, so everything is in the walking distance. We loved it, and would come again. Breakfast was good, had everything you could need (eggs, bacon, bread, coffee, croissants, cream cheese, some veggies). For the price you are getting a lot. Truly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Average - overpriced

This was the most expensive room in my trip and I stayed in old town centers in Zagreb and Athens. Very barebones room. Doesn’t even have a mirror and only one charging port in the room. Unless you get a room facing the sea, the view would be a block of wall of another building. Super claustrophobic. The breakfast staff was kind and nice though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of things- can’t beat the view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent place, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
We stayed overnight before catching a plane. The rooms are great with everything you need and a good en-suite shower room and very comfortable bed. Wonderful views too over the Harbour. We were allowed to check in early at no extra cost and they provided packed breakfast as we left very early. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cheap accommodation in the center of Zadar
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hostel stay in the heart of Zadar old town. The bunk beds felt very private, and there was a shower and a toilet to share between 4 beds in one room. The staff were helpful and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalllaire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well localed. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sleeping boxes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary S

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cramped, oddly configured room

Good location, close to many points of interest. But had to walk up three flights of stairs to a cramped, oddly configured room with bed inclined at a fairlsteep 30 degree angle up, especially for a couple like us in our 70s. Really more of a hostel, as the name implies. Would not recommend for anyone over 50.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

First time in Zadar

Great location. The sloped floor was a little strange. Room was very small but wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Beautiful view over the forum, nice room, quiet, in the middle of the old town. Just great!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 nighs in Zadar in July

We liked the hostel very much, because the situation was so good. Everything was near by. Breakfast was good. The staff friendly. We could come back to this hostel again, if travel again to Zadar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022