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
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.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
24/7 front desk
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Located near the beach, Boutique Hostel Forum is in Zadar Old Town, a neighbourhood 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. Labirint Moći and Labirint Ljubavi are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like skydiving and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Zadar. Visit our Zadar travel guide
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/games room are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a vending machine
A billiards/pool table, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a TV in reception
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Boutique Hostel Forum boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
No on-site 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
Cot (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 lift
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1 building
3 floors
Built in 2012
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
22-inch TV
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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
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 are 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 5 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 45.0 per day
Payment types at the property
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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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 any lifts
Property is also known as
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Boutique Hostel Forum
Boutique Forum Zadar
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Boutique Hostel Forum Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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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 5 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Boutique Hostel Forum?
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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Boutique Hostel Forum located?
Located in Zadar Old Town, this hostel is steps away from Kalelarga, Cathedral of St. Anastasia and Archeological Museum. Forum and St. Donat's Church are just steps away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Boutique Hostel Forum Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Perfect location and view.
Good breakfast.
Room was comfortable
Veronica
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Fung Lin Ivy
16 Sept 2025
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.
Fung Lin Ivy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
12 Jun 2024
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
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
Victoria
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Estel Torrent
24 Mar 2025
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.
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!
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!
Lovely helpful staff volunteered to get me a lower bunk. Being 74 i appreciated that.
Ruth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Seung Won
24 Oct 2024
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.
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.
Natalia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
26 Apr 2024
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.
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.
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.
Great location. The sloped floor was a little strange. Room was very small but wonderful staff!
Dottie
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Mary S
30 Jun 2025
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.
Mary S
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne
10 May 2023
Beautiful view over the forum, nice room, quiet, in the middle of the old town. Just great!!!