Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel

My stay at the Almayer Art & Heritage Hotel in Zadar fulfilled my long-held wish to finally spend some time in this beautiful hotel – and the experience exceeded all expectations. The manager, Elena, truly stood out with her exceptional dedication to details and genuine care for the hotel and overall guest experience. The room was beautifully designed, and I was especially impressed by the exceptionally high-quality and comfortable bedding and new towels. The hotel radiates elegance, a peaceful atmosphere, and top-level service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special stay in Zadar. I will gladly return!

We had recently spent one relaxing night at the Almayer Art and Heritage Hotel. We were driving from Šibenik to Zagreb and decided to take a break at Zadar.||At the time of check in we were offered a choice of a Loft Room in the main building and a room (which is like a studio flat) in the Bianchini Block. We chose the Bianchini Block so we don’t have to deal with internal stairs.||The room itself is spacious, well heated, comes with all the usual amenities. The balcony looks out to a sculpture square and the Church of our Lady of Health. Quite a pleasant outlook.||The location of the hotel is excellent: it’s a short walk to the Sea Organ, Promenade, Old Town, Christmas Market etc.||Breakfast was served in the green house at the back of the main building.||Mateo whom we met at check in was very helpful and friendly. ||We reserved a parking space in advance and that was a wise decision as I noticed that all the parking spaces in Zadar were all taken.||Overall we had an enjoyable stay and would recommend Almayer.

We stayed here for two nights at the end of a two week trip around Croatia and Montenegro.||It is a beautiful hotel that has been very thoughtfully designed. Our rooms in the Annex were huge with lovely touches - panelling, bespoke wallpaper, roll top bath, huge rain shower. I’m sure even the toilet had sound proofing!! ||The only thing missing from the room for us was bathrobes - it just felt like there should have been there given the luxury of the room and that we had slippers. On our floor we also didn’t have a coffee machine.||Breakfast was in a lovely setting over the road. Plenty of choice unless you are dairy, meat and gluten free like me. The only options were toast and fruit as the breakfast was heavily egg based which was a shame.||We booked their parking at an extra cost after I did some research. I was really glad as cars were being towed away including one of the guests checking in at the same time. It meant we didn’t have to worry so worth every penny. ||Would definitely recommend the hotel and Zadar itself which is beautiful and a perfect final stop before flying home.

We had a fantastic stay at Almayer Art & Heritage Adults only Hotel. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean, and beautifully designed—set within a thoughtfully restored historic building. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was modern, with an incredible shower. The location couldn’t be better—right in the center of Zadar’s charming old town, with everything within walking distance. Highly recommended!

The granola was burnt and unpleasantly hard, and the coffee had such a sharp mix of acidity and bitterness that it left us with stomach discomfort. After that, we didn’t dare to try the other dishes. The courtyard was nicely arranged, and we would have liked to enjoy it longer, but instead we had to cut our visit short and look for breakfast elsewhere to get rid of the aftertaste of the coffee.

Whilst this property has been beautifully converted, and the staff are friendly, competent and kind, there's no getting over the fact that the main building was originally the annex of a military hospital, meaning the rooms have a very small footprint. The new owner's solution -- at least in the case of our room -- was to make a sleeping loft with skylights. That means you have to navigate a daunting metal staircase in order to use the (beautifully appointed but tiny) bathroom at night. Downstairs, there was a small sofa jammed into a corner under a window, but nowhere to comfortably lounge together, especially as the room was also dark. At the price point, I was disappointed that the room was basically somewhere to sleep and bathe and not much else. Sadly, there are no common areas with comfortable seating either, although the restaurant, with extensive indoor and outdoor space, is lovely, and you're welcome to sit there at all hours. Furthermore, the room's door handle -- a seriously high-end piece of hardware -- had been fitted too close to the door jamb, so both of us injured our knuckles until we learned the hard way to pull the door closed with a left hand. |The food at the restaurant is excellent, as is the service. |Zadar is short on mid- or high-end accommodation, so this should be an option, but don't choose it if you're planning a romantic chill with a little sightseeing. The hotel has two other buildings that sounds like they might be a better bet -- call to ask.

We stayed at this lovely boutique hotel, ideally located—at least for us—just steps away from the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation, in one of the most walkable and charming areas of Zadar.||The hotel blends an old architectural structure with modern design and high-quality finishes. There’s a tasteful harmony between vintage and contemporary elements, both in the building itself and in the interior decor.||Breakfast was excellent, not only for the quality of the food but also for the beautiful space where it’s served—at Corte, the hotel’s restaurant, which is open from early morning until 3 PM and also offers a great light lunch option.||The only downside was the housekeeping service. In our experience, the room cleaning lacked attention to detail and didn’t match the standard of the rest of the hotel’s services. That’s the only reason I rated it 4 out of 5 instead of a full 5 stars.||Other than that, everything else was impeccable.

We stayed at Almayer at the beginning of our Croatia trip, and it was perfect! Very good location (just a minute walk to the old town, the sea and passenger harbour ⛵️🛟). Very nice and clean room with a little balcony (annexe building), comfy bed. Also the breakfast was great (in the little garden), no buffet and very nice options to choose from. I loved the granola with fresh fruits. No question, we would book Almayer anytime again! PS: Hotel takes care of car parking (eur 15 per night)