7 Best Hotels in Pula, Istria

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Grand Hotel Brioni, Radisson Collection

$$$$ | Verudela 16, Pula, 52100, Croatia Fodor's Choice

The beachfront location and expansive sea views from every floor make this grand hotel a welcome addition to the Pula scene. From the welcoming helpful staff and the peaceful blue and sand tones to the thoughtful open design and comfortably elegant decor, the atmosphere here is truly luxurious. Don't miss enjoying a cocktail at sunset at the Lobby Bar Terrace overlooking the large infinity pool, which visually flows into the sea below. After a day at the beach, you can spend a few hours in the full-service spa and then enjoy dinner at one of the lovely restaurants—each one offering spectacular views.

Pros

  • Spectacular sea views
  • Walking distance to many beaches and the aquarium
  • Several excellent restaurants on property

Cons

  • Must drive to Old Town
  • No nightlife or dancing on property
  • Crowds of tourists tend to surround the peaceful hotel
Verudela 16, Pula, 52100, Croatia
052-378–700
Hotel Details
227 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Radisson Park Plaza Histria Pula

$$$ | Verudela 17, Pula, 52100, Croatia Fodor's Choice

With its superb location at the tip of the Verudela Peninsula overlooking the marina and the sea, this large Radisson hotel has stylish modern rooms that are comfortable and well appointed with comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and balconies. For extra comfort, opt for a premium room or a suite, all of which come with a Bose sound dock system and an Illy espresso machine. The 6,000-square-foot wellness and spa area features an indoor saltwater pool, saunas, ice bath, and gym.

Pros

  • Quiet seaside location
  • Panoramic views from some rooms
  • Good in-room and on-site facilities

Cons

  • Can feel overcrowded and impersonal
  • A bit of a hike from town
  • Disappointing sea views from some rooms
Verudela 17, Pula, 52100, Croatia
052-590–000
Hotel Details
Closed Jan.–Mar.
368 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Boutique Hotel Valsabbion

$$$ | Pješčana Uvala IX/26, Pula, 52100, Croatia

This stylish waterfront boutique hotel is in Pješčana Uvala, the posh seaside suburb just 3 km (2 miles) from Pula's city center. The spacious rooms include a penthouse with a private plunge pool. It sits on a private beach, offering a modern pool deck, medical spa services, free parking, and a large furnished cabana overlooking the beach. Gorgeous views, delicious breakfasts (not included with room), and restaurants, cafés, bars, sailing, snorkeling, and water sports are all within walking distance of this chic mini-resort.

Pros

  • Private beach
  • Beautiful pool
  • Stunning views of the bay

Cons

  • Must drive to the city center
  • No elevator to higher floors
  • Breakfast is additional fee
Pješčana Uvala IX/26, Pula, 52100, Croatia
052-218–003
Hotel Details
Closed Jan.--Mar.
10 rooms
No Meals

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D&A Center Apartments

$$ | Giardini 3, Pula, 52100, Croatia

These seven bright modern apartments and studios have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and kitchenettes. The location is convenient in the heart of Pula's Old Town, just a couple of blocks from the Arena, Forum, and the Golden Gate.

Pros

  • Convenient location in the middle of Old Town
  • Modern and well-maintained rooms
  • Continental breakfast included

Cons

  • Distance from the beach
  • No views
  • No common areas
Giardini 3, Pula, 52100, Croatia
099-489–6000
Hotel Details
7 units
Free Breakfast

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Hotel Amfiteatar

$$ | Amfiteatarska 6, Pula, 52100, Croatia

This boutique hotel is in a converted three-story town house just two minutes from the Roman Arena and one block from the seafront and has rooms with smart minimalist furniture, free Wi–Fi, and spacious modern bathrooms. In addition to its amazing location, a generous continental breakfast is included, and the hotel restaurant serves creative vegan-friendly Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Pros

  • Central location next to historic Roman ampitheater
  • Good restaurant with open-air terrace and vegan dishes
  • Private parking

Cons

  • "sea views" really mean "harbor views"
  • Only one room has a balcony
  • Top-floor rooms have only skylights (i.e., no windows)
Amfiteatarska 6, Pula, 52100, Croatia
052-375–600
Hotel Details
18 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Hotel Scaletta

$ | Flavijevska 26, Pula, 52100, Croatia

Ideally situated close to the Roman Arena, this small family-run boutique hotel occupies a tastefully refurbished old town house decorated in cheerful yellows and greens with simple modern furniture. Rooms are air-conditioned and comfy, small pets are welcome, the staff is very friendly, and there is good strong (and free) Wi-Fi.

Pros

  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Good central location
  • Plenty of public parking nearby

Cons

  • Popular but small, so books up quickly
  • No private parking
  • Loud during concerts at the Arena
Flavijevska 26, Pula, 52100, Croatia
052-541–599
Hotel Details
12 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Ribarska Koliba Resort & Restaurant

$$ | Verudela 16, 52100, Croatia

Formerly a fisherman's cottage, this 100-year-old waterfront hotel in Verudela offers stylish hotel rooms, a posh penthouse apartment, a modern sauna, and an outdoor pool. For generations, dignitaries, businessmen, tourists, and locals have come to the koliba because it dishes up some delicious seafood. You can also venture up to the chic rooftop bar for a tapas-style menu of local cheese, prosciutto, and crudo, all while enjoying stunning views over a sailboat-filled marina.

Pros

  • Excellent seafood restaurant on-site
  • Rooftop lounge bar with great views
  • Location right on the marina

Cons

  • Long walking distance to the city center
  • Some marina noise in the morning
  • Small pool
Verudela 16, 52100, Croatia
091-600–1269
Hotel Details
18 rooms
Free Breakfast

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