4 Best Hotels in Rijeka, Kvarner

This modern luxury hotel has a spectacular beachfront location between Rijeka and the Opatija Riviera. Each room and public area is designed to face the expansive sea views of Kvarner Bay. Six restaurants are found within the resort, including the Michelin-starred Nebo. Locals come for the fabulous over-the-top Sunday brunch and for the delicious cocktails served at sunset in the terrace bar off the lobby. Private beaches, indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, spa services, and fitness and outdoor activities are available at the resort, making the Costabella an oasis in the region.

Docked at the pier in Rijeka, the first Croatian boat hotel is a cool place to stay, with 35 modern rooms, from doubles to dorms, all furnished with comfy beds and en-suite bathrooms. A breakfast buffet is served on the boat's top deck.

In the city center, one block back from the Korzo, the Hotel Bonavia is a modern high-rise with comfortable rooms, specially-designed furnishings, and original oil paintings. Rooms on the top two floors have balconies and views of the Kvarner Bay, and the conference facilities offer options for business travelers. The restaurant has a sophisticated dining room with tables on the terrace in summer.

A good 20-minute walk (or 10-minute bus ride) from central Rijeka, this pleasant hotel is situated right on the water with incomparable views of the Kvarner Bay. Modern and comfortable rooms have extra-large double beds and Wi-Fi. Spacious balconies let you enjoy the sound of the sea lapping the breakfront, and hearty breakfasts set you up for farther travel onto the islands.