3 Best Hotels in Northern Dalmatia, Croatia

Carefully curated modern furnishings create tremendous relief after a day of hustling through Zadar’s narrow streets. Enjoy fine materials and plush bedding in rooms that, while not exceptionally spacious, are designed to feel so. The restaurant excels in wine selection and sophisticated desserts, and even though it’s one of the most well-regarded restaurants in town, the prices are approachable.

Nestled amid vineyards and olive groves, elegant serenity awaits guests at Boškinac. While all rooms are sunlit and well-appointed, the luxury rooms and suites offer amenities such as Jacuzzi tubs and room service on your private terrace. The most distinctive aspects of the hotel await outside of guests’ rooms: after a full day of exploring Pag, return for an evening of candlelit gourmet dining that is fit for royalty. Sample a tasting menu that features small portions of the chef’s signature dishes while indulging in wine from the Boškinac vineyards, such as the indigenous white Gegić. Follow your night of revelry with an equally refined breakfast while seated at wrought-iron patio tables, savoring Dalmatian prosciutto and fresh-fruit-stuffed strudel.

Nestled into the historic Old Town, this family-owned boutique hotel in a 19th-century building preserves its historical character and has a modern, open, and artistic feel. Highlights include a glass-covered porch, a stone-wall-enclosed garden and terrace, uniquely decorated rooms, and hallways that serve as galleries for rotating art exhibits. The Almayer is within 500 meters of Zadar’s most prominent landmarks and a 10-minute walk to the beach.