Staying in Arbanasi, Zadar
Use your exact address when judging an Arbanasi stay. The neighborhood spreads south-east of the center, so a room near Kolovare and one toward Punta Bajlo give you different daily walks. Check the route to the coast, the nearest food shop and the return journey after dinner. A map pin is more useful here than a broad claim about being close to town.
At a glance
- Best for
- Calm, close in
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- On foot; buses on the main road
- Price level
- €€€
A residential neighborhood about 2 km south-east of the old town, 25 to 30 minutes on foot from the Land Gate.
Good for
- A quieter night than the peninsula
- A flat walk or short bus ride into the old town
- Prices a little below the old town
Think twice if
- You want to step into the old town's lanes at the door
- You want a big choice of hotels
What is near Arbanasi
Kolovare beach
From the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, allow roughly 15 to 20 minutes on foot to reach the main beach.
Punta Bajlo
Allow roughly 15 to 20 minutes on foot from the Church of Our Lady of Loreto for this coastal headland.
Foša harbor
From the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, allow about 25 to 30 minutes on foot toward the harbor and Land Gate.
Eating in Arbanasi
Plan around neighborhood bakeries, food shops and simple places to eat rather than expecting a continuous restaurant street. A kitchen can be useful for breakfast before a coastal walk. For an evening meal on the peninsula, allow for the full walk home when choosing a table.
Getting around from Arbanasi
Use the Church of Our Lady of Loreto as a map reference, then calculate journeys from your actual street. Zadar has no rail-based city transport. Check Liburnija's official map for the nearest bus stop and current services toward the center or main bus station.
Hotels in Arbanasi
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Staying in Arbanasi, Zadar
How should I compare locations within Arbanasi?
Compare walking routes from each address to Kolovare, Punta Bajlo and a food shop. Properties described with the same neighborhood name can have quite different surroundings.
Can I walk into the old town for dinner?
Yes, but measure the journey from your accommodation. From around the Church of Our Lady of Loreto, allow roughly half an hour to the Land Gate.
What matters if I am arriving with a car?
Ask whether parking is on the property and whether you need to reserve it. Confirm the entrance street, since the accommodation address may not identify the driveway.