Old Town

Zadar, Croatia

Home to the Roman Forum, St Donatus Church, the Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, waterfront restaurants and wine bars.

Places in Old Town

Restoran 4 Kantuna Where tradition meets innovation in Croatian cuisine.
Kornat Restaurant Where fresh ingredients meet stunning waterfront views.
Kalelarga street cafés Cafés along Zadar's main marble street, steps from Roman ruins.
Old Town wine bars Wine bars among the waterfront restaurants and polished limestone streets.
Sea Organ sunset bars Bars near the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun, popular for sunset viewing.
Roman Forum and St Donatus Church Part of Zadar's 3,000 years of history, in the heart of the Old Town.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the Sea Organ and waterfront, with day trips to Kornati Islands and Krka National Park.
Getting around: Zadar's Old Town peninsula is compact and entirely walkable, with Voštarnica and Višnjik neighbourhoods a short walk or bus ride away.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Croatian. English is widely spoken along the coast.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Zadar's hotel scene continues to elevate, with Hyatt Regency Zadar opening in 2025 as Hyatt's first branded hotel in Croatia, alongside Heritage Hotel Bastion, a boutique hotel built into the city's 13th-century walls blending stone interiors, spa luxury, and historic charm, reflecting the city's growing international profile.

Five Wells Square area — The streets behind the Forum hold the densest concentration of quality konobas, traditional taverns.
Voštarnica and Višnjik — Two neighbourhoods offering additional accommodation options combined with Old Town.