Hobo Bear Hostel

Overall Rating

112 out of 116 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Hobo Bear Hostel'

Hobo Bear is a modern, laid back hostel, ideally located in the historic center of Zagreb within walking distance of all the major tourist attractions, shopping, bars, restaurants and nightlife. It's easy to reach from the bus and train stations as well as from the airport.

Hobo Bear is in a perfect spot in a typical downtown street, dating from the beginning of the last century and named after the renaissance painter Medulic. As renaissance was all about the “Man”, Hobo Bear is all about its guests, whether they are travelers, backpackers, explorers, modern day hobos, adventurers or simply people looking for some fun.

Due to its great location in the city center, you can find everything a traveler might need - pharmacies, ATMs and exchanges, a post office, supermarkets, an open market, as well as places to eat for everyone’s taste - close to the Hobo Bear.

Not only was the location carefully chosen to fit the travelers’ needs, but Hobo Bear is also “traveler-tailored” from the inside. In an authentic 100-year-old building we created a unique place with a modern soul where you start feeling at home from the moment you come through the door. We like to say it is big enough to gather a party team, yet small enough to offer a cozy, warm and friendly atmosphere.

Accommodation Information

We accommodate our guests in comfortable dorms with 4, 8 and 12 beds, waiting for you to fill your batteries in between your roaming adventures and parties. In our spotlessly clean bathrooms you can take a hot shower 24 hours a day, and in our fully-equipped modern kitchen you can sit down and talk to your new buddies with your mouth full of warm, cooked food.

One place that really gives Hobo Bear its special character and atmosphere is our unique, cozy common room. With original brick walls and arches it looks like an old wine cellar or castle – with a big difference in temperature, of course. It is the heart of our hostel: a living room, lounge, a place to relax, listen to music, read a book (or write one), watch a film, surf the free internet, hang out, meet people, share a beer with your new friends, contemplate over a cup of tea, read your future from a coffee mug or fall in love. It's a perfect place to kick-start your night of club and bar hopping – you choose what it's going to be for you...

Hobo Bear is owned and managed by experienced travelers, who designed it to provide you with a memorable stay and an unforgettable experience in one of the liveliest cities in Central Europe. Our multilingual staff’s familiarity with Croatia will help you unlock the secrets of Zagreb and find activities suited to your taste, as well as recommend hidden treasures off the beaten path. With your free maps and brochures, you will get insider tips on how to enjoy more and fall into tourist traps less. Share your unforgettable moments and adventures with us and we’ll help you make the most of your Zagreb experience!

In the meantime, find a comfy corner in our lounge and take a time out to relax, have a drink and just feel the unique Zagreb vibe...

See you soon…

…and don’t forget your free welcome drink!

• Check out time is 11:00 am
• Check in is from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
• If you are arriving after 11:00 pm or before 8:30 am, please contact the hostel directly by phone or e-mail before you make your booking.
• Regrettably, we can not take bookings for guests under the age of 18 or over the age of 40, unless otherwise agreed in advance. We reserve the right the refuse any bookings that fall outside this criteria.
• No curfew, no lockout

Location Information

Zagreb is easy to explore from right outside our doorstep. Just a couple of steps away is the city's busiest shopping street (Ilica) and in less than 10 minutes walk you can reach all of Zagreb’s top sights (Ban Jelacic square, Dolac market, the cathedral, the Stone Gate, the Upper Town with St Mark's Church and the Lotrscak Tower, Tkalciceva street ('Tkalca'), the Croatian National Theatre, the “Green horseshoe” and Botanical Gardens). We are also moments away from the museums, the antiques market at Britanac Square, the vibrant terraces in the Flower Square coffee zone, and some top bars and clubs. And - for when you decide to go exploring the popular places outside the city centre - the tram station is just around the corner.