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Hotel Bastion Zadar

Zadar • Historic Core • OPTIMIZE

avg. $124 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

A 27-room hotel carved into a seventeenth-century Venetian bastion overlooking Zadar's Foša harbour channel.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring Dalmatian coastal history

Highlights:

  • Seventeenth-century Venetian fortress with metre-thick limestone walls
  • Glass-roofed pavilion nested within original fortification footprint
  • Marina-facing terrace with retractable canvas canopies
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PB hotel design editorial

Fitted into a seventeenth-century Venetian fortress at the edge of Zadar's ancient peninsula, where the old city walls drop toward the Foša harbour channel, Hotel Bastion draws its structural character directly from the military stonework that surrounds it. The original bastion — part of the defensive ring the Venetian Republic built to protect this strategically vital Adriatic port — provides the hotel's lower levels with walls of dressed limestone several metres thick, and the glass-roofed pavilion visible from above sits within the old fortification's footprint like a lantern set into ancient masonry. The five-storey coral-rendered wing, added in the later conversion, steps back from the harbour in a roofline of terracotta pantiles that aligns naturally with the surrounding old town fabric. Inside, the 27 rooms and suites carry a palette of pale taupe, warm greige, and dove grey — diamond-quilted upholstered headboards, dark-stained oak floors, nailhead-trimmed velvet armchairs, and octagonal gilt mirrors on console tables establish a quietly contemporary European register without straining against the building's age. The formal restaurant retains its period mouldings and wainscoting, furnished with sage-green velvet medallion-back chairs and sheer drum chandeliers, while the marina-facing dining pavilion shifts register entirely: woven rattan seating, retractable white canvas canopies, and cobalt blue glassware giving it the easy atmosphere of a well-dressed Dalmatian waterfront terrace.

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About

See why so many travelers make Hotel Bastion their hotel of choice when visiting Zadar. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a luxury setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Zadar, Hotel Bastion is located a short distance from Il Saluto al Sole (0.1 mi) and Church of St. Donat (0.1 mi). Rooms at Hotel Bastion provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Hotel Bastion guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. You can also enjoy a sauna and free breakfast. Need a place to park? There is paid public parking available on-site. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Shanghai House and Be Wok Zadar, which are some Asian restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you’re looking for something to do, Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje) (0.2 mi) and The Greeting to the Sun (1.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Hotel Bastion. At Hotel Bastion, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Zadar.

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Hotel Bastion Zadar Reviews

730 reviews

"This lovely well placed boutique hotel never disappoints. The historical beauty and charm of the building, coupled with the friendly and skilled staff, always make our stay here very special."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 23, 2026

"What a beautiful experience from start to finish. The location was absolutely perfect — convenient, scenic, and ideal for exploring the area. The hotel staff were consistently professional, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, always going the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. Breakfast each morning was superb, with a great variety of fresh and delicious options. The entire atmosphere of the hotel made the trip even more enjoyable, and we would happily return again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 15, 2026

"Hotel Bastion is located in the best place to explore,Zadar without being in the center where it is very busy. We had a beautiful view of the harbor from our room and the room was large and beautiful. From the time we walked in the door, we were treated so nice. The staff was exceptionally polite and very welcoming. Anything we needed, they immediately got it. Their breakfast was fantastic, so be sure and include it when you book a room, and the staff in the restaurant went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. It was hard to say goodbye to everyone when we left to head to Zagreb. This is a wonderful Hotel and we will stay there again if we are lucky enough to get back to Zadar."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 06, 2026

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