Stay Swanky Hostel, Zagreb

Stay Swanky Hostel - A 19th-century textile factory turned urban retreat with industrial-chic rooms, fusion dining, and multiple terraces

Located in a renovated 19th-century textile factory on Ilica street, this Zagreb hotel features 25 accommodations across three distinct buildings. Stay Swanky Hostel offers 5 private rooms decorated with antique tailor desks and patchwork chairs, 8 industrial-style dorm rooms with built-in bunk beds, and 3 studio apartments with mezzanine-level double beds. The Swanky Monkey Garden serves signature cocktails in contemporary glassware across multiple terraces overlooking forest views. SOI Fusion Bar provides Asian cuisine, from tuna poke to satay skewers, served with eco-friendly utensils in a space featuring bare minimalist tables and an open-plan kitchen. Guest amenities include a communal kitchen with sofas, air conditioning throughout, and streaming-enabled flat-screen TVs. The property stands 1 mile from Zagreb Central Station and 12.5 miles from Pleso Airport, with Zagreb Funicular and Mimara Museum both 0.5 miles away.

Pros

On-site travel agency organizing walking tours and excursions to Plitvice Lakes National Park

Private courtyard entrance for studio apartments

Only hostel in Zagreb with a pool

Regular temperature checks conducted for staff and guests

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Pleso Airport

Some rooms face the busy Ilica street