Hostel Elena

Zadar · Croatia

Hostel Elena

HostelPunk Score
60% SHIT
High confidence 352 reviews
3rd best in Zadar
No bed bug reports in 914 analyzed reviews
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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (20)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Internet Access Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Fire Extinguishers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $58 / night
Privates $116 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

American Samoa FEMALE 18-24 Sep 20, 2024 2.0/10

I loved it! It was so fun and welcoming!

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USA FEMALE Jul 3, 2022 2.0/10

Staff gives mis information and definitely not friendly. Clean and near beach but Zadar really has very little to offer

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England MALE 25-30 Sep 21, 2023 4.0/10

The downstairs bathroom has severe mildew which has left me with inflammatory issues after leaving. The room was clean but the smell of the mildew permeated it. I had a further issue after my key was misplaced and the owner got very angry and aggressive. I explained that if someone has taken my room key that is not my fault but the the of act of another guest which he did not care about. The key was later found underneath the mattress of another bed, and there was no interest to investigate...

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Spain COUPLE 31-40 Jul 31, 2023 4.0/10

Hubiéramos agradecido que hubiera toallas en la habitación privada, así como gel/champú. Cuando se va se mochila es un alivio no tener que cargar con estas cosas. El sitio está un poco desangelado y las zonas comunes no son muy acogedoras. Tampoco hay opción de desayuno. La ubicación es perfecta y el personal muy agradable, eso sí.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jul 7, 2022 4.0/10

Amazing location and the owners really foster a party environment! The biggest issue that the hostels main door and the individual room doors stayed unlocked 24 hours 😬

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Poland Group Oct 8, 2024 5.0/10

+ WSZYSKO OK

- BARDZO DUŻY HAŁAS W NOCY. NA PARTERZE JEST CAŁONOCNY I BARDZO GŁOŚNY KLUB, KTÓRY UNIEMOŻLIWIAŁ SEN. WCIĄŻ NIE MAM FAKTURY ZA POBYT.

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Ireland MALE 18-24 Aug 5, 2025 6.0/10

Fantastic little hostel right in the centre of Zadar. Great facilities, very clean, great staff. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again.

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Spain Couple Sep 29, 2024 6.0/10

+ La ubicación es céntrica y el apartamento estaba limpio y era moderno.

- Oscuro. La nevera está frente a la cama y no duermes bien por el ruido que hace. El termo no nos aguanto para ducharnos en agua caliente los dos. Pequeño pero similar a otros apartamentos, que los definen como apartamentos pero realmente son habitaciones y un baño con un hueco para meter una minicocina al lado de la cama y una cochinilla pequeña. Tiene un precio medio para la zona, pero me parece caro para lo que ofrece.

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Hong Kong Solo traveler May 13, 2024 6.0/10

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Sweden FEMALE Sep 15, 2023 6.0/10

Saknade handduk och täcke! Annars allt bra! Hjälpsam värd!

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Recent reviews

Taiwan Couple Jan 8, 2026 8.0/10

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Couple Jan 7, 2026 10.0/10

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Ireland Solo traveler Jan 2, 2026 8.0/10

+ - Smooth check-in & check-our experience, carried out with instructions given from a distance - Very clean and relatively quiet - There's a kitchen corner - Very close to the most interesting side of Zadar

- - The bed felt kind of small - There's an electric burner, but I couldn't find a pan - The room I was given is on the ground floor, which isn't my preference when given a choice - In winter, the entrance door seems not to keep the cold outside properly

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Poland Couple Dec 1, 2025 9.0/10

+ Nice well equipped apartament in the center of Zadar. Close to everything.

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Italy Couple Nov 1, 2025 9.0/10

+ Posizione

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New Zealand Solo traveler Oct 28, 2025 9.0/10

+ Although clear instructions were provided for collecting the keys from a lock box, my friendly, helpful hosts were on site and showed me to my apartment. The apartment was centrally located in old town, near waterfront and attractions with many options for eating out nearby. Although in a busy area the apartment had great security, sound proofing and air con.

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Italy Couple Oct 20, 2025 9.0/10

+ Ottima disponibilità dell'host a fornire informazioni di accesso e anche a rispondere a domande di vario tipo sulla città e i parcheggi, e pulizia dei locali ottima

- Avere tre porte (due interne + cancello) da chiudere a chiave. Un po' scomodo se si esce e rientra più volte in un giorno

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Poland Couple Oct 19, 2025 10.0/10

+ Great place to stay ! Definitely recommended to everyone!! Very nice and clean apartment in the old town. Great contact with the owner!

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Sweden Couple Oct 19, 2025 10.0/10

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United States Group Oct 18, 2025 10.0/10

+ Great location, very quiet, host was very helpful, kind, and responsive!

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Czech Republic Solo traveler Oct 17, 2025 10.0/10

+ I used the accommodation for one night, located in the center of Zadar. Everything prepared, cozy and clean. I checked-in myself. Communication with the hostess was smooth! Public bus stop nearby, morning bus to the airport costs 5€

- Near busy streets

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Ireland Family Oct 13, 2025 10.0/10

+ It was perfect. In the center of the old town, next to restaurants. The room was amazing, comfortable, big bed, good pillows. The host was kind, help us with transfer.

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Croatia Couple Oct 12, 2025 10.0/10

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Brazil Couple Oct 12, 2025 10.0/10

+ Small but, because of its practical furnishing, still spacious apartment, very good bathroom and the bath itself, comfortable bed and linens, spotlessly clean. Near everywhere of interest. Host Snjezana is helpful and understanding. We'd gladly be back!

- Only caveat would be for people with heavy luggage or mobility problems: the slim staircase. But outside that, a great choice.

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Norway Solo traveler Oct 8, 2025 9.0/10

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Poland Solo traveler Oct 7, 2025 10.0/10

+ The apartment was very well stocked with everything that you would need, the host check in to see if everything was OK

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Croatia Solo traveler Oct 7, 2025 9.0/10

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United States Couple Oct 6, 2025 10.0/10

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United States Couple Oct 3, 2025 10.0/10

+ The host responded all our inquiries very quickly. The location is very good, steps away from the waterfront and sea organ. The apartment is small but has everything needed for a comfortable stay.

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United Kingdom Couple Oct 3, 2025 10.0/10

+ The location was just in the centre and by the sea

- Nothing everything was perfect