Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria stands at Petrinjska 71 in the Lower Town, the grid of nineteenth-century streets and parks that forms the everyday heart of Zagreb. It is one of the most convenient mid-range hotels in the city for anyone who arrives by train, since Zagreb Central Station is only about four minutes away on foot. The rest of the central sights are almost as close. King Tomislav Square and its long lawn are two minutes away, Zrinjevac park three, the Botanical Garden seven and Ban Jelačić Square about eight, with the Croatian National Theatre around eleven. The Art Pavilion is within ten minutes and the funicular up to the Upper Town is a short walk beyond the main square. The hotel offers a good range of rooms, from deluxe rooms in several bed setups through a larger superior room to an executive room and a luxury suite, and some rooms are marked as quiet-location rooms, which is worth requesting on a busy street. Rooms have air conditioning, sound-insulated walls, a safe that fits a laptop, a refrigerator, a coffee and tea maker, designer toiletries and a hair dryer, with daily housekeeping. The practical extras are generous for the city centre. Self parking is free, which is rare in the Lower Town, a breakfast buffet is part of the offer, and Wi-Fi in the rooms is free. The hotel has a garden, a library, an elevator, a porter and a 24-hour front desk, plus luggage storage, a front desk safe, dry cleaning and laundry, business services and multilingual staff. Dining is handled by Restaurant Ragusa, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is a coffee shop for a quick stop. There is no spa. Check-in is from the early afternoon and check-out is at noon. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome. The airport is about half an hour away by car. Terms change by date and rate, so check what is included when you book.
Who it suits
Rail travellers and drivers who want a central base with free parking, couples and friends on a short city break, and anyone who prefers a calm, traditional hotel to a trendy design property. It is also a good value pick compared with the five-star hotels near the park.
Trade-offs
There is no spa or pool, so this is not the place for a wellness weekend. The Lower Town is lively and some rooms face the street, so ask for a quiet-location room if you are a light sleeper. The hotel is a short walk from the Upper Town rather than a step away, and pets are not accepted.How to use it: plan a three-night stay around the Lower Town squares and the museums.
Walk to Ban Jelačić Square and take the funicular to the Upper Town on the first morning, spend a day among the Lower Town parks and the Botanical Garden, and keep an afternoon for the Art Pavilion or a coffee along the square. With the station so close, the hotel also makes a practical start or end to a trip that continues by rail to Ljubljana or the coast, and the free parking helps if you are touring by car.
Why stay here
- ✓Petrinjska street location
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Restaurant Ragusa
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Quiet-location room options
- ✓Air conditioning and sound-insulated walls
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria?+
At Petrinjska 71 in the Lower Town, about four minutes on foot from Zagreb Central Station and two from King Tomislav Square.
Is parking available?+
Yes, self parking is free; confirm availability and any conditions when you book.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
Yes, Restaurant Ragusa serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is also a coffee shop.
