DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb stands at Ulica grada Vukovara 269a in the Trnje district, on the southern side of the city beyond the Lower Town and not far from the airport road. It is the best-equipped wellness and conference hotel in this guide and a sensible choice for travellers who value space, parking and facilities over a location right on the squares. The centre is a short drive away: the main station is about six minutes by car, Zrinjevac park four, the Meštrović Pavilion and Bundek Lake about three, and the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall four. The airport is roughly 27 minutes away, and a shuttle can be arranged for a fee. The hotel has 152 rooms, ranging from classic rooms in king or twin setups to deluxe and premier rooms, a corner suite with a sitting area, accessible rooms and a family room made of connecting rooms that sleeps four. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, a laptop safe and workspace, a rain shower, a bathtub, a large television, a wardrobe and a coffee and tea maker. The facilities are the real draw. There is an indoor pool with sun loungers, a full-service spa with massage, facials, body scrubs, a sauna and a steam room, a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden. The OXBO restaurant and OXBO bar handle dining, with a children’s menu, and the buffet breakfast is charged separately. A grocery shop, gift shop, hair salon, concierge and 24-hour business centre add convenience, and there are six meeting rooms and an event space for conferences and weddings. There is an EV charging station, and self parking is available for a daily fee. Pets are allowed up to a stated weight for a fee per stay. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by noon, with contactless options.
Who it suits
Families who want a pool and connecting rooms, drivers who need parking, travellers combining a flight with a wellness break, and business guests with meetings to attend. Guests with a dog will also find it welcoming.
Trade-offs
The hotel is not in the walkable old centre. Expect a short drive, taxi or tram ride to the Lower Town and Upper Town, so plan your evenings accordingly. Breakfast, parking, early check-in, late check-out, the airport shuttle and spa treatments all cost extra, and parking spaces are limited. A city tax is charged per adult per night. Confirm station and airport transfer times with the hotel before you travel.How to use it: this works well as a base for a week in which you mix sightseeing with rest.
Spend the days in the Upper Town, the Lower Town parks and the museums, and return in the evening for the pool, sauna and steam room. It is also a useful base for day trips by car to Plitvice or the Zagorje castles, since parking is on site. In winter, when the days are short and cold, the indoor pool and spa make the distance from the centre easy to accept.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Full-service spa, sauna and steam room
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓OXBO restaurant and bar
- ✓Family room with connecting rooms
- ✓Corner suite
- ✓EV charging station
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb?+
At Ulica grada Vukovara 269a in the Trnje district, south of the centre, about six minutes by car from the main station.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool with sun loungers and a full-service spa with massage, facials, a sauna and a steam room.
Is there parking?+
Self parking is available for a daily fee and spaces are limited; there is also an EV charging station. Confirm details when you book.
