Hotel Jägerhorn stands at Ilica 14, on the long shopping street that runs west from Ban Jelačić Square, and its position is the first reason to choose it. The main square is about a three-minute walk to the east, and the lower station of the funicular is about two minutes away on foot, so you can be in the quiet cobbled lanes of the Upper Town within a minute of leaving the building and a short ride. The Museum of Broken Relationships, St Mark’s Square and the Lotrščak Tower are all a few minutes beyond the funicular, and Dolac Market and the cathedral lie in the opposite direction, also within an easy stroll. For a first visit to Zagreb, that central position means you can walk to nearly everything and return to your room in the middle of the day. The hotel is small and quiet by the standards of the big chains, with a restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop on site, and rooms equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. A free breakfast buffet is offered, which is a real saving in a city where breakfast is often charged separately, and self-parking is free, which is unusual for a central address. The property is a mid-range three-class hotel, so expect a comfortable, practical stay rather than lavish luxury.
Location and getting around
Ilica is the main east-west artery of the Lower Town, lined with shops, cafés and tram stops, and the hotel is well placed for all three. Trams pass along or near the street, so reaching the main station on foot, about fifteen minutes, or by tram is simple. The funicular is the quickest way up to the Upper Town, and the Strossmayer promenade at the top is one of the most pleasant short walks in the city.
The Grič Tunnel, the Stone Gate and the Zagreb 360 observation deck are all close. In the evening you can walk to Tkalčićeva street for dinner and be back in a few minutes.
Facilities
Breakfast is a buffet and is included in the rate, which suits travellers who want to start early for a day trip to Plitvice Lakes or Ljubljana. Free self-parking is available, though the street that leads to the hotel is narrow and single-lane, so drivers should take care and arrive in daylight if possible. Rooms have air conditioning, which helps in summer, although some guests report that it is switched off at night, so ask at check-in if you want to adjust it. Free in-room Wi-Fi covers work and navigation. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
First-time visitors who want to walk everywhere, couples who prefer a smaller hotel to a large chain, and drivers who want free parking on a central street. It is also a practical base for the Advent season, when the squares of the Lower Town and the Upper Town are minutes away, although central rooms can be busy and rates rise in December. Check-in is from 15:00 and runs until midnight, with late arrivals possible in limited hours, and check-out is at 11:00.
Good to know
A central hotel on a shopping street can have some street noise, so request a quiet room if you are a light sleeper. If you want a pool or spa, look at the Westin or the Sheraton instead. For a classic grand-hotel feel, the Esplanade is the alternative, while Jägerhorn is the practical, well-located choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Late check-in in limited hours
Good questions
How far is Hotel Jägerhorn from the funicular?+
About a two-minute walk, so you can be in the Upper Town within minutes of leaving the hotel.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Jägerhorn?+
The property offers a free breakfast buffet. Check your rate when you book, since inclusions can vary.
Does Hotel Jägerhorn have parking?+
Yes, free self-parking is offered, but the access street is narrow and single-lane, so drive carefully.
