Hotels in Karlovac

Aminess Florian & Godler Hotel is a four-star hotel in Karlovac that I would recommend to families who want an indoor pool. Family rooms are air-conditioned with city views, and the spa and wellness centre, the indoor pool and the sun terrace give several options on any weather. A modern restaurant serves Croatian cuisine, and there is a bar and a coffee shop. Pets are welcome. The guest rating is excellent.

Aminess Kadoor Hotel offers air-conditioned family rooms with garden views, which gives parents and children space in one room. The garden and terrace are good for winding down, breakfast is a continental buffet, and the restaurant serves European and Croatian dishes. Fishing and cycling can be arranged, and there is free parking with bicycle storage. Pets are welcome. I would book it for families driving towards Plitvice or the coast who want a comfortable Karlovac stop.

Boutique Hotel Korana Srakovčić sits on the bank of the Korana River in Karlovac, a green setting for families who want nature without leaving town. The outdoor pool gives children somewhere to swim, the spa and wellness area is there for parents, and the restaurant looks over the river. Pets are welcome. I would book it for a weekend by the water or a calm stop on the way to Plitvice, rather than for city sightseeing.

Carlstadt is a stopover for families, not a place to spend a week. The centre of Karlovac is walkable from the door, the Kupa is 100 metres away, and the town has real things for children: the Aquatika freshwater aquarium, built around the fish of Karlovac's own rivers, and in summer the river beach at Foginovo on the Korana. Free parking makes a car arrival simple. The limits are important for parents, though: no cot or extra bed can be added to any room, there is no pool or garden, and recent guests mention dated furniture and some smell of smoke. I would use it for one night on the drive towards Plitvice or the Adriatic.