Hostel Swanky Mint
A converted factory with a pool and a buzzy bar
About this hotel
Hostel Swanky Mint occupies a former textile factory two minutes from the Museum of Illusions and a minute from Frankopanska, giving it an industrial-style character rare among the district's budget stays. A seasonal outdoor pool and a buzzy in-house bar turn the property into something closer to a social hub than a standard hostel, particularly during Zagreb's warmer months when the pool is open. Dorms and private rooms both include Wi-Fi and access to full-service laundry, useful for longer stays or travellers arriving between longer trips. The pet-friendly policy extends the appeal further, letting dog owners join the budget tier without leaving their animal behind. Stari Fijaker, three minutes away, covers dinner beyond the hostel's own bar. It is loud and social by design, not a quiet retreat.
- Outdoor pool
- Bar
- Laundry service
- Pet-friendly
Our take
Hostel Swanky Mint suits younger travellers and social groups who want a lively bar scene and a seasonal pool alongside genuinely budget rates, particularly in summer when the pool is open. It suits fewer travellers looking for a quiet night's sleep, since the bar and pool both draw a social crowd into the evening. Solo travellers and groups prioritising atmosphere over calm get the most from a stay here.
- ✓Visit in summer if the pool matters to you, it closes for much of the rest of the year.
- ✓Book a private room rather than a dorm if you want the social scene without sharing a room.
- ✓Use the laundry service partway through a longer trip, it's a genuine convenience here.
Why we love it
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Buzzy in-house bar
- Industrial factory character
- Pet-friendly budget stay