Hotel Residence Zagreb
A steakhouse and spa in a quiet Zagreb neighbourhood
About this hotel
Hotel Residence Zagreb sits in a calmer stretch of the district near Zoo Zagreb, eight minutes by taxi from the city's busier squares. Contemporary rooms come with free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking as standard, and the hotel's own steakhouse and spa give it a self-contained, understated appeal rather than relying on the neighbourhood's nightlife. A fitness room and full-service laundry round out the practical side of a stay here, useful for longer visits. Restoran Braća Palić, three minutes away, adds a local dining option beyond the hotel's own restaurant. It lacks the scale of The Westin Zagreb's wellness floor, but the combination of spa, steakhouse and free parking gives it a quieter, more residential character than the central hotels around Ban Jelačić Square.
- Steakhouse
- Spa
- Fitness room
- Free parking
Our take
Hotel Residence Zagreb suits travellers who want a calmer, more residential stay with a genuine spa and steakhouse rather than a central-square location. It suits fewer travellers who want to walk everywhere without a taxi, since the city's main sights sit a short ride away. Couples and longer-stay guests who value the free parking and spa combination benefit most from this property.
- ✓Plan for a short taxi ride into the centre, this hotel prioritises calm over central location.
- ✓Book the steakhouse for at least one dinner, it's a genuine highlight of the stay.
- ✓Use the free parking if you're exploring Medvednica or Zoo Zagreb by car during your visit.
Why we love it
- In-house steakhouse
- On-site spa
- Free parking and breakfast
- Quiet, residential setting
Why guests love itHotel Residence Zagreb sits near Zoo Zagreb, which makes it an easy pick for families planning a morning with the animals. Breakfast is free with every stay, as are Wi-Fi and parking. The in-house steakhouse saves an evening search for dinner, the spa and fitness room give parents a break, and full-service laundry is handy on longer trips with children. Rooms are contemporary rather than historic, so I would see it as a practical base, not a sightseeing address in itself.