Hotels in Sesvete

For a family with a car, Raca solves the two problems of a Zagreb stay: parking and space. Family rooms are air-conditioned and the hotel has a lift, so pushchairs and luggage are not an issue. The garden has outdoor seating and a picnic area where children can let off steam after a day in town, and bikes can be hired at the desk. Breakfast is a buffet, and the restaurant and bar mean you do not have to drive out again in the evening. Zagreb Zoo in Maksimir Park is about 10 km away and the airport 16 km. The downside is distance: the historic centre is a train or car ride away, not a stroll.

For a family, Antunović Hotel East offers family rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms, which gives parents and children room to settle. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are included, and a restaurant, a bar, a lounge and a terrace are on site. The airport is 13 km away and Zagreb's centre is further out, so I would choose it for a car-based trip or an airport stopover, not for walking to the sights.

Hotel Gallus is a three-star in Sesvete, east of central Zagreb, and I would suggest it to families travelling by car who want free parking and a calmer setting. Rooms are air-conditioned with a desk, TV and wardrobe, and the restaurant and bar keep dinner simple after a day out. The terrace is pleasant in good weather, and a fitness centre helps parents keep a routine. Zagreb Zoo is 7 km away and the airport 14 km.

For a family driving to Zagreb with a dog, Alsago Lux in Sesvete covers the practical side: free private parking on site, a pet-friendly policy and air-conditioned rooms that look onto the garden. A tea and coffee maker and a minibar in each room help with early starts, and the terrace is a quiet place to sit in the evening. Sesvete is on the eastern edge of Zagreb, so I would plan to use the car for the city centre.

I would suggest Hotel Martini Zagreb for a family driving through or visiting Zagreb that wants space for children to play. It is in Sesvete, on the eastern side of the city, and it has a children's playground and an outdoor play area, a garden and a terrace. Family rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, the on-site restaurant serves European cuisine, and free private parking makes arrival by car simple. A guest score of 8.9 from 270 reviews backs it up.

For a family, Hotel Zovko Zagreb is a practical stop in Sesvete, 8 km from Zagreb's city centre, with modern air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is a real help with luggage and children, and the on-site restaurant avoids a search for dinner. Business facilities are available if a parent has to work. I would choose it for a quiet base with a car or public transport, not for walking to the sights.

I would suggest Hotel Phoenix in Sesvete to families who want comfortable rooms with a restaurant and parking on site. The family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, the restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and there is a sun terrace and a fitness centre. Private parking is free. Guests rate it 7.4 from 242 reviews, a modest score, so I would read recent comments before booking.