Hostel Bureau
A 24-hour bar seven minutes from the old town square
About this hotel
The 24-hour bar and terrace set Hostel Bureau apart from the district's quieter budget options, giving it a genuine social scene rather than just a place to sleep. A shared kitchen backs it up for guests who want to cook rather than rely on the bar's offerings every night. Seven minutes' walk from Ban Josip Jelačić Square, it's the closest budget stay in the district to the actual old town, closer even than most of Trnje's five-star chains. Free Wi-Fi and parking round out the practical basics for an informal, sociable stay.
- 24-hour bar and terrace
- Shared kitchen
- Seven-minute walk to the old town square
- Parking available
Our take
I would book Hostel Bureau for a sociable, low-cost stay a short walk from central Zagreb. An 8.8 score from more than 750 reviews supports it, and the 24-hour bar and terrace set the tone: this is a place to meet people. The shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi keep spending low, and parking is available for drivers. Light sleepers and families with young children should look for a quieter address, as the bar never closes.
- ✓Use the shared kitchen for at least a few meals to keep costs down between bar nights.
- ✓Walk to Ban Josip Jelačić Square rather than taking transport, it's genuinely close from here.
- ✓Book a private room if you want quieter nights but still want access to the bar and terrace.
Why we love it
- A genuine 24-hour bar and terrace scene
- The closest budget stay to Ban Josip Jelačić Square
- Shared kitchen for self-catering
- Free Wi-Fi included
Why guests love itHostel Bureau is an informal hostel with a 24-hour bar and a terrace, so it suits families with older teenagers more than parents of small children who need quiet evenings. The shared kitchen helps keep costs down, Wi-Fi is free and parking is available. Ban Josip Jelačić Square is a seven-minute walk and Draškovićeva about six, which makes central Zagreb easy to reach on foot. I would book it for a short, sociable stay rather than a restful family holiday.