Hotel Istra in Varazdin
✅ Rooms are spacious and clean with a functional minibar fridge ✅ Staff described as incredibly friendly and helpful ✅ Quiet location despite being in the city center ✅ Breakfast served with a view from the café’s oriel corner window ✅ Air conditioning effective even during 35C heat without needing to be turned on ❌ Some maintenance issues with fixtures not properly fixed ❌ Strong odor from the basement restaurant corridor noted ❌ Difficulties locating the hotel entrance reported by one guest ❌ Negative review concerning owner’s treatment of employees and hotel atmosphere ❌ Uncomfortable shower and small bed sheets mentioned in one review
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Description
Hotel Istra is a four-star hotel located in the heart of Varaždin, Croatia, offering a range of room types from Economy to Comfort Double rooms. Built with guest comfort in mind, it provides amenities such as air conditioning, heating, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms are noted for being spacious and clean, with some featuring minibar fridges suitable for storing fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant or have it served in their rooms. The hotel also includes a bar, meeting facilities, and a shared lounge with a TV area. Pets are allowed on request, though fees apply. With a rating of 8.8/10, guests particularly appreciate the friendly staff and the quiet yet central location. However, some reviews mention maintenance issues and occasional odor from the basement restaurant area. Overall, Hotel Istra combines practical comfort with a prime urban setting, making it a notable accommodation option in Varaždin.
Location
Hotel Istra is situated on Kukuljevićeva 6, right in Varaždin’s baroque center, making it easy to explore the city on foot. The hotel is close to busy pedestrian streets, with the café’s corner window overlooking a lively intersection. The nearest airport, Zagreb Pleso Airport (ZAG), is 67 km away, offering access for international travelers. The central location places guests within walking distance of local markets and historical landmarks, providing a convenient base for discovering Varaždin’s cultural offerings.
Tips
- If you plan to enjoy fresh local produce, request a room with a minibar fridge.
- To experience the best breakfast views, visit the café’s oriel corner window overlooking pedestrian streets.
- Confirm pet policies and fees directly with the hotel before arrival if traveling with animals.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Children between 0 and 3 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Continental Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: Contact the property for details
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 15:30-21:00. Check out time: 06:30-11:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Express check-in/check-out
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Room service
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Toiletries
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- German
- English
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Pets Not Allowed
Hotel view
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Reviews
It is a wonderfully cosy place, tucked in the very heart of Varaždin, so close to everything in town that it makes the whole Varaždin feel like your extended living room.
The rooms are significantly more spacious than expected, the little minibar fridge fully functional to receive the fresh fruit from the nearby farmers market (the "plac") and the staff smiling and ready to help at every turn.
The oriel corner window ("erker") in the hotel cafe on the first floor overlooking an intersection of busy pedestrian streets is surely the best place in town to have breakfast, or a nightcap.
And one more thing: although the temperature outside went up to 35C during our stay, the room was never too hot - and we never switched on the (otherwise fully functioning) airco during five nights of our stay.
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Frequently asked questions about Hotel Istra
What types of rooms are available at Hotel Istra?
Hotel Istra offers Run of House, Economy room, Economy Double room, Standard room, Standard Single room, Standard Double room, Comfort room, and Comfort Double room.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Istra?
Pets are allowed on request. Contact the property for details and applicable fees.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is continental and not included in the room rate; additional breakfast fees must be paid at the property.
How far is the airport from Hotel Istra?
The nearest airport, Zagreb Pleso Airport (ZAG), is 67 km from the hotel.
Does Hotel Istra have air conditioning?
Yes, the hotel provides air conditioning in its rooms.
