Hotels near Zadar Old Town

Zadar's old town occupies a long, narrow peninsula, a dense and atmospheric quarter of marble-paved streets polished smooth by centuries of feet. Unlike some Dalmatian old towns, it is a real, lived-in place, home to shops, cafes, and residents alongside its monuments.

Wandering its grid of streets, laid out on the original Roman plan, you pass Roman columns reused in medieval walls, Venetian squares, churches, and lively market streets. The wide pedestrian thoroughfare of Kalelarga runs the length of the peninsula, the traditional spine of city life.

Pro Tip: The old town is free to wander and easily walked end to end in 20 minutes. Explore the side streets off Kalelarga to find quieter squares, local konoba taverns, and the morning market.