🇭🇷 Zadar, Croatia
Rosemary Park
📍 2, Emanuela Vidovića, Zadar, 23000
Photo: official website
Your stay — Rosemary Park
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The Property — Rosemary Park
Rosemary Park is a 4-star business-meets-leisure hotel on the Zadar peninsula, with a grey-concrete facade that gives way to a quiet, plant-filled lobby. It suits travellers who want reliable comfort, a solid breakfast, and a 15-minute walk to the Old Town without paying premium waterfront rates. The USP is the rooftop terrace and pool, which offer sea views without the sea-front noise.
Chronicles of Zadar
Zadar began as a Roman colony in 1st century BC, its grid street plan still visible in the Old Town. Venetians ruled for 400 years, leaving limestone streets and Renaissance gates. Heavy bombing in WWII destroyed much of the historic core, which was then reconstructed under Yugoslavia. Today it is known for two contemporary attractions: the Sea Organ, wave-powered sound art, and the Sun Salutation, a light installation that double as a solar collector. The city attracts a quiet, culture-minded crowd, especially from Germany and the UK.
Best Time to Visit
Full Zadar guide →Best months
May, June, September: warm swimming (22-26°C), long sun, but pre-July crowd peak. Excellent for island-hopping to Kornati.
Peak / festival surge
July-August; average hotel rate doubles. Peak period: Zadar Summer Festival (July-August) with open-air concerts. Hotel prices hit €200+/night.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: high-season weather at 40% lower prices. Ferry routes still running, Old Town half-empty.
Weather & packing
Zadar's micro-climate means sudden midday heat (32°C+) and a sharp temperature drop after 9pm, even in July. Pack a thin long-sleeved top for evening, plus sunscreen and a light rain jacket for the odd Mediterranean thunderstorm.
Live City Briefing — Zadar
- A new electric scooter rental scheme launched June 2025, with designated parking zones outside the Old Town gates — avoid fines by parking only at marked racks.
- Zadar Airport has extended its runway to handle direct flights from US east coast starting summer 2026; expect more crowd pressure on Colovare beach.
- Old Town parking rates rose 20% in April 2026; best option is the Liburnska Obala car park (€1.50/hour, bookable via app).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rosemary Park, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the courtyard or rear of the building. These floors sit above street-level bustle and offer a quieter outlook away from Emanuela Vidovića.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors, especially those facing the street. Lower floors here catch traffic noise from Emanuela Vidovića, a local road with regular cars and delivery vans. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft – audible pings and mechanical rumble carry on the upper landings.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms offer views over the inner courtyards and rooftops of Zadar’s residential quarter, with a slice of the old town skyline possible from upper floors. Street-facing rooms look directly onto the road and parked cars – less charming but still bright.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 (top floor). These are high enough to reduce street rumble and away from the lift motor room if it’s on the roof.
🔊 Noise notes
Emanuela Vidovića is a secondary street with local traffic, not a major artery, but morning delivery trucks and evening scooters are audible. A bar or café at street level (common in Zadar hotels) could add chatter and music noise to lower floors until late.
Insider tips
1. Parking in Zadar is tight. Check if this hotel has a private garage – if not, use the city car park at nearby Kolovare (5 mins walk) and avoid street parking fines. 2. Ask for a quiet high-floor room at check-in (not just booking), especially if you’re a light sleeper. The front desk can often block off a courtyard view that isn’t shown online.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Rosemary Park
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout. Speed is decent for browsing and streaming (around 30 Mbps down). Login via room number and surname, no time limit
One lift serves all four floors. No stairs-only sections, but lift is small (fits 3 people with bags)
No physical newspapers. Complimentary digital access to PressReader via hotel tablet in lobby; also offers a tablet in each room with local news apps pre-installed
Standard check-in 15:00–20:00. Bag drop from 11:00. Late arrival after 20:00 by prior arrangement only. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out to 14:00 costs €30 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage at reception on day of check-in and after check-out
Step-free access from street via ramp at side entrance. Lift fits a standard wheelchair. No specially adapted rooms; bathroom thresholds are low but showers are step-in (no roll-in). Ground-floor common areas only
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is 'Garage Poluotok' at Ive Mašine 6, 300 m walk, about 120 HRK (€16) per 24 hours. No EV charging on-site; nearest public charger is a 5-minute walk at Trg Branka Sakačića
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10.00 HRK per person per night (about €1.35), mandatory for all guests over 12
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a €50 incidentals hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: crkva Bezgrešnog Začeća Blažene Djevice Marije (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
HEY Park Zadar — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Riznica samostana — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 507 m · ~6 min walk
Ljekarna — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Zadar — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Zadar centre for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at the airport or tourist bureaux as they charge high commission and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; contactless works fine; smaller market stalls and some bakeries still prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill by 10% is appreciated in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect a tip but leaving a few euros for housekeeping is nice.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or cappuccino at a local café costs around €1.50–€2.00.
A burek or pizza slice plus a soft drink costs about €5–€7 from a bakery or fast-food place.
A main course of grilled fish or meat with sides at a konoba is roughly €10–€14.
The old town's narrow streets near the market have several stands selling fried fish, ćevapi and ice cream – good for quick eats under €5.
The main budget supermarkets are Lidl, Konzum and Tommy; all are scattered around the 23000 area and on the edge of old town.
For affordable shopping go to the Mercator or Supernova shopping centres on the outskirts; the city market has second‑hand stalls occasionally.
The cheapest way around town is walking; for longer trips use the bus network (single ride €1.50, day pass €4); from the airport catch the local bus (€4) instead of a taxi (€15–€20).
Buy groceries at Lidl or Konzum and picnic by the sea; skip overpriced drinks inside the old town and walk 5 minutes to a bar in the residential streets; visit free attractions like the Roman Forum and Sea Organ.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Zadar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rosemary Park
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 507 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Ljekarna — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Zadar Bus Station (Liburnska obala) → Poluotok stop (Old Town entrance)
💡 Buy a single ticket from the kiosk at the bus station (1.30 EUR). Validate it on board. The Poluotok stop is at the start of the pedestrianised Old Town; from there it’s a five-minute walk along Obala kneza Trpimira to the hotel.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) → Hotel Bastion (Obala kneza Trpimira 3)
💡 Book through the official Zadar Airport taxi desk near baggage claim. Avoid unlicensed drivers offering rides outside arrivals. Fixed price to Old Town: about 30 EUR.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) → Zadar Bus Station (Liburnska obala)
💡 The bus drops you at the main bus station, a 15-minute walk to Hotel Bastion. For the last half-kilometre, use the footbridge across the moat at Foša harbour – directly to the hotel’s back entrance.
Zadar Old Town (any point) → Hotel Bastion (Obala kneza Trpimira 3)
💡 Use the app 'Taxi Zadar' or call 023 215 215. From the Old Town, drivers can’t enter the pedestrian zone – they’ll drop you at the start of Obala kneza Trpimira near the Sea Organ. Walk the last 150 metres along the waterfront. Alternatively, a water taxi from the harbour costs about 2 EUR for the same short hop.
About Zadar
Wikipedia ↗
Zadar (US: ZAH-dar, Croatian: [zâdar] ), historically known as Zara (from Venetian and Italian, pronounced [ˈdzaːra]; see also other names), is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Croatia. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region. Zadar serves as the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Rosemary Park?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the courtyard or rear of the building. These floors sit above street-level bustle and offer a quieter outlook away from Emanuela Vidovića.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rosemary Park?
Avoid rooms on the ground and first floors, especially those facing the street. Lower floors here catch traffic noise from Emanuela Vidovića, a local road with regular cars and delivery vans. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft – audible pings and mechanical rumble carry on the upper landings.
Is Rosemary Park noisy?
Emanuela Vidovića is a secondary street with local traffic, not a major artery, but morning delivery trucks and evening scooters are audible. A bar or café at street level (common in Zadar hotels) could add chatter and music noise to lower floors until late.
Which rooms have the best views at Rosemary Park?
Rear-facing rooms offer views over the inner courtyards and rooftops of Zadar’s residential quarter, with a slice of the old town skyline possible from upper floors. Street-facing rooms look directly onto the road and parked cars – less charming but still bright.
What are insider tips for staying at Rosemary Park?
1. Parking in Zadar is tight. Check if this hotel has a private garage – if not, use the city car park at nearby Kolovare (5 mins walk) and avoid street parking fines. 2. Ask for a quiet high-floor room at check-in (not just booking), especially if you’re a light sleeper. The front desk can often block off a courtyard view that isn’t shown online.
What time is check-in at Rosemary Park?
Check-in at Rosemary Park is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rosemary Park have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout. Speed is decent for browsing and streaming (around 30 Mbps down). Login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rosemary Park?
10.00 HRK per person per night (about €1.35), mandatory for all guests over 12
Where can I eat cheaply near Rosemary Park?
A burek or pizza slice plus a soft drink costs about €5–€7 from a bakery or fast-food place.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rosemary Park?
The cheapest way around town is walking; for longer trips use the bus network (single ride €1.50, day pass €4); from the airport catch the local bus (€4) instead of a taxi (€15–€20).
When is the best time to visit Zadar?
May, June, September: warm swimming (22-26°C), long sun, but pre-July crowd peak. Excellent for island-hopping to Kornati.
Top Attractions in Zadar
💡 Go just before sunset and sit on the upper steps to hear the notes rise as the sun hits the Adriatic. Bring a light jacket even in summer as the sea breeze picks up.
💡 Arrive at civil twilight (about 40 minutes after sunset) when the colours just start to glow. Avoid Friday and Saturday peak hours when it gets crowded with groups.
💡 The building often hosts classical music concerts in summer – check the tourist board poster outside. If the door is locked, peer through the iron grille at the mosaic floor.
💡 The nearby public toilet is one of the few free ones in the old town. Also a good spot for a picnic if you grab burek from the bakery on Varoš Street.
💡 First Sunday of the month is free. Otherwise, pay the 30 kuna (€4) – it’s worth it for the late-Roman blue glass swan and the short film on ancient glassblowing.