Zagreb Studio Apt No.1

It felt as if we were staying at a friend's home. There were certainly a few things that could use some renovation, but if we thought of it as a friend's apartment, they were things we could easily accept. Although we did not meet our host, Mia, in person, her hospitality was clearly felt through the thoughtful amenities she had prepared. Since the apartment is on the top floor, the view from the windows was also very nice. For us, who wanted to experience everyday life in Zagreb, this apartment was the perfect choice.

As mentioned in the listing, the apartment is on the 5th floor with no elevator (the 6th floor by Japanese standards). The shower pressure is a little weak, and since there is no shower curtain, the bathroom floor gets wet every time you take a shower. However, considering the price, we didn't think these were major issues. If you're looking for a perfect room with every convenience, Hotel Dubrovnik would probably be a better choice.

The accommodation was very comfy, clean and on a great location. It’s good also for those who work while traveling. There’s plenty of coffee shops, stores and bakeries around. The host was super kind and very responsive. Would totally recommend this place to everyone!

Fantastic host! We were offered late check out by the property without even asking, that was very kind of you! Property is very spacious, functional and clean. Perfect location - 10-15min to shopping area and old town, plenty of different restaurants nearby, there is a grocery shop, too. 10min from bus or train station by foot. Incredibly comfortable bed!

The water pressure 🫢 maybe it is because it is top floor, or maybe water saving (noticed similar standard in many rentals), but it just take you much more time to wash the soap out of the hair and leads to higher water consumption, but that is nothing given how great the property is!

Great location with plenty of nice cafés nearby. Worth noting it's on the 5th floor with no lift, which doubles as your daily cardio, personally I didn't mind it. I'd recommend "ChiaCups Shop & Coffee Bar" for excellent coffee, and you can also pick up some lovely handmade cups there. "Monocycle" is another nearby option, though the service was a bit disorganised during my visit. The small kitchen covers the basics if you feel like cooking, and there's a washing machine with a built-in dryer in a shared area, laundry detergent was even provided.

A few things worth knowing before booking. There's a smoking area directly in front of the flat's window, and cigarette smoke regularly drifted inside whenever other guests smoked, given that there are two other flats in the building, each with multiple guests, this was a recurring issue, especially at night if you want fresh air and don't smoke. Sound insulation is also quite poor, which affects comfort noticeably. The biggest issue for me was the bed: the frame is double-sized, but it has two separate single mattresses that split apart overnight, leaving you in an uncomfortable gap, particularly frustrating if you're taller or broader than average. Replacing these should be a priority.