Zagreb with the boys..

Hi,

We are planning to come to Zagreb for a weekend at the start of March next year,can anyone tell me if this is a good choice regarding the weather and will the local people be fine with us.

What will the bars and clubs be like and how much will we pay for a beer and the odd spirit and a meal ?

Thanks

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Locals will be fine, not sure about the weather though. Here’s some statistics for average Zagreb March temps: minimum 0, maximum 11, March average 6 degrees.

If what youre planning is a stag-do,that%26#39;s something not so common here, but recently we had a similar topic with some recommendations from a guy from Liverpool, check it out (Page 2):

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g294454-i3821-k134…

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Yeah thanks for that,it looks like a lovely place with nice bars and clubs and at cheap prices which is always good,dont worry we are mature guys in our late 30%26#39;s who like a beer but we can handle it and would love to mingle with the local people who can show us your city....

Can you recommend me a hotel in the centre and also which are the best areas to visit both day and night ,we like a bit of culture during the day and to have a few beers at night then onto a club(what are the opening times for bars and clubs ?)

Any advice would be good...

Thanks again...

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Hey, you are welcome

Here, a few things you might find interesting to know.

Zagreb is the capital of tiny Croatia and is more in „big town” than in “metropolis” category. Zagreb is more expensive than most of eastern European cities, however it is still cheap compared to the UK. Only one cheap air carrier, WizzAir, directly connects Zagreb with the UK (London Luton). Other option would be Germanwings from Edinburgh (via Cologne or some other German city), or non-lowfare BA/Croatia Airlines from London Gatwick.

As for the city itself, it is compact, walkable and easy to navigate, with a large pedestrian zone. March is too cold for outdoor sitting - too bad cause the whole center transforms into an open air café when the weather allows (like it is right now). Central historical area is known as Donji grad and Gornji grad (Lower Town and Upper Town) and all historical sites are there.

That area is packed with cafes and bars – so is good for evening drinks. Most cafes there close midnight, but there are centrally located places working late like Hemingway, Gjuro2, Ritz, Sax, Bulldog bar, Saloon, Maraschino, etc. Alternative is popular nightclub area in Jarun park, clubs Aquarius, Piranha, Gallery, Macao – to get there you’ll need a cab (cca 10-15 min ride from the center).

The best located hotel is hotel Dubrovnik (on the main square); I believe good options in the very center are also Astoria, Arcotel, Central plus all 5* places.

Still too early to say if there’s gonna be any interesting event or so at the time you are coming, but click here to see accommodation options and get the impression about what%26#39;s going on in our humble capital:

www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/…

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It%26#39;s a shame we have to come in the winter but we can%26#39;t do anything about that.

About things to do we would love to come and watch a football game, as i think Croatian football is up there with the best, we were cheering for you at the Euros and i think you played some of the best football of the championships, and boy that guy Modric can sure play a bit, and also your manager Bilic is great (i hope you can hold on to him).The fans of Croatia show so much passion you must be very proud of your country, a bit like us scots,so it would be good to watch Dynamo Zagreb in a game but im not sure if the season gets played in March(its a shame Modric won%26#39;t be there next season though)

Oh and thanks for beating England (twice) Ha Ha..

ps how much for a beer and a meal in Zagreb ?

Thanks for all your help

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Our league is not-so-good, so to speak. Only two serious clubs around, Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split. Thanks for supporting us on the Euro – what else to expect from a Scot after we kicked out England ;) Oh yes, we love our national team, especially Bilić who will stay for the qualifications for the World Cup in South Africa. After that he will most probably head to England.

As for football matches, we will play England (again in the same group!) this September in Zagreb. Unfortunately no national team matches scheduled for March next year.

Regarding our league, Dinamo will play a match in Zagreb March 1, away in Osijek March 8, and one again in Zagreb March 15.

Meal and beer – up to the place you have it.

Beer (1 pound = 9 kunas), draught domestic can be found from 12 kuna downtown (for half liter) up to 20 kuna somewhere else.

For example see the pricelist in Pinta beer-bar (a joint right off the main square).

http://www.pinta.hr/cjenik.pdf

Pivo = beer, točeno = draught, boca = bottle

Food, pizza is around 35-40 kunas, meal (soup + main dish + salad) starting from 6-8 euros and up per person. I eat more fish; it’s a bit more pricey, say 20 euros per person (a glass of homemade wine included).

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Where in relation to the City Centre is the Dinamo Stadium? Any reasonably priced hotels you would recommend if coming for a match?

Thanks

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A Hearts fan, huh

Dinamo stadium (Maksimir) is in the eastern part of the city, about 20 min tram ride from the main square. It is one of the world’s most unattractive stadiums, you have been warned.

As for accommodation, what is your price range?

Perhaps you’d like to check this site:

http://www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/?l=e

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I just came back from a visit to Zagreb. I stayed at Hotel Dubrovnik for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the staff, dining and lodging. I took the tram to the Avenue Mall and passed the stadium on the way. I agree, it took about 20 minutes but was very, very easy. The tram that runs between the square and stadium runs every 12 minutes.